This October we're celebrating seniors with a huge program of events for Seniors Festival. With over 40 free and low-cost events to try, there's something for everyone.

Upcoming events

Try pickleball

Friday 16 & 23 October. FREE.
Try pickleball with qualified instructors. Includes a complimentary coffee.

Digital drop-in for seniors

Wednesday 21 October. FREE.
Get one-on-one support with emails, apps, photos, video calls and more.

Traditional Greek celebration

Wednesday 21 October. FREE.
Enjoy Greek dancing, music, sweets, coffee and tea.

Live jazz trio

Wednesday 21 October. FREE.
Enjoy covers of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Billie Holiday.

Financial planning and understanding dementia

Wednesday 21 October. FREE.
Two talks and refreshments at Malvern East Horizons Care Community.

Walk and talk buddies: Aussie Bird Count

BOOKED OUT. Waitlist only.
Thursday 22 October. FREE.
Bird-spotting at Urban Forest Reserve.

Tour of food and green waste facility

Thursday 22 October. FREE.
Exploring how food and green waste is returned to the soil.

Seniors cultural celebration

Friday 23 October. FREE.
Join the Association of Former Inmates of concentration camps and ghettos from the former Soviet Union.

Play the Adaptation Game

Thursday 22 October. FREE.
Play this fascinating board game based on adapting to future climate scenarios. Includes morning tea.

Trash & treasure and sausage sizzle

Saturday 24 October. FREE.
Grab a bargain and a sausage with East Malvern Men's Shed.

Let's line dance!

BOOKED OUT.
Monday 26 October. FREE.
A fun morning of line dancing at Malvern Town Hall.

Malvern Probus club open day

Tuesday 27 October. FREE.
Reinvent retirement and connect with the Probus club.

Backstage tour of Malvern Theatre Company

Wednesday 28 October. FREE.
See behind the scenes including costumes, set, lighting and sound.

Glenferrie heritage trail

Thursday 29 October.
Uncover the homes, gardens and stories of Hawthorn in this guided tour.

Past events

Trivia and sausage sizzle

BOOKED OUT. Waitlist only.
Thursday 1 October. FREE.
A fun afternoon of lunch and laughs.

Armadale Probus Club open day

Friday 2 October. FREE.
Reinvent retirement and come and connect with the Probus club.

Online fitness classes with Third Age Fitness

2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13 October.
Get a $5 pass to Seniors Festival online classes.

Walking basketball

6, 13 & 20 October. FREE.
Try this modified version of basketball to stay active and socialise.

Printmaking workshop

Wednesday 7 October. FREE.
Create your own print and enjoy a light lunch at Firestation Print Studio.

Cook with us

Wednesday 7 October. FREE.
Cooking demonstration on how to cook for one or two at home.

Try lawn bowls

Friday 9 October. FREE.
Join a game of lawn bowls for seniors at Melbourne Bowling Club.

Dancing and games

Sunday 11 October.
The Stonnington Chinese Association invites you to games and dancing.

Scottish country dancing

Monday 12 October. FREE.
Experience lively social dancing to foot-tapping music. Morning tea provided.

U3A open day and give brass a try

Tuesday 13 October. FREE.
Open day including a workshop with the Stonnington City Brass Band.

Welcome Table community lunch

Wednesday 14 October.
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked and nutritious meal in a social atmosphere.

Stonnington mansions tour

Thursday 15 October.
Join a tour of mansions on the streets of Toorak, Armadale and Malvern.

Stretch and sip

Thursday 15 October. FREE.
Harold Holt Swim Centre and Health Club open day invites you to a gentle stretch session and light refreshments.

Scotchman’s Creek Golf Club play and stay

Thursday 15 October.
Join regulars for 9 holes, followed by a complimentary light lunch.

Malvern Valley Golf Course vouchers

BOOKED OUT. Mondays-Fridays in October. FREE.
Complimentary vouchers for the Malvern Valley Public Golf Course.

Your guide to healthy ageing

Thursday 15 October. FREE.
Learn how to improve bone health and overall health at Kieser Malvern.

Hit and sip

Friday 16 October. FREE.
Tennis and morning tea with Glendearg All Saints Malvern Tennis Club.

Moonlight harmony seniors gathering

Saturday 17 October.
Join New Eastern Arts Association for music, gentle Tai Chi and more.

Classical music concert

Saturday 17 October.
Concert with live music and opera singing.

Learn mahjong and eat dim sum

BOOKED OUT. Waitlist only.
Monday 19 October. FREE
Learn mahjong and enjoy dim sum.

How to get help at home with My Aged Care

Tuesday 20 October. FREE.
Free workshop as part of our Planning for your future series.

Japanese craft making

Tuesday 20 October. FREE
Make Japanese-style Christmas and New Year ornaments and wreaths.

Sapphire charity ball

Tuesday 20 October.
Enjoy social ballroom dancing and live music at Malvern Town Hall.

Spring art exhibition

Tuesday 20 October. FREE
Meet artists over afternoon tea and see paintings, pottery and sculptures.