What’s On - Melbourne - September 2008
Giant Sky Wheel
Open 7 days and public holidays. Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 midday to 11pm, Friday 12 midday to 12 midnight, Saturday 10am to 12 midnight and Sunday 10am to 11pm.
Birrarung Marr (adjacent to Federation Square), Princes Walk, Melbourne.
Adult / Child - $7.00 Per Person (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Group Concession - $25.00 4 Persons (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Group 20 - 50 persons - $5.00 per person (BOOKING REQUIRED)
Group 50 + - $4:00 per person (BOOKING REQUIRED)
With 36 carriages, a height of 50 metres and the largest travelling ferris wheel in the southern hemisphere, the Big Sky Wheel is a must see! Experience the panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline, the spectacular light show and various performers and street buskers on show.
For more information call 0439 043 975.
Spring into Shape Series 08
Sunday 14 September – From 9am.
Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne.
Adults from $30, Children from $17, Concession from $25.
Spring into Shape Series 08 is the opportunity for the whole family to get together and participate in a 4km or 8km run and walk. There are free giveaways and prizes to be won, with trophies and medals awarded to place getters and winners of all age categories.
For more information go to www.starttofinish.com.au
UNIFEM Melbourne Spring Walk
Sunday 21 September – International Day of Peace.
See website for organised walk locations within Melbourne and Australia-wide.
Help raise awareness, empower young women and support UNIFEM Australia by organising or participating in walks with your family this Spring. UNIFEM seeks to provide opportunities for foreign young women to study at Australian Universities who have contributed to peace and gender equality in their own country. All money raised goes towards UNIFEM’s Peace Scholarship Programme.
For more information call (02) 6285 8254 or go to www.unifem.org.au
The Royal Melbourne Show
Thursday 18 September - 9:30am - 6:00pm, Friday 19 September – Saturday 27 September - 9:30am - 10:00pm and Sunday 28 September - 9:30am - 8:30pm.
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Melbourne.
Prices start at $27 for adults, $17 for concession, and $13 for children 5-14 years. Family packages are also available. Special discount opening day prices are available on the website.
Jam-packed with rides, entertainment, showbags, live shows, activities for the kids, pavilions, star attractions, food & wine, and loads of animals, the Royal Melbourne Show is here again for the whole family to enjoy!
For more information call the ticket sales hotline on 13 28 49, show info hotline on 1300 656 547 or go to www.royalshow.com.au
Melbourne City Baths – School Holiday Program
September 22 - October 3.
Docklands Hub, 17 Waterview Walk, Docklands.
Please see website for costs and excursion prices.
Offering entertainment, excursions, special events, games and a wide range of activities for children duiring these school holidays.
For more information call (03) 9663 5888 or go to www.melbournecitybaths.com.au
Queen Victoria Markets – School Holiday Programs and Activities
Tuesday 23 & 30 September, 9-1pm.
‘L’ Shed, Queen Street, Melbourne.
This event is free of charge. (Some activities incur a small cost and some bookings are required – See website for more details.)
At the Queen Victoria Markets these coming school holidays, the whole family can be entertained with a juggling school, jumping castle, painting, arts & crafts, cupcake cooking and artistry, and a ‘High Flying’ super heroes show!
For more information call (03) 9320 5822 or go to www.qvm.com.au
National BBQ Day
Sunday 10 September.
This is an Australia-wide event.
Get involved in National BBQ Day and raise funds for Variety, The Children’s Charity, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life of sick, disabled and disadvantaged Australian children. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the BBQ season than with family and friends, raising money for a good cause!
For more information go to www.nationalbbqday.com.au
Trung-Thu Childrens Festival
Saturday 20 September from 5pm – 10pm.
Quang Minh Buddist Temple, 18 Burke Street, Braybrook. Victoria.
This is a free family event.
Trung-Thu Festival also known as the Mid-Autumn or Children’s Moon Festival its purpose is to promote education, innovative ideas, music, sports, arts and crafts and poetry for the young generation. Activities and celebrations include a children’s lantern procession, colourful shows, dancing, poetry recitals, music from the Dragon dance drum, and children’s songs.
For more information call (03) 9017 2999 or go to www.quangminh.org.au
What’s On Melbourne by Amy Braddon
