See & do

14 Oct 26

What’s on in Ballarat this Melbourne Cup “long weekend”

G&T at Grainery Lane

Stretching Melbourne Cup Day into a long weekend? We've got you sorted!

Here's what's happening in and around Ballarat from Halloween (Saturday 31 October) until Melbourne Cup Day (Tuesday 3 November)...

Cheers to four days off!

Thumbnail for Hola Margarita – Ballarat

Hola Margarita – Ballarat

Ballarat31 Oct
Thumbnail for G&Tea at Grainery Lane

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat1 Nov, 8 Nov + more
Thumbnail for Blues, Brews and BBQ

Blues, Brews and BBQ

Ballarat1 Nov, 8 Nov + more
Thumbnail for Melbourne Cup at Dear Eliza

Melbourne Cup at Dear Eliza

Ballarat3 Nov

Happy Halloween!

Thumbnail for Halloween at The Crypt

Halloween at The Crypt

Ballarat30 Oct
Thumbnail for Salem Witches: A Halloween Murder Mystery Event

Salem Witches: A Halloween Murder Mystery Event

Hepburn31 Oct
Thumbnail for Halloween at The Blackwood Hotel

Halloween at The Blackwood Hotel

Moorabool31 Oct
Thumbnail for Taste Takeover – Halloween

Taste Takeover – Halloween

Ballarat31 Oct
Thumbnail for Halloween at The Ballarat Greyhounds

Halloween at The Ballarat Greyhounds

Ballarat31 Oct
Thumbnail for Ballarat Halloween Fright Night: Unlimited Laserforce
Special Offer

Ballarat Halloween Fright Night: Unlimited Laserforce

BallaratBallarat Indoor Go Karts, Laserforce and Entertainment Centre

It's showtime!

Thumbnail for Songs From the Canyon

Songs From the Canyon

Ballarat31 Oct
Thumbnail for Guy Sebastian: 100 X Around Australia Tour – Ballarat

Guy Sebastian: 100 X Around Australia Tour – Ballarat

Ballarat1 Nov
Thumbnail for AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

BallaratUntil 17 Nov 27
Thumbnail for Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Ballarat28 Oct–1 Nov
Thumbnail for Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2026

Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2026

BallaratUntil 2 Dec

Escape to the Pyrenees

Thumbnail for 128th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally

128th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally

Pyrenees31 Oct, 1 Nov + more
Thumbnail for Beaufort Town Market

Beaufort Town Market

Pyrenees31 Oct & 4 Dec
Thumbnail for Traditional Spinning and Weaving Demonstration

Traditional Spinning and Weaving Demonstration

Pyrenees31 Oct

Take a walk on our arty side

Thumbnail for Bush Royalty

Bush Royalty

Ballarat1 Nov, 4 Nov + more
Thumbnail for Myth and Memory: Prints from the Collection

Myth and Memory: Prints from the Collection

BallaratUntil 21 Feb
Thumbnail for Aural Transferences – Chelle Destefano

Aural Transferences – Chelle Destefano

BallaratUntil 1 Nov
Thumbnail for How To Breathe Exhibition by Robert Whitson

How To Breathe Exhibition by Robert Whitson

Ballarat31 Oct, 1 Nov + more

But wait, there's more!

Thumbnail for Croc-tober at Ballarat Wildife Park

Croc-tober at Ballarat Wildife Park

BallaratUntil 31 Oct
Thumbnail for Buninyong Village Market

Buninyong Village Market

Ballarat31 Oct
Thumbnail for VIC Papercraft Show

VIC Papercraft Show

Ballarat29–31 Oct
Thumbnail for Basics of Screen Printing

Basics of Screen Printing

Ballarat1 Nov

And don't forget to visit...

Thumbnail for Sovereign Hill

Sovereign Hill

BallaratAttractions
Thumbnail for Ballarat Wildlife Park

Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions
Thumbnail for Eureka Centre Ballarat

Eureka Centre Ballarat

BallaratAttractions
Thumbnail for Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions
Thumbnail for Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

Golden City Paddle Steamer and Museum Society

BallaratOutdoors & nature
Thumbnail for Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

BallaratArts & culture
Thumbnail for Gold Rush Mini Golf

Gold Rush Mini Golf

BallaratAttractions
Thumbnail for Xtreme Bounce

Xtreme Bounce

BallaratAttractions

More inspo

Thumbnail for What’s on in Ballarat this spring

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

See & do
Thumbnail for 11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

See & do
Thumbnail for Pick your own spring adventure in Ballarat

Pick your own spring adventure in Ballarat

News
Thumbnail for 10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

Family-friendly

No spam, just the good stuff – we promise!

Sign up to our newsletter and be kept in the loop with everything that’s happening in Ballarat.

Competitions

About

Industry Hub

Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

1800 44 66 33

Contact us

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

©️ 2026 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.

Privacy statement

Accessibility statement

Terms & conditions