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07 Feb 25

What’s on in Ballarat this Mother’s Day weekend

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Here's our guide to what's happening in and around Ballarat this Mother's Day weekend (10-11 May 2025).

Be it wining and dining, a hands-on workshop, live music or an art exhibition, we've got every Mum covered...

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AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat15 Mar, 17 Mar + more

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat22 Mar, 12 Apr + more

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat15 Mar, 16 Mar + more

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National Trust Anderson’s Mill Heritage Weekend

Hepburn10 & 11 May

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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn13 Apr, 11 May + more

Live shows & music

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Fanning Dempsey National Park

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James Reyne – Duo 2025 Special Guest Josh Owen

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Piano by Request

Ballarat15 Mar, 21 Mar + more

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Live Music at Sally’s Paddock

Pyrenees15 Mar, 22 Mar + more

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Live Music Sundays at Taltarni Cellar Door

Pyrenees16 Mar, 23 Mar + more

Eat & drink

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat16 Mar, 23 Mar + more

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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat15 Mar, 22 Mar + more

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Whiskey Experience at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat16 Mar, 23 Mar + more

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Cocktail Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat5 Apr, 12 Apr + more

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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat15 Mar, 29 Mar + more

Exhibitions

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Exhibition by Qun Zhang

Ballarat3–25 May

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Perception by Barry Wemyss

Ballarat3 May, 4 May + more

More inspo

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What’s on in Ballarat this autumn

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How to spend 4 days in Ballarat

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3 unexpected Ballarat stays

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20 things to do in Ballarat under $20

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