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17 Oct 25

What’s on in Ballarat this winter

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Rug up in your winter woollies and escape to Ballarat to experience a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hearts, souls and bellies. 

Read on to explore our winter calendar of events....

It's showtime!

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Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions

Ballarat6 Jun
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Paulini and Tim Campbell Electrifying 80s

Ballarat12 Jun
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The Doll Trilogy: Part 1 – Kid Stakes

Ballarat18 Jun & 20 Jun
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The Doll Trilogy: Part 2 – Other Times 1945

Ballarat19 & 20 Jun
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The Doll Trilogy: Part 3 – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll 1953

Ballarat20 & 21 Jun
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The Doll Trilogy – The Complete Series

Ballarat20 Jun

Coming up

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat4 Jan, 11 Jan + more
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Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp

Pyrenees6–10 Jul
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Creswick Market

Hepburn17 Jan, 21 Feb + more
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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees28 Dec, 25 Jan + more
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Hop Temple Musical Bingo

Ballarat25 Dec, 1 Jan + more
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Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat3 Jan, 7 Feb + more

Wonderful workshops

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Ring-making Workshop

Ballarat17 Jan, 11 Apr + more
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Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat11 Apr, 8 Aug + more
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Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Ballarat14 Feb & 18 Jul
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Introduction to Bobbin Lace

Ballarat28 Feb & 18 Jul
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Discover SAORI Weaving at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat14 Feb, 27 Jun + more
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Beginner Entomology Workshop

Ballarat20 Jun
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Ankle Boots Workshop

Ballarat18–21 Jun
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3D Wooden Animal Carving at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat15 Feb & 5 Jul
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Intermediate Sewing Workshop

Ballarat27 & 28 Jun
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Beginner Leather Workshop

Ballarat14 Jun
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Armoursmithing Workshop

Ballarat27 & 28 Jun
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Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

Ballarat15 Jul
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Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop

Ballarat16 Jul
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Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Ballarat11 & 12 Jul
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Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Ballarat31 May & 23 Aug
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Introduction to Lino Printing

Ballarat21 Mar, 13 Jun + more
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Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Ballarat5 Jul
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Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Ballarat29 Jul–2 Aug
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Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Ballarat29 Aug & 7 Nov
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Netsuke Carving Workshop

Ballarat7–9 Aug
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Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Ballarat5 Sep
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Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Ballarat1–4 Oct
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Introduction to Book Binding

Ballarat29 Aug
Thumbnail for Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Ballarat15 & 16 Aug
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Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Ballarat21–23 Aug

To market, to market!

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Creswick Market

Hepburn17 Jan, 21 Feb + more
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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn11 Jan, 8 Feb + more
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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees28 Dec, 25 Jan + more
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Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat3 Jan, 7 Feb + more

More inspo

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Discover Ballarat’s winter wonders

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

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Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

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10 accessible ways to experience Ballarat

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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.

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