A dose of reality kicked in this week with the return of school for many and work for some. Luckily, the weekends are still a bright beacon of fun at the end of a long, hard week and the News has options aplenty to add to your calendar.
FRIDAY
Savage Angels, Shepparton
Exclusively for girls aged 11 to 17 and their parents, the Savage Angels session is coming to Shepparton for a night of female empowerment. The event starts at 7pm, and by 9pm the team at Savage Angels hopes girls are influenced to blaze their own trail of life with purpose and power.
Bookings essential via Eventbrite.
Cost: General admission from $42 for students (aged 11 to 17), $53 for adults. VIP and family tickets also available.
Location: Quality Hotel Parklake Shepparton
SATURDAY
Eden Farm Sunflower Festival
Sunflowers, and animals, and food vans, oh my! It’s the last weekend of the Sunflower Festival at Eden Farm in Numurkah. This family-favourite event will brighten any individual’s day. Saturday will be a late session, open from noon to 6pm, while Sunday returns to the earlier 9am to 2pm.
Bookings are essential for farm tours — email: info@edenfarmwellness.com.au
Cost: Free entry to the Sunflower Festival. Farm tour costs include $15 for adults, children five years and under are free.
Location: Eden Farm, 1205 Walshs Bridge Rd, Numurkah
Kyabram Tastes + Tunes
A night filled with live music, food, drinks, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family — it doesn’t get better than that! Kyabram Tastes and Tunes is on from 5.30pm to 10.30pm in the main street of Kyabram. Don’t miss Baker Boys Band, Jayne Lilford and up-and-comer Indi Gilmore’s entertaining sets.
Cost: Free entry
Location: Allan St, Kyabram
SUNDAY
Paddlehub
Ages five and up can have a go at Paddle Victoria’s Paddlehub this Sunday. Perfect for beginners wanting to learn how to paddle, or for people wanting to further develop their paddling skills. Sessions are running from 11am to 4.30pm and bookings are essential.
Cost: Free
Location: Victoria Park Lake, Southern Boat Ramp, Shepparton