Friday
DIY Comedy
Get ready for a night of laughs as three of Australia’s top comedians — Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther and Kel Balnaves — roll into town. Armed with jokes, stories, improv and music, they’re hitting the road in Kel’s trusty 1996 VS Commodore for a comedy tour across country Victoria this April.
When: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Mooroopna Mechanics Hall
Cost: Free
Autumn Movie Vibes
Pack a picnic and join us for an outdoor movie night in the park! Despicable Me 4 will be lighting up the screen — fun for the whole family under the stars.
When: 6pm-8pm
Where: Edis Park, Oswald St, Kyabram
Cost: Free
Tunes, Tees and Treasures
Celebrate young people’s creativity at this vibrant community event! Enjoy an afternoon of market stalls (3-6pm), live music (6-8pm), and hands-on T-shirt art (4-8pm). It’s a fun, inclusive space for young people to showcase their talents, connect with others and get creative.
When: 3pm-9pm
Where: 2 Fawckner Dr, Benalla
Cost: Free
Saturday
Converge on the Goulburn 2025
Enjoy live music, performances, food, family activities and workshops in a fun-filled one-day event. Celebrate our region in an alcohol-free environment with food and drinks available for purchase.
When: 12pm-7pm
Where: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Echuca Easter Market
Follow the Easter bunny to Hopwood Gardens for a fun-filled day! Explore boutique market stalls, locally made crafts and delicious Easter treats — perfect for all ages.
When: 9am-2pm
Where: Echuca Hopwood Gardens
Cost: Free, new stallholders, can register at https://tinyurl.com/327xzm8p and book your stall at https://tinyurl.com/mr2pkmkj
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Converge
Ready to hit the water at Converge on the Goulburn? Join Activities in the Park for a fun, relaxing paddle boarding session at Victoria Park Lake! All ages welcome — no experience needed, just confident swimming skills. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registrations essential.
When: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (45 minutes each)
Where: Victoria Park Lake, Near Shepparton Canoe Club
Cost: $10 per session, to register go to https://tinyurl.com/2wcjr7de
Dore Stockhausen
Interested in abstract art? Attend an in-conversation event with artist Dore Stockhausen and SAM Community Curator Caroline Esbenshade. For over an hour, the pair will explore Dore’s vibrant practice, which includes abstract paintings of interior spaces overlaid with aspects of nature and landscape, and the inspirations behind her recent exhibition for SAM.
When: Saturday, April 12, 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Shepparton Art Museum
Cost: Free
Sunday
Community Event in the Queens Gardens
Kick-start your morning with live music, an inspiring talk and a free sausage sizzle! Kids will enjoy face painting, while adults can sip on free brewed barista coffee. Join us for a fun, welcoming community vibe. See you there!
When: From 10am
Where: Queens Gardens and Sound Shell Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Laurel Hall on 0427 503 524 or todd@exchangechurch.org.au
Avenel April market
Experience the vibrant Avenel community market, set under the shady trees of Jubilee Park! Browse fresh local produce, handmade wares, enjoy live music, great coffee and tasty food. The perfect way to spend your Sunday morning!
When: 9am-1pm
Where: 32 Queen St, Avenel
Cost: Free
Weekly Sunday Sit and Knit
Join us for a relaxed, crafty afternoon at Munro and Sargeant Café at the Benalla Art Gallery! We’re a friendly group of local makers and welcome anyone to our regular Sit and Knits. Bring along any arts or crafts that fit in your project bag — everyone’s welcome!
When: 2pm-4pm
Where: Benalla Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Heritage Day 2025
The Merrigum Historical Society is holding its Annual Heritage Day. Come and see how things were done the “hard way” with demonstrations of traditional skills like hay baling, chaff making and butter churning. Vintage engines will be on display. A barbecue lunch is available, goodies will be sold at the general store, and there will also be a raffle.
When: Sunday, April 13
Where: 111 Waverley Avenue Merrigum
Cost: Adults $10; School children $2