Friday
Halloween Dance Party
Excell’s Monthly Dance is transforming into a spooktacular Halloween party. Shake it off in your scariest costumes, and enjoy a feed from Cuban Break Cafe, with the entry fee redeemable there.
When: 8pm to 10pm
Where: Excell Dance Centre, 3 Williams Rd, Shepparton
Cost: $10 (redeemable at Cuban Break Cafe)
Contact: Excell Dance Centre on 5831 1777
Saturday
Strathbogie Cup Weekend Festival
Back for the second year, explore Strathbogie for four fun-filled days. From Saturday to Tuesday, try croquet, tennis or bush dance, walk through market stalls and have a drink by the bar.
When: Various event times
Where: Strathbogie
Cost: See event costs online at tinyurl.com/2kjpwytw
Contact: strathbogiecupweekendfestival@gmail.com
Dookie Show
Dookie’s classic show is back for the 139th year. Head to Dookie for a fun-filled day out, with agricultural displays, cooking, needlework and floral displays and more. Funds raised on the day will be going back into the community, so be sure to come out and support the town.
When: From 9am
Where: Showgrounds, corner Baldock St and Dookie St, Dookie
Cost: $5 to $12, kids under five free
Contact: Peter Shields on 0419 317 671
St Andrews Rd Spring Festival
Back for another year, the St Andrews Rd Spring Festival is bringing all the family fun. With food trucks, live music, activities for kids and more, head on down for a fun day out.
When: 10am to 3pm
Where: Shepparton South Community Church, 15A St Andrews Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Beth Hunter on 0431 693 475 or beth.hunter87@gmail.com
‘The Cubby’ Toy Library Community Event
The Toy Library is hosting a fun day filled with activities. With a sausage sizzle, tea and coffee, and fun bags for sale, bring the whole family and have some fun.
When: 11am to 2pm
Where: Toy Library, corner Balaclava Rd and Numurkah Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Khadeejah and Ellen on 0411 499 750, 0432 061 172 or kanderson.edu.au@gmail.com
Derby Day in the Garden
Celebrate Derby Day at the Seven Creeks Hotel. Dress to impress and enjoy delicious food, cocktails and great company in the beautiful garden.
When: Noon to 5pm
Where: Seven Creeks Hotel, Tarcombe St, Euroa
Cost: $91.31, tickets available at tinyurl.com/3cns55s2
Marina Prior and Michael Cormick Centrestage
Longtime friends Marina Prior and Michael Cormick are coming together and taking their first full-length tour across Australia. Marina, Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre, and Michael, an internationally renowned singer and actor, will both be performing songs from their hit musicals and more.
When: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Cost: $79.95
Contact: Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511
Sunday
Roads and Runways
Cruise or fly in to the Shepparton Airport for a classic car and plane show. Make sure you’re there before 11.30am for the trophies to be presented.
When: 8.30am to 11.30am
Where: Shepparton Aerodrome, Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla
Cost: $5 per vehicle, gold coin donation per person
Contact: 0438 848 8180