Find things to do in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Explore local events, attractions, markets and family activities, with dates, places and prices.
Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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Explore Yarra Valley towns and the Dandenong Ranges. These are distinct areas within this discovery selection, not Melbourne CBD suburbs; allow for winding roads.
They are calling all little ghouls, big kids, and chocolate lovers alike to The Chocolateries Yarra Valley. Halloween is creeping closer, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a haunted haul of handmade chocolate treats from The Chocolateries, plus spooktacular experience to surprise and delight the whole family.
Children are invited to join The Chocolateries new Halloween Hunt. Search high and low to find four of The Chocolateries spooky tokens. Once you've collected all four tokens, head over to The Chocolaterie staff dressed in their spooky finest, and choose your choice of Chocolate Trick or Chocolate Treat. Bookings are essential.
Witches, wizards, and little monsters of all ages are invited to get hands on with The Chocolateries Chocolate Pumpkin Decorating activity. Create your own orange coloured chocolate pumpkin to life with a range of tasty toppings and spooky decorations. Frightfully fun and deliciously naughty. No bookings required. Subject to availability.
While you're at The Chocolateries Yarra Valley in costume, why not join in The Chocolateries Haunt-couture Costume Parade. Impress their haunting judges for your chance to win a Spooktacular Chocolaterie Prize.
Saturday Jazz at Seville Hill, come along and enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon on the terraced lawn under the beautiful large Elm trees and take in the breath-taking views of the Warburton Ranges while you sit back and listen to some relaxing music.
Food will be available on the day.
Bookings are definitely advisable especially if you would like a table and chairs, bookings can be made by emailing their team.
There are a few picnic tables, chairs and tables available on the lawn and you are welcome to bring your own chairs or bring a blanket and sit on the grass. In case of rain the event will continue in the winery.
No bring your own food or alcohol.
Yarrawood Estate's Live Music Sessions are held throughout the year on every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, and feature live acoustic performances from a diverse range of highly talented local artists.
So why not relax and unwind with a scrumptious lunch, a glass of wine and a few of your closest friends, whilst listening to an amazing live performance.
There's no better way to enjoy a lazy afternoon!
Escape to the Greek Islands in this relaxed, three-hour demonstration-based cooking class with Bake and Gather owners, Juan and Justine Corradi.
Inspired by the fresh, sun-soaked flavours of the Mediterranean, this class celebrates simple ingredients, vibrant herbs and recipes designed to be shared around the table. From crisp village salads and flaky pastries to succulent lemon chicken and a beautiful citrus dessert, you'll discover the techniques that make Greek cooking both delicious and wonderfully uncomplicated.
Throughout the class, Juan and Justine will share plenty of tips, shortcuts and inspiration to help you confidently recreate these authentic dishes at home.
On the menu will be Spanakopita, a traditional spinach and feta pie, Horiatiki, a Greek village salad, Kotopoulo Lemonato, a lemon oregano chicken with potatoes, and Melopita, a Greek yoghurt honey cake.
Whether you're entertaining family and friends or simply dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway, this class will leave you inspired to bring the relaxed flavours of Greece into your own kitchen.
The price includes a three-hour cooking demonstration, refreshments on arrival, tasting of all the delicious creations and a recipe booklet to take home.
The Yarra Glen Racecourse Market is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Yarra Valley. Beautiful country vistas, wide walkways, leafy surrounds and ample parking available make this market the perfect destination for a day out in with the family.
Everything sold at the new market has to be fresh, home-made, good value and above all great quality.
The Valley Market Warburton, is held on the first Sunday of each month from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The market features arts and crafts, ceramics, jewellery, plants, quality second hand and vintage clothes, tools, wine, soap, honey, hot food, local produce, cookies and more.
Put faces to the background of the food you put on your table, learn about it and have the opportunity to talk to producers directly. Feel good about supporting our local community and minimising food miles. Support plastic bag free as much as possible.
Whilst shopping and meeting and making friends, you'll also be able to listen to and support local musicians and enjoy a lovely day out by the Birrarung (Yarra) River behind the Warburton Arts Centre on Thomas Avenue.
Extend your visit and enjoy shopping in the Warburton town and buy an ice cream from the ice cream shop, great food, best coffee and local beer. Come find a place of connection within the Community.
Looking for a creative adventure in silversmithing? Join this jewellery making class in Mt Dandenong, where you will learn how to create your own stunning set of Australian Sterling Silver (or gold) jewellery.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and craft something truly unique to reflect your personal style.
Under the guidance of goldsmith Helene Campbell, you'll learn the techniques of texturing and shaping sterling silver to create silver jewellery.
You choose one set of projects: Project One - one beaten ring and one embossed/textured pendant or Project Two - one pair of embossed and/or textured earrings or Project Three - two Rings - either as two seperate pieces one beaten and one embossed or combine the two rings into a spin/fidget ring.
You'll be provided with the necessary materials and tools and Helene will guide you every step of the way. Feel free to ask questions, seek guidance and let your creativity flow.
By the end of the class, you'll proudly walk away with your very own handmade jewellery, making this experience not only enjoyable but also rewarding.
Whether you're looking for a birthday gift, fun day out, or a special bonding experience with a friend, the silver workshop in Melbourne is the perfect way to create something memorable.
As part of the Analog Art Club, join the TarraWarra Museum of Art on a series of extended drawing workshops inspired by the Country, landscape and the surrounds of the museum and its collection. Centred on the theme of the Wurundjeri seasons that are designed to inspire a deeper respect for Country, First Knowledges, place and contemporary art and culture.
The Analog Art Club is a statewide initiative that invites Victorians to slow down, switch off their screens and connect in real life through art. Hosted by galleries across Victoria, these phone-free events offer a welcoming space to reflect, discuss and experience art together, making creativity social, accessible and refreshingly analog. This program encourages deeper connection with both art and community by fostering genuine, screen-free engagement in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
Led by an accomplished artist and educator, these intimate drawing sessions will begin with mindfulness exercises designed to help connect with the present moment, fellow participants and the natural surroundings. Throughout the workshops, participants will receive group and one-on-one guidance on techniques and processes developed around considered observation encouraging a disconnection from screen and mobile devices.
Inspiration, without interruption.
For those who enjoy gin-drinking more than gin-making, this Cocktail Masterclass is designed as an introduction to the delicious possibilities of our signature gin range. Kick off with the perfect gin and tonic, and watch one of their gin masters at work as they mix up a famous Four Pillars cocktail. After that, you'll have the chance to muddle, shake and stir alongside them to create two more delectable cocktails.
Weekend ticketed experiences can be booked via the website.
If you are looking for a private booking, minimum number 10 guests, maximum 24. These require a $750 deposit to confirm this booking. For Monday to Friday booking options.
After the tasting, grab yourself a bottle of any of the Four Pillars gins, with $10 of the ticket price redeemable on purchase.
Led by one of the Four Pillars distillers, this immersive experience will see you take part in a gin distillation where you'll be able to taste the gin as it's made and get your very own bottle of gin that you helped distill.
You'll also get a comprehensive tasting of five signature gins, and some snacks to keep you re-fuelled. At the end of the session, you'll take home a 200 millilitre bottle of Rare Dry Gin, a bottle of tonic water and a jar of Orange Marmalade. And once the Four Pillars team have bottled up the gin from your class, they'll post it out for you to enjoy at home.
Tickets for this experience come with a $25 discount off any full-sized bottle of gin from the Gin Shop, redeemable on the day of the Maker Session.
This two-day plant fair and garden expo will be focusing on a wide variety of plants including spring flowers and foliage, rare, newly released, and sort after plants.
Expect a range of landscape and urban garden specialists in attendance who will have beautiful displays for you to admire, sharing their knowledge on plants, garden design, and garden equipment.
Throughout the weekend meet and listen to garden experts, celebrities, passionate plant growers and other industry personalities talking about their special interests and top-tips for gardening.
The Yarra Valley Spring Plant Fair and Garden Expo is family and dog friendly. For children there will be a range of activities for them to enjoy, free entry, and even a free plant.
Sit back and relax after a busy day of shopping, the plant fair has a beautiful area to sit and enjoy delicious Devonshire tea, fresh sandwiches and gluten-free options too.
The most thoughtful gifts are the ones made with love.
Join Angela Fleay and Justine Corradi for a festive 3.5-hour demonstration workshop, where you'll discover how to create a collection of beautiful edible gifts to recreate at home for family, friends, neighbours and teachers this Christmas.
During this class, you'll watch Angela guide you through step-by-step demonstrations on how to create Spiced Apricot Chutney, Christmas Crack, Savoury Christmas Biscotti, Fig and Date Shortbread Slice, and Salted Caramel Fudge.
To finish, Justine will share her favourite gift wrapping and packaging techniques in a special Gift Wrapping Masterclass, showing you how to present each handmade creation beautifully for Christmas gifting.
This workshop includes recipes and notes, festive tastings throughout the class, and plenty of Christmas inspiration. A beautiful morning of baking, gifting and Christmas cheer.
Spaces are limited, so don't wait – book your spot today and get ready to wow your loved ones with these festive treats.
Yarra Valley Tea Company is a family-owned and local Certified Organic tea manufacturer located in Coldstream, the gateway to the Yarra Valley.
Specialising in Victorian grown organic green tea, you can visit the factory and witness the tea making process. An access friendly tea emporium is located at the front of the factory where you can peruse and purchase from the extensive range of Yarra Valley Tea Co teas together with local and regional gourmet goodies and tea wares.
Come and enjoy Mont De Lancey. Located less than an hour's drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley, it is an excellent destination for a day trip.
Experience a YesterYear tour of the Historic Homestead and slab kitchen, the beautiful gardens, St Mary's Chapel, Blacksmiths, vintage machinery and a great collection of old woodworking tools. After your tour, why not enjoy a coffee at the cafe?
The Homestead's beautiful gardens are set in lawns graced by a variety of trees including a magnificent 140 year old spreading oak.
Whether it be the rich rustic colours of autumn or spring during its blossom time, the cottage garden full of salvias, daisies and butterflies and the rose garden and camelias make Mont De Lancey a stunning setting to enjoy.
The Arts Centre, Warburton offers quality, enjoyable arts and cultural programs for the community.
The centre presents a busy program of exhibitions, digital cinema, concerts, plays and dance performances by professional touring groups and community theatre groups as well as a fantastic range of classes and workshops.
Each year the centre is home to the Warburton Film Festival and biannually, the Upper Yarra Harmony Festival.
This venue is also available for hire.
Visit the website to find out about upcoming events at the Arts Centre.
Popular with day-trippers and campers, Upper Yarra Reservoir Park offers natural wonders, historical sites and built facilities to enjoy getting into nature.
Enjoy the gentle shaded walks through bushland beneath tall eucalypts and green fern gullies. See the remnants of the parks earlier use, when it was a small town constructed for the workers who built the dam between 1947 and 1957.
Enjoy breath-taking lookouts over and around the reservoir, keep an eye out for Swamp Wallabies, wombats, fish and kookaburras among the native eucalypts, grevilleas and banksias.
Cool your feet in the Yarra River, follow the river to the secluded Batts Creek Point, or go on a self-guided walk on the Fern Gully Track as it loops through tall eucalypt forest with a dense and sheltered ferny understorey. Visit the Dam Wall Lookout or take a stroll along the Brimbonga Walking Track to the viewing platform and watch the water flow from the Reservoir through the outlet basin as it begins its journey to Melbourne.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit the Emergency Victoria website.
Close to Warburton, two hours drive east of Melbourne, La La Falls walking track is a gentle climb through picturesque forest to a small, scenic waterfall and viewing platform.
The popular walk has long been drawing tourists to the region to see the beauty of the old water race. Add it to your itinerary as a place to stretch your legs and enjoy stunning natural scenery before or after visiting Warburton, a charming mountain tourist town.
A short drive from the Warburton township, the walk follows the historic Four Mile Creek timber tramway for much of its length. You'll pass beneath a lush forest canopy of mountain ash, through attractive tree fern-lined gullies and see 3 unique, handcrafted stone bridges.
The falls are at their most impressive and powerful after heavy rainfall.
The 2.8 kilometre return moderate grade walk is suitable for adults and children. It should take around 1 to 1.5 hours return when walked at a gentle pace.
Note, there are no toilets at this location.
The multi-award winning Yarra Ranges Regional Museum features stunning architectural design set in tranquil surrounds, the museum features exhibition spaces, programs for all ages and abilities, a resource library, museum shop and café. An ever changing array of exhibitions and programs bring art, belongings and fascinating stories to life.
Begin your journey into the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges with the Museum and learn about how industry, nature and people have shaped how they live. The Connections Gallery is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the story of the Yarra Ranges region, a place of connections and relationships between people, the environment and the histories we share. Connections is an ongoing story – yours included – discover your connection to the Yarra Ranges region.
The fully accessible building ensures everyone can enjoy celebrating the past, present and future of the Yarra Ranges area.
Get back into nature and stretch your legs on the iconic Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. The 40 kilometres trail is perfect for walkers, cyclists, walking dogs and even horse riders!
One of the region's most popular trails, the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail follows the path of the historic railway line that went through the Yarra Valley. The trail is mostly flat, or has a very slight incline/decline making it perfect for all abilities.
On the trail, you'll venture through the scenic terrain of farmland, vineyards, mountains and forests. There are plenty of places to stop along the way, including cafes and picnic rest stops.
Starting at Lilydale, the trail heads east through increasingly rural suburbs and finishes at Warburton. Even though it is called the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, you can start or finish the trail at either end. If you'd like to do the trail in sections, you can enter the trail from various townships such as Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Wandin, Seville, Killara, Woori Yallock, Launching Place, Yarra Junction, Millgrove and Warburton.
If you don't own a bike, bike hire is available at Lilydale and Warburton.
Cyclists can take anywhere from two hours to five hours to ride one way.
The entire trail is dog friendly with water fountains at various points throughout the trail.
Brood is a working knitwear studio and retail destination in the heart of the Yarra Valley, offering visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at Australian fashion manufacturing. Designed, developed and made on site, Brood's premium knitwear celebrates natural fibres, thoughtful design and local craftsmanship, combining cutting-edge knitting technology with traditional hand-finishing techniques.
Visitors can explore the studio, witness the knitting process in action, meet the makers, and discover the story behind each garment, from fibre to finished piece. Through regular studio tours, demonstrations and special events, Brood provides an engaging experience that connects people with Australian design, regional manufacturing and the value of locally made products. On the second Thursday of each month, visitors can attend their Around the Table Make and Mend, a monthly gathering offering a relaxed space to sit, stitch, make, mend and to connect with others over a cup of tea, a glass of wine and good conversation. The studio will provide basic mending materials, tools, and tea during these sessions.
Whether you're interested in fashion, textiles, design, sustainability or simply looking for a unique Yarra Valley experience beyond the wineries, Brood offers an authentic insight into contemporary Australian manufacturing and the people keeping it alive.
Located at Kalorama in The Dandenong Ranges, Karwarra is set on two hectares and is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a landscaped setting.
Numerous garden beds give boundless inspiration for those looking to create their own garden using Australian plants regardless of their size of garden. At any time of the year, there are colourful flowers and foliage with much to see and enjoy.
Karwarra has plant collections including Boronias, Telopeas (Waratahs) and rare and threatened plants. There is also a well-stocked nursery with lots of interesting tubes and pots for purchase.
There is a section of natural bush where native orchids and wildflowers can be seen in spring and summer. The garden also provides habitat for local wildlife.
The garden has a well-equipped meeting room with a kitchen suitable for community groups and corporate training. (Not suitable for parties).
Karwarra is at the rear of Kalorama Memorial Reserve where visitors can enjoy electric barbeque facilities, picnic tables, children’s playground and the quirky saddle-shaped oval.
Boasting spectacular views over Silvan Reservoir and the south-eastern face of the Dandenong Ranges, Kalorama Park is perfect for picnics, barbecues or simply relaxing whilst enjoying the magnificent surrounds.
Enjoy a relaxing picnic in the area below the lower carpark which is surrounded by garden beds with elm trees, silver birch, pine trees and pin oaks, along with Australian native plants and ferns. This picnic area has two gas barbecues under the picnic shelter, making it the perfect place for a family or group get together.
A number of short walking tracks commence from each of the three carparks. These tracks are ideal for a short stroll before or after your barbecue lunch. The tracks pass through native forest, historical fruit orchards and exotic plantings.
Before you go
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.
Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.
Nestled in the Dandenong Ranges opposite the Silvan Dam Lookout and along the Ngurrak Barring Art Trail, Art and Alchemy Gallery and Studio is a boutique creative destination dedicated to celebrating Australian art and nurturing artistic exploration.
They showcase a curated selection of artists working across a variety of mediums perfect for gifts, home, or business.
Their studio offers high-quality, small-group art classes designed to encourage experimentation, confidence, and creative joy. Alongside their exhibitions and workshops, they have a small art materials shop, books and other creative activities.
Parts of the Dandenong Ranges National Park are closed due to significant storm damage (June 2021). Please check the Parks Victorias website for the latest updates.
The Olinda Falls Circuit walking track provides an ideal setting to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Australian Bush.
The track itself is a bush track, and is steep in parts with steps so it is not suitable for people with accessibility needs.
Car park and toilets are available at Olinda Reserve.
