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On the Local Arts Trail in October 2025
It’s a big month celebrating 25 years of Wombat Regional Arts Network in Ballan. It’s also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Botanical Art Show will be on in Bacchus Marsh.
AFL Grand Final Weekend Hours in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Gordon and Blackwood
We’ve done the hard yards and rounded up everything you need to know about Moorabool’s pubs, restaurants and cafes for grand final weekend 2025.
Halloween 2025 Events across Moorabool
Get spooked with our roundup of this year’s top Halloween events from Bacchus Marsh to Ballan and Blackwood to Gordon and beyond.
On the Local Arts Trail in September 2025
Over the Winter months Moorabool’s inspiring artists have been diligently working, honing their crafts, to present fabulous new artworks for Spring!
Father’s Day 2025 events in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Gordon and Blackwood
Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, September 7, and we’ve rounded up all of the best local Father’s Day events from Bacchus Marsh to Gordon, Ballan to Blackwood and beyond.
On the Local Arts Trail in July 2025
There's so much happening in the Moorabool during winter - a great time to do a class, join a club or view the indoor art and outdoor sculpture all over the region!
On the Local Arts Trail in May 2025
As conditions turn at times dark, wet and gloomy, the arts in Moorabool this month will draw you in with warmth and set your soul alight.
Mother’s Day events in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Blackwood
Find out about all the Mother’s Day 2025 events happening across Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Gordon, Blackwood and surrounds.
Anzac Day Hours at local restaurants, cafes and pubs
This Anzac Day some of our local restaurants, cafes and pubs have amended hours, and some are closed for the day. But never fear, we’ve complied a full guide to who’s closed, who’s open and when.
Easter 2025 events across Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Ballan and Gordon
Easter is upon us, and there is a host of great Easter time events happening right across the Moorabool region.
On the Local Arts Trail in April 2025
Autumn is a season Moorabool artists know well, and the time of year is well reflected in exhibitions at our galleries this month.
ANZAC Day 2025
Our local RSL branches will be commemorating the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare, with Dawn Services, Commemorative Marches and Services across our region on ANZAC Day, Friday 25 April. Find out about local ANZAC Day activities in Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Bungaree, Lal Lal and Yendon.
Local markets across Moorabool
It’s a fantastic time for getting out and about across Moorabool, and this month has outdoor markets galore across our region, the perfect destination for a country drive.
On the Local Arts Trail in March 2025
Ballan’s galleries are ramping up for a huge Autumn Festival on Sunday, March 16 and Flack PTO will be hosting an outdoor sculpture garden, live music and a book signing by photographic artist Damien Lewis.
Live music across Moorabool this month
It’s official: Moorabool’s music scene is ‘going off’ in March! This month there are a stack of opportunities to catch live music across our region, at our awesome country pubs, markets and events.
Getting out and about with furry friends
The weather in March is still great for getting outdoors with your best furry friends! And we’ve got the lowdown on some of the best dog-friendly spaces across the Moorabool region.
On the Local Arts Trail in February 2025
Moorabool’s gifted local artists are getting ready for a big year - make the most of the good weather and visit some of the local galleries to see what’s trending in 2025.
Love blooms across Moorabool as Valentine’s Day lands, Friday February 14
Summer love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so order your gifts and make your bookings early to impress your sweetheart.
Who’s taking a break in January 2025?
Which restaurants, cafes and pubs are taking some time off in January 2025? Read on to see who’s open for business, who’s taking a break and when they are reopening.
On the Local Arts Trail in December
Christmas is coming and Moorabool’s amazing artists and craftspeople have you sorted with locally-made, handcrafted gifts available in all the galleries.