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Free Drop-In Basketball at Noble Park Community Centre

Free Drop-In Basketball at Noble Park Community Centre

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Nov 2026

Noble Park Community Centre, Noble Park, VIC

Basketball Social or recreational activity Free participation

Noble Park Community Centre opens its court on Monday evenings for a free, casual basketball session run under Reclink Australia's community program with Greater Dandenong Council. The session...

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Free Come and Try Pickleball for Kids and Adults - Noble Park

Free Come and Try Pickleball for Kids and Adults - Noble Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

16 Nov 2026

Noble Park Tennis and Pickleball Club, Noble Park, VIC

Pickleball Come-and-try day Free participation Kids activities available

Pickleball is one of Australia's fastest-growing sports, and this free Greater Dandenong Council programme is a relaxed way to try it. Every Monday evening at Noble Park Tennis...

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Free Outdoor Pilates - Dandenong Park

Free Outdoor Pilates - Dandenong Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

17 Nov 2026

Dandenong Park, Dandenong, VIC

Fitness Training Coaching, workshops & talks Free participation

Greater Dandenong Council is running a free four-week series of outdoor Pilates classes, and this Tuesday evening session takes place in Dandenong Park. Qualified instructors from South East...

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She Paddles Level 1: Geelong 3 - Women Beginners

She Paddles Level 1: Geelong 3 - Women Beginners

Not confirmed: family participation.

18 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026

West Fyans Street Boat Ramp, Newtown, VIC

Kayaking & Canoeing Coaching, workshops & talks $289.00 / programme

This Wednesday evening She Paddles Level 1 course offers a beginner-friendly way to learn kayaking after work at West Fyans Street Boat Ramp in Newtown, Geelong. It is...

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ROI Run Club - Melbourne

ROI Run Club - Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

19 Nov 2026

Mondo Gelateria Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

Meet other founders, operators and creatives for an easy 5km run through Melbourne, finishing back at Mondo Gelateria for conversation and gelato.ROI Run Club’s inaugural run takes place...

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Free Outdoor Pilates - Tirhatuan Park

Free Outdoor Pilates - Tirhatuan Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

19 Nov 2026

Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong North, VIC

Fitness Training Coaching, workshops & talks Free participation

Greater Dandenong Council is running a free four-week series of outdoor Pilates classes, and this Thursday evening session takes place in Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong North. Qualified instructors from...

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Warburton Wellness Retreat - 20 Nov

Warburton Wellness Retreat - 20 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

20 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

3185 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 20 km From $1,139.00 / entry

We'd love to have you join us on our Hiking and Wellness Retreat. A weekend of good food, hiking, Yoga, Pilates and new friends. The perfect opportunity to...

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HOP Port Melbourne: Serve & Rally

HOP Port Melbourne: Serve & Rally

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Nov 2026

House of Pickle Port Melbourne, Port Melbourne, VIC

Pickleball Tournament or competition

Serve & Rally brings mixed doubles pickleball to House of Pickle Port Melbourne for a DUPR-rated day of friendly competition and community connection. The event is designed for...

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Sherbrooke Falls - Short Hike - 21 Nov

Sherbrooke Falls - Short Hike - 21 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Nov 2026

12 Coles Ridge Track, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $89.00 / entry

Another wonderful Dandenongs walk, this time taking in a great range of beautiful wide open forest trails that allow you to truly appreciate the splendor of the forest,...

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Three Lost Children (Daylesford) - 21 Nov

Three Lost Children (Daylesford) - 21 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Nov 2026

151 Lake Rd, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $115.00 / entry

This walk commemorates the tragic story from Daylesford’s gold era when three small boys wandered away from their homes in Daylesford in 1867. Despite a massive and lengthy...

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Hip Opening Yoga Workshop

Hip Opening Yoga Workshop

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Nov 2026

Nirvikalpa Yoga, Ringwood North, VIC

Yoga Coaching, workshops & talks

This focused morning workshop in Ringwood North gives established yoga practitioners 90 minutes to explore hip mobility, flexibility and mindful movement in a structured, breath-led practice.Deepen Your Hip...

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CC Hike Club: Sherbrooke Falls (Ages 25-40)

CC Hike Club: Sherbrooke Falls (Ages 25-40)

Not confirmed: family participation.

21 Nov 2026

Benson's Cafe (meeting point), Belgrave, VIC

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event 7 km Trail $35.00 / entry

Swap the saved-hikes folder for an actual morning on the trail. Conscious Connection's Hike Club heads into the Dandenong Ranges on Saturday 21 November 2026 for a guided...

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Geelong City Race

Geelong City Race

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Geelong, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $12.00 / entry Kids activities available

Geelong City Race is an urban navigation event that takes participants through Geelong’s streets, laneways, parks, and waterfront.Designed for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities, the...

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2XU Wellness Run

2XU Wellness Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Catani Gardens, St.Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths

The 2XU Wellness Run is a community-focused running event held at Catani Gardens, St Kilda, featuring scenic bayside courses and a strong emphasis on movement, connection and mental...

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Long Forest - Short Hike - 22 Nov

Long Forest - Short Hike - 22 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

210 Long Forest Rd, Long Forest VIC 3340, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $89.00 / entry

This short hike is a perfect morning out. It’s not too far from Melbourne and takes in some lesser-known tracks, followed by winding and descending single trail. It...

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Silvan to Olinda Loop - 22 Nov

Silvan to Olinda Loop - 22 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Stonyford Rd, Victoria, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Race or organised distance event

Looking for a wonderful long loop to really get those arms and legs working, whilst enjoying the absolute peace and quiet of the forest? Soak up the scenery...

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Ocean Grove Running Festival

Ocean Grove Running Festival

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1 km5 km10 km21.1 km Road & paved paths Kids activities available

The inaugural Ocean Grove Running Festival brings a welcoming race-day experience to Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities,...

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Cathedral Ranges North - 22 Nov

Cathedral Ranges North - 22 Nov

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Little River Track, Taggerty VIC 3712, Australia

Hiking/Bushwalking Social or recreational activity From $115.00 / entry

This is a challenging hike full of scrambling up, down, and across the Cathedral Ranges North section. This route is not for the faint-hearted but don't worry, our...

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ECHT Run Club 003 x Candied Bakery - Spotswood

ECHT Run Club 003 x Candied Bakery - Spotswood

Not confirmed: family participation.

22 Nov 2026

Candied Bakery, Spotswood, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 6 km Free participation

ECHT's run club heads home to Melbourne's west for its third outing, teaming up with Spotswood favourite Candied Bakery for a relaxed Sunday morning run and a pastry...

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Free Drop-In Basketball at Noble Park Community Centre

Free Drop-In Basketball at Noble Park Community Centre

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Nov 2026

Noble Park Community Centre, Noble Park, VIC

Basketball Social or recreational activity Free participation

Noble Park Community Centre opens its court on Monday evenings for a free, casual basketball session run under Reclink Australia's community program with Greater Dandenong Council. The session...

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Free Come and Try Pickleball for Kids and Adults - Noble Park

Free Come and Try Pickleball for Kids and Adults - Noble Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

23 Nov 2026

Noble Park Tennis and Pickleball Club, Noble Park, VIC

Pickleball Come-and-try day Free participation Kids activities available

Pickleball is one of Australia's fastest-growing sports, and this free Greater Dandenong Council programme is a relaxed way to try it. Every Monday evening at Noble Park Tennis...

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Carnegie Caulfield CC — TriVelo Coaching Summer ITT (Round 2)

Carnegie Caulfield CC — TriVelo Coaching Summer ITT (Round 2)

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Nov 2026

Springvale, Victoria, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event 15 km ROAD

Round 2 of the TriVelo Coaching Summer ITT Series brings cyclists and triathletes to Sandown Raceway for an individual time trial on a closed circuit. Competitors will race...

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Park Orienteering at Hansen Reserve - Spring into Summer Series

Park Orienteering at Hansen Reserve - Spring into Summer Series

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Nov 2026

Hansen Reserve car park, West Footscray, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 3 km5 km7 km9 km Free participation

Explore the parks and streets of West Footscray in a new way at this free evening orienteering session run by Orienteering Victoria. Use the MapRun app, a paper...

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Free Outdoor Pilates - Dandenong Park

Free Outdoor Pilates - Dandenong Park

Not confirmed: family participation.

24 Nov 2026

Dandenong Park, Dandenong, VIC

Fitness Training Coaching, workshops & talks Free participation

Greater Dandenong Council is running a free four-week series of outdoor Pilates classes, and this Tuesday evening session takes place in Dandenong Park. Qualified instructors from South East...

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Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run

Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Nov 2026

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km8 km

Vision Australia’s Santa Fun Run is a festive community event in Melbourne that brings together runners, walkers, joggers and participants of all abilities for a fun, family-friendly morning....

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The 5K Foam Fest - Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest - Melbourne

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Nov 2026

Victoria, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Kids activities available

The 5K Foam Fest – Melbourne is a foam-filled obstacle course and fun run taking place on Saturday, 28 November 2026, at Event Central at Caribbean Park in...

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Gravel Unravel Warburton

Gravel Unravel Warburton

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Nov 2026

Warburton, Victoria, Australia

Cycling Race or organised distance event 46.7 km51.1 km99 km GRAVEL

Gravel Unravel Warburton is a gravel cycling event set for Saturday 28 November 2026 in Warburton, Victoria. It starts at Mac Sparke Oval and finishes at the Alpine...

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Start Windsurfing 1 Day Program - 28 November 2026

Start Windsurfing 1 Day Program - 28 November 2026

Not confirmed: family participation.

28 Nov 2026

McCrae Yacht Club, McCrae, VIC

Windsurfing Coaching, workshops & talks From $80.00 / programme

Spend a Saturday morning on the water at McCrae Yacht Club with a practical Start Windsurfing course designed for first-time windsurfers. This one-day Australian Sailing program introduces the...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best age for kids to start running in family events?
Most family events welcome kids ages 4-5 and up, with shorter distances for younger children. At ages 4-6, keep it fun and short (1-2km). Ages 7-10 can handle 3-5km. Teens can do adult distances. The key is making it enjoyable—focus on participation, not pace. Many events have staggered starts for different age groups.

How do I encourage my child to participate in events?
Make it fun: go for the party atmosphere, not the competition. Let them choose their own pace. Train together on short, enjoyable runs. Celebrate small wins during training. Find events with kids' activities or entertainment. Don't pressure them to 'race'—let them see other kids having fun. Many kids who hesitate initially become enthusiastic after one good event experience.

What's the best way to get to events in Melbourne using public transport?
Melbourne's trains, trams and buses serve many event venues, but the best option depends on the exact start area and time. Browse events in Melbourne, check the event listing for its meeting point, then use the PTV journey planner to confirm services and planned disruptions. Allow extra time when large events affect roads or public transport.

What should I prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather during events?
Melbourne is famous for variable weather—you can experience four seasons in one day. For events, wear layers you can remove or add. Choose moisture-wicking base layers in case of rain. Carry a light rain jacket in your bag. Morning events may be cool; afternoon can warm up quickly. Check the forecast the day before and be flexible. Waterproof sunscreen and a cap help in any conditions.

Where are events typically held in Melbourne?
Melbourne events use city precincts, sports venues, local parks, coastal areas and hillier locations such as the Dandenong Ranges. Popular settings include trails beside the Yarra and Melbourne parks. Browse events in Melbourne and check each listing for its exact venue, terrain and transport arrangements.

When's the best time of year for outdoor events in Melbourne?
Autumn (March-May) and early winter (June-August) are ideal—cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and often dry. Spring (September-November) can be unpredictable weather-wise. Summer (December-February) is hot and best suited for early-morning events. Most popular marathon season is autumn. If you prefer mild conditions, aim for April-June events in Melbourne.

Can my family participate in a walking event together?
Yes. Many walking events are designed for families and welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels. Check the event details to see if there are distance options, age groups, or family categories.

What age should children be to participate in a fun run?
Most fun runs welcome families with children of all ages. Many events offer different distance options for kids (such as 1 km), families, and serious runners. Check the event details to see what's available and any age recommendations.

Can we register as a family team?
Many family fun runs allow team registration, but it varies by event. Some events let families register together as a group, while others require individual registrations. Check the event's registration page for team or family options.

How does fundraising work in charity events?
Charity events typically ask participants to secure sponsorships (donations) from friends and family based on their participation or performance. You register, then share a fundraising link with your network. Funds go directly to the charity.

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?
Requirements vary by event. Some events ask participants to set a fundraising target, while others allow you to participate with just a registration fee. Check the event details to see what's expected.

How do I search for events in my area?
Use the search filters on this page to find events by sport type (running, cycling, walking), location (search by suburb or postcode), and date (this weekend, this month, or a custom range). Virtual events can be found by checking the Virtual & Online filter.