'Unearthed' – Millennium Time Capsule display 07 Apr 2025 View the contents of the Hobsons Bay Millennium Time Capsules which have been unearthed after 25 years in an exhibition at Altona's Civic Centre. Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Create a Podcast - Pirates on Hobsons Bay! Workshop 1 08 Apr 2025 Create a Podcast for Heritage Week! For high school ages 12-17. STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028 Tagged as: , Youth events, Library
Create a Podcast - Pirates on Hobsons Bay! Workshop 2 15 Apr 2025 Create a Podcast for Heritage Week! For high school ages 12-17. STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028 Tagged as: , Youth events, Library
Heritage Hobsons Bay Trivia Night 2025 16 Apr 2025 Test your local history knowledge at this fun, family event. Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, 120 Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts
Migrant Melbourne: Karen Culture, Craft and Heritage Exhibition 17 Apr 2025 Presented by the Australian Karen Organisation, this exhibition showcases the workmanship of handcrafted baskets and clothing traditional to the culture of the Karen people of Burma. Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Ave, Laverton 3028 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Library
Lost and Found: Hobsons Bay's Rescued History 21 Apr 2025 Exhibition featuring a collection of historical objects, paintings, photographs and documents, presented by Williamstown Historical Society. Williamstown Library - Heritage Room, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Altona Homestead Guided Tour 22 Apr 2025 Enjoy a guided tour of Altona’s oldest residential building. Altona Homestead, Logan Reserve, 128 Queen Street, Altona 3018 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Step Back in Time – Walking Tour (Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival 2025) 22 Apr 2025 Join for an informative guided tour around Williamstown's historic foreshore and surrounds. Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, 1 Syme Street, Williamstown 3016 2 more dates Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
The Stories of Newport Lakes – Author Talk with Dr Dominique Hes 22 Apr 2025 Join a discussion with author Dr Dominique Hes to hear stories about a much-treasured part of Hobsons Bay. Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Heritage Screenings 23 Apr 2025 See Hobsons Bay from different perspectives in this selection of videos screened at the Civic Centre. Civic Centre, Digital Lounge (off foyer), 115 Civic Parade, Altona 3018 4 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Convict Graves and Tales - walking tour 24 Apr 2025 A guided walking tour around Williamstown Cemetery, one of Victoria’s oldest graveyards. Williamstown Cemetery, Champion Rd, Williamstown North 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Way-back Workshops: Researching Family Military History 24 Apr 2025 Upskill your local and family research and collecting in small group workshops with our Heritage Librarian at Williamstown Library. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Library
Letters from the Front – the Sons of Williamstown 24 Apr 2025 A special spoken word event held on ANZAC Day eve honouring the men who died in World World II with readings of letters sent home. Held in the historic Williamstown Town Hall. Williamstown Town Hall, foyer, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
'Drawn Out' by Lindsay Douglas – exhibition launch 24 Apr 2025 A celebration of the new exhibition at the Outside Gallery featuring illuminated works by Lindsay Douglas. Outside Gallery, Paine Reserve, Market Street, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts
The Forgotten History of Thompson Street 25 Apr 2025 A walking tour to discover the buildings and stories of 19th century Williamstown. Thompson Street, Williamstown 3016 1 more date Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Ghosts of the Old City, Williamstown 2025 25 Apr 2025 An immersive tour by lantern light, exploring the histories of Melbourne's original port. Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre, 1 Syme Street, Williamstown 3016 3 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Newport Lakes History Walk 26 Apr 2025 This guided walk includes eight points of interest with photos and stories of the Lakes area from pre-colonial days to today, presented by Dr Dominique Hes and Friends of Newport Lakes. Newport Lakes Reserve, Corner Oxford Street & Mason Street, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Spotswood Industrial Heritage Walk 28 Apr 2025 This tour of Spotswood provides an insight into the people, industries and businesses that transformed this landscape from a dairy farm to one of the Victoria's most important manufacturing hubs. Corner of Hudson Road and Booker Street, Spotswood 3015 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Heritage Story Time with Aunty N'arwee't Carolyn Briggs 29 Apr 2025 Invite your imagination on a trip back in time and share in the magic of storytelling. Suitable for ages 3-5. Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Kids & family, Library
Unboxing History: Comic Club Special 29 Apr 2025 Join us for a hands-on session where we make guesses, find clues and create stories about unusual historical objects. For ages 5-12. Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Library
'Tenya' – Gabi Briggs exhibition 30 Apr 2025 A multimedia exhibition from Anaiwan and Gumbayngirr artist Gabi Briggs at contemporary arts space The Substation. The Substation, 1 Market St, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Music & arts
These Walls Speak Volumes with authors Ken James and Pam Baragwanath 30 Apr 2025 This Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival, learn about the legacy of the Mechanics' Institutes movement from the expert authors. Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Library
Unboxing History: Art Club Special 30 Apr 2025 Join us for a hands-on session where we make guesses, find clues and create artworks about unusual historical objects. For ages 5-12. Newport Community Hub, 13 Mason St, Newport 3015 Tagged as: , Library
Postcards from the Gardens – Moments in Time 01 May 2025 A talk, tour and postcard workshop to celebrate 165 years of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. Williamstown Botanic Gardens, 97-99 Osborne Street, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Convict walk: Point Gellibrand 01 May 2025 Discover Hobsons Bay’s convict past on this heritage walk with local historian Brian Haynes. Timeball Tower, 20 Battery Rd, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Talks & workshops
Tea, Tech and Training: Researching your Family History 02 May 2025 Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy and learn a different tech topic each week via Be Connected. Altona Library, 123 Queen St, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Library
Walk on Country – Manemit / Early Winter Walk 03 May 2025 A guided Walk on Country celebrating the Kulin season of Manemit. Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Heritage Crafts 04 May 2025 Learn how to sew patchwork squares in the historic Altona Homestead. Presented by Seabreeze Quilters and Altona Laverton Historical Society. Altona Homestead, 128 Queen St, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Truganina Explosives Reserve Open Day (Heritage Hobsons Bay 2025) 04 May 2025 Explore the industrial heritage and natural beauty of a hidden gem of the west - Truganina Explosives Reserve. Truganina Explosives Reserve, 276 Queen St, Altona 3018 Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Sustainability
Heritage Recipes 10 May 2025 Discover the forgotten ingredients and classic techniques that still pack a punch in flavour, along with exciting new twists on traditional relishes, jams and preserves with Altona CWA. Brooklyn Community Hall, 35 Nolan Avenue, Brooklyn 3012 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Secrets of the Pinetum – Walking Tour 15 May 2025 Join us on this special walking tour of Williamstown Botanic Garden's 'Pinetum', a fascinating collection of pine trees within the heritage gardens. Williamstown Botanic Gardens, 97-99 Osborne Street, Williamstown 3016 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops