Summer in the Bay 2025

Summer in the Bay 2025 is a collection of fun, free and low-cost activities for young people in Hobsons Bay across January and February this summer. Check out all the events below (or collect a booklet from your local library). If that's not enough, visit our Experience Hobsons Bay website for info on parks, museums, markets, bike tracks and more.

Cheetham Wetlands tours

08 Jan 2025 Join conservation rangers and Parks Victoria on a bus tour of this amazing reserve

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops, Council, Community, Sustainability

Wildlife display - Newport

14 Jan 2025 Bring the kids to Newport Hub to see live lizards, snakes, spiders and other native animals.

Newport Hub, 13/15 Mason street, Newport 3015

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Tagged as: , Kids & family, Council, Community, Sustainability

Badminton in summer

14 Jan 2025 Indoor badminton for young people.

Altona Badminton Centre, Paisley Park, 217 Mason Street, Altona North 3025

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Williamstown Beach Hangouts

14 Jan 2025 Hang out with youth services near the beach this summer.

On the grass near the Rotunda, Esplanade, Williamstown 3016

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Teen Makers: DiY Pop ART

14 Jan 2025 Create your own Pop ART masterpiece! For high school ages 13-17.

STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Library

Q Art Exhibition

16 Jan 2025 A youth led exhibition bringing the creative artworks together of LGBTIQA+ young people to share their voice through short story, drawing, comic, poetry, painting and photography.

Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3018

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Big Summer Reading Party

16 Jan 2025 Chill out this summer at our sensory-friendly, inclusive reading party. For high school ages 12-17.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Youth events, Library

Bling your Lid - Seabrook

17 Jan 2025 Discover your Summer style by upcycling a hat, with milliner and wearable artist Sarah Seahorse.

Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook 3028

Tagged as: , Youth events

Altona Beach Hangouts

17 Jan 2025 Hang out with youth services near the beach this summer.

Outside Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3018

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Movies by the Bay: Runt

17 Jan 2025 Enjoy free screenings of family-friendly films at pop-up outdoor cinemas this summer, presented by Hobsons Bay City Council.

Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events

Bird walk - Explosives Reserve

20 Jan 2025 Join BirdLife and the conservation rangers to discover the birds of this bushland reserve.

Truganina Explosives Reserve, 276 Queen St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops, Council, Community, Sustainability

2025 Lanard Copeland Summer Holiday Basketball Camp

20 Jan 2025 Learn the fundamental skills of basketball in a fun and friendly environment with experienced coaches.

Altona Sports Centre, 1 Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows 3028

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Tagged as: , Health & wellbeing, Kids & family, Sports

Teen Makers: DiY Summer Self-Care

21 Jan 2025 Discover how to make mini-spa products to reset & recharge this Summer. For high school ages 13-17.

STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Youth events, Library

Escape Room: ENVY Murder Mystery

22 Jan 2025 Get ready for a fun, interactive 1920s Gatsby-style murder mystery game of envy, intrigue, corruption & deadly disputes. Ages 13-17.

STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Library

Melbourne street art tour

23 Jan 2025 Aged 14–17 years? Join us as we explore Melbourne's famous laneways with artist Lukas Kasper.

Meet at Youth Services, Level 1, Newport Community Hub, 13-15 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Wildlife display - Seabrook

23 Jan 2025 Bring the kids to the Seabrook community centre to see live lizards, snakes, spiders and other native animals.

Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook 3025

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Council, Community, Sustainability

TableTop Games Night!

23 Jan 2025 Come & have some holiday fun at our TableTop games night. For high school ages 12-17.

Williamstown Library, 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown 3016

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Bling your Lid - Altona

24 Jan 2025 Discover your summer style by upcycling a hat with milliner and wearable artist Sarah Seahorse.

Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Youth events

Inclusion School Holiday Basketball Program - 12 to 25 year olds

24 Jan 2025 All Abilities Basketball Program for young people with disabilities, autism and additional support needs.

Altona Sports Centre, 290 Queen Street, Altona Meadows 3028

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports, Youth events

Movies by the Bay: The Wild Robot

24 Jan 2025 Enjoy free screenings of family-friendly films at pop-up outdoor cinemas this summer, presented by Hobsons Bay City Council.

Logan Reserve, Pier Street, Altona 3018

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events

Trivia Night for 18–25-year-olds

30 Jan 2025 Aged 18–25 years? Join us for free for a social night of games, trivia, and pizza in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Youth Services, Level 1, Newport Community Hub, 13-15 Mason St, Newport 3015

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Movies by the Bay: Inside Out 2

31 Jan 2025 Enjoy free screenings of family-friendly films at pop-up outdoor cinemas this summer, presented by Hobsons Bay City Council.

Homestead Run Reserve, 12 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook 3028

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events

All Abilities Basketball Inclusion Program - 5 to 12 year olds

03 Feb 2025 All Abilities Basketball Program for young people with additional needs.

Altona Sports Centre, 290 Queen Street, Altona Meadows 3028

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All Abilities Basketball Inclusion Program - 13 to 25 years

03 Feb 2025 All Abilities Basketball Program for young people with additional needs.

Altona Sports Centre, 290 Queen Street, Altona Meadows 3028

8 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports, Youth events

Fluid Beauty

08 Feb 2025 An inclusive make-up workshop for people aged 18+ as part of Midsumma Festival 2025.

Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton 3028

Tagged as: , Music & arts, Talks & workshops, Youth events

Lunar New Year 2025 with QiQi

15 Feb 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations hosted by local guzheng artist QiQi at Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown.

Commonwealth Reserve, 181A Nelson Pl, Williamstown 3016

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Music & arts