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Maroondah Council Community Events

Please see below upcoming community events and programs delivered by Maroondah City Council that could be of interest to your family.

 

1. Arts in Maroondah are hosting a range of Creative Art experiences for primary aged children from September to November.  

Fun, free or low-cost - come and try art, craft, dance, filmmaking and more!

  • Weekend experiences
  • Term classes
  • Drop in experiences
  • Creative round robin

For more information including how to book head here: Imagine: Creative experiences for children | Maroondah City Council 

 

2. Lift the lid walk, raising money for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health, supported by Maroondah City Council.

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025.

Time: Walk starts 10am (registration from 9am).

Location: Town Park, Croydon.

Cost: Early bird fee $30 before 11 September.

Entry $35 includes t-shirt, kids under 15 years free(t-shirt available for purchase separately).

For more information head here: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/Things-to-see-and-do-in-Maroondah/Events-calendar/Lift-the-Lid-Walk-for-mental-health

 

3.In recognition of World Mental Health Month, Council's free Growing Wellbeing Activity Day is back these school holidays to raise awareness about the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Date: Wednesday 1 October

Time: 11am to 2pm

Venue: Realm and Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 3134

Cost: Free

There will be many fun, free activities for all ages.

  • Active kids healthy minds activities
  • Better sleep workshop (starts at 9.30am, bookings are essential)
  • Card making
  • Growing Wellbeing Activity Day Art Tour (starts at 11.30am, bookings are essential)
  • Group art therapy
  • Herb seedling planting
  • Personalised advice to understand your bills
  • Lawn bowls
  • Library story time
  • Nature art with ivy crown wreaths
  • Safe bike riding for kids
  • Smoothie bikes where you can make your own smoothie
  • Urban artwork tour
  • Youth hang out space
  • Performance by Croydon Hills Pop Choir.

 

For more information including what activities will be available (Some require booking) head here: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Community-support-business/Community-health-safety-and-wellbeing/Community-Wellbeing/Wellbeing-programs-and-activities/Growing-Wellbeing-activity-day