Hounds of Heide is back!

In collaboration with the Rose Street Artists’ Market, we have curated a selection of stalls featuring canine themed designs by cartoonist Oslo Davis, as well as an eclectic mix of art, design, and handcrafted goods.

Highlights this year include:

• a special appearance by ABC News Breakfast stars Kubrick the dog and Zak (aka film critic, film programmer and cinema manager Zak Hepburn)
• dog obedience experts
• a dog kissing booth
• face painting
• activities for children and the whole family.

Dogs must be kept on lead at all times. There is an off-lead dog park located in Banksia Park. Please ensure you clean up after your dog.

Illustration by Oslo Davis.

Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this in-person session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

Only parents who attend Manningham Maternal and Child Health service are eligible for this service.

Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers. 

Events Partners

Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this in-person session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

Only parents who attend Manningham Maternal and Child Health service are eligible for this service.

Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers. 

Events Partners

Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Come and thank our Veterans for their service and take time to remember those no longer with us - lest we forget.

Official commemoration service begins at 3.00pm followed by an afternoon of food and friendship.

Speakers will include:

• Lieutenant Peter Fraser - Vietnam Veteran, Platoon commander 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
• Keith Wolahan MP - Afghanistan Veteran, 1st Commando Regiment, 3 tours, commendation distinguished service.

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

The Doncaster RSL will hold a Dawn Service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.

Join us in all your colours as the Cobras compete in the Pride Cup on Saturday 18 May.

Old Yarra Cobras Football Club host a Pride Round football game to show their support for Pride Cup who are a non-for-profit organisation.

The Pride Cup works toward changing sporting culture to make LGBTIQA+ people feel safe, welcome and accepted.

When you change sport, you change entire communities.

Come and Try squash - school holiday fun at Westerfolds Sports Centre!

For primary and secondary aged children. 

• $8.00 per child Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
• $15.00 per child for a 1 hour class on Mondays at 10:00am across the school holidays

No bookings required.

Parents must supervise children at all times.

Come and Try table tennis - school holiday fun at Westerfolds Sports Centre!  

For primary and secondary aged children. 

• $8.00 per child Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm 
• $15.00 per child for a 1 hour class on Mondays at 10:00am across the school holidays 

No bookings required. 

Parents must supervise children at all times.

Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?

Join a panel of experts as they unpack the known health implications of vaping and what the recent legal reforms will mean for young people.

This online seminar will also cover ways to facilitate conversations, strengthen communication and minimise harm when talking about vaping with the young people in your life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be given information about where to go for further help.

This event is a collaboration with Manningham, Monash, Kingston, Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Meet the panel members

Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia

Sharon Torpey is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia, a leading provider of high quality, factual drug education. Sharon is a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher, with 25 years’ experience connecting with young people and their parents.

Amanda Low from Healthy Communities Coordinator, Prevention Division at Quit

With a background in Public Health and as the Healthy Communities Coordinator at Quit, Amanda Low leads prevention strategies to reduce harm caused by smoking and vaping within communities and settings. 

Looking for an engaging and energetic way to keep the kids active this winter?

Our Soccer Stars Program is the perfect opportunity for children aged 6–10 years to learn, play, and make new friends!

Join us for a fun-filled session where participants will be guided through essential soccer skills, enjoy team-based drills, and finish with a friendly match to put their new abilities into action. 

This inclusive program is designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game, whether your child is new to soccer or looking to sharpen their skills.

What to Bring:

• A water bottle

• Cleats or outdoor shoes for playing on grass

• Indoor shoes in case of bad weather

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your child’s development through sport, teamwork, and wellbeing.

Spots are limited. Register now!

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for primary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for secondary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

The Kevin Heinze Grow Spring Fair is back!

Come along for a huge variety of heirloom tomato seedlings, vegetable seedlings, plants, cake stall, coffee, light snacks, live music, arts and crafts and much more!

Join us in supporting a local charity and disability service and celebrate spring gardening.

Come and try cricket at Wonga Park Cricket club. 

Wonga Park Cricket Club will be hosting fun and interactive games for This Girl Can, to showcase what cricket is. Come down and give it a go!

Suitable for women and girls of all ages and abilities.  No prior cricket experience needed.

A BBQ will be provided.

What to wear: comfortable clothes that allow you to move around freely and runners for footwear.

What to bring: water bottle and a hat.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.

In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".

Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:

• games
• prizes
• giveaways
• handball competition 

Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.

Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!

Every year we come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against this disease that takes too much from too many. Who will you relay for?

Full event details are yet to be decided but will include bands, fun activities and a great time for all. Check out the Manningham Relay For Life Facebook page for updates.

Register your team now and get started with your vital fundraising for this very important cause!

Come along to this unique workshop with Tim, Videographer and Filmmaker from TMC Media.

Students aged 13 to 17 years are invited come and learn how to create dynamic and exciting online content for social channels such as YouTube, TikToc, Instagram and more.

Whether you’re working on music videos, school projects or want to try something completely new, you’ll definitely leave inspired and skilled up.

The program consists of two workshops and a project review session.

Tunstall Square Market is located at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East. The market is held on the last Sunday of the month from 8.00am to 1.00pm.

Tunstall Square Market has up to 100 stalls selling an eclectic mix of items from plants, clothing and crafts direct to the public.

For more information visit the Rotary Club of Warrandyte/Donvale.

There is no market in December or January 

Markets in Manningham

Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.

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Love basketball or netball? Grab some mates and head down to Mullum Mullum for some casual shooting.

• When: Anytime during opening hours, subject to court availability
• Age: All ages welcome
• Bookings: Allocation is based on court availability. Call ahead to confirm or check court availability online
• Cost: Half court bookings from $25.60 and casual shooting from $6.00.