Join us as we officially open Pettys Reserve following major upgrade works!

Enjoy loads of FREE family fun including:

• sausage sizzle

• face painting

• temporary tattoos

• roving entertainment

• watch a NPL2 game - Manningham United Blues FC vs Werribee City FC

• see a children’s all abilities session in action, hosted by Macedon Blues United FC.

• plus soccer personalities and more!

Upgrade works at Pettys Reserve have included construction of:

• purpose built, full size floodlit synthetic soccer pitches

• a pavilion, including spectator area

• an asphalt car park

Come along and check them out!

This project has been delivered by Manningham Council in partnership with the Victorian Government.

Join the festive celebrations at Park Orchards Village this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Park Orchards Village has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Saturday 20 December 2025, you'll find:

• Face painting
• Live music

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Tunstall Square this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Tunstall Square has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Sunday 21 December 2025, you'll find:

• Giant Jenga
• Giant Connect 4
• Live music

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Jackson Court this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Jackson Court has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Saturday 20 December 2025, you'll find:

• Giant Jenga
• Giant Connect 4
• Bubble entertainment
• Live music
• Roving winter fairy

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Caroline Ellen is one of Australia's most trusted parent educators. Through her presentations, podcast, online courses, private coaching, and online membership, she has helped thousands of families build stronger connections. After 15 years of being a social worker specialising in children and families, Caroline has seen first hand what information and support parents really need in order to make changes at home. Caroline delivers difficult, often challenging information in a style that feels relatable, reassuring, and safe.

In Kids, nudes & the internet, Caroline provides practical resources and advice you can put into immediate action. We'll explore what you can do to reduce the risk of harm, and how to take action if things go wrong.

Caroline's advice is clear, actionable, and empowering. Parents walk away feeling more confident about what action they can be taken to protect their children and ensure a safer, stronger future.

This event is proudly supported by Manningham Councils Community Grants Program.

Join the festive celebrations at Templestowe Village this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Templestowe Village has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Find us near Carlucci's Restaurant on Saturday 20 December 2025.

• Giant Jenga
• Giant Connect 4
• Live illustration
• Live music

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Tunstall Square this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Tunstall Square has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Saturday 20 December 2025, you'll find:

• Face painting
• Roving elf
• Bubble entertainment
• Live music
• Photo booth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Jackson Court this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Jackson Court has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Saturday 13 December 2025, you'll find:

• Face painting
• Roving elf
• Bubble entertainment
• Live music
• Photo booth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Macedon Square this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Macedon Square has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

Coming up on Saturday 13 December 2025, you'll find:

• Face painting
• Roving elf
• Bubble entertainment
• Live music
• Photo booth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

Join the festive celebrations at Templestowe Village this December.

As part of Summer Celebration, discover everything Templestowe Village has to offer by supporting local shops! Explore your favourite stores, indulge in delicious food and enjoy festive activities that make shopping an experience this December. 

On Sunday 14 December 2025, find us at the marquee near Vibrante Restaurant.

• Face painting
• Roving elf
• Bubble entertainment
• Live music
• Photo booth

Make your visit memorable while helping local shops thrive!

A 6 week art therapy group for kids in grades 5 and 6, who have experienced or witnessed family violence.

Making art can help us to tell our stories and make sense of our experiences. Plus, it is a fun creative way to get to know ourselves better as well as others in the group. Helping us to appreciate who we are, our special talents and gifts, and to see these gifts in others too.

Art therapy helps us to:

• express thoughts, ideas, and emotions
• manage difficult feelings, like anger and worry
• learn to problem solve and build resilience
• grow confidence and self-esteem
• improve social skills

A fun, safe and supportive space that encourages listening and caring.

Participation is free and all art materials will be provided. No artistic skills necessary!

This program is provided by Doncare in partnership with Anglicare Victoria.
 

Open Day at the Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club welcoming members and new families.

Ample car parking available.

Everyone welcome.

Join us for a relaxed and practical water safety session designed to help kids feel more confident around the water. 

We’ll cover simple habits that make a big difference, like keeping kids close, understanding your limits, and recognising changing conditions. It’s a great chance to learn, ask questions and build skills that keep your family safe.

This session will give you clear tips you can use right away.

Badminton sessions for kids!

Sessions are every Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm during term 2 of school.

For ages 5 to 12 years, all genders and abilities.

All equipment provided.

What's covered in the sessions?

• Different technical theme each week
• Warm up, stretching and cool down
• Technical skills work and coaching
• Fun inclusive group games
• Modified match play every week
• Fun for all ages

How to enrol in the program

1. Visit FitforKids website
2. Select Manningham DISC and Shuttle Smash
3. Enter details, pay for term 2 program and start playing!

Enjoy a reduced family entry price for a full day of swimming fun!

Enjoy reduced family entry prices on Thursdays during the school holidays.

Valid all day at Aquarena!

Come join in the fun at the ever-popular Manningham Family Festival at Finns Reserve - presented by Rotary Manningham City.

This annual community event features kids' attractions like pony rides, a jumping castle, a merry-go-round, and a baby animal farm.

On stage, we celebrate our community’s talent with performances from over 100 local adult and children's entertainers.

There are also 50 community and craft stalls, and a wide selection of food stalls to enjoy.

This day is always fun for all the family, from babies and toddlers to bigger children, teenagers, parents, grandparents and even the dog!

A free, fun and inclusive day connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.

Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite children living with disabilities to our free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event. 

Proudly supported by Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and Matchworks, this multi-sport come and try day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities.

Each event enables and empowers participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. 

Participants will be split into smaller groups upon registration. After a welcome at 10.00am, they will rotate across 4 to 6 stations. These activities will consist of modified  sport and active recreation with the use of adaptive equipment to suit the participants. The stations will be facilitated by specialised coaches with the support of students and community organisations.

Registrations are required - places are expected to fill quickly, so register today!

For children and youth aged 5 to 18 years.

GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment!

This summer break we are offering a free multi-week program for you to try the program for the first time or return to keep up your skills and maintain your psychical activity level in the off season.

Many participants may be busy with children on school holidays so we are also offering a free football clinic for kids!

This will run parallel to or GO Soccer Mums session for boys and girls aged five years to 12 years old.

Greythorn Bowls welcomes you to a free family and friends fun day.

Come along for fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together, including:

• barefoot bowls and games
• live music from the 60s, 70s and 80s
• face painter, slushies and fairy floss 
• sausage sizzle

This event is suitable for all age groups. 

No bookings required. Flat soled shoes recommended for playing.