Taste & Create – Gourmet Bar
2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775, Australia
Taste your way through 12 of The Chocolateries most-popular handcrafted chocolates, then get creative and make your own Gourmet Chocolate Bar! Choose from dozens of unique ingredients and blend with The Chocolateries milk, dark or white couverture chocolate. Children are welcome to join these classes but must be accompanied by at least one adult who is also participating in the experience. Only $36 per person for 30 minutes. Bookings are essential. Book your spot online today!

Bendigo African Festival
2026-08-01 | Hargreaves Mall, Williamson St, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Africa at the Bendigo African Festival. Enjoy energetic live music, colourful dance performances, delicious food, drumming workshops and family-friendly activities that bring the community together in a joyful cultural celebration at this this FREE event.

Family High Tea at The Chocolateries Great Ocean Road
2026-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae, VIC, 3228, Australia
Enjoy a fun family friendly high tea served at private tables in The Chocolateries’ Pod Cafe. Adults will enjoy a refreshing drink on arrival, followed by decadent petite delights, scones, ribbon sandwiches and pastries created by the Chocolateries’ team of talented chefs and Chocolatiers plus endless organic local teas, barista coffee and real hot chocolates. Children will be treated to delightful and creative pastries and savoury treats plus endless milkshakes and hot chocolates.
Costs: $70 per adult & $29 per child (plus booking fees). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are essential.
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Link to book and learn more: https://www.gorci.com.au/events/family-high-tea-3/

Day Out With Thomas
2026-10-03 10:00 - 2026-10-04 16:00 | The Bellarine Railway – Queenscliff Station, 20 Symonds St,, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225, Australia
Let’s Rock! Let’s Roll! with Thomas and FriendsTM at the Bellarine Railway
Thomas and Friends return to Queenscliff this October for Let’s Rock! Let’s Roll!, delivering a fun-filled day of train rides, hands-on activities, games and storytelling, with plenty of opportunities to meet beloved characters including Rusty and Dusty, and Sir Topham Hatt.
Tickets include two train experiences: unlimited rides with Thomas aboard the Troublesome Trucks for short trips in the station yard that includes a photo opportunity with Sir Topham Hatt, PLUS one 45-minute return journey with one of Thomas’ Friends in heritage carriages along Swan Bay to Lakers Siding.
Families can also enjoy:
 Explore Henry’s Driver’s Cab and toot his whistle
 Unlimited mini fire engine rides
 Watch the 1915 Steam Crane in action
 Enjoy live music, storytelling and art activities
 Visit the model railway display and U-Drive layout
 Collect an Event Pack (children), including a Thomas & FriendsTM A3 poster
Prices: Adult $35.00 + BF | Concession $31.00 + BF | Child $29.00 + BF | Toddler $23.00 + BF
Family 1 (2 Adults + 2 Children) $115.00 + BF | Family 2 (2 Adults + 3 Children) $140.00 + BF
Companion card tickets are available – please call 525 82069 (ext. 101) during BH to arrange.
Day Out With Thomas tickets will be available from 9:00 am on Tuesday 9 June 2026 via the following link.

Do You Believe? THE POLAR EXPRESSTM Train Ride Returns to Queenscliff!
2026-12-05 10:00 - 2026-12-20 16:00 | The Bellarine Railway – Queenscliff Station, 20 Symonds St,, Queenscliff, VIC, 3225, Australia
This December, the magic of Christmas arrives once again in Queenscliff as THE POLAR EXPRESSTM
Train Ride returns to Bellarine Railway. This much-loved experience brings the story to life from the moment the train departs, led by a talented cast of live actors. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests embark on an interactive 90-minute theatrical journey through the magic of Christmas.
During the experience, passengers are served a chilled chocolate drink and biscuit by the POLAR EXPRESSTM Chefs. At the journey’s end, Santa greets each child with the First Gift of Christmas – a silver bell. Families are encouraged to wear their favourite pyjamas to become part of the story.
Tickets will be available from 9 June 2026 at 9:00 am for shows running from Saturday 5 December to Sunday 20 December 2026. With a limited number of seats available on each departure, guests are encouraged to plan ahead to secure their preferred date and time. Your journey begins with your carriage choice
Different seating styles cater to a range of group sizes, from individual guests and couples through to families and larger groups wanting to experience the journey together.
Carriage options include Caribou Crossing (Shared Open Seating), Silver Bell (Paired Seating) and Northern Lights and Arctic Circle (Booth Seating with tables). Full details and booking information are available via the website.
THE POLAR EXPRESSTM Train Ride details
Dates: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December 2026
Shows: 10:00 am – 11:45 am – 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Admission: Individual tickets range from $43.75 to $61.95 + BF
Reserved Booths of 4 $222.50 + BF
Reserved Pairs of 2 $111.50 + BF
