Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2026 – Connect, Create, Celebrate
The Whitehorse Seniors Festival ( PDF 6.77MB) returns this October with hundreds of free and low-cost activities designed to inspire, entertain and connect older residents throughout the month.
Whether you'd like to discover a new hobby, improve your health and wellbeing, meet new people, learn a new skill or simply enjoy a great day out, there's something for everyone.
The festival includes:
- Live music, dancing and theatre
- Art, craft and exhibitions
- Health, fitness and wellbeing activities
- Technology and digital learning
- History talks and guided tours
- Gardens, nature and outdoor activities
- Cooking, social lunches and cultural celebrations
- Family-friendly activities to enjoy with children and grandchildren
Hosted by Your Community
Local clubs, community groups, neighbourhood houses, libraries, businesses and Whitehorse City Council are coming together to offer a diverse program of activities throughout October.
Explore what's happening in your neighbourhood, try something new, meet new people and discover activities you can enjoy all year round.
Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy free public transport across Victoria from 3–11 October.
Explore the Program
View the Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2026 Program ( PDF 6.77MB)
The program includes booking information for activities. Some events have limited places, so bookings are recommended.
Printed copies of the program are also available from Council facilities, Whitehorse libraries and neighbourhood houses across Whitehorse.
For more information or assistance, contact the Positive Ageing team:
📧 positiveageing@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
📞 9262 6333
For more information about the broader Victorian Seniors Festival, visit the Victorian Seniors Festival website.
Whitehorse Seniors Festival Grand Opening
Come and enjoy dancing, choir and swing band performances, browse art and craft displays, try activities, and experience the welcoming community spirit of U3A Nunawading.
- When: Thursday 1 October
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Venue: Nunawading Community Hub,
- Where: 96–106 Springvale Road, Nunawading
- Cost: Free
No Bookings required
Register
Open Garden
Open day at Jolimont Garden. Please bring an umbrella and wet weather gear if rain is forecast.
Host: Nunawading Community Gardens (Jolimont)
When: Sunday 4 October
- Time: 10am - 3pm
- Venue: Nunawading Community
Gardens - Where: 82 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill
- Cost: Free
No Bookings required just pop in.
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Lunch with Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha Gurdwara, Blackburn
Experience temple culture and enjoy a complimentary vegetarian lunch. Head covering required, shoes removed/socks optional.
- When: Saturday 10 October
- Time: 11am - 12.30pm
- Venue: SGNSS, Gurdwara Blackburn
- Where: 127 Whitehorse Road Blackburn (carpark at rear of building)
- Cost: Free
Bookings required
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Whitehorse One Voice – The Big Sing community rehearsal
Come along to a fun community rehearsal before the Spring Festival performance. Sing familiar tunes and enjoy a supper.
All ages welcome, no singing experience required.
- When: Tuesday 13 October
- Time: 7pm - 9pm
- Venue: Nunawading Community Hub Studio 2
- Where: 96–106 Springvale Road, Nunawading
- Cost: Free
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Try before you ride
Explore all types of public transport at Southern Cross Station, with group travel from Whitehorse.
- When: Thursday 15 October
- Time: 9am - 3pm
- Venue: Nunawading Library
- Where: 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
- Cost: Free
Register
Whitehorse One Voice- The Big Sing
Whitehorse community join us at the Whitehorse Spring Festival to sing as one " I am Australian" on the main outdoor stage. All ages and cultures.
Host: Positive Ageing & Creativity Australia
When: Sunday 18 October
- Time: 1.45pm - 2.15pm
- Venue: The Round
- Where: 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
- Cost: Free
No Bookings required just pop in.
RegisterHealthy mind / Social activity
Chinese cultural festival celebration
Variety of dances and tai chi performances and audience participation with morning tea.
- When: Friday 23 October
- Time: 10am - 11.30am
- Venue: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
- Where: 470 Station Street, Box Hill
- Cost: Free
Bookings required
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