Community events and things to do

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Castlemaine State Festival

24 Mar 2026 Australia's longest-running regional arts festival, run across 10 days in autumn is abundant with music, performance, exhibitions, talks, workshops and more.

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Major events, Markets & popup shops, Music & arts, Talks & workshops

Nature Play at Buda

25 Mar 2026 Children and carers invited to Buda Historic Home and Gardens to explore and connect with nature.

Buda Historic Home and Gardens, 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine 3450

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Castlemaine Farmers' Market (Weekly)

25 Mar 2026 The weekly Castlemaine Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday and aims to deliver locally grown produce to the community.

Camp Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine 3450

40 more dates

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Markets & popup shops

St Mary's Community School Fair

27 Mar 2026 The heart of Castlemaine is set to buzz as the St Mary’s Community Fair returns!

St Mary's Primary School, 84 Templeton Street, Castlemaine 3450

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Markets & popup shops

Wesley Hill Market

28 Mar 2026 Every Saturday, this vibrant market becomes a cherished ritual for locals and a delightful discovery for visitors.

149 Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine 3450

39 more dates

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Newstead Open Studios

28 Mar 2026 Since 2015 Artists from Newstead and surrounds generously open their studio doors for an opportunity to look around, ask questions and view items for sale.

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Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Talks & workshops

Peter Turner Show and Shine

29 Mar 2026 A family affair featuring historic and veteran cars and motorcycles, live music, food, a spinning wheel and more.

John Powell Reserve Guildford, Midland Higway, Guildford 3451

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family

Songs and Rhymes in Maldon Athenaeum Library

30 Mar 2026 A nine‑session program supporting early communication in a warm, playful setting for children aged 0-5 years.

Maldon Athenaeum Library, 97 High Street, Maldon 3463

5 more dates

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Maldon Easter Fair

02 Apr 2026 The 149th Maldon Easter Fair is the oldest continuous fair within Australia. There are four days of events, including the famous Easter Monday parade.

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Major events, Music & arts