29/04/2024
Sleepless Footscray, an after dark contemporary arts festival is returning from Saturday 4 May – Sunday 19 May.
Footscray will come alive as a playground of creativity and culture, with music echoing through alleyways and art installations adorning street corners and disused shop fronts.
Explore eclectic performances in repurposed venues, from indie gigs to avant-garde theatre, while discovering interactive art exhibits that challenge and inspire.
For more information, visit: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Sleepless-Footscray-Festival
Sleepless is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council's Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.
09/03/2024
The West Footscray Festival of Colours is back on Saturday 16 March from 11am to 6pm.
Join us to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi – best known for the joyous throwing of the colours.
There will also be family-friendly entertainment including rides, market stalls, craft activities, face painting, henna tattoos and live music.
This festival is proudly presented by the West Footscray Traders Association and supported by Council's Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.
For more information, visit: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/colours
08/01/2024
The first of Maribyrnong’s Lunar New Year events kicks off this weekend. Join us to celebrate the coming Year of the Dragon.
Footscray Asian Business Association's annual East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival is on this Sunday from 11am – 9pm in Leeds Street and Byron Plaza, Footscray.
This free event features traditional and contemporary performances, lion and dragon dancing, street decorations, food and market stalls and children’s activities.
East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival 2024 is proudly supported through Maribyrnong City Council’s Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.
For more information visit: http://maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/East-Meets-West-Lunar-New-Year-Festival-2024
20/11/2023
Footscray Night Market returns to Railway Reserve this December for three glorious weeks
Starting Friday 1 December, experience world class cuisines every Friday night with different flavours, entertainment and music to indulge in each week.
For more information, visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/News/Footscray-Night-Market-2023
05/06/2023
Sleepless Footscray Festival Will Transform The Suburb Into A Thriving Hub Of Art, Music And Culture
Find live music, immersive experiences, theatre shows and more at Sleepless Footscray Festival, from June 17 to July 1.
03/06/2023
Fun day out with the family
Get your beanies, scarves and gloves ready for a family-friendly day out at the Winter Festival on Sunday 4 June!
Join us for live music performances by local artists and delicious winter treats and warm drinks from vendors.
There will also be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained throughout the day, including a petting zoo, a chance to try roller skating and face painting. Attendees will also be able to test their sporting skills with the Trugo Club.
For more information, visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/winter-festival
01/06/2023
Get your beanies, scarves and gloves ready for a family-friendly day out at the Winter Festival on Sunday 4 June!
Join us for live music performances by local artists and delicious winter treats and warm drinks from vendors.
There will also be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained throughout the day, including a petting zoo, a chance to try roller skating and face painting. Attendees will also be able to test their sporting skills with the Trugo Club.
For more information, visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/winter-festival
25/05/2023
Give your clothes a second life at SustainaBubs baby clothes swap! Save money, reduce textile waste, and contribute to a sustainable fashion movement.
Babies grow up to seven sizes by their second birthday – that's a lot of outgrown clothing in great condition (and a lot of waste).
Skip the trip to the overflowing op shop bins and head to Maidstone Community Centre to swap your kids’ outgrown clothes with other families.
Join us at 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone on Saturday 27 May from 1-3pm. Clothes suitable for newborns up to three year olds. $2 entry.
For more information, visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Sustainabubs
24/05/2023
The west’s own L2R Dance will be hosting a free, all ages, pop-up jam at Byron Plaza in Footscray on Saturday 27 May, 2-4pm.
Expect a dynamic mix of professional, young and emerging hip hop dance artists with short performances, cypher battles, and participation offers, all shared to the soundtrack of a live DJ.
For more information, visit: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Activations/L2Rs-Pop-Up-Jam