Friday
Mildura City Heart School Holiday Program
Langtree Mall – 11am and 2pm
JOIN the lovely people from Collins Booksellers and Sunraysia Arts and Learning for a morning of story time and music from 11am, where little ones can enjoy a few stories read aloud, with some breaks to show off their musical skills. From 2pm, Banjo's is hosting biscuit decorating, where kids can make their own sugary creation.
Vic Wide Family Fun Fair
Mildura Racecourse – 1pm-late
MILDURA Racecourse has been a whirlwind of fun throughout the school holidays, which wrap up this weekend. There are all sorts of carnival favourites like dodgem cars, a ferris wheel, jumping castle, show bags and more. Gold coin donation entry.
Call of Duty Cold War competition
Online – 2pm-4pm
THINK you have what it takes to be named the best Call of Duty player in Sunraysia? Join Mildura Youth Services and Tech Lab Mildura's school holiday competition. The challenge is open to anyone aged 15-25, with separate competitions for console and PC users. Registrations close at 10am via www.eventbrite.com.au/e/170393672060.
Night at the Museum
Wentworth Military Collection – 7pm
THE Wentworth Military Collection is hosting a night tour this Friday. Tours will include the 70-minute Marching Matilda Experience which guides visitors through the extensive collection of exhibits. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for concession and $5 for children, or family passes are available for $25. To book, visit wentworthmilitarycollection.com or call 0434 549 401.
Backstage Pass
Mildura Arts Centre Online – 7pm
TUNE into the Arts Centre's Facebook or YouTube channels on Friday night to see local singer-songwriter Brandon Kitt performing live on the MAC stage. Kitt will perform original tracks from his forthcoming EP, as well as older tracks.
Saturday
Sunraysia Farmers Market and Riverfront Boutique Market
Jaycee Park – 8am-noon
HELD on the banks of the Murray River, the farmers' market offers a bounty of produce from local growers and makers, with everything from fresh veg to dried fruit and baked goods. The big farmers' breakfast spread with freshly squeezed juice is always a hit. This week, the market will also include local artists and makers from the Riverfront Boutique Markets, with all sorts of jewellery, art, candles and textiles.
Vic Wide Family Fun Fair
Mildura Racecourse – 1pm-late
Biscuit Decorating
Banjo's Bakery Cafe, Langtree Mall – 2pm
Sunday
Daylight Saving starts
Everywhere – 2am
CLOCKS go forward by an hour this weekend, so get ready for longer evenings and warmer weather! Most clocks on phones and computers should adjust automatically, but wall clocks and most car clocks will need to be moved forward one hour manually.
Red Cliffs Country Market
Red Cliffs Town Centre – 9am-1pm
RED Cliffs famous market is back after a few months away, and it'll be back better than ever this weekend. The Red Cliffs market is everything you expect from a country market and more. Sprawling through the town centre and Barclay Square, the market has something for everyone, including food, plants, jams and preserves, craft, bric-a-brac and jewellery. There are very limited ATMs in Red Cliffs, so getting some cash out in advance might be a good plan.
Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway
Corner of Calder Highway and Millewa Road, Red Cliffs – 11am-4pm
AS one of the few small-gauge railways in Australia and the only steam train open to visitors in the Mallee, this train is something special. Returning for the first time since early this year, the heritage locomotive Lukee will be available for steam train rides on Sunday, departing the historic Karadoc Railway Station every half hour. Bookings essential – contact the ticket office on 0490 508 152 or [email protected] Wide Family Fun Fair – last day
Mildura Racecourse – 1pm-late
Biscuit Decorating
Banjo's Bakery Cafe, Langtree Mall – 2pm
Monday
Labour Day public holiday
New South Wales
MONDAY is a public holiday in NSW, so some businesses that side of the river may be closed or have reduced hours.
All month
Mildura Riverfront Tree Trail
Mildura Riverfront – 7am-4pm
THE Tree Trail, launching this weekend, encourages children and grown-ups alike to appreciate some of the special trees in Mildura and understand the roles trees play in our region, including cooling the air and producing oxygen. Pick up a trail map from Bobby + Me or Shippy's Café and follow the trail to learn about 27 native and exotic trees. Each tree will be marked with identification tags featuring interesting facts, and the tags will remain on trees after this weekend so residents can enjoy the Tree Trail whenever they like.
Seniors Festival
Mildura Libraries – during opening hours
DURING October, all over 60s who join or renew their library membership will get a free calico library bag – just visit the local library and show ID.
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