Friday
Storytime
Merbein Library – 9.30am-10am and Red Cliffs Library – 9.30am and 10.30am
STORYTIME is a fun interactive session designed for preschool-aged children and their carers. Sessions are free but registration is required. To book, contact Mildura Libraries on 5018 8530 or visit mrcclibraries.eventbrite.com.au.
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular – Silvers Circus
Wentworth Showgrounds – 10.30am and 6.30pm
THERE will be fun for the whole family when the circus takes to the big top this week. The 90-minute extravaganza will see a host of performers from across the world hit the stage, as well as Sesame Street favourites including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Bert and Ernie and Super Grover. For tickets or more information, visit the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular website.
Mildura Harness Racing Day Meeting
Mildura Harness Recreation Reserve, 11.00am-6pm
THIS should be a great day of racing, with the first event to start at 11.20am. This week’s event is the first meeting back with spectators able to attend, and entry is free. For more information, visit Mildura Harness Racing Club on Facebook or call 5023 2454.
A Night at the Museum
Wentworth Military Collection – 7pm
THE Wentworth Military Collection is hosting a special night-time tour. It will include the 70-minute Marching Matilda Experience, which guides visitors through the extensive collection of exhibits. To book, visit wentworthmilitarycollection.com or call 0434 549 401.
Saturday
Mildura Weir parkrun
Opposite Rio Vista Park – 8am-10am
PARKRUN is on every Saturday morning and is open to all. The timed 5km course suits most skill levels and all participants are welcome to grab a coffee afterwards. Parkrun is free, but please register online at parkrun.com.au/milduraweir.
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular – Silvers Circus
Wentworth Showgrounds – 10.30am, 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Mildura Dust-Off: Body Weather Workshop
62 Langtree Mall (old Priceline building) – 11am-4pm
AS part of Arts Mildura’s exciting 10-day residency by “body weather” performers Frank Van de Ven and Peter Fraser, artists and community members are invited to attend this workshop. Participants will use senses and movement to explore how the body and its environment are intermingled and continually changing, and will investigate how the body can stimulate and guide arts practice. No specific skills are required and all are welcome, but registration is essential. To enrol contact info@artsmildura.com.au.
Game Night
Mildura Church of Christ – 4pm-9.30pm
SUNRAYSIA Tabletop Gamers are holding a games night this weekend. People are encouraged to bring along their favourite games. Cost is $5 cash per person and snacks will be available. Under-18s must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Mildura Gets its Glow On: Festival of Lights
Mildura Racecourse – 5pm-8.30pm
MILDURA will get its glow with the festival lighting up the racecourse with an array of LED animal sculptures and a spectacular light show, as well as roving performers, market stalls and activities. Tickets are $5 for children over five, $10 for adults and $25 for a family pass. Children under five are free. For more information, visit Glow Up Events on Facebook.
Sunday
Merbein Street Market
Commercial Street – 9am-1pm
Merbein’s main street comes alive on the third Sunday of each month, with stalls from local and interstate vendors selling fresh produce, arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, food and lots more.
Community Garden Hour
Mildura Eco Village – 10am-11am
THE Mildura Eco Village Community Garden hour is for anyone who is interested in gardening, helping out, getting together and chatting about all things garden. Locals are invited to go along and get their hands dirty as they pitch in to help the community garden flourish.
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular – Silvers Circus
Wentworth Showgrounds – 10.30am
