Experience the inspiring contributions of our community groups this October!
This year’s Victorian Seniors Festival theme is: Connect. Create. Celebrate.
- Meet new people and reconnect with your passions
- Try something new and express your creativity
- Celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of older Victorians
Download a copy of the Whitehorse Seniors Festival Program 2025 ( PDF 4.1MB)
For more information about events across Victoria visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival
Tango for Parkinson's
Tango for Parkinson’s session with Rina Sawaya – improve balance, enjoy music and stay for an enjoyable morning tea. Family and friends' welcome!
When: Every Wednesday, starting from 1 October, 15, 22, 29
Time: 10am-11am (8 October 2pm-3pm)
Venue: The Avenue Neighborhood House
Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South
Bookings required
Indigenous Plant Propagation Workshop
A fun hands-on plant propagation workshop with complimentary morning tea.
When: Thursday 9 October
Time: 10am-12noon
Where: Greenlink Box Hill Nursery,
41 Wimmera Street, Box Hill North
Bookings required
Silent Disco: A Celebration for LGBTI+ Seniors 50+ and Allies
Enjoy music, movement and connection at our fun, friendly Silent Disco – join us for a joyful evening. Includes refreshments
When: Friday 10 October
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Nunawading Library
Where: 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Bookings required
Breakfast with the Birds at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Blackburn Sanctuary Walk with two bird enthusiasts. Record sightings, enjoy a cuppa and raisin toast. Bring sturdy shoes, outdoor clothes, and optional binoculars. Children to be adult supervised.
When: Saturday 11 October
Time: 7.30am for 8am start – 10am
Where: Meet at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre
Bookings required: Book by phone 0412 959 044
Volunteering Expo
Discover volunteering opportunities at the Whitehorse Volunteering Expo!
When: Wednesday 15 October
Time: 12noon-2pm
Venue: The Avenue Neighbourhood House
Where: 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South
Bookings required
Together @ the Shed
Join us for a relaxed evening of community connection with local groups, expo, entertainment and a free BBQ. Explore
the Box Hill Community Shed and discover what’s happening in your neighbourhood.
When: Saturday 18 October
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Venue: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Where: 470 Station Street, Box Hill
Bookings required
Electric Bike and Electric Trike Information Session
‘Come and try’ and enjoy an information session – selecting the right electric bike or trike, for over 50’s. Gold coin donation.
When: Tuesday 21 October
Time: 2pm-4pm
Where: The Round, top level carpark – follow Humphrys Avenue, Nunawading
Bookings required
Whitehorse One Voice – Grand Finale You’re the Voice – Whitehorse sings together
Whitehorse One Voice blends generations, cultures and harmonies in a stirring crowd performance of You’re the Voice. Enjoy the music, video showcase, great company for an inspiring intergenerational event
When: Wednesday 29 October
Time: 10am-12noon
Venue: Box Hill Town Hall
Where: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Bookings required