Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2026 – Connect Create Celebrate

Program available from Monday 24 August

Whitehorse Seniors Festival returns this October with hundreds of free and low-cost activities designed to inspire, entertain and connect older residents throughout the month.
Whether you'd like to discover a new hobby, improve your health and wellbeing, meet new people, learn a new skill or simply enjoy a great day out, you'll find something to suit every interest. This year's festival features an exciting mix of:

•    Live music, choirs, dancing and theatre
•    Classic cars, miniature trains and model boats
•    Guided bushwalks, gardens, birdwatching and nature experiences
•    Art, photography, craft, sewing, bonsai, basketry and exhibitions
•    Tai Chi, yoga, walking sports, bowls, tennis, fitness and gentle exercise
•    Technology, AI, smartphone help and digital learning
•    History talks, guest speakers and behind-the-scenes tours
•    Cooking, afternoon teas, social lunches and cultural celebrations
•    Family-friendly events perfect to enjoy with children and grandchildren.

Hosted by Your Community

At the heart of the Whitehorse Seniors Festival are the many local clubs, community groups, neighbourhood houses, libraries and businesses that generously open their doors and welcome new faces. Together with a host of free Whitehorse City Council activities, they create an exciting month of opportunities to connect, learn, be active and have fun. Explore what's happening in your neighbourhood, support your local community and discover a new hobby, friendship or club to enjoy all year round.

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy FREE public transport across Victoria from 3–11 October, making it even easier to explore the festival and enjoy a day out.

The Program

The full Whitehorse Seniors Festival 2026 program will be available here from Monday 24 August. Start planning your October adventure, choose the activities you'd like to attend and book early, as some events have limited places.

The online program includes convenient clickable booking links, making it easy to secure your place. Prefer a printed copy? Free hard copies will be available from Whitehorse Civic Centre, Box Hill Town Hall, Whitehorse libraries, neighbourhood houses, Sportlink, Aqualink and other Council facilities across Whitehorse.

For more information or assistance, contact the Positive Ageing team:
📧 positiveageing@whitehorse.vic.gov.au 
📞 9262 6333

For more information about the broader Victorian festival, visit the Victorian Seniors Festival website.