What's on in Whitehorse

Keep up-to-date with the latest information from Council.

You can submit your Community Event for listing on the Council's What's Happening in Whitehorse page.

Summer School Holiday Program

Stay entertained these school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities! ✨

From sports to arts, environment and family fun, there's something for all ages

Christmas tree collections

This festive season we’re offering free Christmas tree collections from Monday 5 January to Friday 6 February.

Bookings limited to one tree per household.

Book now.

This collection is in addition to your 2 Hard Waste collections.

16 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Whitehorse Twilight Markets

Over February, March and April, Box Hill and Mitcham will come alive with 6 vibrant twilight markets. 

Explore delicious food, artisan makers, local traders

Reconciliation, and Disability Advisory Committees EoI

This your chance to contribute to Council’s work to foster an inclusive community and volunteer for an Advisory Committee.

Expressions of Interest (EoI) for Reconciliation, and Disability Advisory Committees are open.

Closing date: 27 February 2026

Breaking Ground: Women Artists in the Whitehorse Art Collection

'Breaking Ground' celebrates the work of innovative women artists, past and present.

Opening celebration: Saturday 31 January, 1pm to 3pm

Guided floortalk: Saturday 21 February, 1pm (RSVP required)

Exhibition closes: Saturday 14 March

31 Jan 2026

Planting for Native Birds, Bees and Butterflies: How to create a garden that attracts Australian wildlife

Author talk. 

Writer and gardener Jaclyn Crupi shows us that protecting and fostering precious native wildlife starts in our own backyards. 

02 Feb 2026

Council Meeting - 2 February 2026

Watch the live streaming from 7pm

10 Feb 2026

Electric Vehicles: Smarter Driving and Lower Bills

Learn what it’s really like to own an electric vehicle — from charging and costs to choosing the right model and reducing your household emissions.

Join Bryce Gaton from EV Choice and local EV drivers for this interactive session to learn everything you need to know before making the switch.

Places are limited. Bookings essential.