Seniors Festival 2025
We are excited to celebrate this year's Victorian Seniors Festival theme Connect, Create, Celebrate encouraging all older Victorians to come together, discover new interests and have fun.
This year Merri-bek City Council will host a number of fun, free and low-cost events events throughout October.
Twilight Together Celebration
1 October 2025
Come along to share a meal and celebrate your culture and traditions through music and dance. Enjoy performances of traditional song and dance from a variety of Merri-bek senior groups.
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Reggio Calabria Club, 476 Brunswick Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
Cost: Free. Bookings essential.
Contact: 9350 8725
Pascoe Vale Repair Café
Sunday 5 October
An event for neighbours to help neighbours fix stuff. Join us for a free morning tea and bring along your items that need fixing by our volunteer repairers.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Sussex Neighbourhood House, 7 Prospect Street, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044
No bookings required.
Contact: 9354 2210
Walking Basketball
Tuesday 7 October
Walking Basketball is a low impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for older Australians. This runs weekly on Tuesdays.
Time: 10am-11.30am
Location: Coburg Basketball Stadium, 25 Outlook Road, Coburg North, 3058
Bookings: Please register by calling 9113 6031 or email contact@coburgbasketball.org.au
Lee’s Café
Tuesday 7 October
A monthly LGBTQIA+ social event at the Glenroy Library. Join us for inclusive, fun activities and events in a welcoming environment for adults of all ages.
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Glenroy Library, 50 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy, 3046
No registration required.
Older Adults Adventure Camp
Thursday 9 October
A fun-filled day at Lake Dewar Discovery Camp filled with exciting activities. You’ll have a chance to connect with nature, try something new and meet new friends. If you’re aged 60 or over this event is perfect for you.
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Lake Dewar, 339 Garrards Lane, Myrniong VIC 3341
There will be a bus to pick up the group from Coburg Leisure Centre the morning of to transport everyone to Lake Dewar. The bus will take you back to Coburg Leisure Centre in the afternoon.
Cost: $10 per person. Bookings essential.
How to book: call 9354 3504 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Reynard Street Community Garden Working Bee
Friday 10 October
Reynard Street Community Garden is a space where you can get your hands dirty! Join us for our working bee to lend a hand and gain new skills and knowledge.
Join us afterwards for a community lunch from 12:30pm.
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Reynard Street Neighbourhood House, 104A Reynard Street, Coburg, 3058
How to book: call 9386 7128
Active Adults Class (Fawkner)
Wednesday 15 October
A class designed to help increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. This class is ideal for older adults looking to introduce gentle strength training into their lives and serves as an introductory form to strength exercise.
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Fawkner Leisure Centre, C B Smith Reserve, 79/83 Jukes Rd, Fawkner, 3060
How to book: Call 9358 6600 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Brunswick Baths Tour and Meet and Greet
Thursday 16 October
A chance for those who haven’t visited our aquatic and leisure centres to experience the welcoming environment that is Brunswick Baths Leisure Centre. Familiarise yourself with the staff, facilities and community.
Time: 12pm-1.30pm
Location: Brunswick Baths Leisure Centre, 14 Dawson Str, Brunswick, 3056
How to book: call 9381 1840 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Fawkner Leisure Centre Tour and Meet and Greet
Thursday 16 October
A chance for those who haven’t visited our aquatic and leisure centres to experience the welcoming environment that is the new Fawkner Leisure Centre. Familiarise yourself with the staff, facilities and community.
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Location: Fawkner Leisure Centre, C B Smith Reserve, 79/83 Jukes Rd, Fawkner, 3060
How to book: call 9358 6600 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Morning Tea and Gardening at Newlands Neighbourhood House
Friday 17th October
Come and visit the beautiful garden at Newlands Neighbourhood House and join us for a tour and morning tea provided by our own Brewlands Cafe.
Time: 10am-11.30 am
Location: Newlands Neighbourhood House, 20 Murray Road Coburg, 3058
No booking required.
Contact: call 8528 2332 or email enquiries@necchi.org
Connect and Create at The Glenroy Hub
22 October 2025
An event to celebrate older people in collaboration with Libraries and Glenroy Hub for residents of the North. Join us for a fantastic range of stallholders, activities and light refreshments.
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy VIC 3046
Contact: 8311 4100
Makers Club Open Day and Morning Tea
Thursday 23 October
Bring your knitting, crotchet, embroidery, or craft project and enjoy the company of other local makers while you work, chat, learn new things and teach each other.
Time: 10.30am-12:30pm
Location: Fawkner Neighbourhood House, 79 Jukes Road, Fawkner, 3060
No registration required.
Contact: 9359 1824
Coburg Leisure Centre Meet and Greet
Thursday 23 October
A chance for those who haven’t visited our aquatic and leisure centres to experience the welcoming environment that is Coburg Leisure Centre. Familiarise yourself with the staff, facilities and community.
Time: 12pm-1.30pm
Location: Coburg Leisure Centre, Bridges Reserve, Coburg, 3058
How to book: call 9354 3504 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Active Adults Class (Oak Park)
Tuesday 28 October
A class designed to help increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. This class is ideal for older adults looking to introduce gentle strength training into their lives and serves as an introductory form to strength exercise.
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, 563a Pascoe Vale Rd, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044
How to book: call 8311 4600 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre Tour and Meet and Greet
Thursday 30 October
A chance for those who haven’t visited our aquatic and leisure centres to experience the welcoming environment that is Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. Familiarise yourself with our staff, the facilities and our community.
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Location: Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, 563a Pascoe Vale Rd, Pascoe Vale, 3044
How to book: call 8311 4600 or email laura.chase@ymca.org.au
Walking Group and Morning tea
Wednesday 29 October
Come for a walk, come for a talk and gain the variety of known benefits of walking in a social setting to improve your overall physical and mental wellbeing. This walk is available weekly but join us on the 29th for a free morning tea afterwards.
Time: 9.30-10.30am
Location: Glenroy Neighbourhood House, 5B Cromwell St, Glenroy, 3046
Cost: Free. Bookings required.
How to book: please call 9304 3910 or email admin@gnh.org.au