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day of family fun on the mountain on the 1st May 2016. Savour the abundant chestnuts, gourmet food, Devonshire tea, coffee, artisan beer and mulled wine. Explore the diverse range of stalls showcasing locally made handcrafts and produce. Children can enjoy the fun rides and adventure play space. 10am - 4pm Delicious roasted chestnuts Poffertjees Devonshire tea and home made cakes Sausage sizzle Local restaurant food stalls Artisan beer (including chestnut beer!) and mulled wine Coffee, tea and chai Bungy jump trampolines

Location: Alpine Region Dandenong Ranges Preparation: Sunscreen Drinking water Buckets or bags Thick gloves or leather gloves Water-proof shoes or boots Hat or coat Food for picnic Fun Part – Picking: Best time is in the morning when it is not too hot. Chestnuts fall to the ground once they are ripe. The outer protective layer (the burr) is like a prickly tennis ball. This is why you need thick gloves.  This usually splits apart when it lands on the ground.  If not, use your feet to break them first. Choose the shiny ones which have no air between the nut and the shell. They should be hard to press. Discard any with worm holes or other signs of damage. Have a rest and picnic while you are there. Excitement – Eating: Clean them first. Make a cut on each chestnut Put them in a bucket of water with 1 tablespoon of sugar for 1 ~ 2 hours Roast them for 20 minutes in 180c. Enjoy.

A FREE event to discover the Top End Experience a little piece of the Northern Territory right here in Melbourne, as Federation Square turns into a mock outback scene for two days at the start of April. The Territory comes down to Victoria, to immerse Melburnians into Top End culture. Enjoy a cold beer from The Waterhole; an outback inspired pub, all the while feasting on some of NT's well known pub grub cuisines. Discover the Territory's adventure-fuelled experiences, and become acquainted with the indie music scene. Cool off your outback experience with some refreshing Mango ice cream, or fill your bellies with some Northern Territory Barra and chips, Crocodile Poppers or Red Centre tarts for brekky. Food and drink aside, would you ever imagine you would get to meet some of the NT's well known creatures? In the Northern Territory pop up, you can familiarise yourselves with camels and baby crocs. Yes, right in the heart of Fed Square! Virtual reality also brings...

On the 25-27th March 2016 , a special event will take place at Lawson Poole Reserve. This year’s event will feature musical entertainment, food truck, easter egg hunts, a twilight cinema, amusement rides and fireworks displays. Due to your close proximity to Lawson Poole Reserve, the Melbourne Easter Show Committee would like to make you  aware of the event itself, and let you know that approval was granted by the City of Casey to allow this event to take place. Event Operating Times We will begin our operations at Lawson Poole Reserve from the 22 March, please be aware that noise from the reserve may increase. Our event operating times are from 11:00am-9:00pm Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March 2016. Music will be presented from the main stage and Amusement rides will be operating during these times.

Be part of the Good Friday Appeal at the Kids Day Out! The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will be transformed into a wonderland for kids, with a giant roller-skating rink, sports clinics, the popular Teddy Bear Hospital, kids cooking classes, rides, music and dancing and so much more. Kids Day Out is brought to you by the City of Melbourne. Friday 25 March 2016 10am - 6pm Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf  Entry is FREE - You do not need to book or buy tickets. Participation in activities is by donation on the day. Brought to you by the City of Melbourne. 

To celebrate the opening of Box Hill Institute Lilydale Lakeside, the Lilydale Lakeside Community Festival will be held on Sunday 13th March 2016. This family-friendly event is FREE to attend and will feature an exciting program of live music, market stalls, children activities and much, much more! Just a handful of the highlights include: Live entertainment from Kate Ceberano and many more! Local produce, market stalls and food trucks Free children's activities – show by Hey Dee Ho Music, Shetland pony rides, face painting, jumping castles and balloon art Free sausage sizzle Interactive workshops and course taster sessions Tours of our newly refurbished campus Free shuttle bus to and from Lilydale Train Station The fun kicks off at 10.30am, so come along on Labour Day long weekend and enjoy this great community event! Don't forget you picnic rug.

On the weekend of the 12th and 13th March 2016 (Labour Day Long Weekend), you're invited to experience one of Melbourne's favourite foodie festivals - the Port Phillip Mussel Festival 2016. Hosted at South Melbourne Market, as part of this year's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, this special annual event is perfect for all the family to enjoy. Opening at 12pm on both days, you'll be greeted with a vibrant celebration of seafood, accompanied by the sounds of Melbourne's hottest jazz. This is one seafood street party you don't want to miss! Entry is FREE and here's what you can look forward too! Expect a great mussel cook up from iconic Melbourne chefs, from mussel paella to wok cooked drunken mussels, as well as a delicious range of other seafood dishes! Participating traders include Dandelion, St Ali, The Grosvenor Hotel, Claypots Evening Star, Paco y Lola, Köy and Simply Spanish. There will also be a range of beautiful local wines, sangr...