22/06/2023
A great excuse to get out your best coat, rug up and enjoy our winter!
It may be cold outside but we've got a fantastic line up of heartwarming experiences and events to ignite your senses.
Our Ignite winter campaign launches with Electric Wonderland in Rosalind Park from tomorrow night.
Book tickets for this immersive starry night experience during the school holidays. This after-dark event has not been seen before in Bendigo.
We've got over 40 events and experiences to warm you up this winter, so there's something for everyone:
Here's what's coming up:
• Hargreaves Mall school holiday activities on selected days kick off with a Bush Dance and BBQ this Saturday, June 24, from 12pm to 3pm with Tipsy Trio and the Kangaroo Flat Rotary Club (BBQ is $3 per sizzle).
• Next week's free events in the Mall include a Spiderman jumping castle, Run the Gauntlet, Viking leather craft and local music performances (check times and dates on Explore).
• Barrel Wine Tasting weekend is on Saturday, 8 and Sunday, July 9, so you can learn about the magic of winemaking
• Enlighten at the Great Stupa on July 8 will be an immersive light experience at the Peace Park
• Australian Sheep and Wool Show at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds from Friday, July 14 to Sunday July 16
• Moonlight Market presents a winter pop-up edition at Hargreaves Mall on Saturday, July 15, 3pm to 8pm
• Bendigo on the Hop is a favourite winter craft beer festival on Saturday, August 26
• Groove Tram and Blues Trams – all aboard the restored vintage trams for a tour of the city with great views and live music (see website for different music acts)
Theatre fun
• The Alphabet of Awesome Science on Wednesday, July 5 at The Capital
• Hello! We’re the Wiggles Live in Concert on Monday, July 10 at Ulumbarra Theatre
For more details on the full Ignite winter program and to book tickets for Electric Wonderland ($35 for family: two adults, two children. Under 2s are free), please visit: https://ow.ly/8i1F50OUu8G