What's On in Melbourne in October

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October 2009 Events in Melbourne & Victoria  

• 1 October to 19 November 2009 - Spring Racing Carnival - Held at at Flemington, Moonee Valley, Caulfield, Sandown and country race courses all over Victoria.
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - National Walk to Work Day - Walk all or part of the way to work in order to achieve better health and cleaner air. Sign up today to become a Walking Class Hero or Corporate Ambassador - register at The Pedestrian Council
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders. (See No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 27 September to 3 October 2009 - Melbourne International Festival of Brass - Aims to recognise and celebrate the contribution of brass playing in the Australian community.
   
• 3 October (Saturday) 2009 - Great Melbourne Pursuit - The fourth annual pursuit is a fundraiser for the Royal Children's Hospital. Teams of two will race against the clock around Melbourne and the inner suburbs visiting landmarks and locations while completing a variety of activities. Entry is $140 per team.
   
• 3 October (Saturday) 2009 - Parklife - Note: 18+. 12.00pm to 10.00pm at Birrarung Marr.
   
• 3 to 5 October 2009 - Gardening Australia Expo - Featuring advice, demonstrations, kids entertainment, food, and lifestyle products. 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield.
   
• 3 to 11 October 2009 - Refugee Camp in Your City - A recreation of a refugee camp and its facilities with free, guided tours led by MSF Australian experienced field workers who have witnessed life in a refugee camp. The event aims to create a better understanding of the vulnerability of life for displaced people and refugees who have fled their homes. 
   
• 19 September to 4 October 2009 - Oktoberfest - (See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.)
   
• 25 September to 4 October 2009 - Melbourne Stencil Festival - An annual event including workshops, exhibitions, artist talks and more in an effort to bring art to the general public.
   
• 25 September to 4 October 2009 - Mildura Country Music Festival - The 22nd annual festival will feature independent country music artists performing on the banks of the Murray River. (See accommodation in Mildura.) 
   
• 4 October (Sunday) 2009 - Daylight saving starts 2.00 am - put your clocks forward 1 hour. See time zones for more information
   
• 4 to 11 October 2009 - Seniors Week Victoria - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community.
   
• 5 October (Monday) 2009 - Start of Term 4 in Victorian Schools - (See AU school holiday dates.)
   
• 9 October (Friday) 2009 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 9 to 11 October 2009 - Port Fairy Spring Music Festival
   
• 9 to 11 October 2009 - CraftFest - Royal Exhibition Building.
   
• 9 to 25 October 2009 - Melbourne International Arts Festival
   
• 10 October (Saturday) 2009 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day
   
• 23 September to 11 October 2009 - Melbourne Fringe Festival
   
• 11 October (Sunday) 2009 - Melbourne Marathon - Includes a half marathon, a 10 kilometre run and a 5 kilometre run/walk at the MCG.
   
• 16 September to 13 October 2009 - Turkish Tulip Festival Weekend - Entry is $16 for adults, $12 for concession and free for children under 16. Open daily 10.00am to 5.00pm at 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan.
   
• 14 October (Wednesday) 2009 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
   
• 16 to 18 October 2009 - Melbourne Cycling Festival - An annual event that incorporates Ride to Work Day and other events. (To join a local cycling group visit our BCL page on cycling groups.)
   
  • 18 October (Sunday) 2009 - Around the Bay in a Day - The Smith Family in Australia's bike challenge including 250km, 210km, 100km, 80km and 50km rides.
     
• 16 to 18 October 2009 - Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - Phillip Island.
   
• 16 to 18 October 2009 - Melbourne Timber and Working With Wood Expo - 10.00am to 5.00pm at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale.
   
• 17 & 18 October 2009 - Armageddon Multimedia Expo - Multimedia and pop culture expo for fans of TV, movies, comics, and wrestling, featuring international celebrity guests, talks, autograph and photo opportunities, and more.
   
• 23 October (Friday) 2009 - ATOM Awards - Aim to recognise excellence in film, television, animation, multimedia and interactive games and are open to students, production companies, independent filmmakers, educational bodies and educational producers. Tickets to the awards ceremony are $75 for adults and $35 for under 15 years. Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Melbourne.
   
• 24 October to 3 November 2009 - Bright Annual Spring Festival
   
• 26 October (Monday) 2009 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
   
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
     
• 30 October (Friday) 2009 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 30 October to 2 November 2009 - Maldon Folk Festival - Family festival featuring music, dance, and theatre. In the country town of Maldon, north-west of Melbourne.
   
• 30 October to 2 November 2009 - Wangaratta Festival of Jazz - This will be the 20th Festival in 2009. Wangaratta is in north-eastern Victoria.
   
• 30 October to 2 November 2009 - Mildura Jazz Food & Wine Festival - Contemporary and traditional jazz served with regional food and wine in Murray River locations with beautiful Mildura springtime weather. (See accommodation in Mildura.)
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Halloween - (see Halloween party products and costumes for children and adults.)
   
• To be confirmed October 2009 - History Week - Featuring walking tours, discussions, exhibitions and more.
   
• See November events in Melbourne & Victoria
   
• Art Exhibitions can now be found on the Melbourne Exhibitions page

October 2010

More What's on in Melbourne and Victoria

• What's on - Events in Melbourne and Victoria in January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December  
• Melbourne and Victoria short courses, adult education and classes - see courses starting in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November or December 
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• LionEyes - Melbourne Music Venues
• Get a Life is a site where all social events are created by the members themselves. Here you can meet people and form friendships by joining several local groups and activities, anything from bush walking, to theatre visits, to Friday drinks to dinner dates
• Year Round Attractions  
• Historical Sites 
• Theatres and Cinemas in Melbourne
• Music Festivals around Australia, including Melbourne
• Exhibitions & Galleries
• Tours in and around Melbourne

  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in October. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in October. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in  October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.