Events at Emerald Lake Park

Lakelight Cinema

Looking for a school holiday activity? How about this free family-friendly outdoor movie event?

Set next to Lake Treganowan, the Lakelight Cinema offers a unique outdoor movie event.

Experience this regional park at night as you watch a screening of The Greatest Showman (rated PG) with family and friends.

Bring your own blankets, cushions, chairs and picnics. Limited beanbags will be available for loan – first in, best seated!

Get in early to find the best viewing spot and to receive your complementary popcorn.

 Event details

• Date: Friday 12 April
• Time: seating area opens 5.45pm. Screening starts 6.30pm.
• Parking: upper car park near Puffing Billy platform
• Location: Emerald Lake Park, near boatshed picnic shelter
• Cost: Free

For information on content and age appropriateness of The Greatest Showman, visit the Commonsense Media website.

Easter treasure hunt

The park's free Easter treasure hunt is held each year on Easter Sunday between 11am and 3pm. An activity sheet to participate in the hunt is available on the day from the cafe, model railway, paddleboats or Lakeside station.

For more information call 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.a

The Great Train Race

Each year in May, runners race against Puffing Billy along a 13.5 kilometre course from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.

Visit the Puffing Billy website for more information.

Summer Music Series

This popular music event is on every Sunday in February. All concerts are held in the bandstand at Emerald Lake Park at 12.30pm.

For details visit the Summer Music Series web page