Events

Happening in October

• View our Ageing Well events and activities

  The Events calendar is for all Council-run events. View only Ageing Well events and activities at www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/AgeingWellEvents.

  • Date: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Shire wide
  • Cost: Free and low-cost

• Cockatoo Country Market

  Cockatoo Country Market is held on the first Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 1:30pm (except no market in January).

  • Date: 4 October 2025
  • Location: Cockatoo Market (77 Pakenham Rd, Cockatoo)
  • Time: 8.30am–1.30pm
  • Cost: Free

• Sustainable Style Sunday - a celebration of Ethical Clothing Australia week

  'Sustainable Style Sunday' is a slow fashion showcase to celebrate Ethical Clothing Australia week, hosted by three local Ethical Clothing Australia accredited brands from the Dandenong Ranges.

  • Date: 5 October 2025
  • Location: Hills Hub - 402 Belgrave - Gembrook road Emerald 3782
  • Time: 1.00–4.00pm
  • Cost: $30 each | 2 for $50

• The Thursday Lounge

  Bar and Gallery open late every Thursday.

  • Date: 8 September 2025 – 18 December 2025
  • Every week
  • Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre , Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham
  • Time: 6.00–8.00pm
  • Cost: free

• SENIORS MONTH - OUTDOOR PARK EXERCISE

  Bourke Park 275 Station Street Pakenham A qualified personal trainer will demonstrate how to safely use the park’s outdoor exercise equipment, with a focus on older adults and appropriate modification

  • Date: 9 October 2025
  • Location: (Barring-buluk Park Pakeham) Where the exercise equipment is - opposite 34 Henty St
  • Time: 10.30–11.30am
  • Cost: FREE

• Cardinia Community Foundation's Cardinia Business Lunch

  Join us for an exclusive business lunch, key note speaker Ian Ash, lunch and networking with local businesses.

  • Date: 10 October 2025
  • Location: 71 Racecourse Road Pakenham
  • Time: 11.30am–3.30pm
  • Cost: $35

• Falls & Injury Prevention Information Session

  Includes tea & coffee. Learn practical tips to reduce the risk of falls and injuries in everyday life.

  • Date: 15 October 2025 – 29 October 2025
  • Every week
  • Location: Cardinia Life , Olympic Way, Pakenham
  • Time: 1.00–2.30pm
  • Cost: FREE

• Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival

  Come and join local history groups and other enthusiasts celebrating the shared past of the Casey and Cardinia regions, with displays, books and research advice.

  • Date: 18 October 2025
  • Location: Nar Nar Goon Soldiers Memorial Hall, Spencer Street Nar Nar Goon
  • Time: 10.00am–2.00pm
  • Cost: Free

• Walking Netball

  Calling all Netballs from the past and the present, join us for a fun and low-impact game of netball. A great way to stay active and social!

  • Date: 21 October 2025
  • Location: Cardinia Life , Olympic Way, Pakenham
  • Time: 10.30–11.30pm
  • Cost: FREE

• Lang Lang Cemetery Walk

  Join us for a walk around this historic cemetery and listen to our stories of people and families in times past.

  • Date: 26 October 2025
  • Location: Lang Lang Hall, corner of McDonald's Track and Westernport Road, Lang Lang.
  • Time: 10.00am
  • Cost: $10 per adult

• FREE Tai Chi Class

  Improve balance, flexibility, and mindfulness with this gentle movement class.

  • Date: 29 October 2025
  • Location: Cardinia Life , Olympic Way, Pakenham
  • Time: 10.45–11.45pm
  • Cost: FREE

• FREE Wills Bequests & Funeral Planning Information Session

  Gain valuable information about planning ahead with confidence and clarity.

  • Date: 30 October 2025
  • Location: Cardinia Life , Olympic Way, Pakenham
  • Time: 1.30–3.00pm
  • Cost: FREE

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