Events
Featured event
Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
Explore, Experience & Empower Your Future! Step into a world of opportunity at this exciting event hosted by Cardinia Shire Council, where inspiration meets information to help you
Happening in February
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Cockatoo Country Market
Cockatoo Country Market showcases local wares including craft, preserves, poultry, candles, clothing, woodcraft, jewellery and much more! Treat yourself to a delicious morning tea or lunch.
- Date: 7 February 2026
- Location: Cockatoo Market (77 Pakenham Rd, Cockatoo)
- Time: 8.30am–1.30pm
- Cost: Free
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Yakkerboo Festival
The annual Yakkerboo Festival is back, celebrating 50 years in 2026! Free entry, live music and 9pm fireworks. Carnival games, food trucks and rides are at Carnival Prices.
- Date: 14 February 2026
- Location: PB Ronald Reserve , corner Henry and John streets, Pakenham
- Time: 5.00–9.00pm
- Cost: Free entry
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VALENTINES AT MOUNT BURNETT OBSERVATORY
On Valentines day spend a romantic evening at the Mount Burnett Observatory
- Date: 14 February 2026
- Location: Mt Burnett Observatory , 420 Paternoster Road, Mount Burnett
- Time: 8.00–10.00pm
- Cost: $150 Per Couple
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Yakkerboo Festival
The annual Yakkerboo Festival is back, celebrating 50 years in 2026! Free entry, 10am parade, stage performances, community displays, markets and food trucks. $15 all day rides.
- Date: 15 February 2026
- Location: PB Ronald Reserve, John street, Pakenham
- Time: 10.00am–4.00pm
- Cost: Free entry
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Coffee with Community
Victoria Police, and Cardinia Shire Council are partnering with Timbertop Estate Residents Group, Officer to host a ‘Coffee with Community' event.
- Date: 24 February 2026
- Location: 4 Cotswold Cres, Officer VIC 3809
- Time: 10.00am–12.00pm
- Cost: Free
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Lakeside College Open Day
Lakeside College Open Day! Saturday 28th February 2026 from 9am - 12pm
- Date: 28 February 2026
- Location: 2 Portobello Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
- Time: 9.00am–12.00pm
- Cost: $0.00
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CARDINIA FUN RUN/WALK 2026
Cardinia Fun Run/Walk raises money for Cardinia Community Foundation who support those in need in our community. You can also create your own fundraising page to raise even more for the foundation.
- Date: 1 March 2026
- Location: Deep Creek Reserve, end of Cameron Way, Pakenham
- Time: 7.00–11.45am
- Cost: Race Registration to Participate in the RUN/WALK, FREE for Spectators & Supporters
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Clean up Emerald 2026
Join our event in Emerald and register beforehand at www.cleanup.org.au with postcode 3782. BBQ Lunch and refreshments provided to all participants after the collection.
- Date: 1 March 2026
- Location: Emerald Scout Centre at 21 Kilvington Drive, Emerald
- Time: 10.00am–1.00pm
- Cost: Free