Seniors Festival
About
- The 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival is a state-wide festival celebrating older Victorians in our community for the month of October each year.
- The theme this year is Connect. Create. Celebrate.
- Enjoy a range of free and low-cost events.
- Cardinia Shire Council supports local activities and events in October.
- For information about upcoming events happening across the Shire for our older community members, visit Ageing Well Events and Activities.
Join in the fun this October and find a Victorian Seniors Festival event near you:
- Visit Seniors Online to view the online events calendar. Celebrate positive ageing and take part in events and activities close to home and right across the state: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival
- Collect a festival guide from Coles, local councils and many community organisations from late August.
Translations:
- Translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds about the Victorian Seniors Festival, visit Translations | Seniors online
Free public transport
You can travel for free on all public transport in Victoria, including:
- Melbourne trains, trams and buses
- V/Line trains, coaches and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area.
More info: Go to Seniors Online Victoria or the Public Transport Victoria Free Public Transport Flyer
Local events
Visit our Ageing Well events homepage for all local events across the Shire
Anything you can do (Live show and Devonshire tea)
Anything You Can Do is a radical project for all ages. Experimental theatre company PONY CAM involves community members aged 60+ to participate in a unique performance. Filled with laughter, love, shame, and grief, it presents rare stories, hidden histories, and deep emotions. Hosted by the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham, seniors enjoy a pre-show Devonshire tea. More details to come soon.
Cardinia Men’s Shed Garage sale extravagnza
Hosted by Cardinia Men’s Shed, here's a fun way to get involved in a shire-wide event! Cardinia Men’s Sheds are planning a community-wide garage sale event on Saturday, October 11 from 9am to 3pm as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. All participating garage sales need to register. A promotional flyer will be available prior to the event, highlighting garage sale locations on a map. Residents can make a day of it, visiting local garage sales and finding a bargain.
Register your interest.
Contact Roger at Cardinia Men’s Shed on 0414 749 904.
Past events
Events held last year...
Cultural Day with Cardinia Senior Citizens Group
Hosted by Cardinia Senior Citizens Group, supported by Council, this event held at Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre was a cultural delight offering Punjabi folk dancing, Indian cuisine, and information about the cultural festivities of Southeast Asia! Morning tea and lunch were provided.
Carers Morning Tea
Hosted by Outlook Community Centre and supported by Council, this event served up a delicious high tea and with a side of entertainment for carers and their loved ones to enjoy.
Seniors Yoga Class
Aligned Leisure's yoga class at Lang Lang Memorial Hall improved mental health, relieved stress, increased flexibility, and boosted overall energy levels and vitality. It was a great way to find balance and connect with others in a supportive environment.
Health and Wellbeing with Officer Gurdwara
Hosted by Officer Gurdwara and presented by the National Ageing Research Institution (NARI), community members were invited to attend an activity-filled afternoon highlighting the importance of ageing well, covering healthy eating, exercise, hydration, and brain health.
Seniors Sports Day, hosted by Cardinia Life
Hosted by Cardinia Life and supported by Council, senior community members were treated to a fantastic day of fun and fitness designed specifically for the needs and preferences of our older generations. Whether a seasoned athlete or someone just looking to try something new, this event was perfect for all abilities. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of sporting activities, friendly competitions and leisurely games, from Table tennis, pickleball and walking basketball, to group fitness classes and aqua sessions. The event encouraged seniors to stay active, socialise with peers, new and old, and experience a day filled with laughter and camaraderie. There were facility tours and information stalls, as well as prizes on offer throughout the day.
MyLi - My Community Library (Pakenham & Emerald)
A fantastic lineup of free events, activities and workshops. Whether you were looking to learn something new, meet new people, or just have some fun, there was something for everyone!
Questions?
Contact our Ageing Well team
Phone: 1300 787 624
Email: ageingwell@cardinia.vic.gov.au