What's on in Manningham this winter!

Discover the charm of living within Manningham City Council this winter. From cultural celebrations to art events, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant corner of Melbourne.

Here are our top picks of upcoming events:

Hansel & Gretel

Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel. 

Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, our version tells the story of a young brother and sister who get lost in the woods and discover a gingerbread house, but who lives there?  There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.

• Date: Monday 1st July thru Saturday 13 July, 10.30am & 1.30pm daily
• Venue: Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
• Cost: $25
• More information: https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/hansel-and-gretel

History Tour: Heide Past and Present

Learn about the fascinating history of Heide, from John and Sunday Reed’s purchase of the property in 1934 to its evolution into a public art museum and sculpture park.

• Date: Sundays, 2pm
• Venue: Heide Museum of Modern Art
• Cost: Included with museum admission
• More information: https://www.heide.com.au/events/historytourpastandpresent/

Home Harvest - Winter fruit tree pruning and maintenance 

Karen Sutherland from Edible Eden Design will talk about the best way to maintain and prune your fruit trees during winter for long lasting thriving fruit trees. Psrt of Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series to teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.

Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm. Registration is recommended but not required.

• Date:  Wednesday 3rd July, 7pm
• Venue: Manningham Function Centre
• Cost: Free
• More information: https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/home-harvest-winter-fruit-tree-pruning-and-maintenance

School holidays puppet show at Bulleen Plaza 

Bulleen Plaza presents CJ's Puppet Show these school holidays. Join in the puppet fun at 11.00am followed by face painting and balloon making from 12.00pm to 2.00pm.

• Date:  Thursday 4 July and Wednesday 10 July, 11.00am -2.00pm
• Venue: Bulleen Plaza
• Cost: Free
• More information: https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/school-holiday-puppet-show-bulleen-plaza