About Parks Week
1-9 March 2025
Parks Week celebrates the crucial role that parks play in fostering livable cities and vibrant communities. This annual event brings together communities right across Australia and New Zealand to appreciate and engage with their local parks and open spaces.
What's on in Wellington
Saturday 1 March
GranPam & PhilPop Show
Maffra - Macalister Park | 10am - 12.30pm
- Bring a picnic, blanket, or chair
- FREE interactive children’s show with singing, dancing, and story time
- Suitable for ages 0-7, but fun for the whole family
- Free face painting by Marshall Arts Face Painting
- Maddison’s Magical Popn & Floss, Quick Cuppa, and Mystery Ice Cream Van available for purchase
- Free event, no bookings required
Spoon Carving Workshop
Sale - Nakunbalook Environmental and Culture Centre | 10am - 1pm
- Learn the art of spoon carving, including safe tool handling, wood reading, carving, and finishing
- Tools provided for this 3-hour course
- Suitable for ages 13 and over
- Free event with limited spaces – book online now!
Family Forest Therapy Walk
Heyfield - Apex Park | 10am - 12pm
- Guided Forest Therapy Walk by an Accredited Guide with activities to awaken your senses
- Proven health benefits: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and improved mood, thanks to tree-released phytoncides
- Family-friendly walk with activities for both children and adults
- Adults $20, Children $10. Bookings essential – email forest.therapy@bigpond.com
Park Run
Sale - Botanic Gardens, Lake Guyatt, Lake Gutheridge | 8am
- Parkrun is a free, weekly 5k event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate
- Registration is free and required before your first event – register online now
- Bring a scannable or saved copy of your barcode; no barcode, no time
- For more information, visit the Sale Parkrun Website or Facebook Page
Ask a Dog Trainer
Sale - Victoria Park | 9am - 10am
- Open to the public for dog training and behavioural advice
- Ask a qualified trainer about barking, digging, loose lead walking, or general behaviour
- Free event, no bookings required
Sunday 2 March
Maffra Community Market
Maffra - Island Reserve (behind Woolworths) | 7am - 2pm
- The Rotary Club of Maffra Community Market is held on the first Sunday of each month (except January)
- Features stalls with vegetables, honey, eggs, plants, alpaca goods, candles, soaps, cakes, slices, jams, woodwork, bric-a-brac, jewellery and more
- Free event, no bookings required
Forest Therapy Walk
Sale - Botanic Gardens | 10am - 12pm
- Guided Forest Therapy Walk by an Accredited Guide with activities to awaken your senses
- Proven health benefits: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and improved mood, thanks to tree-released phytoncides
- Adults $30. Bookings essential – email forest.therapy@bigpond.com
Monday 3 March
Baby's Day Out
Sale - Brennan Park | 10am - 1pm
- A fun day for children aged 0-4 and their parents or carers, featuring a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo, trackless train with a station master, and Aureoa the Mushroom Fairy with bubbles
- Activities and services include fun with Wellington Shire Council staff, Uniting Care, Maternal Health Care Services, NDIS, Proactive Policing Operative from Wellington Victoria Police, and the Toy Library
- Free sausage sizzle by the Sale Lions Club
- Coffee from El. Cappuccino and ice cream from the Mystery Ice Cream Van (available for purchase)
- Free event, no bookings required
Tuesday 4 March
No events
Wednesday 5 March
Kid's Day Out
Yarram - Memorial Park | 10am - 1pm
- A fun day for children aged 0-7 and their parents or carers, featuring a jumping castle, face painting, petting zoo and Aureoa the Mushroom Fairy with bubbles
- Activities and services include fun with Wellington Shire Council staff, Uniting Care, Mel's Menagerie, NDIS, Proactive Policing Operative from Wellington Victoria Police, and the Toy Library
- Free sausage sizzle by the Yarram Rotary Club
- Ice cream from the Mystery Ice Cream Van (available for purchase)
- Free event, no bookings required
Forest Therapy Walk
Maffra - Victoria Park | 1pm - 3pm
- Guided Forest Therapy Walk by an Accredited Guide with activities to awaken your senses
- Proven health benefits: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and improved mood, thanks to tree-released phytoncides
- Adults $30. Bookings essential – email forest.therapy@bigpond.com
Thursday 6 March
Friends Of Sale Botanic Gardens Guided Tour
Sale - Botanic Gardens | 10am - 11am
- Explore the iconic Sale Botanic Gardens on a guided tour, featuring its history and notable Living Collections
- Free event, all welcome, no bookings required
Friday 7 March
Forest Therapy Walk
Heyfield - Apex Park | 10am - 12pm
- Guided Forest Therapy Walk by an Accredited Guide with activities to awaken your senses
- Proven health benefits: reduced stress, lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, and improved mood, thanks to tree-released phytoncides
- Adults $30. Bookings essential – email forest.therapy@bigpond.com
Outdoor Movie Night
Heyfield - Apex Park | 5.30pm (Movie starts 7.45pm)
- Families are invited to bring a picnic, rug, and chair to enjoy the movie, with free face painting by Lisa Marshall before it starts and some bean bags available for seating.
- Free sausage sizzle by the Heyfield Lions Club
- Maddison’s Magical Pop N Floss and Quick Cuppa Coffee Van available for purchases
- Free event, no bookings required
Saturday 8 March
Park Run
Sale - Botanic Gardens, Lake Guyatt, Lake Gutheridge | 8am
- Parkrun is a free, weekly 5k event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate
- Registration is free and required before your first event – register online now
- Bring a scannable or saved copy of your barcode; no barcode, no time
- For more information, visit the Sale Parkrun Website or Facebook Page
Outdoor Movie Night
Woodside Beach - Foreshore Playround Area | 5.30pm (Movie starts 7.45pm)
- Families are invited to bring a picnic, rug, and chair to enjoy the movie, with free face painting by Lisa Marshall before it starts and some bean bags available for seating.
- Free sausage sizzle by the Yarram Rotary Club
- Maddison’s Magical Pop N Floss, and Quick Cuppa Coffee Van available for purchases
- Free event, no bookings required
Sunday 9 March
Sale Music Festival - Picnic on the Green
Port of Sale Boat Ramp Reserve | 11am - 7pm
- Attend the inaugural Sale Music Festival at the newly developed Port of Sale Boat Ramp Reserve, featuring shaded seating and a picturesque location
- A great family-focused event with local musicians, children’s activities, picnics, and free entertainment
- Free event, no bookings required
Rosedale Country Market
Rosedale - Prince Street Reserve | 7am - 3pm
- The Rosedale Country Market is held on the second Sunday of each month
- Features stalls with local produce arts and crafts
- Free event, no bookings required
Outdoor Movie Night
Port Albert - Rutter Park | 5.30pm (Movie starts 7.45pm)
- Families are invited to bring a picnic, rug, and chair to enjoy the movie, with free face painting before it starts and some bean bags available for seating.
- Free sausage sizzle by the Port Albert Progress Association
- Free event, no bookings required
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