Hey Reader
Can I save you from a complete family meltdown this weekend?
Picture this: Everyone’s in costume, you arrive at the event and… there’s literally nowhere to park. Cue 25 minutes of driving in circles while a vampire and a princess have breakdowns in the backseat.
Here’s what seasoned Geelong parents do: Check Facebook events for parking info, arrive stupidly early, or park at a nearby shopping centre and walk. Sometimes the 10-minute walk saves you 30 minutes of car-based chaos.
Have you ever been caught in the parking nightmare at a family event? Reply and tell me your story, because misery loves company, right?
Joyce xx
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- St Laurence Halloween Market (Saturday 1 November) Get into the spooky spirit at this first-ever Halloween market where you can enjoy a fancy dress competition, trick-or-treat fun, and even a costume contest for your four-legged friends.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Decorating (Saturday 1 November) Little witches and wizards can create their own chocolate pumpkins with spooky toppings from 9am to 5pm ($12 per person), plus there’s free face painting from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
- Warralily Market (Saturday 1 November) Explore local artisan stalls while the kids enjoy free Lions Club train rides, free face painting, and the $5 Fun Farm, all set to live music in a dog-friendly atmosphere.
- Geelong West Rotary Book Sale (Saturday 1 November – Sunday 2 November) Hunt for hidden treasures at this bargain book sale where all children’s books are just $1 and adult books are $2.
- Wallington Strawberry Fair (Sunday 2 November) Join this beloved Bellarine community fair celebrating over 130 years of strawberry-growing history at Wallington Primary School.
- Winni Wizard & the Ditzy Dizzard (Sunday 2 November) Bring the family to this magical comedy show packed with songs, dances, and jokes that are guaranteed to be funnier than dad’s (suitable for ages 4 to 400!).
- Portarlington Greek Festival (Sunday 2 November) Experience Greek and Australian culture coming together with live music, dancing, delicious food, and two vibrant markets at this entry-by-donation festival from 10am to 5pm.
- Ocean Grove Summer Market (First Sunday of every month) Browse crafts, clothes, produce, and food stalls while enjoying live music in the park next to the shopping centre.
- Views of Geelong and Beyond (Daily until Sunday 9 November) Discover nationally significant Australian artworks that capture our region’s natural beauty and Geelong’s history since European settlement.
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Young basketballers aged 13 and under can learn from one of Australia’s most respected shooting coaches in this 3-hour clinic.
Master set shots, jump shots, and modern finishing techniques to level up their game.
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π Bellarine Sports Centre, Drysdaleβ
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Saturday 8 November
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Need frighteningly good food ideas for your Halloween party tonight?
We’ve rounded up 9 easy DIY recipes that are simple for busy parents but impressive enough to wow the little monsters.
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PARTNER CONTENT
This sunrise hot air balloon flight takes you soaring above Geelong’s coastline, Port Phillip Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Fair warning: your kids will ask to do it again before you’ve even landed.
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Australia’s tallest floating Christmas tree is back!
Watch magical sound and light shows every 15 minutes from 8:30pm, and control the tree’s colours from your phone between shows.
At 25 metres tall with 800 twinkling lights, it’s perfect for a waterfront evening.
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π Steampacket Quay Waterfront, Geelong
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Saturday 22 November – Sunday 7 January
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Give your Thursday a delicious twist with story time at the Chocolaterie.
Little ones enjoy two stories, games, and a free chocolate treat while you explore the stunning lawns, gardens and orchard.
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π Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Bellbraeβ
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Every Thursday at 9.45am
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