Stringybark Festival will not proceed in 2024 The Stringybark Festival is a sustainability festival held at the Rowville Community Centre in October...
Dandenong Ranges Events
The Dandenong Ranges houses some of the most beautiful and colourful gardens with an inviting atmosphere, especially in summer. Visitors from different parts of the state head to the region to enjoy an array of popular events the area offers.
Whether it is the popular spring fest or the many garden festivals, the events in the Dandenong Ranges include many choices to showcase the area’s intrinsic beauty and rich heritage.
2024/2025 Dandenong Ranges Calendar of Events & Festivals
With many breathtaking gardens, the Dandenong Ranges hosts an array of seasonal festivals. Set on the stunning landscape, adjacent fern gullies, beautiful cliffs and many scenic points, the area offers a number of unique event venues perfect for a family functions, community and corporate events.
Many people choose the quaint garden areas for their weddings and birthday parties. The Japanese garden festival at the National Rhododendron Garden and the Tesselaar Tulip Festival are two major tourist drawcards in this area.
Apart from the garden festivals, other events also include many seasonal community events, which boast an array of amusement programs, fun-filled shows, activities, shopping opportunities and educational programs. The art galleries and museums also host annual community-based art and cultural festivals.
No matter what your interest is, you’ll find something interesting among the events hosted in the Dandenong Ranges. Browse the vibrant event calendar and explore the area’s popular festivals and seasonal events.
The Roller Coaster Run is Melbourne’s mountain run and is all about the zig-zag tracks, the gnarly loops, and the trails that never flatten out in the lush wilderness of the Dandenong Ranges National Park. It’s just an...
The charming village of Selby is nestled in the suburbs of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Selby is best known for a weekend getaway or a day trip and the popular SelbyFest event. SelbyFest is a free music and arts...
The Giro Della Donna is a cycling race that generally occurs in November each year between Warburton and Mt. Donna Buang. The race takes place over 125 km of road and has a climb of more than 2,750 metres, making it...
The Kids Fun Run with Thomas is an annual fundraising event that raises thousands of dollars for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre in Glen Waverley. Each year, hundreds of kids aged between 3 and 12 participate in...
The Kilsyth Festival is a family-friendly event held at the Elizabeth Bridge Reserve for one day each November. Formerly known as the Chelodina Festival, this free festival is open to all ages. There will be lots of...
New Year’s Eve at SkyHigh
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Mount Dandenong, VIC31 December 2024 to 01 January 2025
Skyhigh invites everyone to ring in the New Year at the stunning SkyHigh in Mount Dandenong. The event starts at 7pm on December 31 and runs until around 1am. New Year’s Eve at SkyHigh 2024/2025 Prices, Menu &...
Knox Festival is a free community event that invites the people of Knox to come together and celebrate community life. It features a range of activities for the whole family, including interactive workshops, food...
Draught Horse & YesterYear Festival
Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead, Wandin North, VIC02 March 2025 to 03 March 2025
The Mont De Lancey Draught Horse & Yesteryear Festival is a popular event showcasing draught horses, steam machinery, woodturners, and working blacksmiths who create vast items. This event provides a glimpse into...
Head to the beautiful Yarra Valley on March 16 & 17 for the hottest weekend of the year! Get ready to turn up the heat and experience a celebration of all things hot. Herb and Chilli Festival 2025 Dates, Times &...
Celebrate Mooroolbark is back for one day only in 2025! It features all your favourites: entertainment, a car show, markets, community groups, kids activities, active living, competitions, sustainability, and the Yarra...
Now in its 22nd year, the iconic Dandenong Ranges Open Studios provides a unique opportunity to glimpse into the artist’s inner sanctum. Nestled amidst the stunning Dandenong Ranges in full autumnal bloom, 44 studios...
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Tesselaar Flower Farm, Silvan, VIC29 March 2025 to 27 April 2025
The Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers is a yearly event held in autumn at the Tesselaar Flower Farm. Over a million flowers are in bloom in a five-acre garden, the major highlight of this family-friendly event...
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a beloved Dandenong Ranges community event that has been running for over 30 years. Come with your friends and family and enjoy all things chestnut with food and festivities planned...
The Belgrave Lantern Parade is a yearly event at the Hills that celebrates the winter solstice, community, and creativity through a display of hundreds of beautiful candle-powered lanterns. The event takes place during...
With the temperatures plummeting in winter, the Dandenong Ranges is a great place to celebrate Christmas in July, with several restaurants hosting cosy lunches and dinners. With frost on the ground and maybe even a...
The Blossom Festival is an annual Cherryhill event highlighting the beautiful cherry blossom trees. Located just an hour from Melbourne, Cherryhill is the perfect spring getaway for families and visitors looking to...
Those looking to attend The Tesselaar Tulip Festival will be happy to know it is only one hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD. This popular yearly event is renowned for its fantastic display of tulip flowers and...
Stringybark Festival will not proceed in 2024 The Stringybark Festival is a sustainability festival held at the Rowville Community Centre in October each year. This festival is about empowering the local community to...
- Tesselaar Tulip Festival
- CherryHill Blossom Festival
- Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
- Cloudehill Festival of Flowers
- Cape Woolamai
- Silvan
- Olinda
- Wandin
- Gembrook
- Mount Dandenong