JUNE TO AUGUST 2026
events
A snapshot of free and ticketed events in Hobsons Bay during winter
Hannah Morgan, ‘In Decomposing’ Airtime exhibition, flagpoles at Altona Meadows Skate Park
1–25
Mon–Thurs
2 Tue
3–17
Wed–Wed
4 Thur
4Jun–30Jul
National Reconciliation Week
Poster Exhibition
Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona
First Nations Cultural Awareness Workshop
A community workshop presented as part of National Reconciliation Week. Altona Meadows Library
Energy Efficiency Workshops
Help create a more energy efficient home. Altona Library
Westside Open Studio Sessions
Pride month - Youth Open Mic, for ages 15–25 years.
Newport Community Hub
Manny Sison Exhibition –Perspectives in Paper Open Thursdays 1pm to 4pm
Woods Street Arts Space Front Gallery, Laverton
Truganina Explosives Reserve Open Day
Truganina Explosives Reserve, Altona
12–14
Fri–Sun
Williamstown Literary Festival
A celebration of storytelling, author talks, panels and writing workshops. Williamstown Town Hall and other venues
19 Fri Winter Solstice Festival
Live music, food and entertainment to mark the longest night of the year. Seaworks, Williamstown
26–27 Fri–Sat
Newport Folk Festival
A celebration of folk music and vibrant community spirit. Venues around Newport 27 Sat
Bunurong Basket Weaving Circle
A hands-on workshop led by Traditional Custodian Samantha Bennett, Part of National Reconciliation Week.
Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
1–31 Wed–Fri
Plastic Free July
A range of events for all ages to build skills and feel inspired to use less plastic. Various locations
Bonnie & Clyde - Musical Presented by Altona City Theatre Company
Altona Theatre 5 Sun
Truganina Explosives Reserve Open Day
Truganina Explosives Reserve, Altona 10 Fri
Youth Con
Hobsons Bay’s annual Youth Festival for young people aged 12 to 17.
Williamstown Town Hall
18
Claire Rousay and Lisa Lerkenfeldt performance The Substation
19 Sun Hobsons Bay Arts Society Workshop Pastels workshop by artist Caroline Lewallen Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
31Jul–9Aug Fri–Sun
Newsies Jr - Musical Presented by Williamstown Musical Theatre Company
Altona Theatre
Open House Melbourne
24–26 July
A weekend celebrating good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces. The 2026 theme, Generous City, explores how design and architecture can foster a culture of openness and possibility.
Locations across Hobsons Bay
Williamstown and Altona
• Williamstown every Friday and Saturday evening.
• Altona Homestead every month.
Check website for details: www.lanternghosttours.com
PLACES TO GO
Altona Homestead
128 Queen Street, Altona alhs.com.au
Altona Miniature Railway 1–21 Blenheim Road, Altona North altonaminiaturerailway.com.au
Grazeland 20 Booker Street, Spotswood grazeland.melbourne
HMAS Castlemaine Museum Ship
Gem Pier, Syme Street, Williamstown hmascastlemaine.org.au
Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre
5 Sargood Street, Altona ljac.com.au
Newport Railway Museum
Champion Road, Williamstown newportrailwaymuseum.org.au
MARKETS
Altona Beach Market
Tuesdays, 9am to 3pm Pier Street, Altona
Cherry Lake Market
No market throughout winter, returning in September Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona
Regional Farmers Market Altona Meadows
First Sunday of the month, 8am to 1pm
AB Shaw Reserve, Hall Avenue, Altona Meadows
Scienceworks
2 Booker Street, Spotswood museumvictoria.com.au/ scienceworks
Seaworks Maritime Museum 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown seaworks.com.au
St John Library and Museum
Corner The Esplanade and Garden Street, Williamstown stjohnvic.com.au/ st-john-museum
The Substation
1 Market Street, Newport thesubstation.org.au
Woods Street Arts Space 44 Woods Street, Laverton hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
*Check websites for opening hours
Regional Farmers Market Williamstown
Second Sunday of the month, 9am to 2pm
Robertson Reserve, Williamstown
Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market
Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am to 1pm
Spotswood Primary School 600 Melbourne Road, Spotswood
Williamstown Craft Market
Third Sunday of the month, 10am to 4pm
Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Thursday 9 July, 11am
Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona
NAIDOC Week Poster Exhibition
Tuesday 30 June to Friday 17 July
Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona
To find out more, visit: http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/NAIDOC