The Discover Dandenong Creek Festival is back with lots of fun, free activities for all ages and abilities at Tirhatuan Park.
Enjoy this free event that celebrates the Dandenong Creek, featuring a Welcome to Country by Traditional Custodians, roving performers, craft activities, a plant giveaway, wildlife show and display, fishing activities, a free sausage sizzle and coffee and more.
Festival program
- Fishing with Fishcare Victoria and Native Fish Australia.
- Black Snake wildlife education and show.
- Airbrush tattoos with the Youth and Family Services team.
- Lions Club sausage sizzle and BBQ.
- Connies fun, fascinating roving environmental education.
- Melbourne Water education and information.
FReeZA Youth Committee Stalls
- Airbrush Tattooing: The FReeZA Youth Committee will be offering free airbrush tattoos, giving you the chance to pick a fun design and get some temporary body art.
- Open Mic: Young people aged 12-25 can take the stage and showcase their talent at the FReeZA Open Mic session from 12pm–1pm. Whether you're a singer, musician, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to perform in front of a supportive crowd. Arrive from 10.30am to register—spots are limited, and prizes are up for grabs.
This is a low-waste event. Please bring your own reusable water bottles (these can be refilled at the event).
Please note: parking is via 114 Somerset Drive. Parking via 4 Kriegel Way is reserved for event staff and attendees with accessibility permits only.
If you require additional assistance to participate, please get in contact with us.
Thursday 10 April, 11am-2pm
