November Events

High Tea Experience at Fortnums

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November

Enjoy our High Tea experience 7 days a week in the picturesque town of Sassafras. With its English style conservatory windows overlooking the gardens Fortnums is perfect for a relaxing afternoon indulgence. You will be treated to a selection of savoury delights and sandwiches, followed by our famous scones, served with our own jam, and petite pastries and your choice of leaf tea or espresso coffee. Bookings are essential on 9755 1200.

Fortnums, 295 Mt Tourist Dandenong Rd, Sassafras

$45.90 per person

Steam & Cuisine Luncheon

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November , Departs: 12:30pm daily (excluding Victorian Public Holidays)

Relax and share the majestic three-hour steam train journey as you take in the scenic vista of the Dandenong Ranges. Indulge in a delicious seasonal three-course menu or Natter Platter filled with a selection of cured meats, fine cheeses, and Devonshire Tea. Perfect for an afternoon filled with good food and local Yarra Valley wine.

Puffing Billy Railway, 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

$103 (Three Course Meal) $79 (Natter Platter) Concessions available.

Sunday High Tea at Marybrooke Manor

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November , 1-4pm every Sunday - bookings essential

High Tea can be enjoyed every Sunday afternoon at the historic Marybrooke Manor. Celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and hens days or just to spoil yourself. Our delightful menu consists of unlimited Manor made scones with chantilly cream and jam, assorted savoury and sweet selections and a selection of Madame Flavour teas and brewed coffee. Seatings available in the Sherbrooke Room between 1pm and 4pm. Price $40 per person. Children under 12 years are half price. Bookings are essential. Please call (03) 9755 2755.

Marybrooke, 10 Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke

$40 per person including unlimited scones!

Lavender Season at Warratina Lavender Farm

Thu 1st November  until Mon 31st December

Come and enjoy everything lavender during lavender season. See how lavender is harvested and dried. Drying Shed Tours take place at Weekends or by appointment at other times. Enjoy our new summer menu with daily chef specials. For further information call 03 5964 4650.

Warratina Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock

$10 per person (Children under 12 free) Includes a free lavender icecream

Yesteryear Tours at Mont De Lancey

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November , Weds - Sun 11am & 2pm (2 hours)

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in the 1880s? Our YesterYear tour highlights the comparisons between a modern home and the pioneer Homestead. See if you can guess what rooms are missing. How would you manage without hot water, electricity, phone, internet, car and many other conveniences? As the Tour progresses around the property you will walk through the beautiful gardens set in lawns with stunning trees including a magnificent 100 year old oak. There’s also Montys Tearoom for light lunches and refreshments.

71 Wellington Road, Wandin

Adult $10 Concession $8 Children FREE

The Gully Market

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November , Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 9am-3pm

The Gully Market is a long established market that runs every Saturday and Sunday in the carpark of the Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station. Drop in on the way up (or the way down) the mountain and stretch your legs as the Gully Market has lots of craft stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and home made goods.

Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station

Enquiries: 0417 599 466

Culture Tracks: Art Exhibitions, Music and Movies across the Ranges

Thu 1st November  until Fri 30th November

The Culture Tracks program of arts and cultural events covers performance, music, exhibitions, workshops and movies at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, The Memo in Healesville, Montrose Town Centre, Mooroolbark Community Centre, the Arts Centre in Warburton and Burrinja Cultural Centre. Drop in to your nearest venue and pick up a copy of the full Culture Tracks program, call our team on 1300 368 333, or visit our website to book tickets or find further information on all our events.

Brought to you by Yarra Ranges Arts, Culture & Heritage Department

Cockatoo Country Market

Sat 3rd November , 8.30am - 1.30pm

The Cockatoo Country Market is your local artisan market held in Cockatoo in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Where possible stall holders offer locally grown and made products.

77 Pakenham Road, Cockatoo

Murder on Puffing Billy Express

Sat 3rd November , Departs at 7.30pm Fridays and 7.00pm Saturdays. Returns 11.30pm

Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening train special. Dress to the 1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize! Includes train journey, three course meal at the Nobelius Packing Shed and live entertainment. Bookings essential. Contact: 03 9757 0700.

Puffing Billy Belgrave Station, 1 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

$115 per person

Kallista Community Market

Sat 3rd November , 9am - 1pm

Kallista is a vibrant outdoor country market with handmade and home crafted goods including jewellery, plants, wood crafts, soap, clothing, delicious food and so much more.

Village Green, Church St, Kallista

Rotary Club of Lilydale’s Craft and Produce Market

Sun 4th November , 8am - 1pm

A farm fresh produce and craft market next to Lillydale Lake with over 50 stalls with a variety of fresh foods, easy access and car parking. You'll find a range of local crafts, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits and berries, butchers with beef, pork and small good products, processed foods – jams, chutneys, sauces, soups and pasta lines, bakery products – breads, croissants, cakes, tarts & muffins and more... and baby farm animals and a jumping castle for young children to enjoy.

Bellbird Park, Swansea Rd, Lilydale

St. Michael’s Annual Cup Day Fair

Tue 6th November , 9am - 2pm

Join us for a fun day for the whole family at St. Michael’s Annual Cup Day Fair. There’s Trash & Treasure, Cakes & Jams, Food Court, Devonshire Teas, Arts & Crafts, Plants, Books, Silent Auction, Raffle, Toys, Children’s Activities, Bouncy Castle & much more. All in the beautiful surroundings of the Dandenongs. See our website for details or call Peter on 0413 009413. For further information see: http://www.lightinthehills.com.au

St. Michael's Anglican Church, cnr Falls & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds, Kalorama

Free Event

Murder on Puffing Billy Express

Sat 10th November , Departs at 7.30pm Fridays and 7.00pm Saturdays. Returns 11.30pm

Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening train special. Dress to the 1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize! Includes train journey, three course meal at the Nobelius Packing Shed and live entertainment. Bookings essential. Contact: 03 9757 0700.

Puffing Billy Belgrave Station, 1 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

$115 per person

Friends of George Tindale Plant Sale

Sat 10th November , 9am - 2pm

Keen gardeners should not miss the opportunity to purchase a treasure at the monthly plant and bulb sale hosted by Friends of George Tindale Gardens. Smaller in size, our sales will focus on seasonal plants, propagated from our collection & donated from the Friends' gardens. Visitors will also have an opportunity to meander through the magnificent George Tindale Gardens. All monies raised will be used to assist with ongoing improvements to the garden.

George Tindale Gardens, Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke

Free of charge

Day Out With Thomas

Sat 10th November  until Sun 11th November , 10.00am - 3.30pm

Everyone's favourite Day Out With Thomas event is returning to Puffing Billy this Spring! Join us at Gembrook Station for a fun-filled day with Thomas and Friends. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy, including face painting, jumping castles, photo opportunities with your favourite Thomas characters, and many more. All tickets also include a 35-minute train ride on Thomas.

Puffing Billy's Gembrook, Main Rd, Gembrook

$24.00 - $40.00

Meditation Classes for Kids

Sun 11th November , 10am - 11.30am

These meditation & buddhism for kids classes introduce children of all ages to simple Kadampa Buddhist teachings and meditations designed to help them solve their problems and develop a happy heart. Every class will emphasise loving kindness and cultivating a positive mind. Classes also include simple prayers, fun activities and discussions relevant to their everyday experiences. Suggested age: 5-10 years, children to be accompanied by an adult.

Kadampa Medidation Centre Australia, 25 McCarthy Road, Olinda

Class fee: $6, this includes morning tea. No booking is required.

Belgrave Big Dreams Market

Sun 11th November , 9 am - 2 pm

A place to find all things grown and made with love : A dream come true : A dream to foster community, abundance, joy and creativity. You'll discover a collection of Melbourne's finest Artists and Makers. Discover original and bespoke design pieces alongside some of the yummiest and freshest produce the area has to offer with live music courtesy of our very talented onsite buskers, bouncy castle and facepainting for the kids, this is a market for the whole family to enjoy!

Hayes Car Park/Blacksmiths Way, Belgrave

Free Entry

Day Out With Thomas

Sat 17th November  until Sun 18th November , 10.00am - 3.30pm

Everyone's favourite Day Out With Thomas event is returning to Puffing Billy this Spring! Join us at Gembrook Station for a fun-filled day with Thomas and Friends. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy, including face painting, jumping castles, photo opportunities with your favourite Thomas characters, and many more. All tickets also include a 35-minute train ride on Thomas.

Puffing Billy's Gembrook, Main Rd, Gembrook

$24.00 - $40.00

Open Garden Weekend @ Warratina Lavendar Farm

Sat 17th November  until Sun 18th November , 10am - 4pm

Enjoy strolling through the rows of lavender and wander around the original homestead gardens. Craft demonstrations, stalls, music, lavender scones, ice-cream, sausage sizzle, entertainment & more. Entry fee to the local CFA. All enquiries please call 03 5964 4650.

Warratina Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock

Exhibition entry: $10 adult - $25 family - children under 12 free.

Peach & Nectarine Season at Rayners

Sat 17th November  until Mon 31st December , 9am - 4pm

Stonefruit is the taste of summer, and Rayners Orchard has plenty to choose from — yellow, red & white flesh peaches & nectarines—ready for sampling on fruit tasting tours & available for picking. Rayners Orchard run fruit tasting adventure tours every day on demand—walk ins welcome. Tours run for an hour, & include lots of fruit samples. U Pick optional during tours. Open 7 days from 9am–5pm.

Rayner's Orchard, 60 Schoolhouse Rd, Woori Yallock

Door Sales Only

Montrose Craft Market

Sat 17th November , 9am - 1.30pm

Situated at the base of the mountain on the way to Lilydale the Montrose Market has a variety of craft and fresh produce stalls. Drop in on the way out to the Yarra Valley.

Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose

Enquiries: 9728 1703

Grassroots Market Upwey

Sat 17th November , 11am - 5pm

A fantastic showcase of local home-made/grown talent from Upwey and surrounds. Enjoy tasty treats, inspiring craft, beautiful homewares, fresh local produce, cool melodies from buskers, Crafty kids and family activities. Chat to dynamic community groups and see what fantastic offerings Upwey has on offer. So much for everyone. Our markets are family and dog friendly, so please consider coming along and seeing the array of local talent we have on show.

Village Green 6a Mahoney St, (Behind Upwey Shops)

Free outdoor market with kids activities and music

Little Yarra Market

Sat 17th November , 10am - 3pm

Looking for a great outdoor market? Little Yarra has it all, quality stalls, crafts & recycled goods, organic skincare, eco-cleaning products, local & organic produce, sourdough bread, coffee, chai, great food, massage, wood fired pizza, biodynamic sausages, local buskers, entertainment and more. Enquiries can be made to [email protected] or phone 0411 243 673.

Upper Yarra Museum, Old Railway Station, Warburton Hwy, Yarra Function

Free Entry

Emerald Craft and Produce Market

Sun 18th November , 9am - 3pm

The Emerald Market is vibrant and colourful featuring locally made products and home grown produce right in the centre of town. Visitors can expect a variety of goods including preserves, cakes, hot food stalls, local specialties, vegetables and plants, jewellery, clothing, food, lifestyle products and massage. Our market is plastic bag free, so don’t forget to bring along your own bags.

Cnr Kilvington Drive & Main St, Emerald

Enquiries: 0419 345 750

Murder on Puffing Billy Express

Fri 23rd November , Departs at 7.30pm Fridays and 7.00pm Saturdays. Returns 11.30pm

Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening train special. Dress to the 1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize! Includes train journey, three course meal at the Nobelius Packing Shed and live entertainment. Bookings essential. Contact: 03 9757 0700.

Puffing Billy Belgrave Station, 1 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

$115 per person

Spring Mountain Fest Weekend Singing Retreat for Mixed Voices

Fri 23rd November  until Sun 25th November

The Spring Mountain Fest 2018 is a weekend singing retreat for mixed voices. Feed your soul some fabulous music, meet some other local singers, and enjoy the clean Mt Evelyn air. Featuring: Workshops from some of Australia's best choral directors and musicians; Fire-pit sing-a-longs and wood-fired pizza supper; Friday night music trivia and team bonding. Workshop presenters are: Annemarie Sharry (South Of The River, Akasa, Coco's Lunch, Acappellaworks), Darren Wicks (Melbourne Singers of Gospel, Total Voice Studio), Sue Johnson (Coco's Lunch, Morgana), Valanga Khoza (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) and Chris Blain (Suade, Men In Suits, Vocal Australia, MusoMagic). Don't miss this great opportunity to meet new people, sing some fresh music, feel the warm fire on your skin, and breath in some fresh mountain air.

Mount Evelyn YMCA, 70 Tramway Rd, Mount Evelyn

Draughthorse and YesterYear Festival

Sat 24th November  until Sun 25th November , 10am till 4pm Saturday or Sunday

Looking for a interesting and fun experience that the whole family can enjoy? Draughthorse and YesterYear Festival gives insights into lost trades and life in the past. Majestic Draught Horses, vintage engines powering, blacksmiths firing up the forges. See amazing working dogs. Creative chainsaw carvings plus much more. ONLINE TICKETS available from our website.

Mont De Lancey Historic Property Wellington Rd, Wandin North

Adults $10 Children FREE

Draughthorse and YesterYear Festival

Sat 24th November  until Sun 25th November , 10am till 4pm Saturday or Sunday

Looking for a interesting and fun experience that the whole family can enjoy? Draughthorse and YesterYear Festival gives insights into lost trades and life in the past. Majestic Draught Horses, vintage engines powering, blacksmiths firing up the forges. See amazing working dogs. Creative chainsaw carvings plus much more. ONLINE TICKETS available from our website.

Mont De Lancey Historic Property Wellington Rd, Wandin North

Adults $10 Children FREE

Gembrook Market

Sun 25th November , 9am - 2pm

Promoting sustainable living, many of the 90+ stall holders are artisans and craftspeople who have created unique items from recycled materials. Purchase home grown produce including some wonderful gourmet foods. We have a 'garage sale site' and if occupied on the day you visit, who knows what bargain you may find! A jumping castle, farm animals or similar activities for young children are on site at most markets.

Gembrook Community Centre, Gembrook-Pakenham Rd, Gembrook

Murder on Puffing Billy Express

Fri 30th November , Departs at 7.30pm Fridays and 7.00pm Saturdays. Returns 11.30pm

Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening train special. Dress to the 1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize! Includes train journey, three course meal at the Nobelius Packing Shed and live entertainment. Bookings essential. Contact: 03 9757 0700.

Puffing Billy Belgrave Station, 1 Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

$115 per person