Dandenong Ranges Events

The Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers is a yearly event held in autumn at the Tesselaar Flower Farm. Over a million flowers bloom in a five-acre garden, the major highlight of this family-friendly event. Tesselaar...

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 by displaying hundreds of beautiful candle-powered lanterns. The event takes place during the...

With winter temperatures plummeting, 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 little bit...

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...

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 live sustainably with information and guidance...

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, 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 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...

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...

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 2025/2026 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...

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 in March 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 2026 Dates, Times & Address...

Celebrate Mooroolbark is back for one day only in 2026! It features all your favourites: entertainment, a car show, markets, community groups, kids activities, active living, competitions, sustainability, and the Yarra...

Now in its 23rd year, the iconic Dandenong Ranges Open Studios provides a unique opportunity to glimpse into the artist’s inner sanctum. This must-see cultural event offers the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind...