Melbourne’s eastern suburbs will host a range of events in November, including a plant expo and a charity marathon.
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Yarra Valley Plant Fair and Garden Expo
TV presenter Vasili Kanidiadis will be among the speakers at the event.
TV presenter Vasili Kanidiadis and horticulturalist Craig Castree are among the speakers offering advice and answering questions.
A wide range of plants, such as succulents, roses, natives and fruit trees, are for sale.
When: Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8, 9am-4pm
Where: 125 Quayle Road, Wandin
Cost: $18
Maroondah Festival
Hosted by Maroondah City Council, the carnival includes live music performances, interactive kids shows, cooking demonstrations, rides and market stalls.
When: Sunday November 8, 10am-4pm
Where: Town Park and Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free
Eltham Festival
Organised by the Rotary Club of Eltham, the attractions include camel and pony rides, an open mic competition, carnival games, live musical performances and a fireworks display at dusk.
When: Saturday November 14, 10am-9:30pm
Where: Alistair Knox Park, 829 Main Road, Eltham
Cost: Free, but gold coin donation appreciated
Lilydale & Yarra Valley Show
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Running for more than 70 years, the focus of the show is on the agricultural and pastoral awards, with judges looking for the best talents across a range of categories, including sheep shearing and dog high jump.
Other attractions and competitions will include a reptile display, a talent show, showbags and rides.
When: Saturday November 21, 9am-6pm and 6-9pm and Sunday November 22, 9am-5pm
Where: Lilydale Showgrounds, 27-29 Market Street, Lilydale
Cost: $18 adults, $6 children
Performance Pulse Expo
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Hosted by South East Queensland motoring enthusiast group Growl Racing, this event includes dirtbike stunt shows, displays of custom cars and automotive retail stalls.
When: Saturday, November 21, 9:30am–4pm
Where: Event Central at Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Cost: $35
Monash FutureFest
Aimed at showcasing innovation at Monash University, the event includes keynote speakers, panels, debates, workshops and AI demonstrations.
When: Friday November 27, 11am-6pm
Where: Monash University Clayton, Wellington Road, Clayton
Cost: Free, registration required
Run for the Young Marathon
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The distances range from 2.5km to 42.2km.
The marathon course is open for six hours, closing at 1pm.
All proceeds to local youth charity and event organiser Bridge Builders.
When: Sunday November 29, 7am-1pm
Where: Races start at Mount Lilydale Mercy College, 120 Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: $20 to $70
Kilsyth Festival
Entertainment includes an African drumming performance from multi-instrumentalist Kofe Kunkpe, a reptile show and alternative rocker Peter Collis.
Stalls from a number of community organisations, including Yarra Valley Bee Group, and a range of food vans offering bites like poffertjes and pizza.
When: Sunday November 29, 10am-4pm
Where: Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, 39-47 Durham Road, Kilsyth
Cost: Free
Hawthorn Candidates Forum
Candidates to have confirmed their attendance include Liberal incumbent John Pesutto, Labor candidate Clive Crosby, Independent candidate Shima Ibuki and Green Kylie Rocha.
One Nation candidate Paul Pribilovics and Socialists nominee Tess McEnearney have not yet responded to the invitation.
Moderated by Environment Victoria chief executive Jono La Nauze, the forum gives candidates a platform to tell voters about their climate and energy policies.
Hosted by community climate action group Lighter Footprints.
When: Wednesday November 4, 7-9pm
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre - 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: Free
Birrarung Riverfest
Local events include a celebration of the short-finned eel and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung culture – Eel Fest – at the Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve on Sunday October 4 and a Bollywood-themed event on Sunday October 11 at the Studley Park Boathouse.
When: Sunday September 27 to Sunday October 18
Where: Multiple locations
Run Maroondah
The 10-year anniversary of this running event includes a 1.2-kilometre kids event, a five-kilometre run or walk and a 10 and 15-kilometre run.
When: Sunday October 4, 9am
Where: HE Parker Reserve, 150 Heathmont Road, Heathmont
Cost: $17.50-$40.50
Frenchy – Never Been Before
Starting his career on Youtube while working as a substitute teacher, comedian Benjamin “Frenchy” French is known for crude jokes and a bogan style of comedy.
When: Saturday October 10, 8-9:30pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, 22A Mines Road, Ringwood East
Cost: $49.90-$59.90
Electrify Boroondara Expo
This annual event hosts a range of energy organisations delivering advice on home electrification, lowering energy bills, and sustainable living.
When: Sunday October 11, 10am-4pm
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: Free
Dust
A one-man theatrical performance exploring the life of a Northern British man in post-World War II England.
When: Friday October 9, 1-2pm and 8-9pm and Saturday October 10, 2-3pm (Q&A post-show)
Where: The Round, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: $46
Oktoberfest
All the usual activities associated with Oktoberfest in suburban Bayswater – including a traditional German meal, beer served in a half-litre stein and live entertainment from an Oompah band.
When: Saturday October 24, 6.30pm-midnight
Where: Temple Society Australia, 51 Elizabeth Street, Bayswater
Cost: $80
Whitehorse Art Show
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Hosted by the Rotary Club of Box Hill Burwood, the show will mark the 60th annual event and celebrate a range of works from local artists.
When: Opening gala on Wednesday October 28, 7-10:30pm; October 29 – November 1
Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Spooky Comedy at The Round
The setlist includes headline act Lawrence Leung, comedy trio Watson and Tegan Higginbotham.
When: Friday October 30, 8-9:15pm
Where: The Round, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
Cost: $32