What's On in Ararat

Collingwood and footy fans, don't miss Scott Pendlebury LIVE at The George Hotel, Ballarat! This exclusive one-off appearance on Thursday, December 4th, offers a unique opportunity to meet the Collingwood legend. Get your tickets now for show entry & professional photo package!

Enjoy a fun evening of painting, sipping wine, and delicious food at Hotel Trentham. ArtBar provides all the materials, guiding you step-by-step to create your own masterpiece. Dinner is available with eleven menu options. Perfect for beginners!

Get creative at Hotel Trentham's Christmas edition of Paint, Wine & Dine! Enjoy a guided painting session with ArtBar, delicious dinner from the 'Classic Menu', and a glass of wine (or beer/soft drink). Perfect for beginners! Bookings essential.

Celebrate Geelong FC history with Tom Hawkins & Joel Selwood! The record-breaking cats reminisce on their careers & share stories from their multiple premiership-winning careers. Meet & greet, photo opportunity, live interview, Q&A, raffle & auctions with Geelong memorabilia! All ages event.

Join us for an evening of amazing food, great drinks, games, and trivia at The Bridge Hotel Bendigo! Hosted by Grape Vine Events, enjoy five rounds: Screen, World Events, Sport, Music, and a Roaming Round. Grab dinner, drinks, and win killer prizes with your squad. Reserve a free ticket for each participant.

Felipe Baldomir is bringing the ‘Strangers, Lovers’ EP Tour to regional Australia! He will be visiting a lot of his favourite places & a few towns for the first time too! Regional touring is his favourite. He will be exploring, playing music & hanging out with you all across Australia! Get your tickets now!

Celebrate with Gordon Hospitality students at a celebratory dinner. Diploma students will showcase their service and drink skills, ensuring your needs are met. Enjoy a welcome drink and witness the culmination of their Gordon journey. Please inform us of any dietary needs when making your reservation.

Join a FREE 30-minute workshop to create Anime-inspired 3D Painted Christmas Tree Decorations at Creative Geelong. Participants will craft two decorations: one to take home and another for Creative Geelong's Christmas Tree in Centrepoint Arcade. The decorated tree will be displayed in the Third Space Gallery during December for families to revisit. For ages 4+.

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, and embrace the romance and intrigue of balls from the Jane Austen era. Enjoy creating your own Jane Austen dance card keepsake, learn a little more about the era, and partake of high tea.

Get ready for the Thirsty Merc 'Summer Live '25 Tour'! With over two decades of Aussie summer soundtracks, they'll electrify you with hits like 'Someday, Someday' and '20 Good Reasons'. Don't miss this legendary experience!

Explore fun ways to play games on your phone and learn some useful eSafety tips at the same time. We’ll cover in-app purchases, ads and responsible play habits that you can use to make your gaming time safe and enjoyable. Come along and discover your new favourite mobile games.