Education Events in Ballarat

Little Food Explorers inspires a love of fruit and vegetables through fun, hands-on learning. Enjoy a special Storytime and sensory activities that support healthy eating for children.

Talisman Tournament • Autumn School Holiday Program 2026 • Ballarat Library. Ages 13+. Hosted by Ballarat Libraries - Kids and Families. Tuesday 14th April 2026, 2pm - 4pm AEST at Ballarat Library.

Little Food Explorers inspires a love of fruit and vegetables through fun, hands-on learning. Enjoy a special Storytime and sensory activities that support healthy eating for children.

Discover the stories behind your family history in this introduction to navigating the British Newspaper Archive.

Bring along old friends - or make some new ones - and craft your own friendship bracelets. Ages 13+

Twilight Talks have been held at the BMI since 2001, providing a great opportunity to hear some fantastic speakers and meet up with friends over drinks. Guests can arrive at the Humffray Room from 5pm for drinks and conversation, followed by a 30 to 40-minute talk at 5.30pm, concluding at approximately 6.30pm. This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

This is the story of Peg, an ordinary woman who was ‘made of extraordinary stuff’. This is a remarkable story told by a loving son.

Join us for a sensory based craft activity inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Easter Picnic children’s book By Eric Carle. Explore the Vickers Street Hub garden area and work alongside your child, through a variety of creative activity stations to re-create the friendly creatures found in the story. This session is designed to be a co-learning activity where parents and carers (over the age of 18) participate as core support for their child.

Bookings optional. Chatty Café • Autumn 2026 • Sebastopol Library hosted by Ballarat Libraries. Sebastopol Library, 181 Albert St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia. Dates from Thursday 19th March 2026. Find event information.

Come and join the City of Ballarat Ageing Well Community Connectors as we share factual information around accessing Commonwealth funded My Aged Care and Support at Home services. Topics covered will include a general overview on My Aged Care funding levels, programs and responsibilities, how to access an assessment for yourself, family member or care recipient, and how to navigate the complaints process. A Q&A session will be followed by follow up support available from our Community Connectors post event.

Have you ever noticed animal footprints on a nature walk and wondered who made them? Learn about animal tracks, trails and the creatures that make them. Then, re-create the animals and their footprints using a range of craft materials and playful exploration.