From Farmers Markets to The Wine Show and even The Kids Day Out this weekend is a busy one… check out WhatToDo Geelong and have a great weekend!

Saturday 22nd

Torquay Farmers Market
A weekly Market where you are guaranteed to struggle to leave with out buying anything.
1 Merrijig way Torquay
https://www.facebook.com/Torquay-Farmers-Market-210452868981886/

Freshwater Creek Steiner School Spring Fair FreshWater Creek Steiner School
Freshwater Creek Steiner School’s Spring Fair and Open Day offers a fun day out for all family members with live music, school choir and ensemble performances, maypole dancing, food trucks, food stalls, a chai cafe, games and fun for children of all ages and of course market stalls. There will also be school tours on the day to give you insight into life as a Steiner school student.
– 10-3
– 52 McIntyres Rd, Freshwater Creek
https://m.facebook.com/freshwatercreeksteinerschool

Geelong West Toy Library 30th Birthday Celebration

This year is our 30th birthday as a Toy Library, and we want to thank our members – past, present and future with a party! Local community welcome! This will replace our toy sale this year.
– 10-12
– Virginia Todd Hall, 9-13 Clarence St, Geelong West 3218

Pako Maker’s Market
 Set right in the heart of vibrant Pakington St. Geelong West, Pako Maker’s Market offer 30 stalls with a wide selection of handmade eclectic and unique products made locally and beyond.
Come and enjoy a browse and a purchase in this wonderful market
– 9:30 – 1:30
– Vineyard Church, 178 Pakington St, Geelong West

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market
The Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market main aims is to bring together local farmers, growers, producers, community groups and passionate ‘foodie’ individuals to provide fresh food, produce and plants direct to the public in one convenient location. Don’t forget the fantastic zone for Kids!
– 8-1
– Corner Draper Street & Presidents Avenue, Ocean Grove, Victoria 3226

Geelong Wine Show Public Tasting

Sunday 23rd

Family Fun Day at The Shed
The Potato Shed welcomed over 7,000 people for this amazing celebration of family life last year!
This must-do Bellarine event is full of fun activities for the whole family including a live play by Theatre 3triple2 4 Kids, live music, face painting, animal farm, bungee run, skate park, crafts, storytelling, sports Zone and workshops. Returning for 2016 are the ever popular Mik Maks!!
A fantastic way to mark the beginning of Children’s Week in Geelong. Perfect for kids of all ages!
– 11 – 3
– Potato Shed, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale

Rix Street Kindergarten Nature Hunt
Make a magnifying glass and join us for a nature hunt amongst the beautiful kinder gardens.
– 10-12
– Rix Street Kindergarten, 49 Rix Street, Herne Hill

St Anthony’s Lara Fair & Market
Amusements big and small, market stalls, plant stall, silent auction, raffle, spinning wheel, food vans, coffee shop, hot potatoes, BBQ, performances by the children, art show and a white elephant! It is a wonderful community event for Lara and surrounding areas.
– 9- 3
– 90 Kees Rd, Lara

Creatures
Australian print makers explore the subject of creatures.
October will be the month for Creatures at QGW.
– 81 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, Victoria 3225

Spanish Paella Feast
Join at 360Q for an afternoon of great food, wine and music at Queenscliff Harbour as we prepare a delicious paella seafood feast brimming with fresh Portarlington mussels.
Once you have had your fill of Spanish fare, it’s time to get up and show off your best moves as you sashay the afternoon away to Spanish salsa band La Mezcla playing live at 360Q.
see the website for more details http://www.360q.com.au
2 Wharf Street
Queenscliff, Victoria 3225

Over the whole weekend

The Carousel
2 Carousel rides for the price of 1
When: Daily from 22 October 2016 to 30 October 2016
Where: The Carousel

Children’s Week at the National Wool Museum

Visit the National Wool Museum during Children’s Week, mention the Geelong Children’s Week Calendar to receive free entry for children under 16 (up to 4 children) when accompanied by a full fee paying adult.*

*Conditions apply. Offer not valid for special programs
– 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong
www.nationalwookmuseum.com.au

History Week in Queenscliffe

The Queenscliffe Historical Museum presents a number of events taking place during History Week.
Please visit the website for further information.
http://www.historyofqueenscliffe.com/history-week.html

Geelong National Bottle and Collectables Show

Pick Your Own Flowers at Mannerim Stables Co

Set amongst a colorful and picturesque rural setting, pick your own flowers at Mannerim Stables Co is a fun and unique weekend activity for the whole family.
Come for the flowers, stay for the experience. Fill your vase with fresh blooms, hand-picked by yourself direct from the paddocks.
Mannerim Stables Co is located on the Bellarine Peninsula in Marcus Hill. Pick your own bunch of flowers for $5 on Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am to 3:00pm, from 15 October.
542-580 Swan Bay Road, Marcus Hill, Victoria 3222

War At Sea – The Navy in WWI – Geelong
This Australian National Maritime Museum travelling exhibition draws on the personal accounts of Navy servicemen, through their diaries, medals, mementos, ship’s logs, letters home and rare archival footage to tell their incredible stories of bravery and sacrifice amidst the drudgery of life at sea, patrolling, blockading and escorting troopships.
Featuring rare objects from the National Maritime Collection, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Film and Sound Archives, Australian National Maritime Museum Travelling Exhibition.
26 Moorabool Street, Geelong, Victoria 3220

Do you know of any other events/markets we have missed??? Let us know!

Whatever you decide to do this weekend make sure you have a great weekend from us here at WhatToDo Geelong!