10 Events You and The Kids Need in Your 2022-2023 Calendar
Entertaining the kids has never been easier. Check out 10 events you need in your calendar. As daylight hours extend and the weather warms so does our appetite for unique family friendly experiences and the urge to get out of the house. The days of waiting for school holiday guides are long gone, as the following line-up of events and experiences will keep the family entertained during summer, and beyond. Offering the best in cultural activities, live music, stage shows, fireworks, pop-up golf courses, fabulous food, street art, twilight markets, pet events and much more.
So put these unmissable events in your calendar, share this fantastic line-up of free and low-cost family friendly entertainment with your people and get ready for a summer and autumn in Frankston to remember.
Sunset Twilight Markets
Between now and April each month the Sunset Twilight Markets will become your favourite place to meet-up and hangout. Super kid friendly, the market is free to attend and operates between 3-8pm (2-7pm in April), Catch the next market on Sunday 20 November. Each month there will be different entertainment like free face painting or live music for those that like to dance and roving entertainment the kids will love. Peruse the market then settle in for a sunset cocktail. Take the opportunity to get some dinner with the fam, sit back and take in the water views. Balmy nights make the best family memories and of course, pack the bathers, the kids may just want to take a dip! Tell everyone you know to 'Meet you on sunset'. All ages and pooches on lead welcome! Click here for more info!Little Beauty Market
You beauty she's back! Monthly on a Saturday morning, 9am-2pm you can meander lake side around Beauty Park at Little Beauty Market. A place where over 100 makers and creators meet to showcase a range of fresh produce, homemade good, arts, crafts, design and food. One of the best spots for morning coffee, baby chinos, for the kids to play on the playground and you can even bring your pooch on a lead. Don't miss their special edition Christmas Market held on Saturday November 26 from 5-10pm in conjunction with Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights, but we will see you before that. All ages welcome. More info!
Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights
If your kids love Christmas, look no further. Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights will be taking place on Saturday 26 November. For one night only you can experience a festive rush of powerful performances and carols, food (glorious amounts), and of course watch the much-loved tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display. All that plus kiddies can take part in free Christmas arts and craft, see the Bluey Christmas Live Interactive Experience Show (for FREE!), meet Santa and roam up-lit streets in Christmas attire, plus plenty more. It's a family fun fair, that's easy on the wallet and bound to become part of your annual family tradition. 5-10pm Saturday 26 November, see you there! More info!
Pixar Putt
With school holidays approaching (21 December - 26 January) the pop-up waterfront golf course is going to be an absolute hit on your list this summer. Yep, you heard right. For the first time, Frankston is going to be home to Pixar Putt. Think 18 holes, 30+ days, Frankston Waterfront, all summer long. From 16 December - 29 January this will be your new and exciting pop up mini-golf course, featuring holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Pixar's most beloved films including Toy Story, Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles - you will have to check it out to see all the characters which are coming to town. Tickets make an awesome stocking filler and will be on sale from Friday 25 November. More info. Pack the bathers, post course cool down swim and snorkel at the Frankston Waterfront is must!
Waterfront Festival
Returning in 2023, the Waterfront Festival now in its 24th year, will fill one of your February weekends (Saturday 18 and Sunday 19) with fine food and wine, live music, and cultural activities on a grassy (or a sandy) knoll by the bay. Daytime into dusk, let this local favourite unite the entire family with endless beach fun in the sun. Lots of kid's free and low-cost activities available at the beach and of course the rides will be ready to take them right round, up and down! No need to pre-book, just rock up for a drink, bay-side vibes and a waterfront fireworks show (on the Saturday night). Bathers essential! More info!
Country by the Bay
One for the parents | Children are welcome to this event, so if you're a parent and lover of Country music, there will be no going past the debut of Country by the Bay. In Frankston for the first time on 4 and 5 March the unique combo of country music at the Frankston Waterfront won't want to be missed. The line-up of artists for this festival has been announced including Adam Brand, The Wolfe Brothers, Gretta Ziller and many more. Tickets on sale now!Big Picture Fest
The kids and parents will love the week long festival of street art that is, Big Picture Fest 20-26 March. Bring the kids to see an avalanche of colour that for the sixth year will transform Frankston City's skyline. If your children have an appreciation for art, colour, drawing and history Big Picture Fest allows them the opportunity to experience this by participating in a national award-winning street art walking tour. The festival culminates in the Block Party, a celebration held on the evening of Friday 24 March, where the family can attend for a bite to eat, live entertainment and the first opportunity to see all new and completed artworks.
Party in the Park
We are throwing the ultimate kids party in April, and you're invited! Party in the Park, Sunday 16 April would have to be one of the best days on the calendar for children and young families. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic rug and settle in at the picturesque lawns at Cruden Farm from 10am-2pm. Kids music, young kids rides, face painting, animals and canoeing are all part of past experiences, but you will have to attend in 2023 to see what is in store for you! Programming for this event is best for kids ages 0-10 years. Free entry. More info.
Pets' Day Out
A new date has been set for a celebration of our most-loved family members; Saturday 29 April, Ballam Park. Scales? Feathers? Fur? All our friends are all welcome to Pets' Day Out. Expect camel rides, markets, food, animal flips and tricks and plenty of fun for the entire family! And don't worry it's just as fun without a pet as you check out the crazy, snazzy, creative pet costumers and random dog breeds. Free entry! Sign up now for a reminder and more info!South Side Festival
Year two of the south side's cultural extravaganza is back; South Side Festival! Think lights, dance, laughs in a week-long line up of culture performance, immersive light installations, and stage shows. This sell out block buster is one not-to-be-missed so book a time to journey to the south side to experience it! This one really will WOW the kids, Stay tuned!Event Guide
Well, there you have it, a fantastic line up of family friendly events to keep the kiddies occupied and excited! Keep a look out and sign up to What's On Frankston to receive reminders about upcoming events, and if you're seeking more head to the Frankston Arts Centre for the best in workshops and live stage shows.
With so many reasons to attend, visit and return, you're really going to struggle to leave this award winning top tourism town for very long, if at all!
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The following events are proudly supported by Frankston City Council's Destination Event Attraction Program:
- Sunset Twilight Markets, presented by Event Logistic Group
- Pixar Putt, presented by Life Like Touring
- Country by the Bay, presented by Event People
