Pet Expo

Petcarers is hosting its third annual pet expo, raising money and awareness of the hard work that rescue groups and charities do to improve the lives of domestic animals.

The event also helps promote local pet-related business and creates an educational day for animal lovers.

The day features pet competitions, rescue groups, pet therapy, dog training, vet clinics, along with food and drinks for people and their canine companions. 

Where: Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk.

When: Sunday, September 23, 10am to 2pm. 

Photography Exhibition

Michael Boniwell is a local Bendigo landscape photographer whose work is currently on display.

Running until the end of the month, visitors can see the effort and passion of Boniwell's work.

The exhibition features many great pieces, including a captivating 60-inch framed print of Craig's Hut in Mt Stirling, Victoria, under the snow with the light of dawn.

For more on Boniwell's work, click here. 

Where: Bendigo Bank Central Arcade, Bendigo. 

When: Month of September, 9.30am to 5pm.

Australian Flower Show

Do you have trouble growing native plants?  Head along to this event and ask the experts all your questions.

Visitors will see a display of about 300 different Australian flowers, grown locally in central Victorian gardens. 

There's also an opportunity to buy native plants, the rare and collectables, along with books about gardens.

There will also be pottery, photography and wearable art.

Entry $3 (children free). Raffle tickets will also be available to buy. Phone 0400 149 319 for show enquiries.

Where: Kangaroo Flat Primary School Gym, Freeman Drive (off Olympic Parade), Kangaroo Flat.

When: Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23, 9.30am to 4.30pm. 

Holiday Crafts

Enjoy these school holidays at Kyabram Library. Children can learn how to decorate a draw string calico bag with various coloured fabric markers.

This is a free event for children aged for 5+ and children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Phone 5481 2400 to book.

This activity is part of Campaspe Libraries Holiday Activities program. Click here to see all the fun activities. 

Where: Kyabram Library and Community Hub, 19 Lake Road, Kyabram.

When: Monday, September 24, 10.30am to 11.30am.

River Trip

Bendigo Canoe Club hosts regular supervised community paddles. These paddles are free and for people of all paddling abilities.

Enjoy your Sunday at the Serpentine Creek Canoe trail, developed by the Loddon Shire Council.

Starting at Durham Ox, the 5km-long course takes in six key points of interest with floating trail markers pointing to little-known historical and natural features of the landscape.

Where: Boort-Pyramid Road, Durham Ox. 

When: Sunday, September 23, 8am to 12.30pm.

Bendi-con

Bendi-Con 2018, the re-branded Bendigo Record Comic and Toy Fair is on again, fundraising for the Peter MacCallum Foundation.

The event features more than 100 tables of pop culture, various special guests such as Chris Kennett (Star Wars Golden Books), Dean Rankine (The Simpsons, Hellboy, Rick and Morty) and more.

Many fan groups will also be represented, including Bendigo and Victorian Doctor Who clubs, The R2 Builders Club, Bendigo Cosplayers, The Bendigo Lego Group and more.

The Bendigo Cosplay Contest will also be back, with prizes up for grabs for best costume.

For more information, email: bendigortcfair@outlook.com

Where: Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo. 

When: Sunday, September 23, 10am to 4pm.

Harvest Moon Festival

The Bendigo Chinese Association is hosting its annual Harvest Moon Festival.

The event features family activities, free lantern making workshop, Chinese dance workshop, a lantern parade and much more.  

The Flight of the Phoenix will open the performances, accompanied by the association’s newest parade dragon, Gwong Loong.

Food and refreshments will be available from 4.30pm.

Where: Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct, Bendigo. 

When: Saturday, September 22, at 4pm.

Spring Gully Dance

Head along to the Spring Gully Hall to enjoy music by Max Farrar, a good program and a delicious home-cooked supper.   

This evening event also has a raffle with prizes.   

Admission $9 and all are welcome to attend.

For more information contact Keith on 5444 2953.

Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Road. 

When: Saturday, September 22, from 8pm. 

Moonlight Market 

The ever popular Moonlight Market returns this weekend for an evening of music, stalls and community spirit.

Hargreaves Mall will be packed full of boutique stalls, food trucks, a licensed bar, live music and art. 

It's the perfect way to shake off winter and celebrate the warmer seasons.

Grab your mates, bring the family and experience a vibrant night market.

Where: Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo.

When: Saturday, September 22, 5pm to 9pm.

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