EVERY year Bendigo celebrates the warmer months with its Summer in the Parks program.
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This program features over 100 low cost events, all thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo TAFE.
These events range from outdoor cinemas to dancing in the gardens.
We’ve compiled a list of the best general entertainment events from the Summer in the Parks program.
Do you know of a Summer in the Parks event that isn’t on our list? Let us know by emailing: addynews@fairfaxmedia.com.au or phoning editorial on 5434 4470.
Alternatively, if you’re looking to get fit, have a read of our Summer in the Parks fitness events list.
HEATHCOTE NIGHT MARKET
- What: Over 40 stallholders including wineries, beers, produce, live music and more
- Where: Barrack Reserve, High Street, Heathcote
- When: Friday, January 25 and Friday, February 22, from 5pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0400 675 995
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
- What: Hugh Jackman stars in this move, inspired by the story of circus great P.T Barnum, that will bring you to your feet. Subtitles inclusive
- Where: Barrack Reserve, High Street, Heathcote
- When: Friday, January 11, 7pm-9.10pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5434 6000
FLICKERFEST
- What: Australia’s leading academy award accredited short film festival returns with the Best of Australian Shorts programme
- Where: Bendigo Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Friday, January 25, 8.30pm-10pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5434 6006
THE LORAX
- What: The Resource Recovery and Education Unit host family movie nights, with activities prior for all to enjoy. This is a “Target Zero Waste” event
- Where: Spring Gully Soccer Fields, Stanley Avenue, Spring Gully
- When: Thursday, January 17, 5.30pm-9.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5454 9501
KIDZ PLAY FUN DAY
- What: Dance, fitness and circus fun for children aged 3-10 years. Join in or just watch the demonstrations
- Where: Bendigo Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Sunday, January 27, 11am-1pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0401 978 607
INCREDIBLES 2
- What: Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back in this family fun flick. Subtitles inclusive
- Where: Raywood Recreation Reserve, Macaulay Street, Raywood
- When: Friday, January 25, 7pm-9pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 1800 813 153
FOUR LIONS, MIN & THE COLIN BAND
- What: An evening among the stars with these musical talents
- Where: Crook Street Park, Crook Street, Strathdale
- When: Friday, February 1, 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 1800 813 153
SHERRI PARRY, ALL DAY FRITZ
- What: Bendigo’s local talent will be playing under the stars for all to enjoy
- Where: Canterbury Park Gardens, Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk
- When: Friday, February 8, 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 1800 813 153
HEATHCOTE BUSH MARKET
- What: Various stalls featuring produce, tools, clothing, beauty products and more
- Where: Barrack Reserve, High Street, Heathcote
- When: Saturday, February 2, from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0400 675 995
OUTDOOR CINEMA MARONG
- What: Family friendly, outdoor movie, hosted by the Marong Community Action Group. Subtitles inclusive
- Where: Malone Park, Malone Park Road, Marong
- When: Friday, February 8, 7pm-9pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0408 506 286
GARDEN PARTY
- What: Celebrate the launch of the Greater Bendigo Arts program with shared conversation, culture and music
- Where: Dudley House Gardens, View Street, Bendigo
- When: Friday, February 15, 5pm-6.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Please R.S.V.P by Wednesday, February 13: arts.info@bendigo.vic.gov.au
IFFY POP, GRINNERS
- What: Music under the stars, entertainment for all
- Where: Axedale Park, High Street, Axedale
- When: Friday, February 15, 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 1800 813 153
CHINESE NEW YEAR
- What: Celebrate year of the pig with traditional dance performances
- Where: Piazza, Rosalind Park, Bendigo
- When: Friday, February 15, 7pm-9pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: c_v_l_t@hotmail.com
JAKAL, THE JOHN GROSSMAN PROJECT
- What: Musical talents on a show
- Where: Garden for the Future, Napier Street, White Hills
- When: Friday, February 22, 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 1800 813 153
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