Home for the Holidays

Holiday fun for everyone! Residents staying home for the school holidays are encouraged to invite friends and relatives to visit and explore the home grown activities available in Shepparton and Goulburn Valley and enjoy special events and happenings at local venues these school holidays.

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Special Offers & Activities

Activities in the Park - Free and Low Cost Activities

Fun Planet Discount Deals: Planet Pass and Pluto Pass

Giant Murray Cod - Australia's newest BIG thing

Indoor Family Fun

Low cost and free activities for kids

Moooving Art - Discover the story behind each cow

Outdoor Family Fun

SAM Camp

Shepparton Heritage Centre - Scavenger Hunt & Activity Book

Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camp Museum

The Bucket Centre Basketball Holiday Fun

Events

Connecting with the Past at Shepparton Library - Searching Victorian Births, Deaths & Marriages

28 Aug 2025 @ 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Learn how to start researching your family tree!

Riverlinks and RAV present Artemis: Utter Mess - Dookie -- An In Your Town Show

28 Aug 2025 @ 7:30pm to 8:30pm

ARTEMIS: UTTER MESS welcomes you to join Artemis Muñoz as they unpack their journey to self-acceptance live on stage. This 60-minute cabaret featuring nine-original songs is a show for anyone who has ever wondered where they belong or been confused about living in a world that takes issue with words of identity and community but is keen to put us in the wrong boxes, nonetheless.

Winter City Market 2025

29 - 30 Aug 2025

The Winter City Market is back again! Shepparton’s CBD will come to life with market stalls, end of season sales, live music, family entertainment and activities, as well as delicious food.

Puff Walk

29 Aug 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Did you know walking together helps build stronger friendships and healthier habits?

Winter City Market Talent Show

30 Aug 2025 @ 10:00am to 1:00pm

This year’s Winter City Market is turning up the volume with our very first Youth Talent Show, giving young people aged 5 to 25 the chance to take the stage and wow the crowd.

Riverlinks and RAV present Artemis: Utter Mess

30 Aug 2025 @ 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Mooroopna Market

31 Aug 2025 @ 9:00am to 1:00pm

Mooroopna Market WB Ferrari Park Last Sunday of each Month 9am to 1pm

National Tree Day

31 Aug 2025 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm

RESCHEDULED: Planet Ark's National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. It's a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community.

Exploring Virtual Worlds

2 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Explore under the sea, travel to locations throughout the world, kayak in Antarctica or fly between skyscrapers like a superhero. This is a beginner level Virtual Reality session.

Puff Walk

3 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Walk. Talk. Laugh. Repeat!

Exploring Virtual Worlds

3 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Explore under the sea, travel to locations throughout the world, kayak in Antarctica or fly between skyscrapers like a superhero.

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group presents CHICAGO

5 - 13 Sep 2025

STAG celebrates 50 years with a sizzling revival of CHICAGO — a dazzling, jazz-fueled musical packed with scandal, showbiz, and unforgettable characters.

Puff Walk

5 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Enjoy the beauty of our local parks on Puff Walk!

Riverlinks presents September Cushion Concert - With Ree Peric

5 Sep 2025 @ 10:30am to 11:00am

Cushion Concerts are a relaxed and inexpensive introduction to music and performance for all ages.

Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Super Masters

6 - 7 Sep 2025

This will see male and female players above the age of 35 take to the courts in the Masters division. The event will see wheelchair and all-abilities teams compete for to make it a truly inclusive event.

Riverlinks and Promac Productions present PAVAROTTI : KING OF THE HIGH C -- AN AFTERNOON DELIGHT

9 Sep 2025 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Promac Productions are delighted to be touring to the Eastbank Centre their new production which contains all the hits and highlights of the Greatest tenor of our Century , Luciano Pavarotti.

3D printing basics – From zero to hero

9 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Learn how to 3D print small objects from key chains to fridge magnets. This is a beginner level session.

Puff Walk

10 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Fresh air, easy pace, good company – that’s what our Puff Walks are all about.

Sacred Heart Primary School Tatura - Museum Mayhem -- The Mercy Quest

10 Sep 2025 @ 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Three students take a wrong turn on the museum excursion to find themselves lost among the exhibits. To find a way out they must rely on each other & the Mercy values!

Polymer Clay Jewellery Making Workshop

11 Sep 2025 @ 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Create your own unique jewellery using polymer clay.

Puff Walk

12 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

A new day, a new walk!

Clay Modelling Workshop

12 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Learn how to work with air dry clay.

Pop-Up Affirmation Station: Trans-Social Gathering

12 Sep 2025 @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Transgender Victoria is bringing Trans Affirmation to Yorta Yorta Country in September as part of their Pop-Up Affirmation Station Weekend in Shepparton!

Showtime Australia Pty Ltd presents Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift

12 Sep 2025 @ 7:00pm to 9:15pm

Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift!

Pop-Up Affirmation Station: Trans-Social Gathering

13 Sep 2025 @ 10:00am to 3:00pm

Transgender Victoria is bringing Trans Affirmation to Yorta Yorta Country in September as part of their Pop-Up Affirmation Station Weekend in Shepparton!

Kids art program: Whiteley’s Studio for Kids!

13 Sep 2025 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Draw, paint, scribble and swirl at SAM's Whiteley’s Studio for Kids!

Screening: SAM Presents Whiteley (2017)

13 Sep 2025 @ 1:30pm

Join SAM on selected Saturdays in SAM’s Level 4 viewing space for a free, relaxed screening that sheds light on Whiteley’s artistic practice, his passion, and the studio life that shaped it all.

Mosaic Festival

13 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 8:00pm

One Region, Many Cultures.

Lee Kernaghan - Boys From The Bush - The Concert

13 Sep 2025 @ 8:00pm

After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert to more towns around Australia in 2025.

Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club - RadioFest

14 Sep 2025

S.A.D.A.R.C. Radiofest, the ultimate meet-up for amateur radio and CB enthusiasts, tinkerers, electronics buffs, and tech lovers! Browse tables stacked with radios, antennas, parts, vintage treasures, and all kinds of electronics. Buy, sell, swap you never know what you’ll find or who you’ll meet!

Wander at the Wetlands

14 Sep 2025 @ 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Come and discover the hidden world of life at Reedy Swamp!

High Tea at the Woolshed

14 Sep 2025 @ 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Come and join the ladies of Soroptimist International of Shepparton for a delicious High Tea at the Woolshed. The event includes the presentation of the Greater Shepparton Women's Award and will also include a raffle, trading table and lucky door prizes.

Exploring Virtual Worlds

16 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Explore under the sea, travel to locations throughout the world, kayak in Antarctica or fly between skyscrapers like a superhero.

Ben Francis Entertainment presents The 60 Four - Hits of the 60's and 70's

16 Sep 2025 @ 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production.

Puff Walk

17 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Puff Walks are more than just steps – they’re connections.

Puff Walk

19 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Let’s walk and talk.

GV Last Man Standing Ultra

20 Sep 2025

The GV Last Man Standing is Northern Victoria’s original Backyard Ultra, a brutal, exhilarating test of endurance where there’s only one winner: the last person still running!

GV Last One Standing Backyard Ultra

20 - 23 Sep 2025

The Backyard Ultra is a true test of endurance. Runners complete a 6.72 km loop every hour, on the hour, until they simply can’t go any further. As the numbers drop, the excitement builds. How long will this event last and who will take the crown of the Last One Standing?

Young Picasso Art Competition- Shepparton South Rotary Club

20 - 21 Sep 2025

Shepparton South Rotary Club's Young Picasso Art Competition, is an exciting new opportunity for students from primary and secondary schools in the area. Prizes awarded to winning students.

Dunk & Skate

22 Sep 2025 @ 10:30am to 1:30pm

Council is thrilled to host an event to celebrate the completion of new Skate Park and Basketball Court in Tatura.

Tatura - Dunk & Skate

22 Sep 2025 @ 10:30am to 1:30pm

Council has finished building the new skate park and basketball court in Tatura. The Community Development team will run a celebration event to mark the opening of this youth spot. The event will focus on the new facilities and their completion.

Nature Collaging

22 Sep 2025 @ 4:30pm to 6:00pm

River Connect, OLLY - Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project and headspace Shepparton have come together to offer young people the opportunity to connect and get creative with NATURE COLLAGING.

Puff Walk

24 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Did you know walking together helps build stronger friendships and healthier habits?

Riverlinks and Jally Entertainment present CINDERELLA SPINDERELLA -- School Holiday Fun

24 Sep 2025 @ 10:30am

Cinderella is always doing the household chores while her bossy Stepmother, Edna Bucket, sits around playing on her phone all day. It’s hard for Cinders to make any friends because she is cleaning, cooking, and spinning- all the time. She gets very dizzy!

Save the Planet - Make your own tote bag

25 Sep 2025 @ 4:00pm to 6:00pm

This sewing machine activity is great for beginners. You can never have too many tote bags.

Queer Book Saloon

25 Sep 2025 @ 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Discuss queer books and queer literature in a safe and friendly setting.

Puff Walk

26 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 10:00am

Walk. Talk. Laugh. Repeat!

Hussln Charity Car Show 2025

26 Sep 2025 @ 9:00am to 1:00pm

Charity car and bike show raising money for Beyond Blue, now in its 5th and final year, the event has raised over $11,000 so far. Raffles, auction items, trophies, hot food and a coffee van. No cost to enter or attend - we just ask that you support the raffle.

Spring Spectacular of Orchids

27 - 28 Sep 2025

Goulburn Valley Orchid Club Spring Spectacular of Orchids at Mechanics Hall in Mooroopna

Red Shoes Rock FASD Awareness Walking Challenge Grand Finale

30 Sep 2025 @ 10:30am to 1:00pm

Join the vibrant walk-in finale of the Red Shoes Rock FASD Awareness Walking Challenge

Love Murchison

4 Oct 2025 @ 11:00am to 2:00pm

A family event filled with fun, food, music and community spirit.

MC Production present Elvis to the Extreme -- The Iconic Career

4 Oct 2025 @ 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Step into the world of Elvis Presley and relive the magic of his legendary career in this spectacular live production. Elvis to the Extreme – The Iconic Career takes you on a journey through his greatest moments, from his early rock ‘n’ roll hits and Hollywood classics to the ’68 Comeback Special and Las Vegas years.

Riverlinks and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present An Evening with the MSO

8 Oct 2025 @ 7:30pm to 9:20pm

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and conductor Leonard Weiss for an unforgettable evening filled with timeless masterpieces from Glinka, Saint-Saëns and Brahms.

Riverlinks presents MSO for Schools - Brahms & Glinka

9 Oct 2025 @ 10:30am

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in an exploration of Brahms’ First Symphony and the Overture to Glinka's opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila.

149th Annual Shepparton Show

10 - 11 Oct 2025

Celebrating the 149th Annual Shepparton Show with the tradition of livestock judging, poultry shows, wood chopping, arts & crafts, photography and cookery competitions. There's something for everyone: displays, trade stalls, food trucks, free family entertainment, and the thrills and excitement of sideshow alley.

149th Annual Shepparton Show

10 - 11 Oct 2025

Two Big Days of Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy animal displays, roving performers, camel rides, community exhibits, craft demos, thrilling sideshows, competitions and plenty of family fun. Celebrate Shepparton’s heritage with two days of entertainment, food and country spirit. Fireworks – 9pm Saturday

Riverlinks and Creating Drama present Disney's Frozen Jnr

10 - 11 Oct 2025

Experience the magic of Frozen like never before in this heart-warming and empowering production, brought to life by a talented cast of adults with disabilities.

Joyride Rookie Cup 2025 - Round 2 Shepparton

11 - 12 Oct 2025

Come and see the action at Australia's original and only fully dedicated youth Downhill Mountain Bike Series. Recognised and sanctioned by AusCycling as the official Victorian Junior State DH Series, the Joyride Rookie Cup returns to Mt Major for Round 2 of the 2025 Series!

Shepparton Senior Citizens Monster Garage Sale

11 Oct 2025 @ 9:00am to 1:00pm

The Shepparton Senior Citizens Club invites everyone to our Monster Garage Sale at our clubrooms. This event is a fundraiser for the club.

Dookie Primary School, 150th Anniversary celebration

11 Oct 2025 @ 10:00am to 4:00pm

Dookie Primary School's 150th Anniversary! The entire community is invited to join this magnificent milestone as the school marks 1.5 centuries of nurturing young minds and inspiring a love for learning. Come and be part of this special day as Dookie Primary celebrates its enduring legacy.

10th Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference

15 Oct 2025 @ 8:00am to 5:00pm

Now in its 10th year, the Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference is an important and inspiring event which continues to grow in strength and spirit each year as we come together to celebrate, listen and learn.

Tatura Pedals and Steps - Charity Run, Ride and Walk

18 Oct 2025 @ 6:30am to 5:00pm

Introducing Tatura Pedal & Steps - the refreshed name for our much-loved annual community event, previously known as Tat200. Since its inception in 2008, this event has proudly raised over $1 million for organisations across the Goulburn Valley. Run, Ride, or Walk through the GV for a great cause!

Bonegilla - The Migrants Journey

18 Oct 2025 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

"Bonegilla-The migrant's journey" has been playing to sold out venues around Australia.

Bonegilla-The migrant's journey

18 Oct 2025 @ 2:00pm to 4:00pm

The show uses two large screens. One for European post war migrant interviews and the second for interviewee photos. This is then embellished with a live music soundtrack played by piano and a string quartet made up from the Shepparton Symphony Orchestra. It also includes immersive sound design.

The Harbour Agency presents Pseudo Echo -- Love An Adventure Tour Part 2

18 Oct 2025 @ 7:30pm

Pseudo Echo have always loved an adventure!

Riverlinks presents Shepparton Brass and Wind Annual Concert

19 Oct 2025 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Experience the beauty of brass and wind music with a concert showcasing local talent.

Goulburn Valley Water presents LET’S GROW: WATERWISE GARDENS -- FREE GARDENING EVENT

22 Oct 2025 @ 7:00pm

Join landscape architect Louise Costa and native plant guru Cathy Olive to discover how to design gardens that thrive in the Goulburn Valley’s typically dry summer climate. Goulburn Valley Water is celebrating National Water Week and the launch of its Let’s Grow: Waterwise Gardens handbook by teaming up with these local experts to help you design a garden that’s both beautiful and climate resilient.

Australian Football Skool Shepparton Cup

24 - 26 Oct 2025

This is Victoria’s largest junior football tournament and takes place in Shepparton and Mooroopna every year. This event will see male and female teams from right across the nation and even overseas take part in the three-day event.

2025 Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner -- Presented by GSBN

24 Oct 2025 @ 6:30pm

A highlight of the regional business calendar, the Greater Shepparton SPC Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of businesses and individuals shaping the region’s economic landscape.

33rd Annual Woodworking Show 2025

25 - 26 Oct 2025

The GV Woodworkers Woodshow 2025 is a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Held at the Shepparton Showgrounds Multipurpose Pavilion on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2025.

GV Woodworkers 33rd Annual Woodshow

25 - 26 Oct 2025

Our Annual Woodshow showcases some of the amazing talent in the region. It gives attendees the chance to buy handmade wooden products and helps our club donate money to local community groups.

Community Celebration in the Park

26 Oct 2025 @ 10:00am to 2:00pm

Exchange Church would like to invite you to our community event at Queens Gardens. Come and enjoy live music, a guest speaker, a free BBQ, free coffee van, and free face painting and badge making. All are welcome for a great family event.

Jeff Carter presents Rockaria - The ELO EXPERENCIE

1 Nov 2025 @ 7:30pm

A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

Seventeen

7 - 15 Nov 2025

STAG closes its 50th year with Seventeen - a funny and moving play where five seventeen-year-olds and an annoying little sister party hard after the last day of school. The twist? They’re all played by older actors. This makes the celebration of youth both hilarious and poignantly nostalgic.

Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Junior Tournament - Division 2, 3 and 4

8 - 9 Nov 2025

The annual junior tournament will attract around 200 teams from across the region and across the state to compete for the division 2/3/4 titles

Line 5 presents The Robertson Brothers 1960's Variety TV Show

8 Nov 2025 @ 7:30pm

Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2024, Australia's new 'Kings of Variety Television' are back in 2025 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!

Riverlinks and Winding Road Productions present THE SONGS OF SHIRLEY BASSEY -- AN AFTERNOON DELIGHT

11 Nov 2025 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Award winning songstress, Danielle Matthews sings the hit songs of the legendry Shirley Bassey.

Riverlinks presents November Cushion Concert - With Creating Drama

12 Nov 2025 @ 10:30am to 11:00am

Cushion Concerts are a relaxed and inexpensive introduction to music and performance for all ages.

Dom Arpa Productions presents COMEDY CARTEL -- STAND UP SPECTACULAR

21 Nov 2025 @ 8:00pm

COMEDY CARTEL brings together an incredible lineup of stand up comedians for a Comedy Gala full of laughter and cultural celebrations. Each comedian brings their unique perspective and vibrant storytelling, blending comedy with rich cultural experiences with hilarious anecdotes about family traditions to witty observations on everyday life.

Sarah C & Dom Bagnato present Tony & Gaga -- An Opulent Big Band Experience

22 Nov 2025 @ 7:30pm

Led by acclaimed powerhouse vocalist Sarah C (Dancing With The Stars, X Factor) and Tatura Born fashion icon Dom Bagnato. Backed by an opulent Big Band , this joyous show guarantees an enchanting evening of music & variety, transporting you back in time to the magic of Old Hollywood

Shepparton Springnats

28 - 30 Nov 2025

Springnats brings you a full-throttle lineup of driving events guaranteed to get your heart racing.

Grounded - Live at Dookie Quarry

29 Nov 2025 @ 3:00pm to 10:00pm

There's no venue quite like the Dookie Quarry. Only 20 minutes from Shepparton, this precious gem of a village is surrounded by red dirt, golden paddocks and vast skies.

Women Only Swimming

30 Nov 2025 @ 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Aquamoves Women Only Swimming Sessions are all about empowering women to get active and overcome feelings of judgment.

Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Junior Tournament - Championship and Division 1

6 - 7 Dec 2025

The annual junior tournament will draw male and female junior teams from right around the region along with from around the state to compete for the championships and division one titles

Carols by Candle Light 2025 - Tatura

10 Dec 2025 @ 6:00pm to 9:30pm

Annual Carols by Candlelight at Mactier Gardens with entertainment, ice cream, coffee and BBQ sausages. Father Christmas will be there.

Riverlinks and John Noble's Quartet Program presents Itet Strings Celebration 2025

14 Dec 2025 @ 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Ten Itet string ensembles from across Victoria take the stage alongside their professional mentors for an inspiring and unforgettable musical event.

Riverlinks and Promac Productions present REJOICE AND BE MERRY... IT'S CHRISTMAS ' 25 -- AN AFTERNOON DELIGHT

16 Dec 2025 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

To wind up a fantastic year of Afternoon shows at Riverlinks Eastbank, Promac Productions, Australia’s leading morning show company , bring their sparkling and highly acclaimed Christmas production to the stage

Shepparton Carols by Candlelight

21 Dec 2025 @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Relax for the evening in the Queen's Gardens, Shepparton with family and friends and enjoy everyone’s favourite holiday songs performed by talented local artists.

Greater Shepparton/ Mooroopna New Years Eve Festival

31 Dec 2025 @ 6:00pm to 11:00pm

A Free Family Friendly New Years Eve Event.

Neil Anthony Performs - Meat Loaf -- Featuring the songs of Jim Steinman

14 Feb 2026 @ 8:00pm

Meat Loaf was known for his incredibly powerful voice and his theatrical live shows. Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II and Bat Out of Hell III - sold over 65 million albums worldwide alone.

HN Entertainment, Private Idaho and The Harbour Agency present Human Nature - Motown 20th Anniversary Regional Tour Part 2 (2026)

10 Mar 2026 @ 8:00pm to 10:00pm

As they prepare to get back on the tour bus and head across regional Australia for their MTWN20 2025 Regional tour, Human Nature announce their 2026 MTWN 2026 Regional Tour that will see the show head south from February 2026 to continue the Motown celebrations

Jeff Carter presents Thank you for the Music -- The Ultimate ABBA Performance

20 Mar 2026 @ 7:30pm to 9:50pm

Get ready to say, “Thank you for the Music” the Ultimate ABBA performance.

Brooke McMullen presents Dolly -- I Will Always Love You

27 Mar 2026 @ 7:30pm

Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to country music royalty! DOLLY: I Will Always Love You is a spectacular celebration of the one and only Dolly Parton!

ROAD SAFETY - PAUSE STOP

The TAC Pause Stop initiative aims to reduce driver fatigue on long journeys by encouraging road users to plan ahead, pull over, and recharge. A pause from the road might save your life. Plan your journey ahead of time. Familiarise yourself with the Driver Reviver - Pause Stop locations https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/pausestop.

Activities in the Park - Free and Low Cost Activities

Fun Planet Discount Deals: Planet Pass and Pluto Pass

Giant Murray Cod - Australia's newest BIG thing

Indoor Family Fun

Low cost and free activities for kids

Moooving Art - Discover the story behind each cow

Outdoor Family Fun

SAM Camp

Shepparton Heritage Centre - Scavenger Hunt & Activity Book

Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camp Museum

The Bucket Centre Basketball Holiday Fun