Events in Eltham

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Nestled among the gum trees, Eltham has a proudly artistic soul. The area around Montsalvat artists' colony and the Diamond Valley community hub draws locals to art shows, bushland festivals, and family events in a uniquely leafy setting.

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🎨 Workshops13 🎭 Arts & Culture7 🤝 Community4 ⚽ Sports & Outdoors2 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Kids1

24 events

🤝Community

🤝 Community

SaturdayFree

Meet Anna Battese whose Grey Beret's Guide to get Surviving The Odds can help you overcome writer's block

📍Eltham·ELTHAMbookshop Eltham Entry: $30.00, includes one copy of the book and afternoon tea

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sat 5 Sep

Climate Fresk - Interactive Workshop

📍Eltham·Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095

Plan and grow your spring & summer veggie garden

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sat 5 Sep

Plan and grow your spring & summer veggie garden

📍Eltham·Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

Climate Fresk Melbourne - September 2026

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sat 5 Sep·2:00 PMFree – $60.00

Climate Fresk Melbourne - September 2026

📍Eltham·Edendale Community Environment Farm

🤝Community

🤝 Community

Thu 10 SepFree

Free health checks

📍Eltham·Panton Hill Living & Learning Hub, 18 Bishops Road, Panton Hill 3759

🤝Community

🤝 Community

Fri 11 Sep·7:00 PMFree

Nillumbik Community Showcase 2026

Gardening with Indigenous Plants

📍Eltham·Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sat 12 Sep

Introduction to Worm Farming

📍Eltham·Edendale Farm, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham 3095, Eltham 3088

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sun 13 Sep

Japanese ink art - intermediate

📍Eltham·Eltham Living & Learning Hub, 739 Main Road, Eltham 3095

🎭Arts & Culture

🎭 Arts & Culture

Sun 13 Sep

Spring Open Studio Day

From An Unknown Place | David Puustinen

📍Eltham·Montsalvat

⚽Sports & Outdoors

⚽ Sports & Outdoors

Fri 18 Sep·6:00 PMFree

Family spotlight walk

📍Eltham·Eltham Lower Park Playground

Lost Skills: Build your own clothing repair kit

🎨Workshops

🎨 Workshops

Sat 19 Sep

Lost Skills: Build your own clothing repair kit

📍Eltham·Edendale Community Environment Farm, 30 Gastons Road, Eltham 3095

🎭Arts & Culture

🎭 Arts & Culture

Thu 24 Sep·6:00 PMFree

Inconvenient Women Celebration Event

📍Eltham·Eltham Library Community Gallery

Venues & organisers in this area

Venue

Edendale Community Environment Farm

A free-entry, seven-acre community farm on Diamond Creek in Eltham run by Nillumbik Shire Council, offering farm animals, native wildlife, sustainable living workshops, a plant nursery, and environmental education programs for families.

Organisation

Eltham Bookshop

Independent bookshop in Eltham known for its author events, book launches, children's book clubs, and literary community gatherings.

Venue

Eltham Living & Learning Hub

Community learning centre in Eltham offering programs, workshops, and family activities for the Nillumbik community.

Venue

Frequently asked questions

What events are on in Eltham this weekend?

Our Eltham listings are updated daily with this weekend's markets, family days, festivals, and community events. Browse the full list above or use the category filter to find exactly what you're after.

Are there free events in Eltham?

Yes — many events in Eltham are free, including community markets, library events, park activities, and neighbourhood gatherings. Look for the 'Free' label on listings, or browse the free events category to find no-cost activities near you.

What family-friendly events are happening in Eltham?

Eltham regularly hosts family events such as kids activities, community fairs, outdoor festivals, and school holiday programs. Filter by the Family & Kids category to find events suitable for children of all ages.

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Events in Eltham

Edendale Repair Cafe

Planting! Nature Journal Workshop

Lost Skills: Knife and tool sharpening

Home Composting for Beginners

THE CONSTANT FLOW | Wang Xiyu

Ashes & Bones | Phillip HOWe & Gautam Jhanjee

Eltham High School Centenary Exhibition

Exhibition Opening; THE CONSTANT FLOW - Wang Xiyu

Japanese ink art - beginners

Sourdough