Visit Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Gordon, Greendale

Visit Country Grocers Ballan, make a $2 or $5 donation at the checkout and add your name or a message of support to a special Pink Up token. The tokens will then be displayed around the store, creating a growing visual show of community support as more people get involved.

Ballan Arts Space is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special exhibition running from late September through to the end of October.

The Courthouse Hotel is getting into the Halloween spirit throughout October, with a mix of spooky drinks and family-friendly fun running across the month.

Get ready for a full weekend of Oktoberfest celebrations at The Border Inn, with German food, drink specials and live entertainment taking over the Bacchus Marsh pub across Saturday and Sunday.

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

Grab a picnic blanket or camping chair and settle in under the stars for a family-friendly Open Air Movie Night at Ballan Primary School, raising funds as part of Pink Up Ballan.

Celebrate Halloween in medieval style at Kryal Castle, with daytime Trick or Treat fun, spooky surprises and castle atmosphere.

Bacchus Marsh SES is getting into the Halloween spirit with a family-friendly sausage sizzle, complete with food, kids’ activities and the chance to get a closer look at the local SES trucks.

Get the kids into the Halloween spirit with a morning of slime, craft and spooky fun at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar.