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Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign
Sept 7
Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign

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.

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Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space
Sept 24
Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space

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

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Halloween at the Courthouse Hotel
Oct 1
Halloween at the Courthouse Hotel

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.

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Against Breast Cancer Exhibition at Flack PTO Gallery
Oct 3
Against Breast Cancer Exhibition at Flack PTO Gallery

Art and community come together at Flack Post & Telegraph Gallery in Ballan this October for the Against Breast Cancer Exhibition, a special showcase exploring the healing power of art while raising awareness and support for breast cancer research.

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Lamb Sale for Pink Up Ballan
Oct 20
Lamb Sale for Pink Up Ballan

Support the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses with a Lamb Sale at the Ballarat Cattle Markets, organised by Crossroads Trading.

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Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel
Oct 20
Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

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.

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Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Oct 21
Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

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

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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Oct 22
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

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

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Alavu Psychic Events Dinner @The Plough Myrniong
Oct 22
Alavu Psychic Events Dinner @The Plough Myrniong

Enjoy an evening of great food, fascinating insights and spiritual discovery when Alavu Psychic Events comes to The Plough in Myrniong in October.

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Adults Paint Your Pet Sugarskull Session at the Royal Hotel
Oct 22
Adults Paint Your Pet Sugarskull Session at the Royal Hotel

Give your favourite furry friend a colourful Halloween makeover at this Paint Your Pet Sugarskull workshop from Austin’s Craft & Play.

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Pink Stumps Ladies Match
Oct 23
Pink Stumps Ladies Match

Get ready for an afternoon of cricket, laughs and community spirit at the Pink Stumps Ladies Game, part of Pink Up Ballan 2026.

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80s-Themed Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel
Oct 23
80s-Themed Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel

Dust off the shoulder pads, leg warmers and biggest hair you can manage for an 80s-themed Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel in Blackwood.

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Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse
Oct 23
Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse

The doors of the Old Ballan Courthouse are about to be unlocked with a super spooky paranormal exploration…

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Bacchus Marsh Scouts Centenary Celebration
Oct 24
Bacchus Marsh Scouts Centenary Celebration

Bacchus Marsh Scouts are celebrating an incredible 100 years of Scouting in the local community, with a big family day marking the journey from 1926 to 2026.

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Catalyst Spring Fair 2026
Oct 24
Catalyst Spring Fair 2026

Enjoy a relaxed spring morning at Catalyst Community Art Garden, with market stalls, creative activities, food, music and family fun.

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Cafe Pink Morning Tea at The Tin Plate
Oct 24
Cafe Pink Morning Tea at The Tin Plate

The Tin Plate Cafe is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special Pink Morning Tea filled with sweet treats, good company and a little bit of fun for a great cause.

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Ballan turning Pink in October

Heads up! Ballan is turning pink in October with a month of community events, activities and fundraising in support of the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses.

Pink Up Ballan brings together local businesses, sporting clubs, community groups, artists, volunteers and residents for a colourful month-long program designed to raise funds, raise awareness and bring the community together for an important cause.

There are exhibitions, markets, craft sessions, a Girls Night In, the super-glamorous Pink Up Ballan Ball and so much more.

Visit www.pinkupballan.com.au to find out more

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Ballan is turning pink for the McGrath Foundation this October
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Gordons at Gordon
Gordons at Gordon

Middle Eastern mains, toasties, coffee

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Toasties from $8, Mains from $23
• Breakfast and Lunch: Thurs-Sun
• Dinner: Thurs-Sat

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Bacchus Thai
Bacchus Thai

Thai

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed, BYO wine only
• Starters from $6.90, Mains from $13.50
• Dinner: Tues-Sun

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The Tin Plate
The Tin Plate

Cafe and bistro favourites plus Nepalese specials

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Seven days

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Kikuchi Sushi Train
Kikuchi Sushi Train

Sushi, Sashimi, Japanese street food

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starts from $2.50, Mains from $10.80
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun

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Karyma Farm
Karyma Farm

Sleeps 9, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

• From $665 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to Greendale township
• Privacy, comfort and space

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Country unit in Bacchus Marsh
Country unit in Bacchus Marsh

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $244 per night (approx)
• Entire house includes full kitchen
• 5 mins from central Bacchus Marsh
• Cute and modern with outdoor garden

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Kyiv @ Phoenix Park
Kyiv @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $270 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Family Friendly House
Family Friendly House

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $126 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Recently renovated, 2 mins from freeway

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Blackwood Mineral Springs
Blackwood Mineral Springs

Park, picnic and play area on the Lerderderg River, with several mineral spring taps where you can sample of the area’s delicious spring water.

Open 24 hours

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1000 Steps Plus Trail
1000 Steps Plus Trail

The popular 1000 steps trail takes walkers from the residential area close to Halletts Way to the top of the nearby Bald Hill, with a rewarding lookout at the peak.

Open 24 hours

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Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle

Explore the magical grounds of a recreated Medieval castle, and enjoy show-stopping jousting tournaments, daring sword fights, axe-throwing and archery, and get up close to beautiful performance horses.

Open weekends and school holidays

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The Forge Bookbarn
The Forge Bookbarn

Not-for-profit, volunteer-run second-hand bookshop, operating from the historic Blacksmith’s Cottage in Bacchus Marsh.

Open Saturdays, 10am-4pm

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