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.

Head to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall for an evening celebrating local young people and their creativity at Indie Bloom Fest.

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

Get creative over a drink at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar with a relaxed Paint & Sip session where this time the subject is a rather cute chicken!

Forget numbers and rolling balls – Beats Bingo gives the classic game a musical makeover when it comes to the Commercial Hotel in Ballan.

Get set for a cost Friday night at the Greendale pub with local duo Bec and Marty playing covers from 6pm.

Step inside the castle after dark for an exclusive night of grim history, shadowed corridors, and chilling tales from the medieval past.

DJ Nate Hanson is taking over the decks at the Royal from 8pm–late. Expect nothing but massive vibes, banging tunes, and a dance floor that won’t quit.