saturday in melbourne's west

Where to go on the weekend in Melbourne’s West! What’s on this weekend? Where can we go? What can we do? Well, Mamma is here to help you find fun on the weekend wherever you are! Happy Saturday!


What else is happening in the West??


The Get Active Expo is back!

Walk, dance, swim and jump into the Get Active Expo!

Come along to Footscray Park this Sunday, 15 March to sign up and grab your Event Passport.

Learn about the free activities on offer between 15 March and 12 April and enjoy a fun filled morning!

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Come and try football and coaching - for women and girls  ⚽️ 🥅

📅 18th March, 6-8pm and 21st March, 9.30-11.30pm - McIvor Reserve

Football Victoria are offering FREE Women and Girls Football (soccer) sessions in Yarraville next week!

There are two come-and-try sessions for girls aged 7 years and over and women of all ages. There is also a session for women and girls aged 16 years and over, who want to learn how to coach football(soccer).

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Get ready to party THIS SATURDAY!

This is one of Mamma’s absolute FAVE festivals!
The West Footscray Festival of Colours is just a fantastic day of fun with market and food stalls, activities for the kids, music and dance, and of course the throwing of the colours.

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Zootopia 2 has been rescheduled to THIS Saturday at Logan Reserve!

Entertainment from 6pm. Film starts at sundown.

Grab some pizza or fish n chips or burgers and take your spot on the grass for a great family night out!

Oh it's FREE!

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The Wyndham Health Festival is back! A fun, FREE day celebrating community health, wellbeing, and connection for families, locals, and residents across the west.

When: Saturday 14 March 2026

Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm

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Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is excited to invite you to their 2026 Open Day on Sunday, 22 March!

Discover and speak to staff from a variety of Learning Areas and Programs, take a student-led tour of all campuses, and hear from the College Principal, Dr Napoleon Rodezno.

Head to their website to find out more and register!


Open this weekend at Altona Theatre - the West’s home of pantos - presents the magical family classic…

💎 CINDERELLA! 💎
Get ready for a laugh-filled, music-packed adventure in the village of Doddington, where poor Cinderella is stuck doing endless chores for her outrageous stepmother and two hilariously horrible stepsisters 😅

With just 12 shows ONLY and all tickets $10, this is great value family fun and a perfect way to introduce the kiddos to the world of theatre.

📍 Altona Theatre
📅 March (limited season!)
🎟️ Book now before it sells out


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