Winter Fest 2018 at Moonee Valley

Winter Fest 2018 at Moonee Valley

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Posted 2018-05-19 by KJfollow

Fri 01 Jun 2018 - Tue 31 Jul 2018



Looking for some winter school holiday fun for the kids?

The City of Moonee Valley will be hosting their first-ever Winter Fest during June and July 2018, with children's events such as ice skating scheduled to coincide with the July school holidays. The events and activities will take place at various locations around Moonee Valley, and will include a number of free events.

Here's a look at what's on offer:

Ice Skating
One of the festival highlights - the ice skating rink - will be located on the corner of Puckle and Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds. It will be open every day during the festival from 10am, with the last session starting at 7pm.

Each session goes for 45 minutes, and tickets prices are as follows:
  • $15 for adults and children aged 14
  • $10 for children (5-13)
  • $5 for toddlers (aged under 5)
  • $40 for a family (2 adults, 2 children)

  • Skaters can also hire penguin skate aids for $5 each, and coin operated lockers will be available. Please also note that children under the age of 5 are required to have an adult skating with them.

    Online bookings are recommended as sessions may sell out, and tickets purchased online will also enable guests to receive express entry. Tickets can be purchased here .

    Ice Skating - Discounted Youth Sessions
    The Ice Skating Rink will also be offering two special youth sessions for 12 to 25-year-olds only. Tickets will be $5 per person, and these sessions will take place on the following dates:
  • Wednesday, 4 July, 3pm – 5pm
  • Rainbow Rink: Dress in any colour you'd like
  • Thursday, 5 July, 6pm – 8pm
  • Neon Night: Dress in white and fluoro

    Please note that a proof of age/student card is required on entry.



    Movies
    There's nothing like sitting inside a warm theatre on a cold winter's day and watching a movie.

    During the festival, there will be several movies screening at Clocktower Centre, including:
  • The Incredibles - Saturday, 23 June, 2pm
  • Ice Age - Wednesday, 4 July, 11am
  • The Goonies - Wednesday, 11 July, 11am
  • Lawrence of Arabia - Saturday, 14 July, 2pm

  • Tickets are $8 each, and bookings can be made online here .



    Theatre
    If you're into theatre, then you're in luck. There will be two productions taking place at Clocktower Centre during Winter Fest:
  • Hotel Sorrento - Wednesday, 6 June at 8pm
  • Tickets are $54 for Adults, and $42 for under 30s
  • Which Way Home - Thursday, 21 June at 8pm
  • Tickets are $44 Adults, and $32 for under 30s

    For more information about each production, and to book tickets visit the Winter Fest program page here .



    Free Music
    If you're on a budget but still want to enjoy Winter Fest celebrations, there'll be a number of free jazz and classical concerts taking place at various locations.

    Winter Music in The Valley:
  • Mozart, Mendelssohn and More
  • Sunday, 3 June, 3pm–4pm
    Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds (*seats are limited and are provided on a 'First Come, First Served' basis.)
  • Baroque Masterpieces
  • Sunday, 17 June, 3pm–4pm
    St George's Church, Travancore
  • Songs of Love and War
  • Sunday, 24 June, 3pm–4pm
    St Martin de Porres, Avondale Heights
  • Northern Lights
  • Sunday, 1 July, 3pm–4pm
    St John's Uniting Church, Essendon

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival:
  • New Flower Garden
  • Friday, 1 June, 6.30pm–7.30pm
    Puckle Street Wine Store, Moonee Ponds
  • Duo Novo
  • Sunday, 3 June, 2pm–3pm
    The Boathouse, The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds
  • DJ Chelsea Wilson
  • Saturday, 9 June, 9pm–11pm
    Mango Lounge Bar, Hall Street, Moonee Ponds
  • Kalala and the Round Midnights
  • Sunday, 10 June, 4pm–5pm
    Penny Young, Young Street, Moonee Ponds



    Sam Merrifield Library Events
    Sam Merrifield Library will also be hosting some free events during Winter Fest.

    Events include:
  • Sam Merrifield Library turns 50
  • This free event will take place on Friday, 6 July, with children's activities from 2pm to 3.30pm and the adult event 'Bubbles and Books' from 6pm to 7.30pm.
  • Cosplay
  • Wednesday, 11 July, 7pm–8pm
    This is a free, all ages event.
  • Emily Bronte's 200th Birthday
  • Monday, 30 July, 7pm–8pm
    A spoken word performance by actress Lise Rodgers.

    Sam Merrifield Library is located at 762 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds.



    Incinerator Gallery Children's Events
    Incinerator Gallery will be hosting a number of children's events during Winter Fest. These events include:
  • Incy Wincy Babies for ages 0 to 24 months old
  • Friday, 8 June, 10am
    Friday, 20 July, 10am
    $5.50 per child (carers are free)
  • Arty Tales for ages 3 to 5 years old
  • Thursday, 14 June, 10am – 11.30am
    Thursday, 19 July, 10am – 11.30am
    Tickets are $5.50 (carers are free)
  • School Holiday workshops for ages 4 to 12 years
  • Tuesday, 3 July to Friday, 6 July

    Bookings are essential for 'Incy Wincy Babies' and 'Arty Tales', and can be made online here . For school holiday workshops, check out the Incinerator Gallery Event Page .

    Incinerator Gallery is located at 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds.



    Getting there
    Moonee Ponds is about 7km north-west from Melbourne's CBD and is easily accessible by tram, train and bus. If you'd prefer to drive, there are a number of car parks in the area.



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    For more information and updates, visit the event website or Facebook page .

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