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Festivals
Free
Jazz at the Lake
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Sunday 2 March | 4pm – 8pm

In the heart of Blackburn, where the rustling leaves meet the soothing ripples of Blackburn Lake, an intimate musical experience awaits.

Enjoy smooth jazz, delicious food, and a picturesque setting for a perfect family-friendly outing.  

All ages
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Exhibitions
Whitehorse Artspace Exhibition Program 2025
Artspace Exhibitions

Showcasing leading artists on the national stage along with exciting local talent, we invite you to be moved and inspired by our thought-provoking exhibitions in 2025.

All ages
Artspace Exhibitions
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Term Program
Term 1 2025 program release
Term 1 Program
February - March

Activate your body and mind in the New Year with our diverse range of creative, lifestyle and performing art classes at Box Hill Community Arts Centre and Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct.

Adults
Term 1 Program
Colourful imagine to celebrate Midsumma
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Midsumma
Midsumma at Whitehorse: Talking with Pride
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20 January - 20 February 2025

Talking with Pride is a collaboration between Box Hill Community Arts Centre and Family Access Network, celebrating Midsumma Festival. 

The initiative is dedicated to empowering young people to express themselves and celebrate their unique identities through art.

All ages
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Artist rendering of a dragon and children playing together in a field
Whimsical Garden: a playful exhibition
How does the world look from a worm’s perspective? In this exhibition take a different view onto Whitehorse Art Collection and explores images of insects, animals and foliage.
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  • Art Exhibition
  • Children
  • Free
Artspace
Photograph of a man and woman sitting on milk crates in front of a graffitied wall. The woman is holding a rainbow fan with the word 'Beauty.'
Celebrate!
The Australian Vision Photography Club create new works of art responding to the theme ‘Celebration.’ Images capture enthusiasm and cultural diversity across Melbourne.
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  • Art Exhibition
  • Family
  • Free
Artspace
Painting of person in boat paddling on water
Advanced Oil Painting
Explore painting techniques, gain confidence and develop your skills with oil paints. This is an 8-week course.
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  • Adult
  • Course
  • Term programs
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony in front of cottage
Were you married at Schwerkolt Cottage? Send in your photo!
Were you proposed to on the garden bench? Did you have your wedding ceremony in the garden? Schwekolt Cottage is one of the most romantic locations in Whitehorse. This Valentine's Day send us your Whitehorse wedding photo!
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  • Art Exhibition
  • Free
  • Heritage
Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
SHOP Devonshire Tea and Scones
Devonshire Tea and Scones at Strathdon House
Join us for a delightful Devonshire tea experience at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct.
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  • Adult
  • Workshops
Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
SHOP tai_chi
Tai Chi in the Garden
Experience a relaxing Tai Chi session at Strathdon House gardens.
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  • Adult
  • Workshops
Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
SHOP Visible mending
Visible Mending – Fix Your Clothes
In this workshop you will learn how to make the clothes you love last. You will learn to repair and embellish your clothing making them a delight to wear again.
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  • Adult
  • Sustainability
  • Workshops
Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Ceramic incense house
Ceramic Incense House
Learn how to hand-build a ceramic incense house.
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  • Adult
  • Workshops
Box Hill Community Arts Centre

Venues & Festivals across Creative Whitehorse

The City of Whitehorse is one of the most dynamic art and cultural hubs in metropolitan Melbourne. There’s something for everyone – exhibitions, music, theatre, heritage, and art and craft.

Creative Whitehorse: connecting you to a creative community. 

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Artspace
A gallery hosting curated exhibitions on contemporary subjects, with invited artists and works from its fine collection.
Art Class in studio
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Our well-loved community arts centre, with excellent, accessible term/holiday programs and topical exhibitions.
The Box Hill Town hall exterior lit with blue lighting
Box Hill Town Hall
A historic building hosting events of all sizes: with a stage, catering facilities, hireable spaces and amenities.
Pioneer cottage with gum tree in the background
Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex
Historic cottage and museum complex surrounded by hectares of bushland, open weekends and available for school tours.
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Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
A heritage building and vast green space, host to classes, events and sustainability-focussed programs for all ages.
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Whitehorse Festivals Season
Festivals are one of the most loved programs in the City of Whitehorse, with over 45,000 people attending annually.