Getting out and about doesn’t have to cost the earth and we love free events here at Ballarat Buzz. Here you can find classes, meet ups, workshops, exhibitions and markets, all for $0. If you’re an organiser, listing your free event is also free.
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May 2020
Greater Ballarat Salvos – Digital Doorknock
In these unprecedented times we know that our services will be in high demand in the Greater Ballarat catchment as people face the financial and social fallout of this major global event. In the greater Ballarat region our fundraising goal for 2020 is $60,000 and whilst it may be ambitious in these times when many people are experiencing the financial impacts of this pandemic, the support of our local community is needed more than ever to enable us to continue…
Find out more »Saturday 6K Lake Walk
Sat 6k Lake Walkers meet 9.20am weekly at Pleasant St Roundabout at Lake Wendouree. Gentle pace 70 minute walk of lake. Good conversation. Coffee opportunity after walk.
Find out more »Daylesford Sunday Market @ the Station
Rain, hail or shine, the Daylesford Sunday Market operates every Sunday from 8.00 am until 3.00pm or 4.00pm at Daylesford Station. You’ll find stalls with everything from books to spare parts for the car, fresh local produce, clothing and collectables. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Plenty of free parking.
Find out more »June 2020
Starting a Business – Getting it RIGHT (morning)
Starting your own business can be a daunting task. I help take the uncertainty and confusion out of starting a business. I know how overwhelming it can be trying to find the right information and get the right advice. With the right guidance, support and advice from an Entrepreneurship Facilitator you can DO IT with confidence. And for FREE. In this 1 hour introduction I will step you through the process of turning a business idea into a reality today…
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Indoor Health Walk
Badminton Stadium Indoor Walk Tuesdays 10am at 407 Dowling Street. Health walk with opportunity to rest also opportunity to walk further and faster. Cuppa after 45 minute walk.
Find out more »Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Growing Friends
Growing Friends is an enthusiastic group of gardeners who are considerably knowledgeable about plants, especially those that thrive in the Ballarat environment. The group is friendly, relaxed and welcoming of new members wanting to share in the love of gardening. The Growing Friends meet in the Friends Nursery located behind the Robert Clark Centre, every Tuesday and every second Sunday of the month 1-4pm, no matter what the weather. Growing Friends ensures that a selection of plants is always available…
Find out more »Friends of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens – History Friends
The History Group undertakes research into the history of the Gardens. A major project which has involved members for many years is the extraction of references to the gardens primarily from Ballarat City Council correspondence files which are housed at the Ballarat Archives Centre of the Public Record Office Victoria, but also from newspapers and resources held by the Ballarat Historical Society at the Gold Museum. This primary research material has been collated to form the basis of a major…
Find out more »Trivia Night at the Mallow
Free Trivia. 7:30pm start. $18 burgers and $15 jugs of beer. Prizes and booze to be won.
Find out more »Trivia at Freight
Trivia at Freight is on every Wednesday night from 7:30PM, and we have $15 Burgers and Happy Hour Beer prices all night to boot. To book a table, give us a buzz or call us.
Find out more »Trivia at Brown Hill Pub
Every Thursday night the Brown Hill Hotel hosts a trivia night from 7:30PM. The trivia night features everything from music to science, geography to movies. There are drinks to be won throughout the night, and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd (1 - $50 voucher, 2 - 2 Bottles of Wine, 3 - 6 Pack of Beer). This is a FREE event.
Find out more »Lake Wendouree Outdoor Walk
Fridays 10am meet outside Boatshed Restaurant on Wendouree Parade. Health walk with opportunity to rest. 2 walk groups, short and supported (shorter walk at gentle pace, a 30 to 45 min walk) or faster and further (up to 6k full walk of Lake, a 60 to 70 min walk). Cuppa in Boatshed Restaurant after walk. Nice scones!
Find out more »Ballarat: Peaceful demonstration
Every Friday evening, we will be conducting our weekly peaceful demonstration in Ballarat. Meet at the Titanic Bandstand in Sturt Street, opposite Camp Street at 5:00pm for a briefing. The action will commence at roughly 5:30pm. Signs and placards will be provided. The intention is to conduct a 'walk around' the intersections in Sturt Street, near the Town Hall, to raise awareness of Extinction Rebellion and draw attention to the Climate Emergency.
Find out more »Bridge Mall Farmers Market
Buy direct from the farmers, bakers, growers and makers. Sample fabulous food and wine, enjoy a coffee and a tasty bite to eat while listening to local artists playing live in the Mall. Free Animal Farm, and enjoy the Face painting, Jumping Castle or the Playground throughout the day. The market offers a fun and vibrant community hub with stacks of activities, local music, community events and bagfuls of information. Speaking of which, please bring your own bags because we like to minimise our…
Find out more »Design Market
Next time you come to the Bridge Mall Farmers Market you should check out our new addition the ‘Bridge Mall Design Market’, full of local Ballarat designers. Have a gift to buy? Or want to treat yourself?
Find out more »Daylesford Farmers Market
The farmer's market offers fair exchange for the time and energy put in by farmers and producers to grow and make top quality foods, which will feed and nourish their customers. There is an opportunity to talk with producers and learn more about the various products, nutrients and uses, etc on offer. The Daylesford Farmers Market offers true value to consumers and the farmers who produce and grow the food.
Find out more »Saturday 6K Lake Walk
Sat 6k Lake Walkers meet 9.20am weekly at Pleasant St Roundabout at Lake Wendouree. Gentle pace 70 minute walk of lake. Good conversation. Coffee opportunity after walk.
Find out more »Ballarat Produce Swap
Regular monthly communal produce swap, where goods can be placed on the swap table, and whatever is needed is taken. Nothing is sold, although a donation to the host - the Ballarat Community Garden is always appreciated. Anything left at the end of the swap is taken to # Food is Free Laneway. While the focus of the swap is on produce, many other things are swapped - seeds, plants, baked goods, recycled items, books, knowledge and experience. The kettle…
Find out more »Daylesford Sunday Market @ the Station
Rain, hail or shine, the Daylesford Sunday Market operates every Sunday from 8.00 am until 3.00pm or 4.00pm at Daylesford Station. You’ll find stalls with everything from books to spare parts for the car, fresh local produce, clothing and collectables. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Plenty of free parking.
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