A hands-on after-school cooking session connecting garden produce with simple kitchen skills for children.
What's On Warrnambool lists this Warrnambool Community Garden Sprouts Club session for Wednesday 29 July 2026 from 4pm to 5:30pm. The official detail page says the program suits children aged 6 to 12, carers must stay for the session, spaces are limited, and bookings are handled through the garden website. It focuses on fresh produce, kitchen safety, nutrition, and practical cooking activities.
Warrnambool Community Garden, 2 Grieve Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Library artist talk exploring craftivism, textile banners, and the Changemakers exhibition.
What's On Warrnambool lists the talk for Wednesday 29 July 2026, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, at Warrnambool Library. The official detail page says Tal Fitzpatrick discusses craftivism, protest-banner traditions, social justice themes, and the travelling Changemakers exhibition. Tickets are linked through Warrnambool Library.
A free Warrnambool campus discovery day for migrant and refugee families exploring study pathways and support.
What's On Warrnambool lists Deakin CREATE - University Discovery Day for Friday 31 July 2026, 11:00am to 2:00pm, at Deakin University Warrnambool. The official detail page says the free event includes a campus tour, information on pathways, scholarships and student support, and lunch with registration.
A weekly social craft session at Flagstaff Hill for people bringing their own current project.
What's On Warrnambool lists the next Friday Crafternoon at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village for 31 July 2026 from 11am to 2pm, with weekly Friday sessions continuing through 2026. The official detail page frames it as a relaxed, inclusive space for people of all abilities to create, connect, support wellbeing, or take quiet time with others. Recheck the official page before travelling because it is a recurring program.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, 89 Merri Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A ticketed Friday-night drag bingo event with Gabriella Labucci at The Whalers.
What's On Warrnambool lists Drag Bingo @ The Whalers for Friday 31 July 2026, 5:30pm to 10:00pm. The official detail page says doors open at 5:30pm, the show starts at 7:00pm, and the night includes six rounds of drag bingo, performances, trivia, and prizes. Tickets are linked through TryBooking.
A free weekly five-kilometre community run, walk, volunteer, or spectating session at Lake Pertobe.
What's On Warrnambool lists Warrnambool Parkrun weekly on Saturdays from 8am to 9am at Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground, with the next post-refresh future occurrence on Saturday 1 August 2026. The official detail page describes a free and friendly 5km community event for walkers, runners, volunteers, and spectators, with one-time parkrun registration and a scannable barcode needed for a recorded time. Recheck the parkrun event page before travelling in case of course or weather changes.
Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground, Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool stop on Leah Senior's Pt. Roadknight album tour at Mozart Hall.
What's On Warrnambool lists Leah Senior and her band for Saturday 1 August 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Mozart Hall. The official detail page describes the Warrnambool album-launch show for Pt. Roadknight and links to Oztix for tickets.
Shake and Stir Theatre Company's dark reimagining of Grimm fairytales in a ticketed evening stage production.
Lighthouse Theatre lists GRIMM for Saturday 1 August 2026 at 7:30pm. The official page recommends it for ages 14 and over because of dark fairytale themes, gives a 90-minute duration without interval, and lists wheelchair, hearing-loop, guide-dog, and Companion Card services. Use the venue's authorised seller and confirm remaining seats before relying on the session.
A Sunday morning produce and makers market beside Lake Pertobe.
What's On Warrnambool lists The Fresh Market at Lake Pertobe, 47-107 Pertobe Road, with upcoming first-Sunday and third-Sunday sessions; the next post-refresh occurrence is Sunday 2 August 2026 from 8am to 1pm. The official detail page describes regional producers, creators, designers, coffee, music, workshops, and a market-by-the-sea setting. Check the council listing or market channel close to the day for stall changes and weather-related updates.
Lake Pertobe, 47-107 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Running Club winter handicap race morning at Blue Hole.
What's On Warrnambool lists WRC 2026 Race 10 - Warrnambool Bowls Club - 10km at Blue Hole for Sunday 2 August 2026, with registrations from 8am and the main race at 9am. The official detail page gives the Blue Hole Road location, 10km and 5km handicap options, and a wave-start format, and the event listing window is 8am to 11am. Confirm entry requirements with Warrnambool Running Club before attending, especially if entering rather than spectating.
A monthly first-Sunday gathering for car owners and enthusiasts at Flying Horse Bar and Brewery.
What's On Warrnambool lists Cars and Coffee Warrnambool monthly on the first Sunday from 9:00am to 11:00am, with the next supported occurrence on Sunday 2 August 2026. The official detail page describes a casual meet-up for people to show vehicles, talk about their experiences, and learn from other enthusiasts, with future first-Sunday dates listed through May 2027. Confirm the page or organiser channel close to the day for weather or venue updates.
Flying Horse Bar and Brewery, 10691 Princes Highway, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Sunday social bowls session at Warrnambool Bowls Club with an egg and bacon roll included.
What's On Warrnambool lists Egg and Bacon Bowls weekly on Sundays through August, with the first supported occurrence on Sunday 2 August 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm. The official detail page says bowls starts at 10:30am after the egg and bacon roll, the cost is $10, bowls are supplied, casual dress is suitable, and friendly coaching is available. Bookings close at 6:00pm on Friday 31 July.
A Beach Patrol 3280 learning session on marine debris, circular economy ideas, and local plastic-recovery action.
What's On Warrnambool lists Ocean Legacy Academy as a Monday program at West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House, with the next post-refresh future occurrence on Monday 3 August 2026 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. The official detail page describes an eight-week learning journey for volunteers, artists, makers, educators, students, community leaders, and others interested in coastal litter, recycling systems, policy, advocacy, and circular solutions. No previous experience is required; recheck the page or presenter channel before attending because the series has one remaining listed future occurrence.
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House, 12-16 Pecten Avenue Park, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Library session on researching convict ancestors and family-history records.
What's On Warrnambool lists Family History Month - Your Convict Ancestors for Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 10am to 11am at Warrnambool Library. The official detail page says the session demonstrates how to build a convict ancestor's story and arrival in Australia, using archival records and other research resources, and notes an August membership offer from the Warrnambool Family History Group. Book via the library event link before attending.
A monthly children's storytelling program using Warrnambool Community Garden as the creative setting.
What's On Warrnambool lists the next first-Wednesday session for 5 August 2026 from 4pm to 5pm at Warrnambool Community Garden. The detail page says the primary-school aged series uses listening, mapping, character work, plot ideas, backgrounds, and garden exploration to develop stories. It lists $5 per session, asks families to book the series where possible, and links bookings through the garden website.
Warrnambool Community Garden, 2 Grieve Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Library theatre-and-literature talk with the Warrnambool Theatre Company team behind Orlando.
What's On Warrnambool lists From Page to Stage for Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Warrnambool Library. The official detail page says director Warren Easley and cast or production team members will discuss Virginia Woolf's novel, Neil Bartlett's adaptation, and the September Warrnambool Theatre Company production, followed by a short reading and audience Q&A. Book through the library event link before attending.
A family theatre adaptation of Bluey with puppetry, music, and multiple Warrnambool sessions across one weekend.
Lighthouse Theatre lists Bluey's Big Play at Lighthouse Theatre from Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, with the first session on Friday 7 August at 6pm. The official page gives a 50-minute duration, G rating, children and family genre, babes-in-arms advice for infants up to 2 years, paid ticket categories including VIP meet-and-greet packages, and access services including wheelchair access, hearing loop, guide dogs, and Companion Card. The page also notes post-show audience participation using air-filled balls and bubbles for some stall seats, so visitors who do not want to participate should leave after curtain call.
A Warrnambool College student musical production based on Roald Dahl’s Matilda.
What's On Warrnambool lists Matilda the Musical at Warrnambool College Auditorium, with the first upcoming session on Friday 7 August 2026 from 7pm to 9:30pm and additional Friday and Saturday sessions through 15 August. The official detail page describes a large student cast, live vocals, choreography, and backstage crew in a school-community production based on Roald Dahl's story. Tickets are handled through the listed booking link; recheck session availability before travelling.
Warrnambool College Auditorium, 39 Grafton Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Organ Festival jazz night at Mozart Hall featuring Melbourne Hammond organ combo Juicebox.
What's On Warrnambool lists the Hammond Organ Jazz Night for Friday 7 August 2026 from 7:30pm to 10pm, with doors opening at 7pm. The detail page says ex-Warrnambool musician Ruslan Osmonov will perform before Juicebox, with wine, beer, and bar snacks available. Tickets are through the linked TryBooking page.
A monthly Warrnambool Library Makerspace session with a different hands-on creative project each month.
What's On Warrnambool lists Make & Meet as a second-Saturday program at Warrnambool Library from 10:30am to 11:30am, with the next future occurrence on Saturday 8 August 2026. The official page says all skill levels are welcome, spaces are limited, people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Bookings are through the linked library events page.
