A long-running Warrnambool Art Gallery maker space with free creative activities for all ages.
Warrnambool Art Gallery lists The Studio: Free Creative Makers Space from 18 November 2023 to 26 October 2026. The official exhibition page says Studio Bright created the free pop-up studio space, inspired by Warrnambool-born artist and designer Lisa Gorman, and invites visitors to discover creative activities for all ages. Check the gallery events page before visiting for any specialised free or paid workshop sessions linked to the space.
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Art Gallery exhibition by Gunditjmara master weaver Bronwyn Razem.
Warrnambool Art Gallery lists Gunditjmara Country by Bronwyn Razem from 15 November 2025 to 18 October 2026. The official exhibition page describes Razem as a Gunditjmara master weaver born and raised in Warrnambool, with the exhibition centred on continuity of culture, traditional weaving knowledge, and a commissioned eel trap basket connected to Gunditjmara aquaculture systems. The page lists paid admission tiers, including adult, concession, local, children, family and under-eight options, so confirm current ticketing before visiting.
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Art Gallery exhibition by Jessie French examining materials, production systems, and environmental consequences.
Warrnambool Art Gallery lists Jessie French's Material Conditions: Systems Beneath Surfaces from 11 July to 18 October 2026. The official exhibition page says the show examines industrial systems embedded in everyday materials, including how rapid manufacturing, chemical additives, petrochemical plastics, and low-cost production affect health, ecology, repair, recycling and reuse. The exhibition page also links related WAG events, so check the gallery before planning around talks or workshops.
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Art Gallery youth portrait exhibition celebrating young artists from South-West Victoria.
Warrnambool Art Gallery lists Young Portrait Show 2026 from Saturday 22 August to Sunday 18 October 2026 as an all-day Gallery Kids program. The official detail page invites artists up to 18 years old from South-West Victoria to create portraits of special people in their lives, notes $2 portrait artboards for the general public and free boards for schools, and gives a 5pm Friday 14 August entry deadline before the exhibition opens. Visit the gallery page before attending for current display and collection details.
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Workforce Australia session at Warrnambool Library connecting job seekers with retail, hospitality, and tourism pathways.
What's On Warrnambool lists Careers and Conversations - Retail, Hospitality and Tourism at Warrnambool Library on Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 10am to 12pm. The official detail page says the September session focuses on retail, hospitality, and tourism, with local business conversations, confidence-building, communication skills, pathways for referrals, interviews or training, and advice to bring a printed resume or contact the library for printing. The event is presented by Workforce Australia, links bookings through the library event system, and is marked wheelchair accessible.
A weekly Archie Graham Community Centre produce exchange for sharing home-grown vegetables, seedlings, plants and practical growing conversation.
The official What's On Warrnambool detail page lists the Archie Fresh Produce Exchange weekly on Wednesdays from 11am to midday at Archie Graham Community Centre, with upcoming sessions from 16 September 2026. It describes a community table for home-grown produce, seedlings and succulents grown at Archie, a donation box for people without produce to swap, first-Wednesday Made at Archie craft and plant additions, and enquiry contacts through Archie staff.
Archie Graham Community Centre, 118-130 Timor Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A Warrnambool Library after-school creative session mixing guided and free activities for children.
What's On Warrnambool lists Creative Club at Warrnambool Library on the first and third Wednesday afternoons, with the next supported occurrence after the 3 September Melbourne boundary on Wednesday 16 September 2026 from 4pm to 5pm. The official detail page describes guided and free activities using technology and traditional arts and crafts, notes wheelchair accessibility, and links bookings through the library ticketing site.
A ticketed one-hour classical music performance by Inventi Ensemble in the Lighthouse Studio.
Lighthouse Theatre lists Inventi Ensemble - Cinderella Music By Prokofiev for Friday 18 September 2026 at 7pm in the Lighthouse Studio. The official page describes Inventi's Cinderella with music by Prokofiev arranged by Glynn Davies and Sally Whitwell, names the flute, oboe, bassoon, violin, viola, and cello performers, gives a 60-minute duration, a G rating, $35 admit-one and $30 member ticket prices, and confirms wheelchair access, hearing loop, guide-dog access, and Companion Card support.
A ticketed live heavy music night at Whalers Hotel with The Ascended, Convict Class, and Life of Tragedy.
Visit Great Ocean Road lists The Ascended, Convict Class and Life of Tragedy - Live in Warrnambool on 18 September 2026 at Whalers Hotel, and the official What's On listing places the session from 7pm to 10pm. The tourism detail page describes The Ascended launching The Damned and the Betrayed, Convict Class performing material from not the enemy, and Life of Tragedy opening the night. The listing notes disabled access is available by contacting the operator; confirm ticket availability and access with the venue before attending.
A school-holiday program at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum with family activities across the spring break.
What's On Warrnambool lists the Flagstaff Hill Spring School Holiday Program from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. The official detail page describes an all-day holiday program in the maritime village with children's activities, food, fresh air, ocean views, and ticketing through Flagstaff Hill. The page does not publish daily session times, so the record is stored as an all-day multi-day program and visitors should check the official ticket link for the current daily schedule before travelling.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A two-day running festival based at the Warrnambool carnival site near Lake Pertobe.
What's On Warrnambool lists the Warrnambool Running Festival at 65 Pertobe Road for Saturday 19 September 2026, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, and Sunday 20 September 2026, 6:30am to 1:00pm. The detail page describes a scenic event for runners of all levels, with activities for runners and families, wheelchair accessibility, and ticketing through the official festival website.
A week of one-hour art workshops at Merri View Gallery for teens and adults.
What's On Warrnambool lists Brush with Spring at Merri View Gallery from Saturday 19 September to Thursday 24 September 2026, with daily sessions from 1pm to 2pm. The official page says Warrnambool and District Artist Society is presenting beginner-friendly workshops led by experienced artists, with equipment supplied and a listed cost per workshop.
A formal-themed social night hosted by PhysiPole Studios Warrnambool at VIDA.
What's On Warrnambool lists PhysiBall - PhysiPole's Social Event at VIDA on Saturday 19 September 2026 from 7pm to 11pm. The official page says PhysiPole Studios Warrnambool is hosting a formal-attire social night with the theme Anything but Black, local DJ Frequa DJ, drinks available at the bar and raffle prizes. The venue is marked wheelchair accessible.
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 monthly first-Sunday and third-Sunday sessions; the next supported occurrence after the 7 September Melbourne calendar boundary is Sunday 20 September 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 twice-monthly social roller-skating session at Warrnambool Showgrounds Reserve with hire gear included.
What's On Warrnambool lists Sunday Fun Skate at Warrnambool Showgrounds Reserve, presented by Warrnambool Roller Derby, with the next future occurrence after the 7 September Melbourne boundary on Sunday 20 September 2026 and later first- and third-Sunday dates. The official record describes a social fun skate for ages 5+, priced at $10 per person including skate hire and protective gear, with snacks and drinks for sale and EFTPOS available. Check the organiser channel close to the date for session changes, capacity, supervision requirements, and showgrounds access.
A Warrnambool Library school-holiday program with storytime, crafts, movies and drop-in activities.
What's On Warrnambool lists Spring School Holidays at the Library from Monday 21 September to Thursday 1 October 2026 at Warrnambool Library. The official page says the program includes Makedo Mayhem, Sally Rippin storytime, Playdough Party, a Magic Faraway Tree movie session, Kelp Magazine, Storybox Library craft, Creative Club and Lego Drop-In, with some activities requiring bookings.
A practical Archie Graham Community Centre information session for carers, families and community members who want to understand dementia and memory concerns.
The official What's On Warrnambool detail page lists this Archie Graham Community Centre session for Monday 21 September 2026 from 11:30am to 1pm. It describes dementia as a condition affecting memory, thinking and social skills, says the 2026 introductory sessions welcome carers, families, friends and clubs with older members, and lists bookings through Archie Reception.
Archie Graham Community Centre, 118-130 Timor Street, Warrnambool VIC 3280
A school-holiday AFL skills day at Reid Oval for Auskick, Superkick and all-girls participant groups.
What's On Warrnambool lists the AFL Victoria Warrnambool Holiday Program for Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 9am to 3pm at Reid Oval. The official detail page describes a fully supervised day of football activities, giveaways and finals-season games, with Auskick aimed at ages 4 to 6 and Superkick at ages 7 to 12. The page says mixed and all-girls registration paths are available, the listed cost is $55, and families should register through the official PlayHQ links before relying on availability.
A hands-on Warrnambool City Council workshop on making natural, on-brand business reels.
What's On Warrnambool lists REELS: Create Confident, On-Brand Reels for Your Business at Lighthouse Theatre on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 9:30am to 11:30am. The official page says The Social Connection leads a two-hour practical workshop covering reel lengths, trends, editing inside Instagram and Edits, content ideas and using pre-shot material. Participants are asked to bring their phone, social apps and pre-shot content.
An interactive Warrnambool Library storytime and activity session with author Sally Rippin for children aged 7 and over.
What's On Warrnambool lists this Warrnambool Library event for Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am. The official detail page says former Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin introduces Lotti, Pog and the Runaway Ghost through storytelling and activities, with the event recommended for ages 7 and over. It is presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre and supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, with booking through the linked library path.
