Seniors across Horsham can look forward to a fabulous month of programs in October during the Victorian Seniors Festival 2025.
The Festival delivers a range of free and low-cost events for older Victorians, and Horsham community groups will be among those hosting events to celebrate positive ageing and take part in activities close to home.
Whether you'd like to catch up with friends, try something new, or simply enjoy the company of others, there's plenty worth checking out.
Events are spread across a few venues, with five local community groups successfully applying for Council grants of up to $300 each to bring together our senior community and enjoy some time out and about.
The festivities begin with an afternoon tea presented by Horsham and District U3A, the region's biggest host of activities and study groups for retirees and the semi-retired.
The highlight of the month will be a Seniors Country Concert, presented by Horsham Rural City Council with support from the Victorian State Government.
Victorian Seniors Festival events in Horsham
- Wednesday 8 October
Welcome All Seniors! Afternoon Tea presented by Horsham and District U3A Horsham and District U3A,
23 Railway Avenue. 1pm – 4pm.
- Friday 10 October
High Tea for Seniors presented by Horsham Neighbourhood House.
Horsham Neighbourhood House, 13-15 Robin Street. 10am – 12pm.
- Sunday 12 October
Seniors Month Open Day presented by Horsham Historical Society Inc
Horsham Historical Society Inc, 33-35 Pynsent Street. 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
- Wednesday 15 October
Riverside Walk presented by Heart Foundation Horsham Riverside Walkers.
Horsham Angling Club Carpark, Dixon Drive. Meeting time is 8.50am for a 9am walk.
- Thursday 16 October
Super Brain Dance with Maggie Flanagan hosted by Wimmera Libraries
Horsham Library, 10.30am - 12pm.
- Monday 20 October
Seniors Country Concert presented by Horsham Rural City Council
Horsham Lutheran Church Hall, 22 McPherson Street. 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
- Friday 24 October
Come and Try Table Tennis presented by Horsham Table Tennis Association
Horsham Table Tennis Association, 11 Harriett Street. 9am – 12pm.
Horsham Rural City Council Acting Mayor Brian Klowss said the local activities and events would bring together seniors to enjoy each other's company.
"We are delighted to give grants to these community groups so they can showcase the important role they play in our community, and provide fun and worthwhile activities for our seniors," said Cr Klowss.
All events are free, and Horsham Rural City Council is especially grateful to the Victorian State Government for funding the Seniors Country Concert.
"This is a great opportunity for our seniors to Connect, Create and Celebrate — the theme of this year's Victorian Seniors Festival." Said Cr Klowss.
