An extended 2025/2026 Greater Bendigo Summer in the Parks program will kick off in November 2025 and continue throughout the months of December, January, February and March 2026.
Greater Bendigo's beautiful parks and public spaces will come alive this summer with outdoor cinemas, live music, moonlight and artist markets, community activities, festivals and much more!
City of Greater Bendigo Healthy Communities and Environments Director Jess Howard said the annual Summer in the Parks program offers a fantastic range of free or low-cost events and activities thanks to the City and local community groups and organisations.
"Summer in the Parks is the perfect excuse to pack up your family or get a group of friends together and have some fun in our great outdoors that won't break the budget," Ms Howard said.
"There really is something for everyone as the weather warms up so why not check out the program and enjoy a great long summer."
November features a range of activities, markets and events including the Eaglehawk Childrens Festival and the much-loved lighting of the Christmas tree at the Rosalind Park piazza on Friday November 1.
December is all about the festive season with a range of Christmas Carol events in Bendigo, Epsom, Heathcote, Marong, Maiden Gully, Axedale and Eaglehawk along with two great firework displays at the QEO to ring in 2026 on new years' eve.
Outdoor cinema and music events kick off in January and run throughout February and March in various locations including Bendigo, Golden Square, Flora Hill, White Hills, Heathcote, Maiden Gully, Marong and Axedale.
Moonlight markets where you can find something different and unusual and grab some yummy food to eat will take place in Hargreaves Mall each month of the program.
Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate our national day with a range of free Australia Day celebrations taking place in Bendigo, Axedale, Eaglehawk, Elmore, Maiden Gully, Huntly, Heathcote, Mia Mia and Strathfieldsaye on January 26.
Events taking place in March will include the popular Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival, Bendigo Latin Festival, Bendigo Sustainability Festival and the Play in the Garden Day at the Garden for Future, Bendigo Botanic Gardens.
All Summer in the Parks are free or low-cost and alcohol and pet free.
