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Connect, create and celebrate at the Victorian Seniors Festival 2026

Celebrate positive ageing with us as the Victorian Seniors Festival returns this October.

04 Sep 2026

Celebrate positive ageing with us as the Victorian Seniors Festival returns this October. The Victorian Seniors Festival brings seniors across the state together to get active, try something new and sample what’s on offer in their local area. 

This year’s Victorian Seniors Festival theme – Connect, Create, Celebrate – invites older Victorians to come together, discover new interests and celebrate. Connect or re-connect with your interests, skills and hobbies. 

There are over 26 free and low-cost events across Yarra throughout October. From arts and crafts workshops to social outings, talks and performances, the Seniors Festival is a great opportunity to get out and try something new.

Event calendar

Yarra Leisure Seniors Festival – $25 gym consultation and free yoga

Get fit this Seniors Festival at Yarra Leisure. 
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Collingwood

Cinema for Carers

Are you a senior and a carer?
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Richmond

Selling Online

Join this short course (three weeks) to learn how to sell items on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree. Bookings are essential.
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Carlton North

Tapestry Hanging #1

The first of two sessions in which participants learn how to use a sewing machine and create a hanging patchwork tapestry to take home, then use their new skills to collaborate on a larger display to be exhibited within Yarra Libraries.
Upcoming
Abbotsford

Tour to Dandenong Market and Little India (A 'Seniors Exchange' initiative)

Discover the vibrancy of Dandenong’s central food market, and adjacent streets, with nationalities from all over the world creating an extraordinary culinary experience.
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Abbotsford

Dancing from the Heart – Seniors’ dance series

Love to dance?
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Richmond

Wine and Cheese Afternoon

Whether you're new to Richmond or just looking to meet some new people, this is a great opportunity to get to know some of the Richmond Neighbourhood Centre community.Bookings are essential.
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Carlton North

Tapestry Hanging #2

Session number two, where participants will have made a hanging patchwork tapestry to take home, and collaborated on a larger display to be exhibited within Yarra Libraries.
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Abbotsford

Plan your wellbeing in retirement

Want to create social connections, reconnect with your passions or discover a new sense of purpose?
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