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The Knox Seniors Festival is an opportunity for over 55s to stay curious and connected by exploring new or favourite activities and meeting new people.
It is run in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival and this year’s theme is to Create. Connect. Celebrate.
There is something for everyone in the events across Knox this October, including a launch event ‘come and try’ day to the U3A band, to, an outdoor sketch class and Mystery Bus tours.
Celebrate life and curiosity with events tailored just for you.
Knox Seniors Festival Opening 2025 & Carrington Celebrates 50 Years - FREE
This exciting joint celebration invites our over 55 community to come together for a special day of connection, creativity, and celebration. Enjoy a wide range of free classes, demonstrations, stalls, iPad travel and virtual reality experiences, with council staff on hand to chat, and plenty of fun activities.
Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
New Horizons Concert Band - FREE
Based at U3A Knox and led by renowned conductor Brian Hogg, this 30-member community band brings together retirees of all musical background to perform a lively mix of concert, classical, film, and popular music.
Date: Thursday 2 October 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Mystery bus trip - $15
Join the adventure as part of the Knox Seniors Festival 2025 for a day out and something different. Expression of Interest for these trips close on 1 October.
Dates:
Friday 10 October 2025
Thursday 16 October 2025
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Time: 9am - 4pm
Outdoor drawing workshop - FREE
Facilitated by Angharad Neal-Williams, the workshop will meet at Ferntree Gully Library and take you on a guided walk around Wally Tew Reserve, providing an opportunity to learn the basics of observational drawing and to enjoy spending time creating outdoors in nature.
Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Line Dancing class - FREE
Join instructor Jeff Lovegrove in this fun and free event (all abilities welcome). Enjoy the music as you learn the steps.
Date: Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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