Halloween costumes
Visit Lalor library on Tuesday, October 31, 3.30-5pm to make something special to wear and to have some spooky fun before you head out trick or treating. At 2a May Road.
■ 9465 2353
Storytime on Church Street
Meet the local Whittlesea community and enjoy storytime on Church Street on Tuesday, October 31, 11am-noon. Meet at Whittlesea library, 57 Laurel Street.
■ 9716 3028
Story Island exhibition
Visit Craigieburn’s Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery from Friday, October 20 – Saturday, December 2 to head on a journey of imagination, where you can touch the skin of a dragon, tickle a wombat’s fury tummy, discover secret trapdoors and hide away in a reading pod. The journey is part of the Story Island – An Adventure in Pictures exhibition. At 75-95 Central Park Avenue.
■ 9356 6980
Moving with the times
Register for a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Dyson bus company on Thursday, October 19, 10-11.30am. The family-owned business started out serving the people of the northern suburbs in 1952 and now serves communities throughout Victoria and New South Wales. At 121 McKimmies Road, Bundoora. Bookings essential.
■ 9217 2377
Crime tour
Take a bus trip through Whittlesea’s criminal past. Departing from Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, the tour will visit sites of infamy and uncover stories from days gone by. On Thursday, October 19, 10.30am-12.30pm. Bookings essential, not suitable for children.
■ 9437 8189
Rockin’ @ Redleap
Kick-off Children’s Week at Rockin’ @ Redleap. On Sunday, October 22, Mill Park’s Redleap Reserve will be transformed into an kids zone featuring performances, kids activities, storytelling, dancing and art-making and more. From 11am-3pm.
Seniors festival
Celebrate seniors at the Lynda Blundell Community Centre on Friday, October 17, from 10.30am. Information will be available about services and programs in Hume. At 185 Blair Street, Dallas.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/seniorsfestival
Make a splash
Pack your togs and head to Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre’s come ‘n’ try day on Sunday, October 22. There will be fitness demonstrations, health assessments and massages, and entertainment for all ages. At 60 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. Registrations essential.
■ splash.hume.vic.gov.au/come-n-try-day
