Seniors Festival

Monash Seniors Festival 2025 program out now!

Monash Seniors Festival (Wednesday 1 October - Friday 31 October) is the perfect opportunity to connect with others and enjoy a variety of FREE and low-cost events across Monash.

Browse our 2025 program below or download a digital copy(PDF, 5MB). Council-run events in the program will be open for bookings at 8.30am, Friday 22 August 2025.

This year’s theme – 'Connect, Create, Celebrate' – invites community members to come together, discover new interests and celebrate.

Enjoy a film classic at our Golden Age of Hollywood film screenings, spoil yourself with a community lunch or listen to an interesting guest speaker with like-minded people. There is something for everyone during the month of October.

2025 program

Poetic Portraits exhibition

View the Poetic Portraits exhibition, an intergenerational creative project showcasing the creative and diverse life experiences of different generations in Monash.

Tagged as: , Arts & culture, Festivals, Older people

Golden Age of Hollywood film screening: The Maltese Falcon

SOLD OUT Enjoy a special morning tea and free screening of the film noir classic, The Maltese Falcon. Dress in your vintage or formal best!

Clayton Community Centre Theatre, 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton

Tagged as: , Arts & culture, Festivals, Older people

Golden Age of Hollywood film screening: The Man Who Knew Too Much

SOLD OUT Enjoy a special morning tea and free screening of the stylish suspense, The Man Who Knew Too Much. Dress in your vintage or formal best!

Clayton Community Centre Theatre, 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton

Tagged as: , Arts & culture, Festivals, Older people

Come and Try: Combined Probus Club of Notting Hill

Are you retired or semi-retired and wanting to make new friends? Learn about the fun activities and outings the Combined Probus Club of Notting Hill offers.

Notting Hill Pinewood Tennis Club, 1-9 Baker Street, Glen Waverley

Tagged as: , Older people

Mid-Autumn Festival at Power Neighbourhood House

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Power Neighbourhood House with pitch-pot games, mooncake tasting, traditional tea ceremonies and cultural performances.

Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Avenue, Ashwood

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

Seniors High Tea

Enjoy an afternoon filled with connection and conversation in a warm, relaxed atmosphere where laughter is encouraged.

Notting Hill Neighbourhood House, 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill

Tagged as: , Festivals, Older people

How to Research and Preserve Family History

Join photo expert Peter King for a practical session on researching, preserving and restoring family photographs.

Mount Waverley Library Meeting Room, 41 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley

Tagged as: , Festivals, Older people

A Gentle Stroll Through Nature: Discover Damper Creek Reserve

Explore beautiful Damper Creek Conservation Reserve in Mount Waverley. Connect with nature and learn about the reserve’s history, native plants and wildlife.

Meet at Alvie Hall, High Street Road and Alvie Road, Mount Waverley 3149

Tagged as: , Environment, Festivals, Older people, Sport & recreation

Mid-Autumn Festival Concert

Enjoy vibrant musical performances by more than 140 talented members of the Spring Arts Multicultural Seniors Association.

Jordanville Community Centre, 94 Batesford Road, Chadstone

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

Australia Multicultural Care Support Association: Open Day

Join the Australia Multicultural Care Support Association at its Seniors Festival open day, and try your hand at traditional Chinese calligraphy and crafts.

Oakleigh Community Centre, 40 Haughton Road, Oakleigh

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

Paint and Sip with Lorraine: Celebrating LGBTI+ Seniors

Painting is a wonderful way to express creativity, relax and connect with others. Join us for a special Paint and Sip class for the LGBTI+ community and allies.

Power Neighbourhood House, 54 Power Ave, Ashwood

Tagged as: , Arts & culture, Festivals, Older people

Harmony in Motion: Tai Chi Wellness for Seniors

Discover tai chi and its wide range of benefits for older adults, including improve balance, flexibility and mental wellbeing.

Brandon Park Community Centre, 649 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley

Tagged as: , Festivals, Older people, Sport & recreation

George James Coles: A Life

Learn about the remarkable story of Sir George James (G.J) Coles CBE, an Australian entrepreneur and founder of what was to become the Coles Group retail shopping empire.

Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill

Tagged as: , Festivals, Older people

Deepavali Festival

Celebrate Deepavali – the Festival of Lights - with the Tamil Senior Citizens Fellowship.

Oakleigh Town Hall, 142 Drummond Street, Oakleigh

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

Chisholm Combined Probus Club: Seniors Festival

Get behind-the-scenes stories of Buckingham Palace at the Chisholm Combined Probus Club's October meeting with special guest speaker Bev Moss.

Mount Waverley Youth Centre,, 45 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley

Tagged as: , Older people

Primavera in Fiori

Enjoy a joyful day of dancing, food and freshly brewed coffee at this springtime celebration with Circolo Pensionati Italiani di Oakleigh and Clayton (Italian Seniors Club).

Clayton Hall, 264 Clayton Road, Clayton

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

Eating Well for Healthy Ageing

Discover the benefits of healthy and delicious eating with this seminar on the key nutrients that help boost your energy, strength, bone health and memory.

Mackie Rd Neighbourhood House, 36-42 Mackie Road, Mulgrave

Tagged as: , Health & wellbeing, Older people

Seniors' Morning Tea at The Hub

Bring your family and friends for a special Seniors Festival community morning tea at The Hub.

Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Corner Bogong Avenue and Kingsway, Glen Waverley

Tagged as: , Festivals, Health & wellbeing, Older people

Make, Bake or Grow: Dinner Meeting

Come along to the VIEW Club Dinner Meeting and enjoy great food, warm company and a lively atmosphere.

Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh

Tagged as: , Festivals, Health & wellbeing, Older people

Victorian Seniors Festival

Monash Seniors Festival is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, with live and local events statewide. Learn more on the Victorian Seniors Festival website.

Eight days of free public transport

Victorian Seniors Card holders can explore Victoria with free festival travel on public transport from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October 2025.

Monash Seniors Festival Mayoral Afternoon Tea

FULLY BOOKED. A special Mayoral afternoon tea to mark the start of the 2025 Monash Seniors Festival and celebrate the launch of Poetic Portraits.

Huntingdale Golf Club, Windsor Avenue, Oakleigh South

Tagged as: , Festivals, Older people

Golden Age of Hollywood film screening: To Catch a Thief

FULLY BOOKED. A special morning tea and free screening of the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, To Catch a Thief. Dress in your vintage or formal best!

Clayton Community Centre Theatre, 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton

Tagged as: , Arts & culture, Festivals, Older people

Chinese Moon Festival Celebration

The seniors group of the Chinese Professionals Club of Australia invites you to celebrate and experience the Chinese Moon Festival with an afternoon of tradition and fun!

Ashwood Hall, 21A Electra Avenue, Ashwood

Tagged as: , Festivals, Multicultural, Older people

The Combined Probus Club of Monash: Seniors Festival

Join this warm and welcoming social activities group for its monthly meeting during Seniors Festival.

Mount Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley

Tagged as: , Older people

Contact us

Monash Council's Age Well team: agewell@monash.vic.gov.au or call 03 9518 3555
National Relay Service through your preferred call channel detailed on NRS call numbers and links
Monash Council interpreter services (for non-English speaking residents)

Accessibility

Our program is available in large text, on request. Contact the Age Well team to learn more.

When

Wednesday, 01 October 2025 | 12:00 AM - Friday, 31 October 2025 | 11:59 PM

Location

Various locations in Monash

Event Snapshot

Cost

Free

Contact

Monash Council

03 9518 3555

agewell@monash.vic.gov.au

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