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22 Apr 25

What’s on in Ballarat this Mother’s Day weekend

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Here's your guide to what's happening in and around Ballarat over the Mother's Day weekend (10-11 May 2025).

Be it wining and dining, a hands-on workshop, live music or an art exhibition, we've got the woman in your life covered...

Special Mother's Day events

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The Mother Hustle Mother’s Day Lunch

Ballarat9 May
Thumbnail for Mother’s Day at Itinerant Spirits

Mother’s Day at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat10 & 11 May
Thumbnail for Underbar Mother’s Day Lunch

Underbar Mother’s Day Lunch

Ballarat11 May
Thumbnail for Mother’s Day High Tea at The Shared Table

Mother’s Day High Tea at The Shared Table

Ballarat11 May
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Mother’s Day at Nolans

Ballarat11 May
Thumbnail for Mother’s Day Gin High Tea at Kilderkin Distillery

Mother’s Day Gin High Tea at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat11 May
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Mother’s Day with Mondegreen Cafe

Ballarat11 May
Thumbnail for Mothers Day at Vesta x Jigs at Hotel Canberra

Mothers Day at Vesta x Jigs at Hotel Canberra

Ballarat11 May
Thumbnail for Mt Coghill Vineyard’s Mother’s Day

Mt Coghill Vineyard’s Mother’s Day

Ballarat11 May

More to see & do

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat26 Apr, 10 May + more
Thumbnail for HSBC German Film Festival at the Palace Regent Cinema

HSBC German Film Festival at the Palace Regent Cinema

Ballarat2–21 May
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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat25 Apr, 26 Apr + more
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National Trust Anderson’s Mill Heritage Weekend

Hepburn10 & 11 May
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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn11 May, 8 Jun + more
Thumbnail for AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat26 Apr, 28 Apr + more

Cheers to Mum!

Thumbnail for G&Tea at Grainery Lane

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat27 Apr, 4 May + more
Thumbnail for Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat26 Apr, 3 May + more
Thumbnail for Whiskey Experience at Itinerant Spirits

Whiskey Experience at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat27 Apr, 4 May + more
Thumbnail for Cocktail Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Cocktail Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat26 Apr, 3 May + more
Thumbnail for Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat26 Apr, 10 May + more

It's showtime!

Thumbnail for The Amazing Lucas Girls a Play by Cate Whittaker

The Amazing Lucas Girls a Play by Cate Whittaker

Ballarat9 & 10 May
Thumbnail for Fanning Dempsey National Park

Fanning Dempsey National Park

Ballarat10 May
Thumbnail for James Reyne – Duo 2025 Special Guest Josh Owen

James Reyne – Duo 2025 Special Guest Josh Owen

Ballarat10 May
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Piano by Request

Ballarat25 Apr, 26 Apr + more
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Live Music at Sally’s Paddock

Pyrenees26 Apr, 3 May + more

Enchanting exhibitions

Thumbnail for The master potter: Peter Pilven A retrospective of his works

The master potter: Peter Pilven A retrospective of his works

Ballarat3 May, 4 May + more
Thumbnail for Exhibition by Qun Zhang

Exhibition by Qun Zhang

Ballarat3–25 May
Thumbnail for Ballarat Libraries’ Heritage Collection: All that glitters: 100 Years of Entertainment in Ballarat

Ballarat Libraries’ Heritage Collection: All that glitters: 100 Years of Entertainment in Ballarat

BallaratUntil 26 May
Thumbnail for Art Gallery of Ballarat Art Screen: Liss Fenwick – The Colony Cares for Everyone

Art Gallery of Ballarat Art Screen: Liss Fenwick – The Colony Cares for Everyone

BallaratUntil 30 May
Thumbnail for Belladonna Exhibition by Annelise Serena Belladonna

Belladonna Exhibition by Annelise Serena Belladonna

Ballarat25 Apr, 26 Apr + more
Thumbnail for Theatre Royal Playbills 1858-1877

Theatre Royal Playbills 1858-1877

BallaratUntil 17 Aug
Thumbnail for Drink It In: Art and Gin at Kilderkin Distillery

Drink It In: Art and Gin at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat25 Apr, 26 Apr + more
Thumbnail for Anne Tweed: Urban Shadows

Anne Tweed: Urban Shadows

PyreneesUntil 11 May

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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