What's On

Join us for a delightful Devonshire tea experience at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct.

This exhibition, from the private collections of members of Box Hill Historical Society, will feature images and objects showing the latest in 19th and 20th century kitchen and dining ware, from eggcups, crockery, cutlery and a cruet set, to a meat grinder and a crockpot.

In 1924, Thomas Cook Senior, an orphan, arrived in Melbourne pursuing a career in boxing but found his passion in bootmaking. A century later, his legacy endures through craftsmanship and style. Explore historical archives and film props from 'The Man from Snowy River II' collaboration in this display.

Drawn from the collection of Box Hill Historical Society, as well as private and public collections, images and objects display a range of fashion items.

Wedding dresses on display have been adored, worn and then stored through the decades by Whitehorse Historical Society. Despite the trials and hardships on our life journeys, these dresses and their landscape settings hold the power to evoke universal happy moments.

Discover how to use massage as a way to naturally support your dog’s health and wellbeing in this unique two-part workshop.

Whitehorse Artspace invites artists who live, work or study in Whitehorse to submit an Expression of Interest to exhibit in our 2026 Exhibition Program during April / May. Artspace welcomes a range of exhibition proposals across various media including ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography or textiles. Individuals and artist groups/collectives are eligible to apply.

Kaleidoscopic brings together the diverse practices of emerging visual artists, showcasing vibrant and multifaceted i

Step into the stylish world of racewear with fashion historian Nicole Jenkins. In this lively illustrated talk, discover how Melbourne’s race day fashion evolved—elegant, bold, and sometimes wild—shaped by weather, trends, and London flair. Come along and be inspired!

Want to know what records the National Archives holds in the East Burwood facility? Join fellow history lovers for an inspiring guided tour of the repository and view some of our important historical documents such as architectural drawings, photographs and War Service Homes records.

Learn how to make your own eco-friendly, plantable seed paper.

In this tour members of the Box Hill and Surrey Hills Historical Societies will explore how some of the fashions around caring for and fare welling the dead are reflected in the Box Hill Cemetery.

Local volunteer gardeners meet monthly to share produce and gardening knowledge - all are welcome.

The Society’s Annual Book and Ephemera Sale is on again! Come along and find cheap good quality pre-loved books on a wide variety of topics, including Australiana, biography, gardening, history and poetry. A special Collectors’ Corner has some gems, and an expanded ephemera section.

Join Whitehorse Historical Society to celebrate twelve of their special wedding dresses that have been adored, worn and stored through the decades.

Choose a paper person and style them in your favourite vintage clothes!