May 2024 - Events - What's On

Learn how to preserve your precious memories like a museum at our FREE Public Digitisation Day on Wednesday, 1 May as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.

Bring in one of your sentimental, three-dimensional treasures to be photographed by the team at the Emerald Museum. This could be a family heirloom, an antique, or a meaningful keepsake. Each person will receive high-resolution TIFF and lower-resolution JPEG files to keep.

Yes, Bam Bam Italian in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges is hosting a special Mother's Day breakfast this year, as well as a budget busting lunch and dinner, with 2 courses for $52, or 3 courses for just $65!

Treat that special person in your life to Bam Bam Italian's much loved breakfast favourites such as Chilli Fried Eggs on Italian flatbread, their famous Struffoli (tiny doughnuts), Ricotta Hotcakes with bacon and maple syrup, Potato Rosti with smoked salmon, or perhaps Corn Fritters, the list goes on.

After the kids have had their fill, let them burn off steam on the covered playground. Bam Bam Italian is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a short drive from Puffing Billy's Emerald, Lakeside, and Gembrook stations.

Make a day of it and visit nearby attractions such as Emerald Lake Park, Nobelius, Cardinia Reservoir, or the Eastern Dandenong Ranges Rail Trail (great for walking and cycling).

To see the menus and to book a table, click on the link supplied. Dietary friendly options are available.

Treat the Queen's in your life to an afternoon delight of savoury & sweet treats and tea selections.

Spoil Mum this Mother's Day with a seven course food experience. Menu includes six savoury dishes with a dessert to finish.

$87 per adult, Children's menu is available for $25 per child

We can only cater for Vegan & Gluten Free dietary requirements within this menu.

The menu will contain onion, garlic, capsicum, chilli, nuts & other allergens.

Headlined by the wonderfully talented artists - The Tuck Shop Ladies, The Ukulele Scotsman and The Poet & The Fool. Join us on Saturday the 18th of May for Workshops and Concerts Galore. Your Festival Ticket grants you access to all Workshops and All Concerts. There is also a Concert Only Ticket available.

Sunday the 19th of May is again a huge extravaganza of FREE ukulele enjoyment as Uke Groups from around Victoria come together to strum their stuff across three stages. There will be a Ukulele Market, Strumalongs, Raffle, Barista Coffee, Licensed Bar and Food buzzing along the whole weekend.

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Leveraging AI in Tourism session will focus on marketing, direct booking strategies, collaborating with partners, and effectively managing reviews for all businesses. You won't want to miss this.