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The annual Boxing Day Test Match has long been on e of the sporting highlights of Melbourne. This year's Boxing Day Test Match is between Australia and South Africa. Like all cricket test matches it can last up to 5 days or finish earlier. It can also be interrupted by inclement weatrher. If this sounds all too complicated then White Hat recommends you ask a local to explain the intracacies of this arcane game to you. Don't bother asking White Hat - we'll be at the cricket.

26th to 30th (maybe) December 2008	M.C.G. -

Shakespeare in the Botanic Gardens - The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare's timeless romantic comedy performed under the stars in the Beautiful surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens. What Hat recommends that you take a rug, picnic food and some bubbly - but keep it simple, the location changes several times throughout the night. Ticket prices: adults $35, concession $30, children (16 & under) $25 Handling fee may apply. Enter through the Observatory Gate on Birdwood Avenue, directly opposite the Shrine of Remembrance. 8.30pm Tue to Sun in Jan; 8pm Tue to Sat, Feb to 14 March.

Our rating - 4 Hats

8.30pm Tue to Sun in Jan; 8pm Tue to Sat, Feb to 1	Royal Botanic Gardens -
	Bookings: 1300 122 344

Moonlight Cinema

An open air cinema on the lawns of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Relax with a picnic as the sun sets and the screen lights up. Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown, approximately 8.30 pm. The majority of films shown are commercial and popular American movies so they should have a wide appeal. You can purchase tickets at the Moonlight Cinema box office from 7pm Tuesday to Sunday. The box office is located near the entry to the cinema. We advise that for very popular sessions there may be only a limited availability. Online bookings are available at www.moonlight.com.au.

Tonight's movie is Quantum of Solace (M)

27 & 28 December	Gate D (near cnr Burdwood Ave & Domain Rd), Royal Botanic Gardens -
Tickets $15 to $32 (conc. From $11)

Billy Elliot the Musical

From the multi-award winning creators of the film Billy Elliot, comes Billy Elliot the Musical. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, this highly acclaimed production is set against the historic British miners' strike of the 1980s.

13 Dec 2008 to 13th June 2009	Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne -
	Tickets: 1300 555 593

Myer Christmas Windows

The popular Myer Christmas Window display have been running every Christmas since 1956.

This year's theme is based on the book How Santa Really Works

Things to do with children in Melbourne

You will find a comprehensive list of suggestions on the White Hat Children & Family Page.

Nature family walk for five

7.30am to 1am, 7 Nov 2008 to 4 Jan 2009	Myer Store, Bourke Street Mall -
Free

The Wind in the Willows at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Join Rat, Mole, Badger, Otter and the unstoppable Toad in this delightful promenade production that has become a summer tradition in Melbourne.White Hat can recommend this production for any children who have a love of books, and even those children who have been brought up on a diet of crass commercial entertainment may find a door opening to a different more subtle and textured world. $25 all tickets, $90 groups of four.

11am & 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday until 24th January	Gate F, Birdwood Avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens - (Mel ref 43 K12)
	Bookings required: 1300 122 344

Markets operating on

Please note that the operation of markets during the Christmas - New Year week is highly erratic and many may not be functioning. This is our closest guess on the information we have to hand. Always phone the market concerned before making a special trip.

Brunswick Market

A general indoor market with long term stall and shop holders with butchers, a fishmonger, poultry, delis, dry goods, fruit and vegetables and some variety and clothing stores. 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturdays (Frid open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter from rear) form 7am to 6pm.

Daily
		661 Sydney Road - Brunswick

Camberwell Fresh Food Market

Freshest gourmet produce, seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, flowers, 5 delicatessen with highest quality fresh deli items, superb Illy's cakes, specialising in gluten free, and wide selection of multicultural takeaway. Find culinary inspiration for your dining table with friendly family traders at the CFFM.

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm
		Camberwell Junction - Camberwell
	Enquiries: (03) 9539 1361

Casey-Berwick Farmers' Market

Farm fresh and organic seasonal vegetables, fruit, free range lamb, poultry, eggs plus barramundi and rabbit and a whole lot more direct from the grower. Bring your own bags and trolleys.

8am to 12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month
		Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road - Berwick
	Enquiries: (03) 9769 4459

Century City Walk Twilight Market

An indoor market with 15-20 stalls. Goods on sale may include handbags, airbrushed graffiti t-shirts, jewellery and other goods. The market is set up in an arcade and foyer to a picture theatre adding extra colour and motion to a night out at the cinema. White Hat has often encountered this style of market in Asia, but for some reason theyare not common in Melbourne.

Sat 3pm - 10pm (except when Sat occurs on Christmas Day or NYE)
		Century City Walk Arcade, 285 Springvale Rd - Glen Waverley
	Enquiries: (03) 9689 8505

CERES Organic Food & Craft Market

Art & craft and organic produce.

9am - 1pm (craft market 2pm), Saturdays & Wednesdays
		CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street - East Brunswick
	Enquiries: 03) 9387 2609

Chapel Street Bazaar

A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne.

10am to 6pm, daily
		217 Chapel Street - Prahran
	Enquiries: (03) 9529 3174

Dandenong Market

A large market with fresh produce and a wide range of goods. More information on Dandenong Market.

Tue & Fri 8am - 4pm, Sat 7am - 3pm
		Cnr. Clow & Cleeland Street, - Dandenong
(Mel ref 90 D7)	Enquiries: (03) 9701 3850

Federation Square Book Market

Each week, around 12 book stalls attend who bring with them nearly 5000 second-hand and new books every week, covering a diverse range of interests.

11am to 5pm, every Saturday plus 3rd Sunday of month
		Atrium,Federation Square - Melbourne
	Enquiries: (03) 9655 1900

Footscray Market

A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.

7am-3pm Wed, 7am-6pm Thur, 7am-8pm Fri, 7am-4pm Sat
		Cnr Hopkins 7 leeds Streets (opposite Footscray Railway Station) - Footscray
	Enquiries: (03) 9687 1205

in.cube8r gallery

in.cube8r gallery is a shop/gallery which runs like a long term market. It is open to anyone who makes things by hand and supports all things craft, art and hand-made in Melbourne. The gallery is divided up into glass cubicles, shelves, racks and partitions which artists can lease for a small weekly cost over a three month period. There is no commission on items sold. When Whitehat visited in June2008 we discovered a treasure trove of new upcoming artisans as well as designers like Julie Ughetti, with an international reputation. The work ranges from the quirky to sophisticated and given the diversity of art work on display you appear to be guaranteed to find eclectic original pieces.

Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4
		321 Smith Street - Fitzroy
	Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321

Lost & Found Market

Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop in Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available.

12noon to 5pm, Wed to Sun
		12 Smith Street - Collingwood
	Enquiries: 0409 161 454

Pipeworks Market

Pipeworks Market has over 500 stalls which include Fruit & Vegetable, aquarium, plants, food stalls, footwear, clothing & variety. New/casual stallholders very welcome.

9am-5pm, Sat, Sun
		400 Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield - Campbellfield
(Mel ref 7 J10)	Enquiries: (03) 9357 1155

Prahran Market

A large suburban market with produce and general goods. More information on Prahran Market.

Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
		163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near Chapel Street) - South Yarra
	Enquiries: (03) 8290 8220

Preston Market

Preston market is a large market selling fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish as well as a wide range of general goods. White Hat particular recommends Preston Market if you are shopping for a family on a tight budget. It is located next to the railway station and trams, and there are several supermarkets in the complex if you need to top up on anything not sold in the market. More information on Preston Market.

Wed 8am - 3pm. Thur 8am - 6pm, Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 8am - 3pm
		The Centreway, - Preston
	Enquiries: (03) 9478 3130

Queen Victoria Market

Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and general goods. More information at Queen Victoria Market.

Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
		Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, - Melbourne

Richmond (Gleadell Street) Market

A traditional outdoor street produce market with 65 stalls Fresh fruit and vegetables, foodstuufs, flowers and a fishmonger. More information at Gleadell Street Market.

7am-12.30pm, Saturdays (except Easter Sat, Christmas Sat and Sat after New Year)
		Gleadall Street, - Richmond
	Enquiries: (03) 9205 5555

Rose Street Artists Market

Roughly based on designer markets in London, Berlin and Europe and situated only a short distance from Brunswick Street Fitzroy, this market showcases over 50 cotemporary artists and designers each week. More information.

11am-5pm, Saturdays
		60 Rose Street - Fitzroy
	Enquiries: (03) 9419 5529

South Melbourne Market

A large undercover produce and general market. More information at South Melbourne Market.

Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
		Cecil Street, - cnr Cecil & York Streets, South Melbourne
(Mel ref 2K B1)	Enquiries: (03) 9209 6295

St Albans Market

A relatively small but bustling produce market offering what White Hat considers to be particularly good value for food shoppers. More information > >


		- St Albans

Yarraville Farmers' Market

Organic Fruit & Vegies, Eggs, Organic Breads, Olive Products, Wines, Plants incl Indigenous, Pestos/Dips, Organic Coffee, Cheeses, Great Hot Food available. Fantastic grassed areas for sitting, picnicing, children's playground, dog park. Plenty of parking. The market is set in a pleasant community park and White Hat recommends it as a good place to let the kids run around while you pck up some healthy food.

9am to 1pm (8am to 12noon in summertime), 4th Sat of month
		Cnr Hyde St & Somerville Rd - Yarraville
	Enquiries: 0412 910 496

Exhibitions open on

Public Art

There is much public art to be seen on the streets at any time of day as well as in many public buildings. More information on public art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne sponsor temporary artworks and installations in laneways and public spaces.

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Free

Attractions open on

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club

The Swedish Church

ARHS Railway Museum

Bundoora Park

Como House

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Immigration Museum

Melbourne Aquarium

National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

Old Melbourne Gaol

Racing Museum

Shrine of Remembrance

Tall Ship Enterprize

The Hotel Windsor

The Windsor Hotel's
Weekend Afternoon Tea

Über Gallery

Country Victoria - Events on

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Country Victoria - Markets operating on

Drysdale Community Craft Shop Inc

We have a range of Unique Handcrafted Goods made by our members, Specialised Baby Wear, Hand Embroidery, Unique Jewellery, Folk Art, Hand Made Cards, Wedding Charms, Australiana, Paintings, Patchwork & Quilting. We also have a Lay-by and Order Service.

18-20 High Street, Drysdale, 3222. Ph: 5251 1605
Open 11 – 4 Seven days a week

Glass Slumping Workshop
in Kilmore

Glass Slumping Workshop
For Beginners

Apollo Bay Market

An outdoor market with 20 to 50 stalls selling home made produce and handcrafted goods as well as local produce. Stalls are only available to local residents or rate payers and hence this market truly reflects the craft and produce of the Otways region.

8.30am—4pm, Saturdays
		Foreshore, - Apollo Bay
(Mel ref 626 J10)	Enquiries: (03) 5237 6318

Ballarat Antique Market

This large antique market with a wide range of items is located on two floors of an old school building and also contains a museum with a small entry charge.It is morein the nature of a very large antique store and does not appear to have the space to cater for casual stallholders. When White Hat last visited (in April 2008) there was also a specialist coins area.

10am to 5pm, daily
		Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North, - Ballarat
(Mel ref 609 A12)	Enquiries: (03) 5331 7996

Barwon Heads Market

An indoor/outdoor village market with an emphasis on fresh local produce. Also local art & music. Accommodation near this market >>

9am-1pm, Saturdays Dec-March
		Community Hall, Hitchcock Ave - Barwon Heads
	Enquiries: (03) 5254 2698

Churchill Island Farmers' Market

A farmers' market in the pleasant surrounds of Westernport Bay with produce including wine, fruit, vegetables and cheeses. Churchill Island Farmers Market will also be open every Saturday between December 27 and January 31 at the usual times of 8am - 1pm. As part of the Summer Schedule we will be having a special Twilight Farmers Market on Saturday December 20 between 4pm and 8.30pm.

8am-1pm, 4th Saturday of month
		Churchill Island - off Philip Island
(Mel ref 632 G6)	Enquiries: (03) 5664 0096

Daylesford Mill Markets

A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome.

10am to 6pm, 7 days a week
		105 Central Springs Road - Daylesford
	Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332

Geelong Greyhounds Saturday Community Market at Beckley Park.

A large indoor/outdoor market with variety stalls, produce and food.

8.30am to 1pm, Saturdays
		Beckley Park, off Princes Highway - Corio
	Enquiries: 0408 728 336

Geelong Mill Markets

Until recently, this location hosted a large and popular market. That market has relocated to Newcomb (see below). The remaining Geelong Mills Matket now has a large array of retro advertising signs, furniture, and larger and quirky mechanical and industrial equipment. White Hat can recommend this market as a good source for those looking to do a quirky fitout as well as to theatre companies and film-makers looking for genuine period props.

10am to 6pm, 7 days a week
		3 Mackey Street - North Geelong

Gully Market

A mixed outdoor market with jewellery & crystals, food, craft, vegetables and clothing. The market has up to 60 stalls but is often smaller.

9am - 5pm, Sat & Sun (9.30am-4.30pm during winter)
		Railway carpark, Burwood Hwy - Upper Ferntree Gully
	Enquiries: 0429 090 857

Healesville Organic Farmers Market

A small market offering produce direct from the grower and featuring organic breakfasts.

8am to 1pm, Saturdays
		Tourist Railway Station - Healesville
	Enquiries: (03) 5962 5070

Laverton Rubble & Riches Market

A large indoor/outdoor market with trash & trasure, produce, clothes, furniture, hardware and a range of other goods. White Hat guarantees that if you are looking for a drive shaft for a 1983 Monaro or a missing pice of that Royal Doulton tea set then it will be there. We're just not quite sure where.

7am - 4 pm, Saturdays & Sundays
		8-18 Leakes Road - Laverton
	Enquiries: (03) 5466 7367

Mill Markets Newcomb

A large indoor market with permenant and casual stallholders selling antiques,collectables, vintage clothing, homewares, memmorabilia and retro fashions. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy the Chapel Street Bazaar in Melbourne you will find a similar range of items at the Newcomb Mill Market but with more space to move.

10am to 6pm, daily
		114 Bellarine Highway - Newcomb
	Enquiries: (03) 5248 2390

St Andrews Market

Craft and produce stalls in a delightful bush setting. Additional twilight market 4pm to 9.30pm, Monday 22nd December 2008. More information on St Andrews Market.

8am-2pm, Saturdays
		Kangaroo Ground Rd - St Andrews Rd, - St Andrews
	Enquiries: (03) 9756 7515

Tootgarook Primary School Community Market

An outdoor market selling bric-a-brac, food, and general goods.

7.30am-12.30pm, 4th Saturday of month
		Tootgarook Primary School, Carmichael Street. - Tootgarook
(Mel ref 169 D4)	Enquiries: (03) 5958 2864

Traralgon Farmers' Market

Selling fresh regional produce from around Gippsland. This market is now operated by the Lions Club of Traralgon as from Sept 2008.

8am - 1pm, 4th Saturday of the month
		Bert Christensen Reserve - Kay St,, Traralgon (opposite the council chambers)
	Enquiries: (03) 5174 2279

Warrnambool Mill Markets

A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is located in the factory and gardens created by Fletcher Jones.


		Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway - Warrnambool
	Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060

Warrnambool Undercover Market

A variety market.

8.30am-1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct)
		Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street, - Warrnambool
(Mel ref 626 D8)	Enquiries: 0418 528 927

Wesley Hill Market

Locally grown produce, plants, flowers, books, antiques & bric-a-brac, etc

7.30am - 1pm, Saturdays
		Pyrenees Hwy opposite Albion Hotel, - Castlemaine
(Mel ref 609 D7)	Enquiries: 0418 117 953

Yarragon Community Craft & Produce Market

Monthly community market run by the Yarragon & District Community Association, where locally produced goods, handmade crafts and jewellery are displayed for sale. Yarragon is an art & craft tourist town situated on the Princes Freeway, approx. 90kms east of the Melbourne CBD. Contact: Alison Butterworth, phone (03) 5634 2209.

9am to 2pm, 4th Saturday of month
		Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell Street - Yarragon
	Enquiries: (03) 5634 2209

Country Victoria - Exhibitions open on

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Country Victoria - Attractions open on

"The Willows" Museum

Australian Garden

Bleak House Rose Gardens

A large private garden in Malmsbury. more info >>

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery

Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of the original Eureka Flag. more info >>

Benalla Art Gallery

Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum

Cape Otway Lighthouse

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

Ford Discovery Centre

A museum and display located in Geelong and dedicated to the history and future of Ford motor cars. More info >>

Healesville - Brunch in a Horse Drawn Restaurant

Brunch in a
Horse Drawn Restaurant

Ice Skating Rink at Werribee Plaza

An ice skating rink in a shopping centre. More info >>

Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

Millewa Pioneer Village

Museum of Lilydale

National Wool Museum

Portarllngton Mill

The Golden Dragon Museum

The Mansion at Werribee Park

The Museum of HMAS Cerberus

The Singing Gardens of C.J.Dennis

The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery

Torrumbarry Weir

Werribee Open Range Zoo

White Hat works hard to make information on these pages current and correct. However with many thousands of entries, much of it changing daily, errors may occur. Always verify the information by using the phone numbers supplied with each event or venue before making a special trip or using this information for any other purpose. If you believe some information is incorrect, please contact us at corrections@whitehat.com.au and we will attempt to verify or change the information

DISCLAIMER: White Hat makes no claim as to the accuracy of this information and takes no responsibility for incorrect or incomplete information or for actions based on the information in these pages, and accepts no liability to any person or organisation for the information contained in these pages.

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