As we head into spring and the weather starts to get warmer Frankston and surrounds is again getting ready for a bumper event season.
Frankston is known for its family friendly events and this year locals and visitors can expect more fun, more excitement and more entertainment throughout the city starting with the Mayor s Family Picnic at George Pentland Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 9 September.
This event is making a long anticipated come back after six years and you are invited to bring the family together and enjoy the sunshine, a picnic, free entertainment, food stalls and activities and celebrate the diversity of the local community.
Golf for a good cause.
Who can argue with that The Frankston Community Fund Mayor s Charity Golf Day on Friday, 21 September at our exclusive Frankston Golf Club on Golflinks Road is the perfect excuse for an afternoon on the green.
Register as a team perhaps team building or as a single and all proceeds will go to the Frankston Community Fund as part of the Lord Mayor s Charitable Foundation.
Animal lovers won t want to miss the annual Pets Day Out at Ballam Park, Frankston on Sunday, 14 October.
Treat your whole family and your pets to this great event, with stalls, demonstrations, activities and rides.
While you re there, take the opportunity to show everyone your most cherished family member by entering them in the Pet Parade.
Parents and children will love Party in the Park on Thursday, 25 October held in the gardens at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch s beautiful Cruden Farm in Langwarrin.
This event is a must for parents to learn about local services while the littlies are entertained with free activities and in a picturesque local setting.
Bring the family together for a free night of excitement, enchantment and entertainment and create a magical family Christmas memory at Frankston s Christmas Festival of Lights on Saturday, 24 November.
Live stage shows, carols by candlelight, arts and crafts and much more awaits you at this family favourite event.
Be inspired and lose yourself in the sounds of Christmas as the 100 year-old Norfolk Pine lights the sky marking the beginning of the festive season.
Experience the wonder of Christmas at this not to be missed family event, create ever-lasting childhood memories and believe again.
Life in the CityWhat s on in Frankston and surroundsSeptemberSunday, 9 September - Mayor s Family PicnicSunday, 16 September - I Love Frankston Fun RunFriday, 21 September - Mayor's Charity Golf DayOctoberSunday, 14 October - Pets Day OutThursday, 25 October - Party in the ParkNovemberFriday, 9 to Friday, 16 September - Long Island Festival of GolfSaturday, 24 November - Frankston s Christmas Festival of LightsFriday, 30 November - Disability Awareness Week, Come n Try eventCalendar of eventswww.frankston.vic.gov.au www.facebook.com finn.dolphin1 1300 322 322To Subscribe to the Frankston City Council Events e-newsletter and be the first to know what is happening locally email marketing frankston.vic.gov.au.
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