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- The Casey Scoop. 1st Jan 2026
Happy New Year, Scoopers.
As expected, January kicks off with a bit of a mixed bag of events as we recover from the Xmas / New Years holidays. But the warmer season will bring us plenty of fun activities and events.
PSA: I just want to remind you that the intersection of Berwick- Cranbourne Rd and Thompsons road will be closed for upgrades starting from from 7pm, Monday 12th January to 5am Friday 13th February 2026. For more info visit Big Build
Stuff Happening Around Casey
Tooradin Tractor Pull & Truck Show. Sat 17th January @10am - 10pm.
The Tooradin Tractor Pull & Truck Show has been an annual event since 1998 and has grown into a fabulous family day packed with lots of fun things to see and do. It is a non-profit event that is run by a committee of local community people putting all proceeds back into our local clubs, schools and various charities.Rutter Park Reserve, South Gippsland Hwy, Tooradin
Book tickets online
The Casey Scoop is sponsored by -
Cardinia Park Hotel
Live Music on Sundays are back at Cardi from 1pm to 4pm. Enjoy the return of your favourite talented artists.
More Info
Central Hotel - Beaconsfield
Live Music is back at the Central Hotel. Live Band Saturdays from 9pm. Sunday Beer Garden Acoustic, 12 noon - 3pm. See the Line Up.
Amstel Club, Cranb
Live Music Returns to Amstel – Every Friday & Sunday! Get ready — live music is back at Amstel! Starting this spring and running all summer long, we’re bringing you the best in local talent right here in our iconic outdoor beer garden. Fridays: 7–10pm - Sundays: 2–5pm More Info
Berwick Springs Hotel
Weekly LIVE Music Lineup for December at the Sports Bar. Fri 5-8 and Sun 2-5.
Visit What’s On for more info
ESCAPE HOUSE
Looking to try something different? Get your friends together and try one of three escape rooms, located in Narre Warren. Airline Hijack, Haunted Motel or The Mad Magician. More Info
Old Cheese Factory
Spiders of the Old Cheese Factory. Wed 15th January @ 10:30am . Free Event. Creep, crawl, and spin your way into a fun morning at the Old Cheese Factory! Perfect for curious little explorers aged 4 to 6, this workshop will uncover some surprising facts about the eight-legged residents who call the Old Cheese Factory home. Kids will enjoy a creative spider-themed craft and a close-up look at real (but safely contained!) spiders.
Fairy Tale Picnic. Wed 21st Jan @ 11am. Step into a world of magic and make-believe! Families are invited to bring their picnic baskets, dress in favourite fairy-tale costumes, and enjoy an enchanting outdoor adventure.
Pottery Courses - Term 1 begins Wed 28th January. Throughout the term students will learn different techniques to mould, sculpt, and work with clay to create your very own collection of ceramics to take home.
Visit Events in Jan 26 for more info
The Casey Scoop helps support the work of 2nd Chance Rescue - Cranbourne.
Visit 2nd Chance FB for more info and to see all the cuteness you can handle.
Markets Markets Markets
Akoonah Park Market - Sundays @ 8am - 1:30pm. Berwick. More Info
Berwick Farmers Market. Sat 10 Jan @ 8am - 12:30pm. More Info
Wilson Botanic Park
Lakeside Paddle Boats. Monday 1 Dec - Sat 31 Jan. Come experience a new perspective of Wilson Botanic Park on Anniversary Lake while paddling an Aqua Bike!! Great fun for kids and adults!! AQUA BIKE HIRE (1-2 persons) Ticket price : $30 for 15 minutes $50 for 30 minutes (Includes GST) (X1 ticket = X1 Aqua Bike) Minimum age to ride is 3Yrs Ages 3-12yrs must ride with an adult (16yrs+) Maximum weight capacity = 180kg. Bookings
Art For All Drop By Drawing. Sun 30th Nov - 22nd Feb, 11am - 2pm. Enjoy an opportunity for relaxed, observational sketching, where the Maratus spider are your source of inspiration. Each month a different local artist will be on hand to provide tips, tricks and guidance to get the most out of your sketching experience.
Summer Spider Family Film – Charlotte’s Web. Sunday 4th January @ 4pm. To celebrate María Fernanda Cardoso’s exhibition Spiders in Paradise in our Gallery, we’re bringing you three family-friendly spider-themed films under the stars. So grab a picnic, bring your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy some Summer Spider Movies in the great outdoors. It's going to be creepy, crawly, and full of fun!
iPad Filmmaking Workshop 12 - 14 years. Thursday 8th Jan to the 10th Jan @ 10am - 2:30pm. Ever dreamed of making your own movie? Join us these summer holidays for a hands-on, creative filmmaking workshop designed especially for 12–14 year olds. Over three exciting days, you’ll learn the art of visual storytelling—from script to screen—using iPads, green screens, lighting gear, and editing software.
Summer Filmmaking Workshop 15 - 18 years. Tue 13 Jan - Sat 17 Jan. Across five exciting days, participants will explore the complete filmmaking process—from story development to the final screening. Using DSLR and broadcast cameras, green screens, studio lighting, and professional editing tools, you'll gain real-world experience working as part of a creative film crew.
Summer Spider Family Film – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Sun 18 Jan @4.00 pm - 6.30 pm. To celebrate María Fernanda Cardoso’s exhibition Spiders in Paradise in our Gallery, we’re bringing you three family-friendly spider-themed films under the stars. So grab a picnic, bring your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy some Summer Spider Movies in the great outdoors. It's going to be creepy, crawly, and full of fun!
Cirque Nouvelle. Thu 22 Jan @6pm. This multitalented line up of circus performers, each world class in their own right, have combined their acrobatic, juggling, aerial and balancing talents together to create a show like no other. This outstanding cast are led by a quirky ringmaster struggling with a fear common among us all... change.
Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show. Wed 28 Jan - Thu 29 Jan @ 9:30 & 12:30. From New York’s Madison Square Garden to London’s Royal Festival Hall, Bluey’s Big Play has delighted fans across the globe - and now it returns home to Australia for an encore tour.
Sammy J Hero Complex. Fri 30 Jan @6:30pm. 'Hero Complex' is the five-star, must-see show of Sammy J’s career - a real-life, hilarious comic book adventure that proves sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.
For all event info visit WHATS ON @ BUNJIL
Frankston Arts Centre
The Wizard of Oz - PLOS Theatre Co. Wed 31st Dec - Sat 10th Jan. Get ready to be swept away to the land of Oz! This dazzling new production of The Wizard of Oz promises heart, courage, wisdom, and plenty of enchantment for all ages.
Shrek The Musical. Mon 12th Jan - Wed 14th January. Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Shrek The Musical! This action-packed spectacle brings your favourite animated characters from the movie to life on stage!
Cirque Nouvelle. Sat 17th Jan @ 6pm. Prepare to be amazed as our quirky ring master takes you on a journey to see riveting acts from around Australia come together to present 'Cirque Nouvelle’ - a new evolution of circus. Expect to see acrobatics, juggling, aerials, balancing and many more jaw dropping feats! This show is guaranteed to thrill, capture and captivate the whole family.
The Songs of Bassey: In Cabaret. Sat 17th January @ 6pm. Join us in our Function Centre to step back in time to the fabulous iconic songs of Dame Shirley Bassey!
John Waters: Radio Luxembourg. Sunday 18th January @ 8pm. Back by popular demand, iconic star of stage and screen John Waters celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed modern music forever. The newest show from John Waters, featuring Stewart D’Arrietta and the Chartbusters presents an era of music that remains in the cellular memory of fans over generations.
For these and other events visit What’s On Frankston.
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