Maldon

22/06/2026

🎉🎊 Maldon Festival of Lights 🎊🎉

10th July 3pm to 5pm

🎈🥳FREE Family Fun

18/06/2026

✨🚂 LIGHT UP YOUR WINTER THIS JULY! 🚂✨

The Maldon Festival of Lights Train returns on Friday 10 July for an unforgettable evening of steam, lights and winter magic!

Step aboard a heritage train and travel through the darkness to the historic town of Maldon, where a dazzling display of lights, colour and atmosphere awaits. Wander through the festival, enjoy the vibrant entertainment, soak up the festive atmosphere and experience one of Victoria's most unique winter events. 🌟❄️

From the glow of the festival to the charm of heritage rail travel, this is a winter experience the whole family will remember.

Visit www.vgr.com.au/maldon-festival-of-lights-train to book your seat!

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16/06/2026

MALDON Festival of Lights - 10TH July

Family Event - 3pm to 9pm

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08/06/2026

Maldon Athenaeum Library on Dja Dja Wurrung Country

🌈🎊 WHATS ON

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08/06/2026

Have your say? 🆘🔈
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Don’t forget to have your say on the Maldon Gardens playspace 🤸‍♀️

We’re planning an upgrade to the playspace and we want to hear from you.

The goal is to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming space that reflects Maldon’s character, keeps the much loved traditional play features, and introduces new nature play elements for children, families and the wider community. Your ideas will help shape the final design.

How to get involved 👇

• Interactive map: Explore the early concept design and rank play features
• Online survey: Share your ideas and priorities in a quick survey

Feedback closes Monday 8 June.

Have your say at: www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/maldon-gardens-playspace.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Book your Accommodation for the 🔥Bonfire Night on the 20th June or the 🎊🎉Festival of Lights on 10th July in Maldon.
FREE family events.
Check out Maldon Getaways for more accommodation that is available in the town of Maldon.

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08/06/2026

Maldon in Winter coming soon
Bonfire Night - 20th June - 6pm
Free family Event
Bring your chair, blanket, beanie
Food and drinks available
The Diplomats band is playing.
Maldon Vintage Machinery & Museum - bonfire out the back.
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Journey away from Melbourne and into the past by visiting the quaint town of Maldon in Victoria's northwest, just 20 minutes away from Castlemaine.

08/06/2026

🚂🎒 Last Chance These School Holidays!

The school holidays are coming to an end — don’t miss your final chance to treat the kids to an unforgettable ride on the Victorian Goldfields Railway.

Climb aboard the Goldfields Explorer and enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of heritage rail travel through the beautiful Goldfields. It’s the perfect way to finish the holidays on a high and create lasting family memories.

Final seats are filling fast — book now before the holidays are over!

🎟️ Check timetables and secure your seats here:
https://www.vgr.com.au/goldfields-explorer-timetables

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08/06/2026

🐣🚂 Experience the Maldon Easter Festival by Steam on April 6th!

This Easter, make the journey part of the celebration and travel to the historic gold rush town of Maldon aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway.

The Maldon Easter Fair is one of Australia’s oldest Easter festivals, bringing the whole town to life with parades, markets, vintage engines, live entertainment and family activities across the weekend. 

Step off the train and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of Maldon before relaxing on a scenic heritage rail journey back through the Goldfields. It’s the perfect Easter day out for families, friends and rail lovers alike.

Seats are limited during the festival weekend, so booking early is recommended.

Book your journey here:
https://www.vgr.com.au/maldon-easter-festival

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