LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING
A group of boutique businesses in Yarraville’s West Village is taking part in late-night trading until 8pm every Thursday in the lead-up to Christmas. Shops include Mosey, Invite me, Chalk, Du Fleur, Second Blessing, Pure Passion, Techville, Green Collect, Liquid and Utopia. They have organised a Mr Burger food truck for one evening and are offering a door prize for one shopper. 97 Anderson Street, Yarraville.
■ hello@mosey.com.au or call 0407 573 258
FARMERS’ MARKET
Altona Primary School Farmers’ Market has items including artisan breads, olive oils, preserves, fruit and vegetables, nuts, plants, cakes and cheese. A fun outing for the whole family with different entertainment acts performing each month. 9am-1pm this Saturday,
109 Blyth Street, Altona.
■ thegeorginatait@gmail.com
WILLIAMSTOWN CAROLS
Children’s activities from 6pm and carols from 8pm this Sunday will be presented by Hobsons Bay Churches at Commonwealth Reserve Nelson Place, Williamstown.
MELBOURNE ACES
Every Sunday is “Family Sunday and Hobsons Bay Day” at Melbourne Ballpark in Laverton, where the Aces showcase their baseball prowess as the best of the club’s Australian and international players flex their muscles. There’s also the Aces’ staple Family Sunday activities – in a costume-day theme – including mid-inning activities for children and the opportunity for fans to run on to the field post-match. This Sunday, 2-5pm, Melbourne Ballpark, Merton Street, Laverton. Cost: $25
MOVIES BY THE BAY
Hobsons Bay council presents a series of free film screenings on Fridays during January. The first screening is Despicable Me 2, starting at 8.45pm on January 3, Logan Reserve, Altona.
■ 9932 1000 or visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
