Get ready for a huge final weekend of February in Geelong! Highlights include a massive two-day Cartooning Program, the vibrant Pako Festa street party, and a chance to jump into the colours at a Holi festival.
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Wyndham Holi 2026 - Festival Of Colours - Multicultural FREE Entry event
Presidents Park
A vibrant, free multicultural colour festival on Saturday afternoon.
Toddler Time (at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - The Reading Nest
A scheduled sing, dance, and read session perfect for preschoolers on Sunday.
Babytime Sessions
Vines Road Community Centre
A dedicated program session running Sunday for babies and toddlers.
· February 28
8: The famous Cartooning and Adventure Program is on for a massive weekend of creativity. Kids can move from drawing their favourite characters to epic messy play sessions. It runs Saturday until 6 PM and Sunday until 2 PM.This offers a huge chunk of screen-free, creative fun across both weekend days for primary school kids.
FREE : Pakington Street transforms into a huge, vibrant street party celebrating diverse culture for the whole community. It is entirely free to attend.This is Geelong's signature annual street festival, making it a must-do local experience.
BECKLEY PARK MARKET : A great spot to grab fresh produce, bakery items, plants, and various household goods every Saturday morning. A relaxed way to start your day.It’s a reliable Saturday morning market running this weekend where families can browse stalls.
BARWON HEADS MAKERS MARKET : Head down to Barwon Heads to browse quality handmade products from local and regional makers right by the river. This is a great morning outing near the coast.A lovely location for a market experience outside the main city centre this Saturday.
: Check out this exhibition detailing the local BMX history in Geelong. While times aren't specified for Saturday, it is confirmed to be running.It’s running this Saturday and offers an interesting local history deep dive at the stadium.
: Millinery Australia presents a display of creative and colourful art and fashion hats inside The Dome. A great option if the weather turns wet this Saturday.It’s an indoor exhibition running Saturday right in the heart of the city.
WYNDHAM HOLI 2026 - FESTIVAL OF COLOURS - MULTICULTURAL FREE ENTRY EVENTFREE : Head over to Wyndham for the multicultural Festival of Colours celebrating Holi! Entry is free, promising a vibrant afternoon event.It's a fun, colourful, and free event happening Saturday afternoon near Geelong.
GRAND FAGU (HOLI) MELA 2026 : Check ticket prices for this Holi-related Mela (fair) happening Saturday afternoon in Hoppers Crossing. A chance to attend another Festival of Colours event.Another colourful Holi event happening on Saturday afternoon near Geelong.
· March 1
3KIDS K POP WORKSHOP : There is a K Pop Workshop specifically for kids happening Sunday morning. Perfect for families with tweens or teens who love dance.A dedicated dance workshop event for children on Sunday.
: Head to Geelong West Tennis Club on Sunday afternoon for their Open Day. Great opportunity to try out the courts or watch some action.A specific sporting event taking place on Sunday afternoon.
: Visit Sprout House Farms for their Open Day this Sunday. This is a great chance to check out a local farm operation.A dedicated farm open day on Sunday provides a unique, rural experience.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: This market focuses on local, high-quality produce, food, and drinks right in the central area. A good spot for grabbing lunch ingredients.A dedicated local produce market happening right in the CBD this Saturday.
: Enjoy a relaxed journey aboard heritage carriages that travel beside Swan Bay, often featuring black swans. This is running on Sunday, March 1st.It is a classic family activity confirmed for Sunday, offering scenic views.
: Bring your little ones to The Dome on Sunday afternoon for an action-packed session of dancing, singing, and reading. Perfect for pre-schoolers.A specific, scheduled session for the youngest demographic on Sunday afternoon at the main library.
: One of the many sessions scheduled across the coming months, this is confirmed to be running this Sunday at the Vines Road Community Centre.It's a recurring, known program running this weekend for families with very young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Geelong this weekend?
The best free option confirmed for this weekend (Feb 28-01) is the Wyndham Holi 2026 - Festival Of Colours at Presidents Park on Saturday afternoon.
What is happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday features the Swan Bay Express Train Rides, a Kids K Pop Workshop in the morning, and an Open Day at the Geelong West Tennis Club in the afternoon.
Are there any family markets happening on Saturday?
Yes, you can choose between the Beckley Park Market (Corio), the New Local Market – Geelong City Market (Central), or the Barwon Heads Makers Market on Saturday, February 28th.
