Hippo beach
Cool off at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s new hippo beach. Spot hippos lounging on the banks and gliding through the water, then hit the beach yourself, or the water play area, for a splash. Hippo beach is open daily until January 27. Entry to the zoo is $30.80 for adults. Children can visit for free during school holidays.
Horse show
The Royal Melbourne Horse Show is at Werribee Park’s national equestrian centre from Friday until next Monday. The event hosts more than 4400 entries over four days, showcasing some of the finest horses and ponies in the nation.
Indian music
Be mesmerised by soulful Indian music at a free event run by Sur Sanjh Australia, a newly established organisation bringing cultural events to the western suburbs. The Indian music night on Saturday is at the Grange P-12 College, Callistemon Drive, Hoppers Crossing, from 6-10pm.
Lawn bowls
Give lawn bowls a go. Twilight Bowls begins at Werribee Bowls Club, Chirnside Park, this evening at 6.30. Ring ahead and arrive before 6pm.
■ 9741 3229.
Midsumma lounge
Kelly Park will be transformed into a magical outdoor lounge on February 7 as part of the Midsumma Festival. From 4pm there will be live music, featuring Monique Brumby and her band alongside local talent. There’ll also be children’s activities and live art.
■ 9742 0777
Urban markets
Pack a picnic and head to Synnot Street’s Kelly Park on February 14 for the Urban Markets, from 4-9pm, offering live music, food and market stalls.
Country music
Join the king and queen of country music, Lee Kernaghan and Kasey Chambers, at Werribee Park on February 22 for Live on the Lawn. Including Adam Brand, Morgan Evans and Melbourne’s own Deep Creek Road, the best of Australia’s country music scene will be there. Tickets from Ticketmaster cost $84.50. It’s free for children under 12.
Wyndham sings
Join the Tides of Welcome Choir for a weekend of singing workshops with renowned choir director Jonathan Welch at Wyndham Cultural Centre from February 28-March 1. The workshops run from 10am both days, with a community concert on March 1 from 3-4.15pm. Workshop tickets are $40, while concert tickets are $10.
