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The Mundaring Hotel - $100,000 Cash Chance Giveaway

Every evening until Friday 13 October.  All you have to do is purchase a meal and be in the hotel around 7.30pm for your chance to be drawn out. You have to be a member, but it's free to join. The major draw will be on Saturday 14 October. One person from the daily draw will be given one chance to pick the winning envelope.

The member drawn out will be given a one in one hundred chance of winning $100,000 CASH.
Cnr Jacoby St and Nichol, Mundaring. Visit  website for more information 

Glen Forrest Artisan Market

Sunday 1 October
Held on the first Sunday of the month from 11am-4pm,
the Glen Forrest Artisan Market features: arts & crafts,
community stalls and children's activities.

Food vans will be offering a selection of eats
Live music by the open fire
Sports club bar will be open from 12 noon.

Glen Forrest Sports Club, McGlew Rd, Glen Forrest.
See Facebook event here.

Oktoberfest at Malmalling Vineyard

Sunday 1 October
Put on your Lederhosen and Dirndl and join in the Oktoberfest celebrations at Malmalling Vineyard this Sunday. Feast on authentic German food and beers while enjoying some great live music by the very talented Geoff McAullay that will surely make you want to sing and dance along! Great food, great vibe, great music, great venue. Midday - 5pm 

3025 Beacon Rd, Parkerville. Visit Facebook

Nearer to Nature's Sunlit Spring activities program

Keep the kids entertained with the awesome spring holiday program put together by the team at N2N.
Monday 2 October
Wander through wildflower-land (ages 4-7). Time 10-11.30am
Tuesday 3 October 
Big kids campout (ages 8-13). Time 3pm-10am
Wednesday 4 October
Creature Feature (ages 4-7).Time 10-11.30am

The above events will be held at Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring Weir. For the full program or more information click here. Tel 9295 2244.

Pony Pointers Workshop for kids

Thursday 5 October
Join Wendy Dodd of Forge Farm Riding School for a morning of fun-filled, pony-related activities.

Find out about the different horse and pony breeds, how to care for a pony, pony body language, and a range of other useful pony and horse info. Suitable for children 8-12 years. Cost $5 per child. Morning tea provided. 10am-12.30pm

Please note only imaginary ponies will be at this event. Bookings essential. Visit Facebook to view this event.  Mundaring District Museum, Gt Eastern Hwy Mundaring

Malmalling Vineyard - Sundowner with FREE nibbles

Friday 6 October
Could there be a better way to head into the weekend than relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of Malmalling with a few of your favourite people, a glass of wine in hand, listening to the soft sounds of the very talented Fiona Rea as you watch the sun go down? All this and free nibbles too?!!  Visit Facebook to view this event.
5pm-7pm 3025 Beacon Road, Parkerville 

2017 Swan View Show

Saturday 7 October
Head along to the Show for a fantastic day out. Just 35 minutes from the city, it is a great place to bring children, to see cattle, sheep and poultry plus Clydesdale horses, and ferrets as well!

Show Opens 10am and closes 8pm
Pet Parade 3pm
Visit the Show website here. 
Location: Brown Park, Swan View

Mundaring Sunday Markets

Sunday 8 October
Mundaring Sunday Markets offer an array of indoor and outdoor stalls, including seasonal fruit and veg, jewellery, scarves, bags, clothes, a plethora of craft items, garden ornaments, plants, soap, honey, chutneys and preserves - the list goes on!

9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring.  

October Sunday sessions 3pm-6pm at The Parkerville Tavern

The Parkerville Tavern is a lovely old federation style family pub and restaurant nestled in a wooded valley near numerous walking and bike tracks. The beautifully restored “Parky” is ideal for families, with ample seating indoors and outdoors and a playground for the kids.

Sunday 1 October: Ten String Ramblers
Sunday 8 October: Tod Woodward
Sunday 15 October: Empire Acoustic
Sunday 22 October: Hurricane Hearn
Sunday 29 October: Monty Cotton and the Threads

Also, on Saturday 13 October, there will be live music from 7-10pm with the Delta Hicks Duo. Free entry. 6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. Tel: 9295 4500 or visit website for more details.

2017 Annual Bike and Muscle Car Run for Telethon

Sunday 8 October
The Chidlow Tavern, The Guardians of Innocence-South Chapter and Steel Bumper Car Cruises are joining forces to host this fantastic charity event with hundreds of cars and bikes arriving at The Chidlow Tavern around midday. This official Telethon event will include entertainment for all the family, including Show and Shine for the car and motorbike enthusiasts, carnival rides, live music, plus a market of local produce and suppliers. For more information contact Chidlow Tavern. Tel 9572 4154

2017 Carrington's Safari Rally - Chidlow

Saturday 14 October
Head along to Chidlow around noon on Saturday 14 October for a chance to check out the competition cars and the action of Round 6 in the WA State Rally Championship and Clubman Series. 

Rally Race HQ will be located at Chidlow Tavern on Thomas Street - a short walk from the spectator area set up on the Village Green. For more information view website

Mundaring Arts Centre - 26°S 121°E | On the Map

Through to Sunday 15 October
Galleries 1 & 2
Curated by Laura A Taylor

Held in conjunction with the national launch of Print Council of Australia's 2017 Print Commission folio, and in collaboration with Printmakers Association of WA, 26°S 121°E On the Map is a survey exhibition of contemporary Western Australian printmaking.

Mundaring Arts Centre is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. Closed Monday and Public Holidays.  7190 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring. Visit website.

Darlington Chamber Music - Winter Series - Concert 5

Sunday 15 October
Join some of WA's finest musicians for this afternoon of fine music brought to you by The Darlington Ensemble. Program Bozza: Rustiques for trumpet & piano, Dvorak: String quintet no.2 in G major, Op.77, Saint-Saens: Septet for piano, trumpet, string quartet and double bass in E flat major, Op.65. Visit website here. Concert begins 3pm. Darlington Hall, Owen Rd, Darlington

Chidlow Hall Market Day

Saturday 21 October
Chidlow Hall monthly markets are held on the third Saturday of the month between 9am and 1pm.

Browse the beautiful range of local, handmade crafts, arts, giftware, skincare, homemade jams, chutneys, cakes, locally grown fruit and veg, plants & lots more.  New stalls every month!

Chidlow Hall, Old Northam Road, Chidlow. Tel: Irene on 0427 772 712, or view Facebook for further information.

Mundaring Hotel - Regular Events in October

The Mundaring Hotel, located in the heart of Mundaring, has live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. 

The free courtesy bus operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm until midnight within a 10km radius of the hotel.  Bookings required for pick up - no need to book for drop off.

Children's meals are for only $2 on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday evenings, when purchased with a main, adult meal. 

Visit website here.  Corner of Nichol and Jacoby Street. Tel: 9295 1006

Lunch with a view - Reflections Cafe at Lake Leschenaultia

Reflections Cafe, located at spectacular Lake Leschenaultia will continue to offer lunch on Fridays from 10am to 2pm throughout October. With excellent value meals (dine in or take away) and friendly service, complemented by the beautiful backdrop of the lake, Reflections Cafe is well worth a visit!

The cafe is also open for breakfast and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. View menus on the website here. Lake Leschenaultia, Rosedale Rd, Chidlow. Tel:9290 6645

Mundaring Hills Open Studio Weekend

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 October
Nestled among the trees in the Perth Hills you'll find quiet places where artists and craftspeople live. Here, surrounded by nature there is space and views to inspire and create lovely works of art.

This weekend artists from the Shire of Mundaring will open their studios from 10am to 5pm to share their work and environment with visitors. This is a rare opportunity to experience the lives of professional artists, gain insight into their work and methods. You can pass the time of day chatting with the artists in a relaxed atmosphere.

Call into Mundaring Visitor Centre to pick up the Open Studios map (The centre is open on Saturday 9.30am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2.30pm) or download the map from their website here.

Mundaring Hotel - Whisky Tasting

Wednesday 25 October

 It's Whisky Night at the Mundaring Hotel on Wednesday 25 October.

  • 'Blind Whisky' Tasting
  • 5 Single Malts for only $30
  • kick off 7.30pm
  • Bookings are essetnial
  • Maximum of 15 participants

Visit website here.  Corner of Nichol and Jacoby Street. Tel: 9295 1006

Wine and Dine at The Inn

Saturday 28 October
The Inn Mahogany Creek is the spectacular setting for this long table wine dinner featuring wines from Castelli Estate. The dinner will be hosted by Castelli Estate's head winemaker and brand ambassador.

Enjoy three divine courses with five premium wines from Castelli Estate. Plus a chance to win some great prizes!  Tickets just $85 per person. Starts 6.30pm. Visit website here.
4260 Gt Eastern Highway, Mahogany Creek

2017 Mount Helena Whim Festival

Sunday 29 October
The Mount Helena Whim Festival is a great day out for all the family with live entertainment on the main stage from The Eastern Hills Concert Band  plus other smaller musical delights including blues, jazz and rock. There will be hands-on activities for kids and adults; such as Bendigo pavement art, pony rides, spinning wool, scouts and a climbing wall.  With plenty of food options available and a chance to try some boutique Perth Hills wines.
9am-4pm Pioneer Park Mount Helena

By the Brook Restaurant - Wine Matched Fine Dining Experience

Sunday 29 October
Enjoy a four course fine dining meal created by Chef Caleb Azuka with perfectly matched wines.  To accompany your meal you will be introduced to some exciting wines which have been perfectly paired with each course.  All inclusive cost: $89pp.

Bookings essential. 2170 Seaborne Street, Parkerville. Tel: 9295 5777. Visit Facebook.

Halloween Literary Dinner - KSP Writers Centre

Tuesday 31 October
Visit the haunted heritage KSP Writers' Centre for a Halloween feast. Arrive at 6pm for a set of live pre-dinner acoustic entertainment from local musician Karina McRoberts. Then, enjoy three courses of gourmet Italian food accompanied by readings from KSP Writer-in-Residence Sarah Nicholson from NSW. 6pm-9.30pm.
Tel 9294 1872. 
11 Old York Rd, Greenmount.
For more information, visit website here.

Mundaring District Museum - Hoof Prints in the Hills

Throughout the month of October
Since 1830 when exploration parties, accompanied by pack-horses, first ventured over Western Australia’s Darling Range in search of greener pastures, horses’ hoofprints have made a mark on the Hills’ landscape. Whether used for ploughing, warfare, transportation, entertainment or therapy, horses have been integral in shaping and enriching the Shire of Mundaring’s past and present.

This exhibition, presented by Mundaring and Hills Historical Society, celebrates the horse, and the many and varied ways humans have interacted with these magnificent animals over the years.

Open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 9.30am-4pm
Sundays 10am-2.30pm.

The Old School House (co-located with Mundaring Visitor Centre), 7225 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring.
Tel: 9295 0540. Visit MHHS Facebook page here.

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Mundaring Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week, Mon–Sat 9.30am–4pm and 10am–2.30pm Sundays and most Public Holidays.

Mundaring Visitor Centre is proudly a Shire of Mundaring managed facility.

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