Friday 2 August
Enjoy your 'Friday Night Inn' listening to the tunes of Perth artist, Blake Skinner, a highly demanded WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) graduate. Immerse yourself in winter creature comforts with delicious food and live music, and warm yourself up for the weekend. 6pm - 9pm. Inn Mahogany Creek, 4260 Gt Eastern Highway, Mahogany Creek.

Sunday 4 August
It's August, which means on the first of August every Australian horse got a year older and the folk at the Chidlow Tavern believe this calls for a party! Join them to celebrate all things equine at their family day, with markets, talks & demonstrations, plus children’s activities and fun. 11am-4pm. View on Facebook here.
This event will be followed by an
After Party with LIVE MUSIC from Matt Bonsack. 4.30pm-7pm
Chidlow Tavern, 4 Thomas St, Chidlow. 

Thursday 8 August
Did you know the Parkerville Hotel was once known as the Railway Hotel? Mundaring & Hills Historical Society and Shire of Mundaring Libraries are pleased to present Railway Hotels of Australia with Scott Whitaker. Scott will share some fascinating insights in railway history.  This is a FREE EVENT but bookings are essential. 5.45pm-7pm, Boya Community Centre,119-135 Scott St, Boya

Saturday 10 August
Learn to make some beautiful refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free treats that are free from harmful preservatives and chemical additives. Learn the techniques of how to naturally flavour and sweeten raw foods, how to achieve the perfect texture and what equipment and ingredients you need to have in your pantry. Sample everything as you go, take home plenty of goodies and save some room for a delicious savoury afternoon tea. 1pm-4.30pm View event on Facebook here.

Sunday 11 August
The FIRST Hills Wedding Expo to showcase the locals, the florists, the make-up artists, the photographers, the retreats, accommodation, venues, jewellers, cars, carriages, celebrants, clothing and more.Now with over 50 vendors attending to fulfil your dreams and desires for your big day! FREE ENTRY.  10:30am–4pm. Gidgegannup Recreation Club, 1990 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup

Sunday 11 August
This is a great way to learn about what the Track has to offer you. The walk (approx. 12km with some hills) takes you through mixed jarrah forest with views over the Mundaring Weir to a Bibbulmun Track campsite. 8.30am-2.30pm.

Walk finishes near the walkers’ favourite local haunt, the Mundaring Weir Hotel. More here.

Sunday 11 August
Hewitts Hill The Dell
This walk covers a distance of 7.2km, conducted on a variety of bush tracks and trails on mildly hilly terrain. Excellent bushlands and National Park. On part of the Bibbulmun Track. Walk commences at 9am.  Duration approx. 2.5-3 hours. Cost is $5 (payable on the walking day). No pets, bikes or children under 12. Bookings and enquiries: Tel: Cliff Burns on 9299 6696.

Sunday 11 August
Mundaring Sunday Markets has a great range of stalls, including seasonal fruit and veg, jewellery, scarves, bags, clothes, craft items, garden ornaments, plants, soap, honey, chutneys and preserves. Snap up a bargain, then enjoy a bite to eat at the Mundaring Hotel, just a few steps away. View info. on Facebook. Markets open 9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring

Saturday 17 August
Browse the beautiful range of local crafts, artworks, giftware, skincare, homemade preserves and baked goodies, plus there's locally grown fruit and veg, plants and more!  When you finished scouting the stalls, hop over the road for a bite to eat at The Baytree Cafe, or check out the amazing railway memorabilia at the historic Chidlow Tavern. 9am-2pm Chidlow Hall, Old Northam Road, Chidlow. View Facebook.

Saturday 17 August
Whether you are brand new to the health drink craze, or have dabbled in fermenting before, this full day workshop brought to you by Short Street Kitchen is packed with lots of new ideas and information.

Learn all about these delicious drinks and take away everything you need to get started at home.  Workshop runs 10am-1.30pm. Visit Facebook here to find out more.

Saturday 17 August
Explore construction and sculptural techniques using recycled materials to create wearable art accessories with high visual impact. Extend the skills you learn in the workshop and use your body adornment creations to complement an entry in the Worn Out Worn Art Wearable Art Parade on Sat 9 November. Bring any recycled materials that will be useful for your creation if you have an idea for your creation. View Facebook here.

Suitable for 12-18 yrs. 11am-3pm.
Darlington Main Hall, Owen Road, Darlington

Saturday 24 August
This family-friendly event will feature an outdoor camping fire-pit with a limited supply of marshmallows for toasting, nibbles, hot food and sweet treats, plus spooky activities, plenty of hot chocolate and award-winning story readings from KSP’s annual Ghost Story Competition. Warning: Not for the faint-hearted. Are you brave enough to book? ​6pm-9pm. The heritage-listed 'haunted' KSP Writers’ Centre, 11 Old York Road, Greenmount. Visit website here.

Running through to Sunday 8 September
Gallery 1 - Hold On
In this exhibition Johnson explores the roller-coaster relationship between carer and dementia patient - a relationship torn apart by the differing brain behaviours of each participant.

Gallery 2 - Princeon
Brisbane artist Kate Hallen explores the landscape of dementia through enduring stories and objects from her late grandfather’s past.

Open Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Mon and public holidays. T: 9295 3991 or visit website here.

The beautifully restored “Parky” is ideal for families with great line up of live, local music between 3pm-6pm every Sunday.
Sun 4 August: Soul'd Out Trio
Sun 11 August: Tod Woodward
Sun 18 August: These Galahs Trio
Sun 25 August: Monty Cotton & The Threads 

6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. Tel: 9295 4500 or visit Facebook for more details.

The Chidlow Tavern welcomes back RIB NIGHT, available from 5.30pm every Tuesday night throughout August. 

Tuck into tender BBQ Pork Ribs served with chips and salad for just $20!

Visit website to check out more Weekly Specials including Monday night Lamb Shanks for $15, or Parmi and a Pint every Thursday for $22.

Chidlow Tavern, 4 Thomas St, Chidlow. Tel: 9572 4154 for reservations.

🍴WINTER WARMER🍴
Reflections Cafe has just the kind of comfort food we all need in this dreary weather! Try the Spanish Beans with chorizo and toasted turkish bread, and warm up from the inside out!

Reflections Cafe is open for lunch Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. View Reflections Cafe menus here. Lake Leschenaultia is located on Rosedale Rd, Chidlow. T: 9290 6645

Enjoy live music every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Relax with a delicious meal in front of the roaring fire while listening to the musician of the week! Visit the Wine Dungeon and sample the Estate's home-grown wines. 

Sun 4 August: Adam B Harris
Sun 11 August: Brett Hardwick
Sun 18 August: 2easy
Sun 25 August: KD Music

Wild Goose Cafe 2927 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup. Tel: 9574 6255

Known locally as The Mounties, the historic Mount Helena Tavern was brought to life in 1902. The Tavern is a traditional Australiana-style pub with a country feel that appeals to families, with indoor and outdoor winter fires to keep you cosy and a large beer garden and kids playground. 

Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Visit Facebook here to check out what's coming up this month. 900 Keane St, Mount Helena. T: 9572 2121

The Mundaring Hotel is a family-friendly restaurant, bar and beer garden located in the heart of Mundaring. The Winter Menu has heaps of homemade delicious dishes to warm the cockles. Plus ALL DAY Sunday Roasts for $25 - available ALL DAY every Sunday from 11.30am.

Regular LIVE MUSIC on Friday and Saturday 7.30pm-10.30pm. Check Facebook for full program. Cnr Nichol/Jacoby St, Mundaring.  T: 9295 1006

Benefit with BIG4 Holiday Parks Membership.Midland Tourist Park has just joined the BIG4 Holiday Parks and its new name is BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park. 

This tranquil, guest-friendly Park is conveniently located to explore Perth Hills Mundaring and the Swan Valley and offers a wide range of accommodation options from small rooms to large chalets as well as caravan and camping sites.

BIG4 members receive a discount on standard accommodation rates and other benefits; conditions apply. BIG4 membership cards are available for purchase at BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park. 

The Park offers free WiFi, camp kitchen with BBQ area, recreation room, seasonal spa-swimming pool and a friendly relaxing environment. Visit the Park’s website for more details and current accommodation offers.

BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park, 6 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan. Open Mon-Sun 8am–6pm.

Throughout August
Exploring the many marvellous items that have been ‘Made in Mundaring’.

From the granite slabs quarried at Mahogany Creek for the Perth GPO, to the beautiful stained-glass windows made in Greenmount by Gowers & Brown, the range of building materials, foods, domestic objects, artworks and inventions made locally is extraordinary.

The labour and creativity of people in the past and present is acknowledged in the array of objects displayed and in the stories of the individuals who made them. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun & Public Hols 10am-2.30pm. Museum is co-located with the Mundaring Visitor Centre, 7225 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring.