Join Our Community Garage Sale!

Is it time for a clean out? Love the idea of a garage sale but don’t want people coming to your house? We have the perfect solution — host a stall at The BIG Balwyn Community Centre Garage Sale this November!

We’ll promote the event and provide you with a table — all you need to do is bring along your pre-loved treasures. It’s a great way to clear out your cupboards, make a bit of extra cash, and enjoy a fun day out. Plus, it’s the perfect chance to meet local shoppers and be part of a lively community event.

Sunday 15 November, 8:00am – 12:00pm

Prefer to shop instead of sell? Pop the date in your diary and come along to browse the bargains — we can’t wait to see you there!

Annual General Meeting

The President and Board of Governance of the Balwyn Community Centre invite you to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 October at 12.00pm. A light lunch will be served after the meeting.

It's Senior's Month!

Join us for a range of free come and try sessions that are running throughout the month including:

• Step and Connect Walking Group 
• Tai Chi 
• Living Strength Yoga 
• Zumba Gold 
• Social Watercolour 
• Mindful Moves for Brain Health 

Walking Tour of Maranoa Botanic Gardens

Join us for a special tour of the Maranoa Botanic Gardens in Balwyn with Boroondara Council horticultural specialist Andrea Dennis. Andrea will share her knowledge of the Gardens and their unique plant collections.

Enjoy some fresh air, gentle exercise and great company as you discover one of Boroondara’s hidden gems. Morning tea provided after the walk.

Wednesday 28 October, 9:30 - 11.00am

Making Preserves *Last chance*

Turn fresh ingredients into delicious homemade preserves you can enjoy long after the season is over!

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of food preservation, with a focus on bottling and making shelf-stable preserves that don’t need refrigeration.

You will make three different preserves to take home, exploring techniques for pickles, sauces, jams and condiments.

Thursday 15 October, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Oil and Acrylic short course

Discover the joy of painting in this welcoming 6-week course for beginners and anyone keen to build their artistic skills. Working with both acrylics and water-mixable oils, you'll explore colour, composition, brush techniques and creative approaches while developing confidence in your own artistic style.

Thursday 29 October - 3 December, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Mindfulness and Breathing workshop

Take some time to slow down, reset and reconnect with yourself before the busy end of year period. This relaxing, free workshop combines breathwork, meditation, chanting and energy healing to leave you feeling lighter, clearer and more grounded.

Tuesday 17 November, 11.30am

Christmas Clay ornaments

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this relaxing, hands-on clay workshop where you will create beautiful handmade ornaments to treasure for years to come.

Friday 20 November, 10.00am - 12.00pm