Rumbalara Football Netball Club and Short Black Opera are united in their commitment to support First Nations children to learn, maintain and share their culture, the longest continuous culture on earth. Short Black Opera for Kids is a five-day intensive program designed for First Nations children in Years 3 to 6 from all schools in Greater Shepparton. The public performance on May 8 is a showcase and celebration of this week-long program, featuring music from Short Black Opera’s brand new work How to Make a Cheeky Opera.
When: Noon to 12.30pm
Where: Riverlinks Westside, Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
Cost: Free
Contact: Riverlinks: 5832 9511
Puff Walk
Stretch your legs while meeting friendly locals. Walk, talk and breathe easy. There is no cost involved and a qualified fitness instructor will help guide the walk, ensuring it is suitable for all walking levels. Bring a water bottle and comfy shoes.
When: 9am to 10am
Where: Meet at Aquamoves
Cost: Free
Contact: Email healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Saturday
Mother’s Day Special: Bath Bomb Making Workshop
Treat Mum to something truly special this Mother’s Day. Join us for a hands‑on Bath Bomb Making Workshop, where you and your mum can create beautiful, fragrant bath bombs together. All materials are supplied and you can take home your handmade creations.
When: 10am to noon
Where: Judd Park, Merrigum
Cost: Free
Contact: Email healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Sunday
Mother’s Day Classic
Lace up and join us as we come together to walk or run to raise awareness and funds for research into breast and ovarian cancer in the Annual Mother's Day Classic. Pink and teal are the colours of the morning as we create a sea of love and support around the lake in this very special event.
When: 8.30am to noon
Where: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Cost: Various — refer to website
Contact: Kathy Fuller on 0404 091 758 or at fullerbkjt@gmail.com or visit, mothersdayclassic.com.au/events
Days Mill open day
This Mother’s Day, Parks Victoria invites the community to visit the rare and remarkable Days Mill. Drop in, grab a coffee and a treat from one of our vendors, and enjoy the ambience of this well-preserved 19th Century Flour Mill complex. Chat to the Friends of Days Mill volunteers and Parks Victoria staff and discover opportunities to get involved as a volunteer in caring for this special heritage-listed place.
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: Days Mill Historic Area, 5 Day Rd, Murchison South
Cost: Free
Contact: Parks Victoria phone 131 963 or visit tinyurl.com/ydmydwrk
Jade Hurley’s Mother’s Day Special
Jade Hurley is one of Australia’s most enduring and dynamic entertainers — a piano-pumping country rocker whose career has thrilled audiences across Australia, New Zealand, America, and Ireland.
When: 2pm to 3.30pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Cost: Visit, tinyurl.com/4w27hb5a
Contact: Riverlinks: 5832 9511
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