Seniors Festival 2026

Published on 28 August 2026

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Celebrate Seniors Festival 2026 with these free or low-cost workshops at Living & Learning Nillumbik. Bookings are required for all our workshops.

Kokedama for seniors
Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am–12pm
Eltham Living & Learning Hub
$10
Try something new and create your own stunning Japanese moss ball.

Canva for seniors
Tuesday 20 October, 10am–12pm
Diamond Creek Living & Learning Hub
Free
Learn to create beautiful designs with ease and confidence using Canva, a free online design tool. 

Memoir writing for seniors
Tuesday 20 October, 11am–3pm
Diamond Creek Living & Learning Hub
Free
Start writing your memoir in this workshop. Includes lunch.

Lunch and learn with Ageing Well
Thursday 22 October, 1–3pm
Panton Hill Living & Learning Hub
Free
Enjoy a free lunch and friendly Q&A with the Ageing Well team. 

Beeswax wraps for seniors
Tuesday 27 October, 10am–12pm
Diamond Creek Living & Learning Hub
Free
Learn to create your own reusable beeswax wraps - an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. 

The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival that runs from 1 to 31 October every year. This year’s theme is "Connect, Create, Celebrate".