Beachfest: Rhyme Time at the Warrnambool Library for tots aged four months to three years from 10.30am. Summer Sew is hosting workshops at the Pavilion Cafe and Bar from 11am to 2pm. Try beach soccer at McGennans Beach from 1pm to 3pm. Become an UNREAL author with an arts and craft workshop at the Warrnambool Art Gallery from 2pm to 3.30pm. Come and Try Fishing at Hopkins Bridge from 4.30pm to 7pm. Singstar Karaoke at the edge of the markets at Lake Pertobe from 5pm to 8.30pm. 

Theatre: Holiday Actors are presenting ‘The Boy from Oz’ at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre at 7.30pm.

Cheese: The Rotary Club of Port Fairy are hosting Shaw River Buffalo Cheese Tours on Princes Highway, Yambuk from 9.30am. 

Moyneyana: Emergency Services Day at Railway Place Community House from 10am to 2pm. Sailing at the Port Fairy Yacht Club from 5.30pm. Yambuk Trivia Night from 7.30pm at the Yambuk Hall. South Coast Dance Demo from 3pm to 4pm on the Fiddlers Green.

Film: The Port Fairy Film Society are screening Small Foot at the Reardon Theatre on Friday from 2.30pm and Black Panther from 7.30pm. 

Night Market: The Summer Night Market is on at Warrnambool’s Lake Pertobe with live music, food, gift stalls, clothing, rides and entertainment from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. 

Laneway: The Little Laneway Festival returns to the Little Liebig Lane on Friday from 5pm to 11.30pm. The festival is a collaborative effort from the Whalers Hotel, Bojangles, the Hairy Goat and Fishtales featuring acoustic bands, DJs, an American BBQ with smoked meats, a cocktail bar and drinks.

Outdoor Movie: The night market is followed by the screening of Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle at Lake Pertobe from 8pm. 

Moyneyana: Black Snake and the Connies will entertain on the Fiddlers Green from 10am to 2pm. Hot Rods and Rock ‘n’ Roll will then rock crowds with live music from 6pm to 10pm. 

Camperdown: The Camperdown Car and Bike Show will be held on Manifold Street from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Beachfest: Begin the day with Beach Yoga at the Pavilion Cafe and Bar from 9am to 10am. The Blue Hole Mini Triathlon is on at the Blue Hole at 10am. Warrnambool Street Art Walk departs Warrnambool Art Gallery at 10.50am, returning at 12 noon. The Pop Up Promenade Artist in Residence, Megan Nicolson, will be at the Pavilion Cafe and Bar from 11am to 1pm. Tunes in the Dunes at McGennans Beach from 11am to 3pm. Come ‘n’ Try Ultimate Frisbee at McGennans Beach from 1pm to 3pm. 

Greyhounds: The Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Seaside Festival is on again at Wannon Park from 5.30pm with rides and entertainment for the children, food, drinks and greyhound racing.

Dogs: Sixty dogs will compete in a series of obstacles at the Port Fairy Showgrounds from 7am to 8pm.

History: The Warrnambool Family History Group are hosting a Cemetery Walk at 2pm. Meet your guide at the rotunda for a 1.5 hour tour.

Art: The Warrnambool Art Gallery is hosting a Yarn Sessions with local Indigenous elder Uncle Robbie Lowe from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. The Warrnambool Artist Association will launch their Summer Show at the Merri View Gallery which runs from 12 to 4pm daily until January 27. 

Trains: The Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition is on at St Josephs Primary School on Botanic Road from 10am to 5pm. 

Wrestling: Gold Class Wrestling is on the Arc Stadium from 7.30pm, gates open at 6.30pm.

Kids: I CAN South West are hosting ‘Obstacool’ at Lake Pertobe from 10am to 4pm. The obstacle course is for kids aged four to 16 with proceeds to the networks mentoring program for children with autism. The course sessions run for 45 minutes and begin on the hour with midday sessions restricted to special needs and their carers. 

Quilting: The Southern Right Creative Festival is on at Warrnambool’s Brauer College from 10am to 4pm. 

Markets: The Port Fairy Railway Market is on from 8.30am to 2pm.

Theatre: Holiday Actors are presenting their final show of The Boy from Oz at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre at 1.30pm and 7.30pm.

Gigs: Mark & Gonz, Bar, Cally Hotel, 9pm. Lucy Pace, Mickey Bourke’s Koroit Hotel, 8pm.

Beachfest: Beach Yoga at Stingray Bay from 9am to 10am. Make Fishing Vessels in an art and craft session at the Pavilion Cafe and Bar from 10am to 3pm. The Pop Up Promenade Artist in Residence is Ella Webb. She’ll be sharing her creative tips at the Pavilion Cafe and Bar from 11am to 1pm.

Cars: Lake Pertobe will be home to some American Beauties from 10am to 4pm as the Warrnambool and District Historical Vehicle Club host their annual car show.

Markets: The Undercover Market is on at the Warrnambool Showgrounds from 8am to 1pm. The Fresh Market is on at Lake Pertobe from 9am to 1pm. 

Trains: The Warrnambool Model Railway Exhibition is on at St Josephs Primary School from 10am to 5pm. 

Quilting: The Southern Right Creative Festival is on at Warrnambool’s Brauer College from 10am to 4pm.

Moyneyana: Port Fairy will roar into life as the Hot Rods Show and Shine takes over Southcombe Park from 10am to 1pm. Nippers Champs is on at East Beach from 10.30am to 12 noon. The Port Fairy Football Netball Club is hosting a Fun Run from the Gardens Oval. Arty Hoey will fill the Fiddlers Green with country music from 1pm to 5pm. Casual Cyclists Picnic at Railway Place Community House from 6pm to 7.30pm. 

Kids: I CAN South West are hosting ‘Obstacool’ at Lake Pertobe from 10am to 4pm. The obstacle course is for kids aged four to 16 with proceeds to the networks mentoring program for children with autism. The course sessions run for 45 minutes and begin on the hour with midday sessions restricted to special needs and their carers.

Film: The Port Fairy Film Society are screening Incredibles 2 at 2.30pm and Bohemian Rhapsody at 7.30pm at the Reardon Theatre. Flagstaff Hill is screening The Princess Bride from 4.30pm. 

Garden: The Summer Garden Bar is back at Fletcher Jones with tunes, cocktails and snacks from 2pm.

History: The Warrnambool Family History Group are hosting a 1.5 hour Cemetery Walk at 6pm. 

Gigs: Kane Stuckey, Cally Hotel, beer garden, 4pm. Johnny Hudson, Hotel Warrnambool, 3pm. Ben Cross, Warrnambool Bowls Club, 4pm to 7pm.