Frankston City is alive with outdoor fun and entertainment, and you're invited to be part of the action in our March Bumper Weekend.
In collaboration with businesses, community groups and various performers, Frankston City is hosting the Do It Outdoors Bumper Weekend from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March.
Spread throughout the city, our most favourite pastimes are back with a plethora of outdoor activities on offer. We have live music, outdoor markets, outdoor cinema, street art, food trucks, yoga in the park, dancing and more. And there'll also be plenty of indoor fun too.
The action packed weekend includes the Live and Local Event Series on the Saturday and Sunday with four mini-performances taking place in Frankston and Seaford.
The vibrant and popular Spanish inspired Ventana Festival also returns re-imagined. Plus an all-Australian posse of renowned artists will be in town for The Big Picture Fest to splash our city with colour, art and culture.
Not to forget Frankston City's festival of food - Graze Frankston City, where businesses in and around the City will be putting their best menus forward for your enjoyment.
With so many activation locations, there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved, but still avoid the crowds and maintain safe social distancing.
If you're ready to get back out there with a nibble, sip, stomp, chill, play or shop, Frankston City's Do It Outdoors Bumper Weekend is the perfect place for your adventure.
Nibble
Enjoy the city's newest alfresco dining hot spots
There's never been a better time to soak up the rays, reconnect with friends and dine safely - alfresco style. Thanks to the city's new and innovative dining installations the streets are now home to four new outdoor dining venues, complete with planter boxes and shelter to enjoy. Check them out below.
Where:
- Wells Street, Frankston @ Baba on Wells and Parcha
- Beach Street, Frankston @ Vero Pasta + Wine
- Station Street, Seaford @ Thai Beach Cafe and Grilled & Fried Fish & Burger Bar
When: Business opening hours. Be sure to check the venue opening hours and table booking requirements in advance.
Further information: Remember to come prepared for an outdoor dining experience - bring a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and if it's little chilly, bring a scarf, jacket and BYO blanket. This is Melbourne after all!
Wells Street outdoor dining mecca
Wells Street in the heart of Frankston City has recently bloomed delivering a fun, vibrant and colourful atmosphere with live entertainment and bustling streets. Boasting ample room to wine and dine with friends and family, it's THE new place to grab a bite with friends before or after a movie, a game of mini-golf or bowling, enjoying an escape room adventure, or simply to recharge after a shopping expedition.
With 10 restaurants, cafes and takeaway venues based at this dining mecca there's something for everyone's desires at any time of day – check out the list here.
Colourful dining in our neighbourhoods
There's also an expanded and vibrant outdoor dining in the neighbourhoods at Frankston South at Culcairn Drive and Norman Avenue.
For a large list of the kerbside dining available and the many venues with existing outdoor dining options in Frankston City, visit the Do It Outdoors website.
Graze Frankston City
Businesses are putting forward their best menu items for Frankston City's first festival of food – from drinks specials to meal deals, specialty dishes and brunch and date night packages to create a grand grazing menu. Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors and attend venues, but menus will also be available via takeaway and delivery.
Try one menu item or try them all – then head to Discover Frankston on Facebook and Instagram to share your grazing journey using #grazefrankstoncity and you could win vouchers to attend more participating venues and keep enjoying more delicious Frankston food moments.
Graze Frankston begins 18 March and will be ongoing until end of April.
For more information head to the Discover Frankston website
Sip
Beer + Spirits Trail
Cheers to the Beers and Spirits! Delicious food, craft beer and spirit tastings, coupled with tours, events, live music and more – a unique craft beer and spirit experience awaits your crew. Get your gang together on this weekend and discover some of the best tap houses, breweries and distillers South of Melbourne. Call ahead to book a spot to enjoy a bevvy outside.
As well as the destinations below, there's a NEW spot in town that's already proving a hit with locals and visitors. A micro-brewery and restaurant in one, FRANKSTON BREWHOUSE is serving up the best socially approachable beers and seasonal share plates alongside regional wines and local spirits.
Check out Frankston Brewhouse at 10 New Street, Frankston. Make sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Where:
- The Hop Shop - 26 Playne Street, Frankston
- Frankston Brewhouse - 10 New Street, Frankston
- The Cheeky Squire - 510 Nepean Highway, Frankston
- Dainton Brewery & Taphouse - 560 Frankston – Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs
- Biersal Brewery and Beerhall - 27 Hartnett Drive, Seaford
- That Spirited Lot Distillers - 4/42 Hartnet Drive, Seaford
- Mr Banks Brewing - 12 Hi-Tech Place, Seaford
Further information: Download the Frankston City Beer+Spirts Trail brochure.
Stomp
Ventana Musical Sculpture Tour and Concert
Inspired by the park and artworks, musicians will improvise and interact with the sculptures with their instruments. Join us for this one-of-a-kind experimental tour with acclaimed Italian band Santa Taranta, Dark Folk. The tour will be followed by an Italian world music concert.
Where: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin
When: Thursday 18 March, 6 – 8pm
Further Information: Bookings essential, entry fee applies. Book online.
Ventana - Exhibitions
This year's Ventana Arte exhibitions focus on mother nature's strength and vulnerabilities, and people's inner growth, wellbeing, resilience and a deep connection to place. New opportunities arose from restrictions imposed on humanity like never before. Guided tours and school incursions available on request. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Ventana Fiesta, Frankston's Latin Arts Festival, is an annual celebration of Latin American, Iberian and Italian cultures and communities. For more information on this year's COVID friendly and re-imagined program of events happening throughout February and March visit the Discover Frankston website.
Where: Frankston Arts Centre Curved Wall and Cube 37
When:
- This town, My quarter Morano: Friday 29 January - Friday 30 April
- Urban Capsules Morano: Tuesday 9 February - Tuesday 23 March
- Roots, Raíces Osvaldo Civetta: Monday 8 February - Friday 16 April
Further Information: Contact FAC Box Office or phone 03 9784 1060. Limited Opening Hours.
Image: Artist Morano
Chill
Live and Local at Frankston Foreshore
Enjoy the natural beauty of the beach and bay while wandering through market stalls. Ignite your taste buds with a range of food vendors ready to serve. And get up and dance with plenty of live music on stage including family favourites, Bo'ness, Riley Catherall and Greta Ziller. If twists and turns are more your style visit the family rides and amusements just across Kananook Creek at the Frankston Family Carnival.
Where: Long Island Drive, Yacht Club car park and McComb's Reserve, Frankston
When: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 10am - 8pm
Further Information: For more information visit the Discover Frankston website
Live and Local at Wells Street
Relax and unwind with chilled music and entertainment as our performers take to the streets, including Sherry Lee and Velvet Bloom. Chomp at one of the delicious restaurants as you enjoy the vibe of local singers, musicians and performers before you check out the surrounding Street Art in Gallery Lane and Stiebel Place as part of The Big Picture Fest, or explore the many shops along Wells Street.
Where: Wells Street, Frankston
When: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 11.30am – 8pm
Further information: For more information visit the Discover Frankston website
Live and Local at Youth Central
Showcasing some amazing performers from the Freeza program and beyond, don't miss Ed Moon and Matilda Pearl on Saturday and Sunday evening respectively as they perform some of their best tracks.
Take a visit to the Frankston Library and explore new and exciting additions to their digital collections or if gaming is more your style come and chill at Youth Services' The What Bus and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate champion amongst your mates.
Where: Frankston Library Forecourt, Frankston
When: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March, 10am – 8pm
Further Information: For more information visit the Discover Frankston website
Live and Local at Seaford
Live and Local at Seaford will have you and the family listening to stories before you're up and dancing into the afternoon. The site will transition into an acoustic haven into the evening as you kick back and relax watching local artists do their thing!
Our stage will be host to some special Storytimes with Frankston City Libraries' favourites you know and love. Grab your physically distanced spot on the lawn for a front row seat to all of the stage performances including Iaki Vallejo and Frankston City's own The Lorenz Band Duo
Visit the Seaford Library or one of the great food vendors onsite or restaurants surrounding the precinct, there is plenty to do in Seaford!
Where: Broughton Street, Seaford and Seaford Library
When: Saturday 20 March, 10am – 8pm
Further Information: For more information visit the Discover Frankston website
Namaste in Frankston City! Yoga in the Park
Brought to you by Frankston City Council, join any of these four FREE Yoga in the Park sessions with a Calm Heart Yoga instructor. The Yoga in the Park series will run until Sunday 28 March. No bookings required, BYO yoga matt.
Where & When:
- Keast Park, Seaford; Saturday 20 March, 9 - 10am
- Sandfield Reserve, Carrum DOwns; Saturday 20 March, 5-6pm
- George Pentland Gardens, Frankston; Sunday 21 March, 5 - 6pm
- Southgateway Reserve, Langwarrin; Sunday 21 March, 9 - 10am
Further Information: For more information visit the Discover Frankston website
Site & Sound at McClelland
Site & Sound: Sonic art as ecological practice, showing until 11 April 2021, invites audiences of this exhibition to consider the importance of listening as a means towards a better understanding of the urgent and complex environmental issues facing our planet.
Where: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin
When: Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March, 10am - 5pm
Viewing of the exhibition is offered at no extra cost to visitors to McClelland beyond entry fee. Visitors are required to pre-book their visit to McClelland and a Booking Fee applies to adults ($6 Adults; Children and Members exempt)
Further Information: To book or for more information, visit McClelland's website.
Liquid Architecture - Unheard Relations
Liquid Architecture is Australia's leading organisation for artists working with sound and listening. Liquid Architecture investigates the sounds themselves, but also the ideas communicated about, and the meaning of, sound and listening. As curatorial associate of the Site & Sound exhibition, Liquid Architecture Artistic Director Joel Stern has worked with artists Amy Hanley, Thembi Soddell, Tina Stefanou, and Xen Nhà to produce new sonic works that reflect, respond, extend, depart or otherwise connect to sonic environments in and around McClelland. These works will be presented as part of a listening event with artists and audience in conversation.
Where: McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin
When: Saturday 20 March, 2 - 4pm
Viewing of the exhibition is offered at no extra cost to visitors to McClelland beyond entry fee. Visitors are required to pre-book their visit to McClelland and a Booking Fee applies to adults ($6 Adults; Children and Members exempt).
Further information: To book or for more information, visit McClelland's website.
Image Amy Hanley, Bogong Centre for Sound Culture Residency 2020. Photo Devika Bilimoria
Play
The Big Picture Fest
Do you get a kick out of watching art in the making? Then this one's for you.
The Big Picture Fest is coming back to Frankston City. This year's all Australian line-up is set to transform various walls around Frankston City to contribute to its ever evolving arts and cultural edge. Wander the city centre streets across the weekend and be prepared to witness masterpieces being created right before your eyes while you soak up the creative energy around you.
Join a guided Street Art Walking Tours, free throughout the festival, to hear the stories and inspiration behind the murals that become part of Frankston's vibrant art scene.
Where: Frankston City Centre
When: Friday 19 March to Sunday 21 March, wander around the streets at leisure
Further Information: Big Picture Fest
Please respect the creativity of the artists and keep a safe distance.
Street Art Walking Tours
If you're hungry to know more about the artwork being created as part of this year's Big Picture Fest, then you simply can't go past a Street Art Walking Tour. The free 90 minute guided tours running across the weekend will take you past many of the artworks in progress to see first-hand how they are created, learn about the mode of application, gain an insight into the stories behind the artistic inspirations, and you may even get to have a chat to an artist or capture a memorable photo.
Where: Frankston City Centre (tour departure points will be Wells Street and the Frankston Library Forecourt - your meeting point will be provided upon booking confirmation)
When:
Thursday 18 March: 9.30am, 12pm and 3pm
Friday 19 March: 12pm, 3pm and 6pm
Saturday 20, March: 9.30am, 12pm and 3pm
Sunday 21, March: 9.30am, 12pm and 3pm
Further Information: Tours are free, however, bookings are essential, groups will be limited to 10 people. This is an all abilities accessible tour, however, may involve some hills and kerb crossings, assistance is recommended. Book online here.
Frankston's Family Carnival
Bring the family and enjoy some good old fashion fun at Frankston's Family Carnival this March. Ferris wheel, tea cups, carnival games and more! There is something for everyone including your little thrill seekers this weekend.
Where: McComb's Reserve, Frankston
When: Saturday 20 March, 1pm – 9.30pm and Sunday 21 March, 1pm - 6pm
Further information: Pre-bookings will be required. Stay tuned to the Discover Frankston website for booking details closer to the event date.
HWBE 4's Beach Volleyball
Strut your stuff 'Top Gun' style in a friendly game of beach volleyball brought to you by the experts at HWBE 4.
Open to everyone, this is a great way to have fun in the sun, get a little sandy, and meet some new people.
Register now or sign up on the day. $60 for each team of four (must have at least one female player per team).
Where: Frankston Foreshore - near Frankston Yacht Club
When: Saturday 20 March, registrations on the day open at 8am
Further Information: HWBE 4 Volleyball Facebook or register your team at www.hwbe.com.au or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Do It Outdoors Family Fun
Cinema, food trucks and a whole lot more - all in the great outdoors!! Treat the family to hours of fun this Bumper Weekend
BYO picnic rug or chair to the Cinema with only $5 entry per person, refunded on food purchases.
Keep an eye out on our social media pages and head to the Bumper Weekend page on Discover Frankston for locations and more information
Food Trucks
Where: Various locations, Langwarring & Carrum Downs
When: Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March
Cinema – Astro Boy
Where: Centenary Park Golf Course - McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
When: Friday 19 March;
Time: 5:30pm Sausage Sizzle; 6:30pm Movie Start
Bookings Essential: Book your tickets now
Cinema 2 - Bill & Ted Face The Music
Date: Saturday 20 March, 2021
Time: 4pm Music & Food, 6pm Movie
Cost: FREE
Location: Banyan Reserve, Luscombe Drive, Carrum Downs
Bookings Essential: Book your tickets now
Kids and Family Fishing Clinics
Always wanted to try fishing and not sure where to start? Head down to the Kananook Creek BBQ area and get some tips and tricks from the experienced 'That's The Thing About Fishing' fishermen team. This team knows how to make learning something new fun for everyone. All ages welcome. Kids must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Where: Frankston Waterfront Precinct, Kananook Creek BBQ area
When: Sunday 21 March, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Further Information: Visit That's The Thing About Fishing on Facebook
Coastal Arts Trail
Explore the many fantastic sculptures, iconic landmarks and attractions dotted around Frankston's iconic beaches and city streets on the Coastal Arts Trail. Complete your arts discovery with an inland drive to the award winning McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery. Starting at Frankston Life Saving Club, the wander follows the Frankston Foreshore boardwalk for 1.8km to Olivers Hill. Allow 1.5hrs for walking and 45 minutes for cycling. This trail can be enjoyed anytime of the day.
Download the free Frankston City Guide to view the Coastal Arts Trail map and other suggested self-guided itineraries to enjoy over the bumper weekend.
Shop
Frankston Community Market
Where: 79 – 83 Young Street, Frankston
When: Sunday 21 March, 8am – 1pm
Further information: Free entry, no bookings required. Visit the Frankston Community Market website.
Seaford Farmers Market
Presented by the Rotary Club of Frankston on the 3rd Sunday, the outdoor Seaford Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, fresh and smoked meats and fish, breads, pastas, cakes, desserts, jams and conserves, pickles, soaps, olive produce, pancakes and poffertjes. If you're looking to meet the makers in a relaxed friendly space, this one is ideal for you.
Where: Broughton Street Reserve (off Station Street), Seaford
When: Sunday 21 March, 8am -1pm
Further information: Free entry, no bookings required. Dogs welcome. Accessible just a short 200m walk from Seaford train station. Visit the Seaford Farmers Market Facebook page.
Wells Street Central
Explore the many cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues and shops along buzzing Wells Street in the heart of Frankston. Whether you want to devour delicious burgers and chips, share a slice of pizza with friends, treat a sweet tooth with ice-creams and cake, sip the afternoon away on local beers and wines, or enjoy a delicious coffee, there's plenty to choose from in this street and surrounding malls, streets and laneways. The atmosphere is sure to be humming with live entertainment and street performers throughout the weekend.
Seaford Village
For a true locals experience, head to the eclectic and vibrant seaside village of Seaford. Wander along Station Street and Nepean Highway to discover boutique shops, health food outlets, cafes, restaurants and plenty of outdoor dining options. Sit outside any enjoy Spanish Bar's famous Paella or after you've visited the stunning Seaford Beach, pop over to 38 South or Guildford's for some delicious food, followed by renowned ice-cream at Gelato UNOU on Nepean Hwy. Don't forget to check out the Seaford Farmers Market open Sunday 21 March 8am - 1pm.
Shop all weekend in Seaford Village and Wells Street Central.
Most shops open from 9am and close 5.30pm, some cafes and restaurants open later. If dining, contact your preferred venue in advance to check if a table booking is required.
SNAP TO WIN!!
Snap and win $100 gift voucher
Snap an awesome photo anywhere in Frankston City then tag it #DiscoverFrankston and #DIObumperweekend go into the running to win a $100 gift voucher to a local business in the Discover Frankston monthly photo competition. It's that easy! This month's competition closes 31 March. See the website for terms and conditions.
For more information about things to do in Frankston City over Bumper Weekend visit www.discoverfrankston.com/events/doitoutdoors-bumperweekend
IMPORANT INFORMATION
Wear a mask when you cannot socially distance safely. If you are feeling unwell at all, please stay at home. BYO a hand sanitiser, or use ones provided where available. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Check if venue bookings are required in advance to avoid disappointment. If it's busy or you don't feel comfortable in the setting, come back another time or visit another location nearby. Be prepared to sign in to selected venues and events using a QR code (with your device) or via a manual form where required. Observe social distancing. Have fun and stay safe!
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