The first Tuesday in November gifts everyone a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and friends and watch the ‘race that stops the nation’. It also offers a chance to roll into that Tuesday with a little Melbourne Cup Eve celebrating.
If you’re looking to do just that, The Melbourne Greyhounds is the place to head. Melbourne Cup Eve is Family Night at ‘The Meadows’. For those who’ve never attended before, this is a signature event.
The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association puts this night on, with a big focus on children. It’s all about free entertainment, centred around their favourite friends – the greyhounds.
So, what’s happening on Cup Eve at ‘The Meadows’? Heaps! Plotted around the grounds there’ll be giant inflatable games, jumping castles (each set up for different age groups), face painting and an hour long magic show.
All track food and beverage facilities will be open and kids can grab a free carnival snack should they like. If family dining is important, The Meadows City View Bistro will be open. Children’s meals are just $12. Offering great food, great city views and great entertainment the City View Bistro is a hidden gem when it comes to bistro dining. A booking is essential and can be made by calling the venue.
And it wouldn’t be a Cup Eve family night without freebies. This year there are 300 free kids showbags to be handed out and a chance to win a prize in the $3000 Family Prize Draw! Entry in the draw is free, but you must be present to claim a prize.
So, don’t forget to pop this great event in the calendar and let friends know that there’s plenty of free Melbourne Cup Eve fun to share in at the Melbourne Greyhounds this Monday night. Entry and car parking is free.
Visitwww.melbournegreyhounds.org.au or call 9355 5222 for more information.
