From patriotic sing-alongs to a celebration of all things platypuses, here’s 10 things to do around the north west this weekend
View the Doorways art exhibition at Whittlesea council offices at South Morang
Spend Saturday at the Sunbury Show
See Pirates of Penzance at the newly renovated Bluestone Theatre in Kyneton
Attend a family fun day for a cause at Hoppers Crossing on Sunday
Help a family in need at a community benefit in Macedon
Platypus Festival
The annual Platypus Festival is back again this month. The fun-filled family event will be on Saturday, October 10, from noon until 4pm at Toolern Creek, Tamar Drive, Melton.
■ 0412 321 848
Film classic
Classic movie Calamity Jane will screen at Caroline Springs library during Victorian Seniors Festival, until October 14.
■ www.melton.vic.au/seniorsfestival
Pet expo
Brimbank Animal Expo is this Saturday at the Westvale Community Centre, 10am-2pm. Handy tips on petcare. Register desexed and microchipped pets for free.
Farmers market
Kyneton Farmers Market this Saturday offers great selections of meat, wine and beer, olive oils, plants, eggs, fruit and vegetables. Otherwise, the next Malmsbury market is from 9am-3pm this Sunday.
■ Kyneton contact: 5422 1176
