Upcoming Events

2025 Youth Photography Competition

06 Sep 2025 Entries are open for the 2025 Youth Photography Competition! This year's theme is 'Moments: Captured by Colac Otway Youth'

Open to all young people aged 12-25 who live, work and/or study in Colac Otway Shire.

Tagged as: , Performing & Visual Arts, Youth Event

Abstract 3D Texture + Sip at Studio92!

06 Sep 2025 Discover the bold, tactile world of impasto as you sculpt vibrant abstract art with palette knives and textured plaster in this one-of-a-kind 3D painting + sip workshop led by artist Stacey Williams.

Studio92, Studio92, 70 Murray Street, Colac VIC., Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Performing & Visual Arts

Otway Districts Historical Society Open Day

14 Sep 2025 History Open Day celebrating the history rooms redesign and signage project and the Beech Forest Walking Tour audio and history series project, with a Beechy Oven update and viewing and book sales and signings by Richard Collopy and Norm Houghton.

Beech Forest Community Hall, Main Road, Beech Forest 3237

Tagged as: , Community Events

Youth Backstage/Tech Workshop & Rockout Session! (Ages 12-25)

22 Sep 2025 Are you a youth musician, singer, interested in event management or sound and lighting design? This workshop is for you!

Go behind the scenes at COPACC! Explore backstage, gain knowledge from COPACC staff about the technical fundamentals of operating lighting, sound, equipment and even how to manage staging elements! Bring along your musical instruments, equipment and let’s rock!

Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre, 95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Music & Theatre, Talks & workshops, Youth Event

Youth Media & Marketing Workshop (Ages 12-25)

25 Sep 2025 Are you interested in media, photography, radio and graphic design?
This workshop is for you!

Learn from our local industry professionals about media and marketing! Don’t forget to bring your phone or device to get the most out of the workshop!

Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre, 95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Music & Theatre, Talks & workshops, Youth Event

Food 4 Future

25 Sep 2025 Learn how to prepare food and get your food handler's certificate at the Colac Library.

Colac Library, 173 Queen St, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Heath & Wellbeing, Youth Event

Walk the Walk Festival

04 Oct 2025 Come join us as a community to break mental health stigma so we can treat mental health as we do physical health.

Colac Showgrounds, 54 Chapel Street, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Community Events, Fundraisers, Family Event, Markets, Music & Theatre, Talks & workshops, Heath & Wellbeing

SENIORS FESTIVAL: CONNECT AND TRY CROQUET

09 Oct 2025 Connecting and socializing seniors through sport and a meal

Colac Mallet Sports Club, 48A Church St, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Community Events

Walk For Respect - Say No to Domestic Violence

18 Oct 2025 Domestic violence is often a hidden issue due to shame, fear, and stigma. A community walk gives survivors and advocates a chance to speak up, making it easier for victims to come forward and seek help. It creates a safe space for those who have been affected to show support for each other and share their experiences.

Memorial Square Colac, Cnr Murray and Gellibrand St, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Community Events