2025 Youth Photography Competition 24 Aug 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
The Purple Patch Pop-Up 25 Aug 2025 Join us at the Colac Community Library for The Purple Patch Pop-Up, an interactive space celebrating Wear It Purple day with a full week of queer resources, art, and activities. The week kicks off with a keynote from QHUB on building inclusive communities, with the pop-up open until Friday 29 August Don’t forget to wear purple! Colac community library, 173 Queen St, Colac VIC 3250, Colac Tagged as: , Community Events, Talks & workshops, Heath & Wellbeing, Performing & Visual Arts, Youth Event
The Purple Patch Pop-Up Space 25 Aug 2025 Celebrate Wear It Purple day at the weeklong Purple Patch Pop-Up an inclusive community space at Colac Community Library featuring art, books, and resources to spark curiosity, connection, and celebration. Open all week until Friday 29 August don’t forget to wear purple! Colac Community Library, 173 Queen St, Colac VIC 3250, Colac Tagged as: , Community Events, Heath & Wellbeing, Performing & Visual Arts, Youth Event
Moroccan Palm Tree Arch - Paint+Sip 05 Sep 2025 A fun and friendly evening of painting your own Moroccan Palm Tree on a gorgeous arched canvas — no experience needed, just bring your mates, creativity, and enjoy a relaxed social vibe with all materials provided! Studio 92, Studio92, 70 Murray Street, Colac VIC, Colac 3250 Tagged as: , Community Events, Talks & workshops, Performing & Visual Arts
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
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