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12:00 AM - PETSTOCK FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL PET ADOPTION WEEKEND

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11:00 AM - James Tylor: Turrangka...in the shadows

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Mornington Main Street Market

Mornington Main Street Market

February 26, 2025

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Main Street Mornington

Markets

Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]

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Hastings Street Market

27 Feb

February 27, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hastings Street Market

Markets

Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]

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Rye Foreshore Market

01 Mar

March 1, 2025

7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Rye Foreshore

Markets

First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]

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Bittern Sunday Market

02 Mar

March 2, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bittern Railway Station

Markets

Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]

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Bittern Sunday Market

09 Mar

March 9, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bittern Railway Station

Markets

Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]

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Labour Day at Sk8house!

Labour Day at Sk8house!

March 10, 2025

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Family Activity

Who's ready for the next public holiday? We’re counting down the days, and luckily, there’s not long to wait – Labour Day Monday is just around [...]

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Bittern Sunday Market

16 Mar

March 16, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bittern Railway Station

Markets

Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]

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PETSTOCK FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL PET ADOPTION WEEKEND

22 Mar

March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025

12:00 am

Fundraiser

Petstock Foundation’s National Pet Adoption Month will take place in March 2025, with an adoption weekend being held at selected stores across Australia on Saturday [...]

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Bittern Sunday Market

23 Mar

March 23, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bittern Railway Station

Markets

Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]

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James Tylor: Turrangka...in the shadows

29 Mar

March 29, 2025 - May 25, 2025

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Family Activity
Free for kids

A UNSW Galleries Touring exhibition. Curated by Leigh Robb Turrangka...in the shadows brings together a decade of practice by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist James Tylor. Tylor’s practice [...]

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Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery autumn program

29 Mar

March 29, 2025 - May 25, 2025

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

James Tylor: Turrangka…in the shadows surveys a decade of work by artist James Tylor examining histories of colonisation and their profound impact on Indigenous cultures. [...]

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Sk8house Disney Disco

Sk8house Disney Disco

March 29, 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sk8house

Family Activity

Once upon a time, in a roller skating rink not so far away… there was a Disney Disco Night! Get ready for a night of [...]

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Bittern Sunday Market

30 Mar

March 30, 2025

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bittern Railway Station

Markets

Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]

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Events on February 26, 2025

Mornington Main Street Market

Mornington Main Street Market

26 Feb 25

Mornington

Events on February 27, 2025

27 Feb

Hastings Street Market

27 Feb 25

Hastings

Events on March 1, 2025

01 Mar

Rye Foreshore Market

1 Mar 25

Rye

Events on March 2, 2025

02 Mar

Bittern Sunday Market

2 Mar 25

Bittern

Events on March 9, 2025

09 Mar

Bittern Sunday Market

9 Mar 25

Bittern

Events on March 10, 2025

Labour Day at Sk8house!

Labour Day at Sk8house!

10 Mar 25

Events on March 16, 2025

16 Mar

Bittern Sunday Market

16 Mar 25

Bittern

Events on March 22, 2025

22 Mar

PETSTOCK FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL PET ADOPTION WEEKEND

22 Mar 25

Events on March 23, 2025

23 Mar

Bittern Sunday Market

23 Mar 25

Bittern

Events on March 29, 2025

29 Mar

James Tylor: Turrangka...in the shadows

29 Mar 25

Mornington

29 Mar

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery autumn program

29 Mar 25

Mornington

Sk8house Disney Disco

Sk8house Disney Disco

29 Mar 25

Carrum Downs

Events on March 30, 2025

30 Mar

Bittern Sunday Market

30 Mar 25

Bittern

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I’ll bet you didn’t even know I was gone!

Time.
20 years I’ve lived in Australia.
20 years of missed birthdays, weddings, funerals, drinks, shooting the shit..time.

So when the airfare i’d been looking at for later in the year was the same price as one leaving 12 hours later and it gets me there the night before my mom’s 77th birthday - I grabbed it.

A whirlwind ensues - off to Frankston for birthday gifts for that weekend, last minute items for my son leaving for camp, omg, my hair needs colouring…etc.

I know I’ve said it before - but it’s mentally challenging leaving one family for another. Which way is ‘welcome home’?
Both.

Nothing extra - my time in Philly was very ordinary - filled with breakfast catch-ups, one-on-ones with most of my nearest and dearest, comfy clothes and takeaway…but that’s what made it extraordinary.
It doesn’t have to be a whole song and dance. Just family, good friends, food, and conversation.
Tell me every little thing..and it’ll be like no time has passed. That’s how you know these relationships were built to last.

I’m sorry we forgot to take photos! We were too busy talking.
Lots of love. ❤️ 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
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#expatlife #usatoaus #family #friends #welcomehome #quicktrips #timeflies #missyou #seeyousoon

mornpenkids

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I’ll bet you didn’t even know I was gone! Time. 20 years I’ve lived in Australia. 20 years of missed birthdays, weddings, funerals, drinks, shooting the shit..time. So when the airfare i’d been looking at for later in the year was the same price as one leaving 12 hours later and it gets me there the night before my mom’s 77th birthday - I grabbed it. A whirlwind ensues - off to Frankston for birthday gifts for that weekend, last minute items for my son leaving for camp, omg, my hair needs colouring…etc. I know I’ve said it before - but it’s mentally challenging leaving one family for another. Which way is ‘welcome home’? Both. Nothing extra - my time in Philly was very ordinary - filled with breakfast catch-ups, one-on-ones with most of my nearest and dearest, comfy clothes and takeaway…but that’s what made it extraordinary. It doesn’t have to be a whole song and dance. Just family, good friends, food, and conversation. Tell me every little thing..and it’ll be like no time has passed. That’s how you know these relationships were built to last. I’m sorry we forgot to take photos! We were too busy talking. Lots of love. ❤️ 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 ————————————————————————————— #expatlife #usatoaus #family #friends #welcomehome #quicktrips #timeflies #missyou #seeyousoon

2 weeks ago

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As an expat, and I think more and more as I get older, I relish the time spent with my peeps from life BA (before Australia).
In January, my friends came for a visit.
We did the touristy stuff..penguins, hot springs, Seawinds, but also spent my 49th birthday together AND those crazy kids got married on one of our local beaches.
Nothing over the top or complex..with the help of local celebrant @redcelebrancyfunerals our amazing photographer @yannicreative local florist @stembystems and after party at @theroyalhotelmornington we pulled together the most lovely of days - swipe to see (and hear).
I am not a religious gal, but my cup runneth over. These memories made for myself and my kiddos will stay with me for a long time.
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#hashtagblessed #morningtonpeninsula #beachwedding #birthday #expats #makingmemories #spendingtime #together #love #makethetime #lovelyday

As an expat, and I think more and more as I get older, I relish the time spent with my peeps from life BA (before Australia).
In January, my friends came for a visit.
We did the touristy stuff..penguins, hot springs, Seawinds, but also spent my 49th birthday together AND those crazy kids got married on one of our local beaches.
Nothing over the top or complex..with the help of local celebrant @redcelebrancyfunerals our amazing photographer @yannicreative local florist @stembystems and after party at @theroyalhotelmornington we pulled together the most lovely of days - swipe to see (and hear).
I am not a religious gal, but my cup runneth over. These memories made for myself and my kiddos will stay with me for a long time.
—————————————————————————————————————
#hashtagblessed #morningtonpeninsula #beachwedding #birthday #expats #makingmemories #spendingtime #together #love #makethetime #lovelyday

mornpenkids

•

As an expat, and I think more and more as I get older, I relish the time spent with my peeps from life BA (before Australia). In January, my friends came for a visit. We did the touristy stuff..penguins, hot springs, Seawinds, but also spent my 49th birthday together AND those crazy kids got married on one of our local beaches. Nothing over the top or complex..with the help of local celebrant @redcelebrancyfunerals our amazing photographer @yannicreative local florist @stembystems and after party at @theroyalhotelmornington we pulled together the most lovely of days - swipe to see (and hear). I am not a religious gal, but my cup runneth over. These memories made for myself and my kiddos will stay with me for a long time. ————————————————————————————————————— #hashtagblessed #morningtonpeninsula #beachwedding #birthday #expats #makingmemories #spendingtime #together #love #makethetime #lovelyday

1 month ago

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2/9

Turned 49 last week.
Asked for a desk riser as gift from hubby.
Why?
Because..in a strange turn of events, sitting too long makes my back hurt.🙃
Ah, how times have changed.
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#birthdays #giftsforfortysomethings #midtolateforties #thestruggleisreal #ergolux #deskriser #bestgift #thankyou #lowerbackpain #whatnext #lifeisawildride
@ergolux

mornpenkids

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Turned 49 last week. Asked for a desk riser as gift from hubby. Why? Because..in a strange turn of events, sitting too long makes my back hurt.🙃 Ah, how times have changed. ——————————————————————————————————— #birthdays #giftsforfortysomethings #midtolateforties #thestruggleisreal #ergolux #deskriser #bestgift #thankyou #lowerbackpain #whatnext #lifeisawildride @ergolux

2 months ago

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3/9

Expectation vs reality.
I love me a walk. But this one nearly did me in.
What’s with all the athleticism during holidays anyway??? 🤪😂😂
If you’re looking for me I’ll be by the pool. 🍹
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#holidays #hamiltonisland #passagepeak #goonwithoutme #walkies #hotandhumid

Expectation vs reality.
I love me a walk. But this one nearly did me in.
What’s with all the athleticism during holidays anyway??? 🤪😂😂
If you’re looking for me I’ll be by the pool. 🍹
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#holidays #hamiltonisland #passagepeak #goonwithoutme #walkies #hotandhumid

mornpenkids

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Expectation vs reality. I love me a walk. But this one nearly did me in. What’s with all the athleticism during holidays anyway??? 🤪😂😂 If you’re looking for me I’ll be by the pool. 🍹 —————————————————————————————————————— #holidays #hamiltonisland #passagepeak #goonwithoutme #walkies #hotandhumid

2 months ago

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4/9

Our yearly visit to @peteroramchildrensshoes to be fitted for new school shoes! Caring, fast, seamless service…it’s like visiting old friends. 💕
Are you ready? It’s the final countdown before the bump and grind returns!
📚 ✔️
👞 ✔️
👔 ✔️
💇 ✔️
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#shoplocal #notsponsored #peteroramshoes #frankston #schoolready #letsgooo #readytorumble #2025schoolyear

mornpenkids

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Our yearly visit to @peteroramchildrensshoes to be fitted for new school shoes! Caring, fast, seamless service…it’s like visiting old friends. 💕 Are you ready? It’s the final countdown before the bump and grind returns! 📚 ✔️ 👞 ✔️ 👔 ✔️ 💇 ✔️ ——————————————————————————————————— #shoplocal #notsponsored #peteroramshoes #frankston #schoolready #letsgooo #readytorumble #2025schoolyear

2 months ago

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5/9

@sensas_au Embark on a multi-sensory journey!
On now in South Yarra now, grab your team and take part in challenges where one of your senses has been deprived!
Are you tasting🍿 or is that a 🦗?
Are you touching 🪶 or 🕷️?
Work as a team to figure out what you’re tasting, touching, smelling, seeing and (not) hearing through a variety of team games!
Head to their page for more info and to book your spot for two hours of school hols fun!
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#sensas #multisensory #teamchallenge #melboirne #thingstodo #southyarra #taste #touch #sight #hearing #smell #canyoudoit #funforfamilies #funforadults #funforkids #schoolholidays #lovepeninsulakids

mornpenkids

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@sensas_au Embark on a multi-sensory journey! On now in South Yarra now, grab your team and take part in challenges where one of your senses has been deprived! Are you tasting🍿 or is that a 🦗? Are you touching 🪶 or 🕷️? Work as a team to figure out what you’re tasting, touching, smelling, seeing and (not) hearing through a variety of team games! Head to their page for more info and to book your spot for two hours of school hols fun! ————————————————————————————————— #sensas #multisensory #teamchallenge #melboirne #thingstodo #southyarra #taste #touch #sight #hearing #smell #canyoudoit #funforfamilies #funforadults #funforkids #schoolholidays #lovepeninsulakids

3 months ago

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6/9

One of these peeps loves fishing.
The other - not so much. 🤣
Is fishing a yay or nay for you? Vote below!
Personally, I think it’s a snoozefest, but the sunsets are pretty.
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#fishing #frankston #frankstonpier #sendwine #summer #summerholidays #outsidetime #summernights #caughtnothing #ifitmakesyouhappy #thethingswedoforlove

mornpenkids

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One of these peeps loves fishing. The other - not so much. 🤣 Is fishing a yay or nay for you? Vote below! Personally, I think it’s a snoozefest, but the sunsets are pretty. —————————————————————————————— #fishing #frankston #frankstonpier #sendwine #summer #summerholidays #outsidetime #summernights #caughtnothing #ifitmakesyouhappy #thethingswedoforlove

3 months ago

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7/9

Felt this was a thoughtful message on the back of a @sodastreamau I bought from @thegoodguysau this week.
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#sidebyside #sodastream

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Felt this was a thoughtful message on the back of a @sodastreamau I bought from @thegoodguysau this week. —————————————————————————————————————— #sidebyside #sodastream

3 months ago

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8/9

They look pretty perfect to me! 😍
Just had my first delivery from @farmerspickau 🍒 and not a bad cherry in the box!
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#whoneedsstems #freshcherries #farmerspick #delivery #producedelivery #yum #cherriesforafterschoolsnack #perfectlyimperfect #boxofcherries #nofilter

They look pretty perfect to me! 😍
Just had my first delivery from @farmerspickau 🍒 and not a bad cherry in the box!
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#whoneedsstems #freshcherries #farmerspick #delivery #producedelivery #yum #cherriesforafterschoolsnack #perfectlyimperfect #boxofcherries #nofilter

mornpenkids

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They look pretty perfect to me! 😍 Just had my first delivery from @farmerspickau 🍒 and not a bad cherry in the box! ——————————————————————————————————— #whoneedsstems #freshcherries #farmerspick #delivery #producedelivery #yum #cherriesforafterschoolsnack #perfectlyimperfect #boxofcherries #nofilter

4 months ago

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