Events

Morning Mah-jong at the Benalla Library

Mah-jong has been associated with improvements in short term memory, attention, and logical thinking, but most of all it is fun. Join in for a weekly competition and socalise with friends.

Crafternoons at the Benalla Library

Would you like to enjoy a craft session with like minded people in a familiar, friendly environment? Bring your own craft, or join in with some of the limited supplies at the library. New ideas and skill leaders most welcome.

Midweek Board Games

Wednesday Board games run fortnightly at Room at the Table. Come and go at a time that best suits you. At Room at the Table, they love playing modern board games (generally this refers to board games published from the 1990), but don’t worry if you have never played modern board games before, they love…

Rhyme Time at the Benalla Library

Looking for a fun and engaging way to promote early literacy in your child? Join in for Rhyme Time at the Benalla Library. Sing along with children’s songs and rhymes from the Rhyme Time songbook, followed by a group story time where we all read together with the children. This is a fantastic opportunity for…

Storytime at the Benalla Library

Go on a magical journey into the world of books at Storytime at the Benalla Library. Storytellers will read children’s books and sing children’s songs and rhymes, providing a fun and interactive experience for children of all ages. At the end of the session, parents and caregivers can participate in a small craft activity with…

Desmonde Downing: Threads of Kelly

Benalla Art Gallery presents thirteen watercolour illustrations by Desmonde Downing, a distinguished set and costume designer, actor, and singer who contributed to Australian theatre in the 1950s and 1960s. The works form part of the Benalla Art Gallery Collection. Downing was celebrated for the originality of her stagecraft. She designed sets for Gertrude Johnson’s National…

Benalla Park Run

Parkrun organise free, weekly, five kilometre timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from walkers or those taking their first steps in running to…

Benalla Festival

Benalla Festival is a celebration of the Benalla Rural City lifestyle—its people, country living, and strong community spirit. The festival program features a variety of events across our rural townships during the first weekend, from Friday 1 to Saturday 2 November. The celebrations continue in Benalla during the second weekend, from Saturday 8 to Sunday…

Saturday Night Boardgames

Want something fun to do on a Saturday night in Benalla? Then come to the fortnightly Saturday Night Boardgame sessions. Starting at 5pm and going ‘til 10pm, come and go at a time that best suits you. Saturday Night Boardgames at Room at the Table Inc focus on “modern boardgames” – those games that have…

Benalla Festival 2025 Open Gardens

Experience four of Benalla’s beautiful home gardens this November. As part of the Benalla Festival, four generous garden owners are opening their gardens to the public to raise money for Tomorrow Today. See an amazing living Mediterranean mosaic of grasses, perrenials, cottage flowers and vegetables; a hundred year old liquid amber and take a journey…

Benalla is a vibrant regional city and has a diverse and vibrant portfolio of events both held in Benalla and its surrounding villages.

Thinking of bringing your event to Benalla? To see why you could 'Enjoy Benalla' and hold an event throughout Benalla Rural City, view our Events Attractions Prospectus which provides a snapshot of where we are located, venues, events history and much more.

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