This weekend: Free Movies, Ice Hockey, Sunday Market & more

After the short working week, it's time to relax again! This weekend it's all about entertainment at Docklands with free movies, sport, shopping & something for the kids.

Docklands Classic Film Festival:
Free Event, 7pm nightly
Every night of the week features a different movie theme for you to enjoy. Director’s chairs are available plus popcorn, hot chocolate and other tasty treats are on offer from surrounding restaurants... Bellissimo and Mecca Bah make a delicious take away PIZZA and other hot food to keep you toasty warm.

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday Matinee, 2pm: Monsters Inc
Saturday, 7pm: The Man in the Iron Mask
Sunday, 7pm: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The full movie program is online at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Melbourne Ice Season Starts 1st May:
5:45pm, Saturday 1st May
From their new home at Icehouse Docklands, Melbourne Ice take on Sydney Ice Dogs in the opening game of the 2010 AIHL season. Help cheer on Victoria's only representative team in the Australian Ice Hockey League. Game tickets can be pre-purchased via credit card on (03)8631 3998, or visit the Icehouse Ticket Sales office at 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands.

Visit www.icehouse.com.au for more details

Action Zone - Until 9th May:
10:30am - 5:30pm
With only 2 weeks left in Docklands, this weekend is one of your last opportunities to challenge yourself at Action Zone. Take on the Super Swing, Bungy Trampoline or High Wire Walk for the last time. Located at Waterfront City Pavilion, Docklands Drive.

For more go to www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Docklands Sunday Market:
Free Entry, from 10am to 5pm
Still need to pick up a Mothers Day prezzie for Mum? You'll be sure to find something special for her at the Sunday Market. From Melbourne's finest antique and pre-loved specialists there’s a dazzling array of art, jewellery, retro clothing, vintage books and furniture up for grabs. Entry off Dopel Way or Waterfront City Piazza.

Visit www.docklandssundaymarket.com.au

Long weekend @ Docklands: ANZAC Day, Classic Film Festival & Meet the Dinosaurs finale

There is something for everyone this weekend at Docklands.

ANZAC Day offer for servicemen:
Docklands restaurants say 'Thank You' to our diggers this ANZAC Day weekend with a free meal.

All returned servicemen & women will receive a free main meal & a beer when dining with family & friends on ANZAC Day. Available Lunch & Dinner, Sunday 25th April and Monday 26th April.

PARTICIPATING VENUES
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Butchers Grill
Fish Seafood Grill
Livebait
Mecca Bah
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
Steakhouse
Yum Cha Dragon

Conditions Apply, must present identification. For more information visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Meet the Dinosaurs at Harbour Town:
Free Event, Saturday & Sunday

This is your last chance to see a Raptor come to life at Harbour Town Shopping Centre before the daily shows wrap up on Sunday. There's heaps of free activities for the kids. Show times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Note: shows start 2pm Anzac Day.

Go to www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au more information

Classic Film Festival @ Docklands
Free Event, From Sunday 25th April - 7pm
Enjoy FREE classic movies under the starts in the Waterfront City Piazza. Kicking off Sunday at 7pm, free movies will be playing everyday through out Autumn. Bring a blanket & picnic or grab some popcorn from Hot Chocolate Cafe who are bringing in a popcorn machine especially for the movie events.

Screening Days / Times
Sunday Nights - Family Favourites - 7pm
Monday Nights - The Classics - 7pm
Tuesday Nights - Scary Classics - 7pm
Wednesday Nights - James Bond Classics - 7pm
Thursday Nights - Comedy - 7pm
Friday Nights - Blockbusters - 7pm
Saturday Matinee - Family Favourites - 2pm
Saturday Nights - Blockbusters - 7pm

NOTE: Schedule subject to change

Visit docklandsmelbourne.com.au for more

This weekend @ Docklands: Live Earth Run for Water, Ice Skating, Footy & Weekend Specials

Take a look at all that's happening around Docklands this weekend.

The 'Dow Live Earth Run for Water' - Sunday, April 18th: Docklands has been selected as the Australian venue for this global environmental run/walk event, starting and finishing at Waterfront City. The ‘Dow Live Earth Run for Water’ will inspire the world’s citizens to come together on one day to help solve the world’s water crisis.

Taking place in hundreds of countries around the world, over the course of 24 hours, the event features a 6km run or walk, followed by a concert and water education activities, igniting a massive global movement – all aimed at helping solve local and global water issues.

Headlining the Docklands concert is 'You am I' frontman Tim Rogers with support acts Skipping Girl Vinegar and the Custom Kings.

For more information visit www.runforwateraustralia.com

Dino Stories at Designers' House:
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April and Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April, 2:00pm - 4:30pm.
By popular demand Designers' House has extended their Dino Stories for 2 more weeks. The kids can hear wild stories as told by their in-house Archeologist, Fur-asaurous, while you snap up some of the great designer bargains on offer.

Visit www.thedesignershouse.com.au for more details

Frost Party at Icehouse:
Saturday, 7:30pm - 12:00am
Get a head start on winter fun with the Frost party at the Icehouse. Cruise around the rink to your favourite top 40 tunes. State-of-the-art sound and light systems add to the party atmosphere.

Go to www.icehouse.com.au for more info

Football 17th April - 19th April:
Two of Australia's favourite footy codes are making an appearance at Docklands this week. Head to Etihad Stadium to support your team. For tickets, phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Saturday, 17th April: North Melbourne vs. Sydney Swans
Sunday, 18th April: St Kilda vs. Fremantle
Monday, 19th April: Melbourne Storm vs. Manly Sea Eagles


Weekend Specials:
Docklands restaurants have been busy this week, creating some great weekend specials.

Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill: Suckling pig (slow roasted for 15-18 hours) with sage, prunes & honey $45

Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria: Whole flounder served with Italian salsa & fresh salad $38

Livebait: Crustacean platter for 2 including soy glazed mud crab, Moreton Bay bugs and Port Lincoln jumbo prawns served with hot & sour salad and char grilled lemon $100

For more Chef's Specials go to our restaurants list on twitter http://twitter.com/DocklandsMelb/docklandsrestaurants

This weekend: AFL, school holiday activities & Docklands restaurants now on Twitter

This weekend marks the last one of the school holidays, so what better way to spend it than to bring the kids to Docklands for some great activities. These include:

"Meet the Dinosaurs" at Harbour Town - Free event until 25th April: Watch a Raptor come to life at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. It's a free event with plenty of activities for the kids.
Date: 23 March - 25 April, Tuesday to Sunday (no shows Mondays)
Showtime: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Visit www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au for more information.

Jurassic Dinosaur Adventure at Wonderland Park - until 11th April: In conjunction with Harbour Town Shopping Centre's "Meet the Dinosaurs," Wonderland Park presents the Jurassic Dinosaur Adventure. Fossick for a free ride pass on the Jurassic adventure, as well as other great prizes in the Dinosaur Mosh Pit. Suitable for all ages. Save $10 on all rides All-Day passes. Bookings: 0412 969 356 or visit: www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au

Also happening this weekend:

AFL - Friday 9th April to Sunday 11th April: Get down to Etihad Stadium this weekend to cheer on your footy team in Round 3 of the season. For tickets, phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Fri 9th April, 7.40pm: St Kilda vs. Collingwood
Sat 10th April, 2.10pm: North Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles
Sun 11th April, 2.10pm: Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn

Docklands restaurants now on Twitter: Keep up-to-date with all the latest news, competitions and chef's specials from Docklands restaurants on Twitter. We've created a list of all the restaurants now tweeting on our Twitter page: http://twitter.com/DocklandsMelb/docklandsrestaurants

Butchers Grill Banquet Dinner - Chilean earthquake fundraiser, Thurs 29th April

In the aftermath of the terrible earthquake in Chile, Butchers Grill have decided to try and do their bit to support the victims of this tragic disaster.

Butchers Grill at Docklands will be holding a special banquet dinner in aid of those affected by the devastating earthquake in Chile.

Banquets: Butchers Grill will donate $5 from each person who orders a banquet on the night. Banquet menus start range from $49 to $69 per person (min 2 people).
Date: Thursday 29th April 2010
Wines: Chilean wine will be featured on the night.
Raffle: With tickets sales being donated, you have the chance to win great prizes including a dinner cruise for 2 people, dining vouchers and wine.
Music: Entertaining live music on the night.
Info: www.butchersgrill.net.au/specials_events.html
Bookings: 9640 0696.

Meanwhile, Butchers Grill's sister restaurant in Bourke Street is also hosting a special Degustation Dinner to raise money for the earthquake relief effort.

Date: Thursday 29th April 2010
Venue: Butchers Grill, 141 Bourke St, Melbourne
Time: from 6.30pm
Includes: Cocktail on arrival, 7 courses with matching wine, guest speakers including Sommelier Daniel Fellhandler (Santa Rita Wines)
Raffle: Sale of all raffle tickets will be donated to Chilean Earthquake Fund. Prizes include a dinner cruise for 2 people, dining vouchers and wine.
Price: $98 per person (full payment required in advance to secure your booking)
Bookings: 9639 1222
Info: http://www.butchersgrill.net.au/degustation-dinner-29-April-2010.html

Note: Funds will be donated to The Chilean Consul-General who have established a fund to help those affected by the earthquake in Chile.