What's on at Docklands: Dragon Boat Championships, Circus Skate-A-Rama, Easter at Harbour Town, Illusion Spectacular, Run for the Kids, Earth Hour

There is so much happening this weekend and throughout the School Holidays at Docklands! Take a look at just a small snippet of what’s on!

Dragon Boat Championships
Witness close to 3,000 athletes from across the nation compete for the title of 2012 Australian Dragon Boat Champion!

Expect spectacular opening and closing ceremonies that not only celebrate the sport of Dragon Boat, but pay respect to the rich traditions and over 2,000 year history of the sport.

Where: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008
When: 31 March-5 April 2012
Click here to find out more

Circus Skate-A-Rama
Roll up, roll up, welcome to the Circus Skate-A-Rama at Medibank Icehouse! Join the Circus Skate-A-Rama these school holidays and enjoy professional circus acts & ice dancers perform daily! Learn to skate and ice dance for FREE.
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, 3008, VIC
When: 31st March-15th April
Click here to find out more

Easter Celebrations at Harbour Town
In celebration of the Easter holidays, Harbour Town invites you to enjoy a fun schedule of FREE activities the whole family can enjoy. Look forward to meeting the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunt, $1,000 shopping spree, animal farm, magic workshops, live music and more!

Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Docklands
When: 31st March-15th April
Click here to find out more

Wonderland Fun Park presents Spellbound Illusion Spectacular
Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park this April school holidays to see Spellbound Illusion Spectacular featuring world class illusionist Michael Boyd, his cast of spectacular dancers and Thurston The Duck appearing (and disappearing!) daily.

It's an entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with amazing illusions including levitations, transportations and a new Illusion to Australia direct from Las Vegas. All this, plus other hilarious antics the whole family will love.

Where: Wonderland Fun Park
When: 31st March-15th April
Click here to find out more

Run for the Kids
The 2012 Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids long course incorporates all of the unique features that have made it a landmark event and gives participants access to normally off-limit roads. Running via Docklands along Waterfront Promenade and New Quay Promenade is a new feature of the course.

Where: Throughout Melbourne
When: 1st April 2012
Click here to find out more

Earth Hour
Docklands restaurants are getting behind "Earth Hour" by switching off all unnecessary lights on Saturday 31st March at 8.30pm. Show your support by dining at one of these participating restaurants and enjoy a candlelit dinner by the water.

• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
• Livebait
• Mecca Bah
• Mischas Pizza, Pasta & Salad
• Grill 66 Steakhouse
• James Squire Hotel

Where: Participating Docklands restaurants
When: 31st March, 8.30pm-9.30pm
Click here to find out more

What's on at Docklands: Earth Hour, Ice Hockey Practice Match, Grill 66 Introduces a New Menu, and 'I Love Food' Awards

Earth Hour 2012

The world’s biggest environmental event in history is coming up on the last day of this month- Earth Hour 2012. Many Docklands restaurants are showing support for the great cause by serving you dinner by candlelight.

Run annually, Earth Hour aims to raise awareness and commitment to a sustainable future.
Participating venues will be turning off all non essential lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Book yourself a table to do your bit to save the earth!

What: Earth Hour 2012
When: Saturday 31st March, 8.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Participating Docklands restaurants
Click here to find out more about Earth Hour and the restaurants involved.

Ice Hockey Practice Match

It’s time to choose your side! Whilst the AIHL season doesn’t begin until next month, a practice match this Saturday between both competitive Melbourne teams, Melbourne Ice v Melbourne Mustangs, is sure to be a great clash. If you don’t yet have a favourite ice hockey team, this is your time to see which side looks to dominate the 2012 season!

Whilst Melbourne Ice have been titled National Champions for the past two years, is this the year for the Mustangs to shine on the ice?

What: IHV Exhibition Match - Melbourne Ice v Mustangs
When: Saturday 17th March, 7.30pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, 3008, VIC
Click here for tickets or to find out more

Grill 66 New Menu

The popular Docklands Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Grill 66, has given their menu a makeover. Whilst keeping all your grilled favourites and steaks they have also added new sensational dishes such as the Grill 66 “Bigger than Ben-Hur” Burger- 300g prime beef burger with onion jam, iceberg lettuce, beetroot, bacon and eggs. Delicious!

If you can't decide what to order, they have created the ultimate feast- The Grill 66 platter for 2 which includes a mouthwatering selection from the grill: BBQ pork ribs, lamb cutlets, bull boar sausages, chicken kebabs, Buffalo wings and more with a selection of condiments.

View the new menu here!

Where: Grill 66 Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 66 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands, 3008
Visit the website here

I Love Food Awards

If you haven’t voted yet for your favourite Docklands restaurant, now is the time! Voting for the 2012 ‘I Love Food’ Awards closes on the 22nd March- less than a week away. Don’t forget there is $10,000 up for grabs- you’d be silly not to vote!

Our favourite picks include:
• James Squire Hotel- Bistro/Pub
• Livebait- Seafood
• Mecca Bah- Middle Eastern
• Grill 66- Steak
• Mischa's Pizza, Pasta & Salad- Pizza

Click here to vote

This weekend @ Docklands: Earth Hour, Pizza & Pasta Sunday & footy returns to Etihad

The weekend is shaping up to be another good one with plenty happening in and around the Docklands precinct. Take a look below at what's happening:

Earth Hour - Saturday, 27th March 8.30pm:
A number of Docklands restaurants are getting behind Earth Hour by switching off all unnecessary lights on Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm.

Show your support of Earth hour by dining at one of these participating Earth Hour restaurants at Docklands:
• Butchers Grill
• Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
• Fish Seafood Grill
• Livebait
• Mecca Bah
• Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
• Steakhouse
• Yum Cha Dragon

Live lobsters and Barramundi at Fish Seafood Grill:
If you have ever wanted to experience quality fresh seafood then you must try ordering a lobster or Barramundi from the live tanks at Fish Seafood Grill. Live lobster is cooked to your liking $m.p. You may have it simply grilled with lemon butter, classic Thermador, French Mornay and served with Chef's selection of sides. Live Barramundi ($38) served pan fried with a garlic tomato seafood broth.

For more info or to book phone: 9640 0686 or visit http://www.fishrestaurant.com.au/

$15 Pizza & Pasta Day at Bellissimo - Every Sunday:
Each Sunday you can save yourself some dollars with $15 Pizza & Pasta Day at Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. Choose a main size pizza, pasta or risotti and pay just $15*. Visit: www.bellissimo.net.au

Docklands Sunday Market
Save some more money by picking up some bargains at the Docklands Sunday Market. Located just off of Docklands Rd, near the corner of Doepel Way, you can find everything from arts to antiques, books to beauty. It opens from 10am to 5pm. More info: http://www.collectorsmarket.com.au/

Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs, Etihad Stadium - Sunday, 28th March:
Footy is back for 2010! For many it couldn't have come quick enough and at Etihad Stadium, round 1 will kick off when Collingwood takes on Western Bulldogs on Sunday at 2pm.

Tickets available through Ticketmaster - phone 1300 136 122 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/


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Docklands restaurants to switch off for Earth Hour, 27th March 2010

A number of Docklands restaurants are getting behind Earth Hour by switching off all unnecessary lights on Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm.

Earth Hour is a global event which involves nearly 100 iconic landmarks in 1,000 cities and towns around the world switching off their lights as a show of their commitment to the environment.

Show your support of Earth hour by dining at one of these participating Earth Hour restaurants at Docklands:
• Butchers Grill
• Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria
• BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
• Fish Seafood Grill
• Livebait
• Mecca Bah
• Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill
• Steakhouse
• Yum Cha Dragon

More information at www.earthhour.org.au