What's On: Medibank Icehouse Family Sundays, Ancient Rome Exhibition, Exciting New Menu at James Squire

Nothing planned for this weekend? Not to worry, we’ll do the planning for you...

Family Skating:
Head to Medibank Icehouse to catch Family Happy Hour every Saturday and Sunday at 12pm-1pm. The Happy Hour includes a family rink pass, FREE skate aids and FREE beginner lessons.

When: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 12pm-1pm
Costs: Public skate admission
Click here for more


Ancient Rome Exhibition:
From the Artisans of Florence who brought you 'The Da Vinci Machines Exhibition' comes the world premiere of 'The Ancient Rome Exhibition: The Empire that Shaped the World'. On loan from Italy, the exhibition consists of over fifty intricately crafted and interactive exhibits on display, transporting you back to a time of mighty heroes, powerful emperors and fearsome gladiators.
Check in on Facebook when you arrive at Ancient Rome on your smart phone and receive a discount off your ticket!  Click here for more

New Tastes at James Squire:
James Squire Pub has introduced a refreshing new menu which includes exciting additions to the starters, mains, kids and dessert menu as well as a new cider.

Chef uses only the finest and freshest ingredients using local produce and showcases a range of hand-crafted beers that are truly enjoyable to drink.
Take a look at the new menu here
Bookings:  Ph. 9606 0644

What's On At Docklands: Friday Night Fireworks, School Holiday Fun & Winter Warming Lunch Deals

Friday Night Fireworks

See the sky light up each Friday in July with an amazing fireworks show! The spectacular 10 minute fireworks display begins at 7pm, whilst roving entertainment will keep you amused along the promenade in the lead up to each display from 6.30pm.

Select a ringside seat at one of Docklands waterfront restaurants for uninterupted views- Choose from casual dining and family friendly venues to fine dining and relaxed pubs. There’s something for everyone.

Click here to find out more

School Holiday Activities

Harbour Town Fun
Do some shopping for yourself then take the kids to a free fun activity- there is plenty happening at Harbour Town this winter! The fun includes fresh snow for the kiddies to play in, Ice Age 4 craft workshops and an animal farm!
Click here to find out more.

Medibank Icehouse- Ice Age 4 Live Shows
Come down to Icehouse and join in the pirate school to help SID and SCRAT from Ice Age 4 find the hidden pirate treasure. The show runs twice daily over the school holidays. After the show you can even meet the Ice Age characters. Have your photo with them to take home and show off to family and friends.
Click here to find out more.

Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular
Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park this winter school holidays to see the Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring Australia's circus superstars! This is an entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with juggling, strong-man feats, flying acrobatics and aerial delights. The show is in the amazing new venue, Wonderland Spiegeltent.
Click here to find out more.

Winter Warming Lunch Specials 

Looking to warm up on your lunch break? Get out of the cold and into these great deals.

Mecca Bah
Enjoy a tantalizing feast on your lunch break this Winter! Mecca Bah is serving a Turkish Kebab express weekday winter lunch- Choose your favourite skewer type (seafood, chicken or lamb) and salad, served with warm pita bread and your choice of drink for $18. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

James Squire Hotel
Cosy up by the open fire on the leather couches and enjoy a classic Winter warming dish at James Squire hotel. Enjoy their ‘Pie of the Day’, teamed with a hand crafted James Squire pot of beer for just $19. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

Grill 66
Sizzling steaks straight from the grill are sure to warm you up this winter at Grill 66! Enjoy a Porterhouse steak, flame grilled to perfection plus a glass of wine for just $25! Available Lunch, Tuesday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

Livebait
Enjoy a feast of Fish & Chips and a glass of wine for just $25 this Winter! Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

What's On These School Holidays At Docklands: Harbour Town Fun, Ice Age 4 on Ice, Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular

It’s school holiday time! There is no place better to keep the kids entertained than in Docklands this Winter with plenty of fun events happening for all ages!

Harbour Town Winter Activities

Do some shopping for yourself then take the kids to a free fun activity- there is plenty happening at Harbour Town this winter!
Click here to find out more about any of the below activities:

Play in Real Snow
Rug up the kids in their winter woolies and get ready for some play time in the snow! Every day in July Harbour Town will be making fresh snow for their snow play centre.
Date: Everyday in July
Times: Mondays-Thursdays: 10am-6pm
Fridays: 10am-8pm
Saturdays: 10am-6pm
Sundays: 10am-5pm
Where: Between Esprit Hair & Beauty and Dlands Cafe.
 
Craft Workshops
The kids are invited to join us in the world of pirates in these fantastic and FREE craft workshops. They'll put their creative skills to the test in making their own Ice Age 4 pirate ship or pirate hat to take home after.
Dates: 2-15 July 2012
Time: 12-3pm daily
Location: Level 1, between Better Learning Centre and Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

Animal Farm
The popular Animal Farm is back these School Holidays, so come down to meet all of your furry friends!
Date: Monday 2nd-Friday 6th July, and Monday 9th-Friday 13th July
Times: Daily 11am-3pm
Where: Outside The Coffee Club

Ice Age 4 on Ice

Have the coolest time at the home of winter in Melbourne. Throughout the school holidays, Medibank Icehouse will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland, with loads of fun activities for the whole family.
Come down to and join in the pirate school to help SID and SCRAT from Ice Age 4 find the hidden pirate treasure twice daily over the school holidays. After the show you can even meet the Ice Age characters. Have your photo with them to take home and show off to family and friends.

When: Saturday 30 June - Sunday 15 July 2012, daily 10.30am and 12.30pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands 3008
Click here to find out more

Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular

Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park this winter school holidays to see Circus Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring Australia's circus superstars!
This is an entertainment extravaganza unlike any other with juggling, strong-man feats, flying acrobatics and aerial delights. All this, live in the beautiful (and warm!) Wonderland Spiegeltent.
See the show and ride all day on family favorites like the Dodgem Cars, Bungee Jump Trampoline, Grand Carousel, The Dragon Flyer, Giant Slide, Tea Cups, the Worm Roller Coaster and our NEW attraction - Walk on Water Balls.

When: 30 June - 15 July 2012
Park open times: From 11am daily on weekends, school & public holidays
Show times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Where: Wonderland Fun Park, 120 Pearl River Road  Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Click here to find out more

What's On In Docklands: Winter Warming Specials, Ice Disco, Friday Night Football and James Squire Trivia

Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops at Docklands! Take a look at what’s coming up!

Winter Warming Lunch Specials

Looking to warm up on your lunch break? Get out of the cold and into these great deals.

Mecca Bah
Enjoy a tantalizing feast on your lunch break this Winter! Mecca Bah is serving a Turkish Kebab express weekday winter lunch- Choose your favourite skewer type (seafood, chicken or lamb) and salad, served with warm pita bread and your choice of drink for $18. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

James Squire Hotel
Cosy up by the open fire on the leather couches and enjoy a classic Winter warming dish at James Squire hotel. Enjoy their ‘Pie of the Day’, teamed with a hand crafted James Squire pot of beer for just $19. Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

Grill 66
Sizzling steaks straight from the grill are sure to warm you up this winter at Grill 66! Enjoy a Porterhouse steak, flame grilled to perfection plus a glass of wine for just $25! Available Lunch, Tuesday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

Livebait
Enjoy a feast of Fish & Chips and a glass of wine for just $25 this Winter! Available Lunch, Monday-Friday.
Click here to find out more

Friday Night Football

Etihad Stadium will tonight see a Friday night showdown with St Kilda taking on Richmond.
The Tigers are yet to beat the Saints since 2003- will tonight be the night Richmond comes out on top?

Looking for a bite to eat before the game? Grill 66 is just a short stroll away from the stadium, and boasts a menu full of flame grilled steaks. If you’re up for the challenge, try to take on the Grill 66 “Bigger than Ben-Hur” Burger - Twin meat patties with iceberg, char grilled capsicum, kasseri cheese, pork belly crisps, onion jam, dijon mayonnaise and fries!

When: Friday 1st June, 7.50pm.
Where: Etihad Stadium, Docklands
Click here to find out more

Ice Disco at Medibank Icehouse

Saturday Nights at Medibank Icehouse are as fun as they get!
Let your inner diva out as you boogie on down to all the classic hits of the disco era. Pull out your bell bottoms, afro wigs, hot pants and 70’s dance moves - it's all about dressing up and getting into the groove!
Never ice skated before? A free 15 minute lesson is available at 6.45pm

When: Saturday nights, 7pm - Midnight
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands 3008
Click here to find out more

James Squire Trivia

Break up the week with a few drinks, great food and lots of trivia fun!
Grab a team of friends, family or colleagues and test yourself with trivial questions from music, sport, popular culture and general knowledge. A $50 voucher as well as beer tasting paddles are up for grabs for the winning teams on the night.

When: Wednesday nights, from 7.30pm
Where: James Squire Hotel, 16-17, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands
Click here to find out more

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: Tight Ice Tuesdays, Super Tuesday Dining Specials, Docklands Salsa, and James Squire Trivia

Tight Ice Tuesday
Pull those skates on for a bit of mid week fun without breaking the bank!
Every Tuesday Medibank Icehouse slashes the prices of skating so you can have all the fun for half the price.

From 7pm, skate along to popular modern music, including Indie Rock, New Wave, Electro and Dubstep. Great for all ages- if you love to try new things then here is your chance!

If you've never skated before, a free lesson could be just the thing to build your confidence up- after a 15 minute lesson on the ice you should be gliding around the rink with no problems at all. Click here to find out more about free lessons.

When: Tuesday public skating: 9.00am - 3.45pm, and 7.00 – 10.00pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, 3008, VIC
Click here for more information

Super Tuesday Dining Specials
After enjoying a discounted skate at nearby Medibank Icehouse, why not head towards the waterfront at Docklands and enjoy 50% Off Food!

On Tuesdays, selected Docklands restaurants will split your bill in half! Simply order from the special Super Tuesday Menu to take advantage of the special discount. Some terms & conditions apply.

BlueFire Churrascaria Grill
Order a minimum of Churrascaria + Dessert for 50% off food. Available Tuesday Dinner.
Find Out More

Grill 66 Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Order a minimum of Main + Dessert from the Super Tuesday menu and save 50% off food. Available Lunch & Dinner Tuesday
Find Out More

Livebait
Order a minimum of Main + Dessert from the Super Tuesday menu and save 50% off food. Available Lunch & Dinner Tuesday
Find Out More

Docklands Salsa
For the final week, enjoy the hypnotic sounds of Latin music at Waterfront City during Melbourne's summer months. This free event is open to everyone including first timers, families, kids and dancers from everywhere.

The Piazza makes a perfect setting for dancing in the shade of afternoon and evening sun. World class views of Docklands combined with restaurants, cafes and fantastic shopping make this even an all round winner. This is your final chance to enjoy this great opportunity while it lasts!

Where: Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive (in front of the white pavilion tent)
When: Sunday March 25 2012. Dance class 4pm, Dancing 5pm till 9pm
Click here for more info

James Squire Trivia Night
Wednesday nights at James Squire Hotel is Trivia Night! Put on your thinking cap to be in with the chance to win great prizes, including a $50 voucher for the brightest bunch, plus beer giveaways throughout the night.

Host Alan Lovett will keep you entertained with quirky, interesting and mind testing questions. A great option is to head along for dinner and drinks then finish off the night with plenty of laughs!

Where: James Squire Hotel, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands
When: Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm
Click here for more info

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

What's on in Docklands: Valentines Day Special, Skate Date Night, Stay at the Grand Mercure Apartments

Valentines Day Special

Leave things to the last minute? Don’t settle on the last roses left in the florist, take that someone special out for a fun and casual dinner for 2 at Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad!

Share the love with their Valentines Day special- Select any two pizzas or pastas from Mischa's special events menu for just $45. Plus every couple will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival!

Where: Mischas Pizza, Pasta & Salad, 62 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
When: Valentines Day, 14th February 2012
More Info: Click here for more information or to book

Skate Date Night

Come celebrate Valentines Day on ice!
On Valentines Day, pro ice hockey players and figure skating cheerleaders will come together to guide and encourage singles to hit the ice as part of the inaugural Skate Date Night at Medibank Icehouse - and you're invited!

The evening begins at 7:30pm and will feature...
- An ice skating performance
- A free ice skating lesson
- A free ice dancing lesson
- Live music by front of house DJ
- Complimentary champagne (post skating) in the upstairs lounge and bar
- Auction for a private lesson from national league hockey player/figure skater

Where: Medibank Icehouse, Docklands
When: Valentines Day- 14th Feb 2012
More info: Click here to book or find out more about the event

Grand Mercure Apartments

Have friends visiting Melbourne? Or maybe you're after a romantic night away from home? The Grand Mercure Apartments are located right by the waterfront precinct at New Quay. Surrounded by an endless source of entertainment, shopping, dining and leisure activities, the apartment is also made ideal due to being within walking distance to the CBD.

Grand Mercure also currently offering a special deal- present your room key at selected Docklands restaurants to receive a FREE bottle of wine!

Participating restaurants include:
Mischa’s Pizza Pasta & Salad, Livebait, Grill 66, Mecca Bah, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill and James Squire Hotel.

What's on at Docklands: Chills & Thrills at Medibank Icehouse, Summer Dining Specials and Holidays at Harbour Town

Summer Chills & Thrills at Medibank Icehouse!
Head to the coolest place this Summer- Medibank Icehouse! Their school holiday program means there is never a dull moment on the ice!
Try out their brand new Ice Tubing- ride an inflatable tube down the slide and zoom across the ice! Ice tubing will be set up every day of the school holidays.
Take a look at the video here!



Don’t forget to also say ‘Hi’ to the newest member of Medibank Icehouse, the resident cute and cuddly Yeti!
If you haven’t skated before, don’t stress! Free lessons are also available to have you confidently on the ice in no time!

Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands
When: Open 7 days a week
Click here for more information

Summer Specials!
Celebrate Summer at Docklands with great dining deals on the waterfront!

Ice-cream Bonanza at Mischa’s!
Enjoy an ice-cream bonanza at Mischa’s Pizza, Pasta & Salad! This Summer, Mischa’s is offering to cool down its customers with free ice-cream! Simply spend $25 or more to receive a free ‘Chosen Frozen’ dessert.
Click here for more information

Dessert Delight at BlueFire!
Make the most of this delightful deal at BlueFire Churrascaria Grill! Order Churrascaria on a weeknight over summer to receive a free dessert!
Click here for more information

Holidays at Harbour Town
Harbour Town is currently abuzz with post Christmas sales and specials! Spend the day browsing the shops and grabbing a bite to eat. We recommend Orient Express- a double decker Sushi train with both hot & cold dishes!

Harbour Town Christmas Gifts Amnesty
Australians receive more than $750 million worth of gifts they don’t want. Before making your way to the shopping centre, clean through all those presents you don’t have a use for, and bring them in to Harbour Town’s customer service lounge. St Vincent de Paul Society are giving you the opportunity to put them to good use- they will be collecting and distributing them to those who are disadvantaged, or selling them to raise funds for its worthwhile programs.

Click here for more information

Celebrate Christmas in Docklands! Icehouse Christmas Showcase, Carols at Docklands, Festive Fun at Harbour Town and Christmas Lunch at Mischa's!

Christmas is almost upon us! Celebrate the festive season at the Docklands with these great events!

Medibank Icehouse Christmas Showcase
Enjoy a very special Christmas at the Medibank Icehouse where some of Victoria’s top figure skaters and stars of the future will showcase their talents in the end of year Christmas Showcase. Get up and dance with the ‘Ice Ice Babies’, marvel at the ‘Can Can’ dancers at the Moulin Rouge, and be welcomed to Burlesque.

You will also laugh at Scrooge’s antics and smile as Santa Claus, Rudolf, and Elfie make Christmas at Medibank Icehouse a very special place.

When: December 16th, 7.30pm, and December 18th, 4.30pm
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands
Cost: Child: $10, Adults: $20, Family (2 adults, 2 children): $50

Santa at Medibank Icehouse
Santa will also be paying a visit to Medibank Icehouse this weekend from 12pm to 4pm. Bring the kids down to the meet Santa, write a letter in Santa's hut and post in Santa's special Christmas mailbox!
For more information on any Medibank Icehouse events, visit www.icehouse.com.au

Carols at Docklands
Get into the Christmas spirit at Docklands- There's something for everyone at this free event.
The festivities kick off at 6.30pm with the Kids Carnival, including face painting, rides, characters, jumping castle, fairy floss and Santa. Christmas Carols will soon follow with special guest artists Evermore, Michael Paynter, hip hop group NOLIMITS and a 50 piece gospel choir. The night finishes off with a bang- a spectacular fireworks display! All ages welcome.

When: Friday 23 December, 6:30pm- Pre-entertainment & kids carnival, 8pm- main event
Where: Waterfront City Piazza Docklands.
Cost: FREE!

For more information visit www.planetshakers.com/carolsatdocklands

Christmas Lunch at Mischa's
Mischa's Pizza Pasta & Salad welcomes everyone on Christmas Day! Enjoy a relaxed day with family, friends, funky food & lots of fun! The full menu will be available for you to enjoy. No bookings are necessary- just drop by at your own leisure for a special midday meal!

An example of dishes include:
'Go Wild' Salad: Roasted pumpkin, wild rocket, torn mozzarella, pine nuts
'Oceans Eleven' Salad: Prawns, calamari, octopus, garlic, white wine and herbs
'The Perfect Pear' Pizza: Italian prosciutto, mozzarella, rocket and pear salad

For more information & to see Mischa's Pizza, Pasta & Salad's full menu available, visit www.mischas.com.au

Christmas at Harbour Town:
Harbour Town has sprung into life this silly season!
Enjoy late night shopping to grab those last minute gifts, say hi to the big man in red, and keep amused with the Roving Christmas Entertainment!

Santa visits Harbour Town:
1-24 December 2011, 11am-4pm daily.
Roving Christmas Entertainment:
From 19 December 2011, 12pm-4pm
Late night trading week:
From 19 December 2011

For more information about what's on these holidays at Harbour Town, visit www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

This Weekend at Docklands: Grand Final at James Squires, School Holiday Fun with Crayola Creative Hub, Starlight Skate & City Snow Park

AFL Grand Final at James Squire Hotel

Watch all the action of the 2011 AFL Grand Final live this weekend at James Squire Hotel! Check out all the excitement when the Cats take on the Pies on the huge plasma screens- be sure to calm the nerves with a James Squire beer! Kick off the celebrations with a famous pie and pot for $15.

Prizes are also up for grabs for guessing the winning margin, first goal & Norm Smith medalist.

Where: James Squire Hotel, 16-17, 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands
When: 1.30pm, be sure to get in early to secure a good seat!
Bookings: Ph 9606 0644

Click here for more information

Crayola Creative Hub

Unleash your creativity these school holidays with the Crayola Creative Hub at Harbour Town Shopping Centre Docklands from October 3!

For the first time ever in Melbourne, Crayola, Australia’s number one children’s art and craft brand comes to life in a fun and interactive live event! Check out Crayola’s incredible ‘Lights, Camera, Colour’ tool, road test the latest Crayola products and take home your completed works-of-art, FREE!

When: Monday 3rd-Sunday 9th October, 11am-3pm daily
Where: Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Level 1, next to Toyworld.

Click here for more information

Starlight Skate
These school holidays skate on a starlit rink, have your chance to meet and greet the real stars and become a star yourself. There will be celebrity appearances, competitions, giveaways and plenty of on ice activities.

Some of the stars appearing include:
- Ruby Rose, Guest DJ
- Dan Ewing, Home and Away
- Scott Tweedie, Prank Patrol
- Simon Colosimo and Fred, Melbourne Heart
- David Hussy and Alex Keath, Melbourne Stars
- Alan Fletcher, Neighbours
- Jimmy Giggle, Giggle and Hoot

Click here for a full timetable of stars.

When: Date: 24 September - 9 October 2011, Daily from 9am
Where: Medibank Icehouse
Click here for more information

City Snow Park
City Snow Park has just opened in Docklands, meaning you can hit the slopes all year round! This is Melbourne's first indoor snow park, and features rails, boxes,1/4 pipe and jumps all with real snow.

Designed and run by snowboard enthusiast Derek Nicolson, this place is a snow sports enthusiasts dream. Coaching and lessons will also soon be available to build your confidence or just to learn a few more tricks.

When: Mon-Wed 11am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
Price: $25 per 1hr session with discounted rates for extended sessions. All riders also need a membership that can be purchased for $66.
Where: 1 A Docklands Drive, Harbour Town, Docklands

Click here to visit City Snow Park's Facebook site for more information.

School Holiday Fun at Docklands! Animal Farm, Ferry Unveiling, World Record Attempt on Ice & Wonderland Fun Park Childrens Festival!

Looking for some fun these school holidays?
Docklands has it all!

Here are some great events & ideas happening around the area these coming weeks:

Animal Farm

The animal farm is returning to Harbour Town Shopping Centre these school holidays. Many of your favourite furry little friends including piglets, calves, chickens, rabbits and lambs will be in the farmyard looking for a big cuddle and a pat. Don't forget to bring your camera along to get some great photos with the animals and best thing is it's FREE!!

When: Saturday 24th September - Saturday 8th October, 11.00am until 3.00pm daily.
Where: Harbour Town Shopping centre
Click here for more information.


Ice-skating World Record Attempt

Get behind the last man standing and help smash the current record for the Longest Conga Line. Head out on the ice with Australia's first Winter Olympic gold medalist Steven Bradbury who will be leading the conga line.

If you are a bit shakey on the ice, take advantage of the free beginners ice skating lessons every day of the school holidays, held four times a day!
Check the website for times and make sure you get there early as places are limited.

When: Saturday 24 September, on the ice at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Road, Docklands, Rink 2
Click here for more information.

World Class Ferry Unveiling

Witness the unveiling of a new, world class ferry!
The much-loved MV Queenscliff, the pride of the Queenscliff to Sorrento ferry fleet, has undergone a multi million dollar facelift, and will for the first time travel to Melbourne to be officially unveiled at Waterfront City, Docklands.

Originally expected to arrive by Saturday, weather has pushed the event back to Sunday, meaning there will be even more activities pushed into one huge fun filled day for the family!

Some of the events include:
- An appearance by Thomas the Tank Engine
- Face painting
- Jumping castle
- Wine tasting
- Showbag giveaways
- Live performances
- Plus, so much more!

Where: Waterfront City, Docklands
When: 25 September, 10am-4pm
Click here for more information

Wonderland Fun Park Children's Festival

Wonderland Fun Park presents the amazing and hilarious Children’s Festival "LET'S PLAY" featuring The Incredibubble Show (as seen on Australia's Got Talent), Lindi Jane and Snap Crocodilous (from The Kakadu Club), magic shows, fairy and pirate stories, and special guests Shrek's Princess Fiona & Swap Fairy.

Ride the Dodgem Cars, Dragon Flyer, Wacky Worm Roller Coaster, Grand Carousel, Bee Ride, The Crazy Wave and the Bungee Jumping Trampolines.

Wonderland Fun Park is a fabulous way to spend a fun filled day with family and friends, and caters to children of all ages in a safe and enclosed area.

When: Saturday 24 September to Sunday 9 October, 11am, 1pm & 3pm daily
Where: Wonderland Fun Park, 120 Pearl River Road, Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Docklands
Open 11am daily on weekends, school and public holidays.
Click here for more information.

Kids Eat Free
Save your pennies these holidays with a great family friendly deal!
Kids up to age of 12 years receive a free kids meal with every paying adult!

Valid Monday to Thursday, lunch and dinner

Participating “Kids Eat Free” restaurants at Docklands include BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, plus Grill 66 Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
Click here for more information and for terms and conditions.

What's on at Docklands: Urban Realities Design Challenge, Sunday Market, Home Show Giveaway & Glow Top 40 at Medibank Icehouse

Urban Realities Design Challenge
If you didn’t make it down last week to see the Urban Reality teams in action, be sure to come down and see the results this weekend before the structures are taken down. The 3 day live design challenge included 10 teams drawing on their creative and practical skills to build a modern site in just 72 hours.

The participants ate, slept and worked on site to get the job done all whilst interacting with the public and using social media to win votes. The winning team, Dirtybuoy, wanted to embrace Melbourne’s water in their design, and created a water wall installation. One wall was made of 1500 snap locked bags filled with water from different sections of the Yarra, resulting in a spectrum of different coloured water. The second were tubs filled with water pumped direct from the Yarra.

Click here to see the winning design as well as all pictures of the remaining teams design work.

This weekend is your very last chance to view the art before the structures are removed.
Click here for more info about the challenge and the site locations.

Sunday Market
The Sunday Market located at Docklands features something for everyone, and now is now conveniently located under cover for Winter. The market offers fashion, accessories, arts and crafts. You'll find Australian beauty products, Bonsai trees, handmade flowers, reclaimed wood furniture, second hand books, candles and much more from the talented craftspeople of Melbourne.

For a well deserved rest, stop for lunch at nearby Bluefire, featuring flame grilled meat & seafood carved right at your table until you say "no more"!

Where: The Docklands Sunday Market is located at 425 Docklands Drive, next to the Waterfront City Pavilion in Docklands
When: Sundays, 10am-5pm
For more information visit docklandsundaymarket.com.au

Herald Sun Home Show Ticket Giveaway
Australia’s biggest home building and renovation show is just around the corner! The Herald Sun Home show is returning this month to Melbourne. See the latest trends in renovations, building, home improvements and outdoor living, and get hundreds of new ideas, free expert advice, and free seminars.

We have a double pass to give away: Just send through your name & address to discoverdocklands@gmail.com with ‘Home Show Giveaway’ in the subject field to be in the draw to win!

Participating Docklands restaurants also have a limited number of tickets to give away.
Spend a minimum of $30 at Livebait or Grill 66, or purchase a large dish at Saganaki to be eligible. Get in quick to the restaurants, as the free passes are only available whilst stocks last!

When: The Herald Sun Home Show runs from Thu 18 August until Sun 21
Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank
For more information on the Home Show please visit melbournehomeshow.com.au

Glow Top 40 at Medibank Icehouse
Hit the dance floor of a different nature this Saturday night- on the ice rink! Skate along at Medibank Icehouse to a countdown of the week's top hits.

Get into the theme of the Glow Top 40 by wearing white to enhance your glow factor, or get some great glow products on the night. Each week you can enjoy DJs, fantastic lighting effects, on-ice dancing and loads of giveaways.

Where: Medibank Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands
When: Saturdays 7pm- Midnight
For more information visit icehouse.com.au