What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in April
Keen to get out of the house, but not sure what to check out? Events coming up include Easter egg hunts and a flower festival.
Matthew Sims
March 28, 2025
Keen for something to do over Easter that makes the most of the last of the warm weather for a while? Here’s a list of some of the best events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in April.
Tesselaar KaBloom
When: Every day until Sunday April 27, 10am to 5pm
Where: Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan
Cost: $35 for adult, children up to 16 free
Enjoy marvelling at the millions of flowers planted across five acres in the Dandenong Ranges, as well as performances from Circus Oz and a range of workshops and performances.
Knox Stagescape
When: Friday 4 April - Music, Saturday 5 April - Comedy & Cabaret, Thursday 10 April - Dance, Friday 11 April - Theatre, Saturday 12 April - Gala. 7.30pm to 10pm each night.
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Cost: $24 adult, $22 child under 12
Knox Stagescape is a multi-night event at the Knox Community Arts Centre (KCAC) in Bayswater, celebrating the creativity and talent of local artists and the community.
Over five nights in April, local artists and community groups will take to the stage to showcase their talents and celebrate the vibrant performing arts scene in Knox.
Easter Egg Hunt along Croydon’s Main Street
When: Saturday April 12, 10am to 2pm
Where: Croydon Town Square, 97 Main Street, Croydon
Cost: Free
Do you love Easter and chocolate? Then visit Croydon’s Main Street ahead of the main Easter holidays for a special hunt for chocolate eggs hidden in various stores along Croydon’s Main Street.
The event will also include a special visit from the Easter Bunny and free face painting and crafts.
Tuff Nutterz
When: Wednesday April 16 to Monday April 21
Where: Event Central, Caribbean Park, Scoresby
Cost: $42 for access, $63 for toddler and parent pass
Embrace your inner child and enjoy a massive jumping castle experience like no other. At around 300 metres, this is Australia’s largest inflatable obstacle course.
In addition to the obstacle course, Tuff Nutterz also offers other fun inflatable activities and attractions, such as a giant six-metre tall slide and a Mini obstacle course, together with occasional visits from the dancing Vegan T-rex "Tuffy".
Port Phillip Dance Festival
When: Saturday April 19, workshops from 10am, evening dance 7.30pm to 11pm
Where: Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall, Laurence Grove, Ringwood East
Cost: $20 for workshops only, $25 for full day
Come and brush up your dance technique at workshops throughout the day to get prepared for the evening dance.
There will also be music workshops with the Port Philip Dance Band will play for the evening dance.
Easter Market at Burwood One Shopping Centre
When: Saturday April 19, 9am to 5pm
Where: Burwood One Shopping Centre
Cost: Free
Discover unique gifts, charming homewares, and delightful handmade goodies from stallholders in the community.