Mooroolbark Community Garden Monthly Market

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Come along and work out which witch is which - Halloween Market this Sunday 9-1pm 8 Station St Mooroolbark

19/10/2026

The excitement is growing, the stall holders are preparing the activities are ready, as well as the prizes and treats.
Bring yourself and loved ones to the Mooroolbark Community Garden Monthly Market on Sunday 25 October 9am - 1pm
Have a chat, see the kids run around excited, enjoy the Aussie version of Halloween - spooky with a twist; treats - with a spin: inclusive and fun!
Listen to live music (10:30); Get your produce; Buy a crafty gift; Get your home garden ready for summer; Enjoy a cuppa; Get lucky with the raffle; Let the kids play and enjoy what the community has on offer.

18/10/2026

Get ready for a market that is so extra, it's like a party in your mouth, soul and a party in the garden!
We will have the freshest veggies & fruits, plus sourdough breads, focaccias, danishes, croissants, butter and jams. Don't get us started about the sweets, herbal teas, chutney, and preserves. - And with the treats that will be offered - it will be like a sugar rush waiting to happen!.
But wait, there is more! Our crafty vendors have you covered - from jewelry, hair accessories, bibs & baby products, crystals & healing products, candles & diffusers, chimes, and dreamcatchers. And even handmade fairy gardens!
Oh, and did we mention the garden sections? Its like a plant paradise - with bromeliads, orchids, cycads, veggie & herb seedlings, and assorted pots for all the green thumb desires! Plus gnomes, ceramics, macrame, and other outside pretties to make your garden the talk of the town!
So, grab a drink, hot or cold, eat a snag, get your face painted and let the kids run wild with the free activities.
Don't forget to come dress to impress (or not, we won't judge), enjoy the Halloween vibe, the joyful live music by Mooroolbark Melodies and get ready to have a blast!

15/10/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Ayala! ✨
This week, we are shining a bright light on Ayala, our fantastic General Committee Member and Market Day Co-Ordinator!
🌍 A Lifelong Love for Agriculture & Travel
Ayala’s deep connection to agriculture began in her childhood. With a biochemist for a father, her younger years were filled with global adventures, travelling frequently to Thailand, the USA, and Israel.
That same travel bug eventually brought Ayala, her husband, and their children to Australia in 2003. Settling into the local area, the family began volunteering at the Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Kilsyth. Guided by her passion for growing vegetables, building community, and enjoying a good workout, Ayala found her way to the Mooroolbark Community Garden during its very infancy.
🌿 Visions of a Sensory & Healing Space
For Ayala, the true joy of the garden comes from meeting lovely people who share her passion for nature. Her absolute favourite part of the garden is the green space. She sees incredible potential for it to become a true healing hub—a place where the community can come together for Tai Chi, plant therapy, and meditation. Ayala envisions it as a "sensory place" where people can feed their minds and souls, perhaps even walking barefoot through the thyme and chamomile.
🍆 Ayala’s Favourites
• Favourite Veg: Eggplant (because it is so incredibly versatile!)
• Favourite Fruit: Figs (and she proudly boasts that she has her very own fig tree at home!)
• Favourite Music: Blues and Jazz 🎶
🎨 Beyond the Garden Beds
When she isn't coordinating our busy market days, Ayala is a qualified, semi-retired Social Worker who also runs wonderful art therapy classes. In her downtime, she adores spending hours in her own home garden, watching how the landscape changes over the seasons and years, and always planning her next big project.
👋 Say Hello!
Ayala is at the garden every Monday and Wednesday morning. Next time you see her around the beds or managing a market day, be sure to say a big hello and thank her for everything she does!

13/10/2026

🎃 Get your Halloween vibe started early! 🕷️
Come join the fun at our spooktacular Halloween Market! Our wonderful artisan and produce stalls are dressing up for the occasion, and the kids can trick-or-treat at every single stall to leave completely full-handed.

Here is what we have lined up for a morning of spooky family fun:
* 🎨 Professional face painting
* 🪄 Spooky kids' activities and games
* 🎶 Live music from the lovely Mooroolbark Melodies starting at 10:30 AM
* 🌺 A beautifully decorated, festive garden setup
Come in full costume or just as you are—everyone is welcome. Date & Time: Sunday, 25 October 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
* Location: Mooroolbark Community Garden, located at 8 Station Street, Mooroolbark, VIC 3138.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

💨🎤 What a day at our Spring September Market! 🎶💃
After a very blustery start to the morning, the sun broke through and we were so incredibly well supported by our amazing community! A massive shoutout to the wonderful Mooroolbark Melodies, who had everyone singing along, dancing in the garden, and bringing the house down with some fantastic karaoke!
Determined children of all ages had a blast working out our challenging activity, and all the gorgeous dogs that brought their owners along truly added to the wonderful vibe of the day. 🐶✨
We want to say a great big thank you to our fantastic stallholders who filled the garden with incredible food, crafts, history, and community spirit:
* Dragonfly Feathers 🪶
* Midway Wood Crafts 🪵
* J Creations ✨
* Luminous Brew Candles 🕯️
* Dandelion Dreams/Wishes 🌼
* Queen x Tarot (Asher) 🔮
* Crochet by Sisi 🧶
* Juliette Coffee ☕
* Face Painting by Jinny 🎨
* Cosmic Phoenix 🔥
* Honey Garden Bees 🐝
* Valley Connect Bread 🥖
* Mooroolbark History Group 📜
* Rebuild Kilsyth Pool 🏊‍♂️
🎃 Save the Date! 🕷️
We hope to see you all at our next event—the Halloween Market on Sunday, 25 October from 9:00 AM to 1pm.