YO Bendigo

10/06/2026

Unfortunately, the June Food Handlers Workshop at YO has been cancelled.

But no worries 🍔, we have got a Food Handlers course happening later on the year. and a YO Chill day happening in the June School Holidays 🌯🍩

In the meantime, check out everything else happening at YO over the next few weeks!! Including our Winter Ball happening mid-July ❄️

All happening at YO! Go to yobendigo.com.au to check it out

10/06/2026

Join us at 4pm today for the first session of our newest crafternoons sessions!

We're looking for creative and crafty young people to create winter themed props and decorations for our upcoming Winter Ball! Register your attendance on our website.

09/06/2026

Build, paint and decorate at our next lot of crafternoon sessions! This time we're making any and all winter-themed props including a photobooth, table centerpieces, wall decorations and more for our upcoming Winter Ball.

Register now on our website!

08/06/2026

Calling all creatives 📢📢

Want to be part of building props and decorations that will be part of a real life event? Join us for some crafter-noon sessions hosted by Bee and be part of building a winter themed photobooth and other fun crafts!

Register now on the YO Bendigo website.

08/06/2026

Looking for something cool to do this winter? YO Events are holding their first ever Winter Ball with live music, pizza and activities!

With a Winter Glam dress code (think formal wear with cool-tones, faux furs, metallics and more!), walk down the red carpet and enjoy free pizza, facepainting, photobooth, games and activities AND live music from some of the coolest (no pun intended) local bands, Aisle 27 and Hermetic Grove plus a surprise DJ! 🪩❄️🎸

Get your tickets now on the YO Bendigo website!

07/06/2026

YO Bendigo is closed today for the Kings Birthday. 👸

We will be back open tomorrow, Tuesday 9th June.

For any enquiries. email us at [email protected].

06/06/2026

🚨 Want to get a job in hospitality or events?

This is your chance to boost your resume and get certified with a nationally accredited Food Handler’s Course (SITXFSA005)! 🍕🍓🥤

📅 June 11th & 18th
🕟 5:45pm - 8:45pm
📍 41-43 Mundy Street, Bendigo
✨ (Free tickets for eligible 12–18 year olds as part of our YO Level Up Program.)

Learn key food safety skills and earn a certificate that shows your job-ready for hospitality work

🎟️ Spots are limited, so make sure you register now at yobendigo.com.au
📧 Got questions? Email [email protected]

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Neika Randall and Phoebe & Zoe Gash for winning the 2026 Koorie Youth Flick Fest, and to Spencer Jackson for being selected as this year's Honourable Mention!

You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves!

We can't wait to share the winning films - we will post them as soon as they're up on the City of Greater Bendigo YouTube. Until then, check out the article on our website.

05/06/2026

📅 Save the date of Next Saturday for a day packed with art and creativity!

View Street will come alive with a vibrant Artist Market and live music from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 13.

There will be pottery, mosaic, and live art demonstrations, as well as pop up stalls, t-shirt printing, and even an opportunity to get your dog’s portrait captured!

Save the date for a View Street Artist Market this month 🎨

View Street will come alive with a vibrant Artist Market and live music from 10am to 2pm on Saturday June 13.

There will be pottery, mosaic, and live art demonstrations, as well as pop up stalls, t-shirt printing, and even an opportunity to get your dog’s portrait captured!

Make a day of it with delicious food and coffee, boutique shopping, free live music on the portico of the Capital, and an Artists on View exhibition opening at Dudley House.

View Street Amplified performers include:

🎤 Louise MacGregor and Sam Po***ck (11am - 12pm)
🎤 The Royal High Jinx (12.30pm - 2pm)
🎤 Sultry Sistas (2.15pm - 3pm)

This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate local art, music and creativity all in one place!

🔗 https://go.bendigo.vic.gov.au/viewstreetartistmarket

05/06/2026

Know a young person who loves art, science or creating?
Bendigo Art Gallery’s programs are offering hands-on workshops that are perfect for young people to get creative over the upcoming term break.

Workshops for ages 12+:
DNA Origami: Create self-assembling machines
📅 Wednesday 15 April
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Constellation Canvas: Explore the wonders of the night sky
📅 Thursday 16 April
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Workshops for ages 13+:
LEGO® Brick Crafted Couture
📅 7 & 8 April
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm

The Art of Light: Cyanotype Creations
📅 9 & 10 April
⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm

For the full Bendigo Art Gallery program go to: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-gallery/bag-events/emerging-art-leaders-school-holiday-program