Mamma’s favourite free family event, the Ballarat Begonia Festival, returns to the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens this March and the stars of the show are not just the beautiful bloomin' begonia but a whole program of colour, food, music and activities.

The event is in the divine Ballarat Botanical Gardens and is much more than a horticultural affair. The city of Ballarat sure knows how to put on a show, here are just a few of the free activities on offer:

Family Fun Program Highlights for 2024

This is music, markets, foodie displays, gardening displays parades and some of the yummiest food on offer! This is always a highlight over the long weekend in March and a must do for families!

Mamma's special mention: get there nice and early to get your bearings as this festival is large and spread right through the Botanical Gardens. It is super pram friendly, you can bring your own food and enter at ANY of the gates .