This November, there’s plenty to do around the patch. You can “graze the day” on the Great Ocean Road or enjoy some quintessential Australian stand-up comedy. Here’s our list of the best things to do in November.
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Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee
Image: Ahn Do Art
A stage show combining comedy and the real life stories from Anh Do’s memoir, The Happiest Refugee.
Where: Her Majesty’s Ballarat
When: Thursday, November 5
Cost: From $74.90
Graze the Day
Image: Visit Great Ocean Road
Hosted in Timboon, Graze the Day brings together a collection of local artisan foods, wine, beer and gin from throughout the region surrounding the Great Ocean Road.
Where: Timboon Amphitheatre
When: Saturday, November 28th
Cost: Adults $30, Under 18 free entry
Wreckfest Rare Trades Festival
Image: Flagstaff Hill
This event showcases the craftsmanship and includes live demonstrations of rare trades, such as woodturners, spoon carvers and specialist weavers. The event includes an array of family-friendly activities as well.
Where: Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
When: Thursday, November 1
Cost: Day $21.40, night $34.30
Life and Rhymes of Banjo Paterson
Triple Australia Bush Poetry Champion Gregory North is bringing his one-man show to the Central Highlands, taking guests on a journey through the life of Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson ,famed author of Australian classics The Man from Snowy River and Waltzing Matilda.
Where: Creswick Courthouse Theatre
When: Friday, November 6
Cost: $25 to $30
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 Exhibition
Image: Em Jensen
The National Photographic Portrait Prize has been running for 18 years, with portraiture showcasing both famous and everyday Australians. The 2025 edition had more than 1400 entries and 48 finalists, with highlights on display in Horsham throughout November.
Where: Horsham Town Hall
When: Throughout November
Cost: Free entry, with bookings essential
Women of Wit
Women of Wit is an annual show touring Victoria featuring comedy from established and emerging female comedians. This year the lineup consists of Claire Hooper, Tor Snyder, Ciara Murphy and Mel McGlensey.
Where: Ballarat Performing Arts Centre
When: Friday, November 6
Cost: $32 - $35
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Great Ocean Trail Ultra
An event for individual runners and teams, with distances up to 100km.
Where: Apollo Bay Foreshore, Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre
When: October 24, from 4:30am
Cost: $305-585 depending on distance, free to watch
Hallows Eve family dance
Dress up in costume and learn the steps to ceilî, a traditional Irish dance performed to celebrate Oîche Shamhna - the Gaelic term for Halloween.
Where: Crossley Hall
When: October 31, 5pm
Cost: Adults: $15; Kids: Free; Camping: $10
Header image: Flagstaff Hill and Timboon