What’s on
April 2025
Sunset Sound Healing in the Gardens
Sunday 6 April 2025As the leaves fall around us, you are invited to an Autumn Sunset Nature & Sound Immersion at Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick.
Show Ride Sunday
Sunday, 13 April 2025, 10am-3pmEnjoy a day of fun on the lawns with carnival rides for all ages.
Easter Day Family Day Out
Sunday 20 April 2025, 10am-5pmHop along to Rippon Lea Estate this Easter.
May 2025
Vote Now – Rippon Lea Estate Bird Photography Competition
Voting Open 5 May to 16 May 2025Help us crown the winner of the Rippon Lea Estate Bird Photography Competition, proudly supported by Michaels Camera House!
Mother’s Day High Tea
Sunday 11 May 2025 | 10am - 3pmTreat Mum to an exclusive high tea experience in one of Melbourne’s most enchanting 19th-century ballrooms.
Botanica Festival
A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.
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Botanic Festival | Climate Change & Heritage Gardens Panel Discussions
Sunday, 18 May 2025 | 11am & 1.30pmJoin us at Botanica for a series of Panel Discussions, brought to you by Heritage Council Victoria, as part of the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations.
Botanica Festival | Flower Arranging Workshop with Melbourne Flower School
Sunday 18 May | 12PM-1PMJoin Melbourne Flower School at Botanica Festival and get creative as you design a relaxed garden style vase.
Botanica Festival | Tussie-Mussie Workshop with Amy of Heather May Grow
Sunday 18 May | 10.30AM / 12PM / 1.30PMJoin Amy in the Archery Hut at Botanica for a workshop on the Victorian Language of Flowers and make and take home your own Fragrant Posie.
June 2025
Trust Makers’ Market
Next market Sunday 15 JuneShop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate
Rippon Lea House and Gardens