Seniors Festival | Active Melbourne

The City of Melbourne and the Y are proud to support and be a part of the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout October.

We have a range of free events and classes across all our sites, aimed at seniors aged 50 and over. Get involved to gain new experiences, socialise with others and have fun! You don’t have to be a member with us – everyone is welcome to join the celebration.

Take a look at the events schedule at each of our sites below. Once you book a session, you’ll receive a confirmation closer to the time of the event with further details.

Seniors Festival schedule Carlton Baths (248 Rathdowne St, Carlton)

Aqua Aerobics Class Friday 11 October 12:00pm – 1:00pm	Jump in the warm water at our outdoor pool and enjoy a fun workout in gorgeous surroundings. Lunch will be provided after the class.	Book now
Resuscitate Your Mate Monday 14 October 10:00am – 11:30am	Join this interactive workshop to learn how to help someone in an emergency situation. Learn about DRSABCD, defibrillator use, calling for help and resuscitation skills. Refreshments provided after the session.	Book now
Seniors Sports Day Wednesday 23 October 10:00am – 1:00pm	Have a go at pickleball, walking football, strength training and more! Participants rotate through four activities during the morning with refreshments provided throughout A great way to try new activities and socialise with others in your community!	Book now
Low-impact Cardio Class Tuesday 29 October 12:00pm – 1:00pm	This class is an aerobic style class that encompasses low impact and medium intensity workouts. Lunch will be provided after the class.	Book now

North Melbourne Recreation Centre (204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne)

Walking Football (intergenerational event) Tuesday 1 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm	Bring the grandkids along for a fun afternoon together at our family-friendly walking football event. Walking football is a modified, non-contact version of soccer suitable for anyone who is able to walk. Refreshments provided after the session.	Book now
Yoga Class Thursday 17 October 10:30am – 11:30am	Improve your strength and flexibility! This class combines relaxation and mindfulness, helping you to feel strong and free in mind and body. Refreshments provided after the session.	Book now
Body Balance Class Thursday 24 October 10:30am – 11:30am	Relieve stress, build whole-body strength and centre your chi in this calming class that is infused with moves from yoga, tai chi and pilates. Refreshments provided after the session.	Book now

Riverslide Skate Park (Boathouse Drive, Melbourne)

Free coffee or hot drink on weekends in October

Bring your grandchildren to the skate park and enjoy a free coffee or hot drink on us. Donate a gold coin to YMCA Open Doors if you like.

No need to book – just turn up!

The Docklands Hub (80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands)

Tai Chi Thursday 3 October 9:30am – 10:30am	Join this ancient Chinese martial art class, which practices a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind and controlled breathing. Refreshments will be provided after the session.	Book now
Come & Try Walking Football Tuesday 8 October 2:00pm – 3:00pm	This is class is suitable for all abilities and anyone who can walk. Walking football is a modified version of soccer played in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment. There is no running, no contact, no tackles from behind and no kicking balls above the waist. Come and try it out!	Book now

Royal Park Golf Course (11 Old Poplar Rd, Parkville)

Beginners Golf Clinics Tuesday 8 October:
9:00am – 9:45am
10:00am – 10:45am
11:00am – 11:45am

Give golf a go in a relaxed and social environment. Available for non-members of the Royal Park Golf Course, these beginners golf clinics focus on stance and swing. Refreshments provided after the session. Choose your time slot when you register.

ALL SESSION TIMES ARE NOW FULL. REGISTER FOR WAITLIST POSITIONS ONLY.

Book now

Melbourne City Baths (420 Swanston St, Melbourne)

Reformer Pilates
Every Tuesday in October 11:00am – 11:45am

This class focuses on engaging the muscles, particularly around the core. It can help improve strength, stability, athletic performance, balance, posture, weight loss and injury recovery. Book into one of the five classes on offer!