Local Listings

South Side Festival offers a fantastic range of food and cultural events from our very own friendly and talented locals.Think Local!

Herberts Corner Store

LOCAL BUSINESS | Herbert's is a boutique gift store selling a range of "fancy knick-knacks and snacks" sourced both locally and overseas with an emphasis on small business, handmade goods, and small batch produce.

parkrun

SAT 17 MAY | A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event!

Music at McClelland: Polyphonic Voices

SUN 18 MAY | Music at McClelland is back with sonic sculptural splendour in 2025!

Young Street Tavern

LOCAL BUSINESS | Looking for a great place for a pre or post Frankston Arts Centre show hang out? Just head next door and come see us!

The Hop Shop: Sh*t Pub Trivia

TUE 13 MAY | Win a $100 First Prize Voucher!

General Public Frankston: Lunch Special

THU 8 - FRI 16 MAYLunch plans? We’ve got you covered! Dive into our $15.90 lunch special available at all General Public locations. Weekdays from 11am-3pm, choose from 5 delicious options!

The Community Plate: The Local Food Map

ONLINE RESOURCE | From farm gates to bakeries, butchers to community gardens, this online map showcases the hidden gems and local food spots nestled within the heart of our region.

Strong Pilates & Recovery: Frankston Open Day!

SAT 17 MAY | Join a complimentary Pilates Community Class where you will team up in pairs to crush your workout, and then Recover like an athlete with saunas, cold plunge, and compression therapy.

South Sea Roller Derby: Game Day!

SUN 18 MAY | Are you ready for a night jam-packed full of Roller Derby goodness?

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC)

SAT 10 - SUN 18 MAY | Enjoy a day at the skate park, celebrate Mother's Day, and take some you time at PARC

Critical Info: Don't Be Caught Dead Pub Quiz

FRI 9 MAY | Try and outsmart the Grim Reaper with your knowledge on all things about death.

Discover your Community Gardens

ONLINE RESOURCE | Did you know there are an abundance of beautiful community gardens in your area offering gardening plots, social memberships, volunteering, food swaps, learn to grow workshops, healthy eating classes and so much more?!

Sk8House Carnivale

FRI 9 MAY | Unleash your carnival spirit, put on your sparkliest and most dazzling costumes, and come join us at Sk8house for a night of frivolity, non-stop skating fun and dance the night away.

Frankston Brewhouse: Brewery Tours

SAT 10 - SUN 11 & SAT 17 -SUN 18 MAY | FREE brewery tours and tasting paddle!