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Free Travel & Thousands of Events Coming This October
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Hi Reader, Here’s a date you’ll want to circle on your calendar — from 5 to 12 October 2025, Victorian Seniors Card holders can enjoy 8 days of free public transport across the state. That’s unlimited travel on all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach routes, and selected regional bus services outside the myki-enabled area. Touch on and off as usual with your Seniors myki card, but you won’t be charged for your trip! The free travel coincides with the Victorian Seniors Festival, an annual celebration packed with over 3,000 events across the state. From live music and art exhibitions to walking tours and community markets, there’s something for every taste and pace. Last year, our standout was the silent disco walking tour — a joyful mix of music, movement, and curious looks from passers-by. We’re excited to see what’s on offer this year! We’re not affiliated with the festival (unfortunately!) — we just love sharing fun, affordable things to do. As the official event directory will be released by Seniors Online on 2 September, we’d love to know: Do you plan on attending this year? Which types of events should we feature in our recommendations? Warmly,
P.S. We’re working on a special reader-recommended guide to the festival — so if you’ve attended in previous years and have a favourite tip or festival activity, reply and tell us! Let's Explore MelbourneEnter our Weekly GiveawayWHAT'S ON - Mark Your Calendars
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Seniors In Melbourne
Seniors in Melbourne is a travel website dedicated to inspiring and supporting those aged 60+ in planning midweek adventures across Melbourne and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration.
Hi Reader, Welcome to our special edition newsletter, all about the upcoming Victorian Seniors Festival this October. We love what this festival stands for—celebrating older Victorians with a month-long program of free and low-cost events, performances, and activities across the state—and we think everyone should know about it! We’ve gathered all the highlights, tips, and must-sees so you can make the most of this year’s celebrations (including an event of our own!). It's also a good idea to...
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