Join Active Merri-bek this summer for the Active Summer of Fun! There are over 25 fun events to get involved in, from pool side activities to family friendly events and Health and Wellness classes.
We’re also running Active Week – a week-long event filled with fun activities to get you active! This is a great opportunity to participate in physical activity and connect with the local community. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or looking to try something new, there’s an activity for everyone to enjoy during Active Week.
Check out the calendars to see what's on at our centres and to learn more about Active Week.
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Brunswick Baths
Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event What's On Date Time Water Safety Week Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Monday 4 - Sunday 10 December Swimming into Summer Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Friday 8 December 4:00pm - 7:00pm Tunes by the Pool Brining you the best tunes and event better vibes this January!
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Friday 5, 12 and 19 January Thursday 25 January
4:00pm - 7:00pm Inclusive Gym and Swim Enjoy the annual Inclusive Gym and Swim Night and help Brunswick Baths celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and the contribution to our community!
Booking required. A link to purchase tickets will be available here shortly.
Saturday 17 February 6:00pm - 9:00pm Active Week A range of activities to get the whole family moving this March!
Book a class in the Active Week calendar below.
Monday 18 - Sunday 24 March Health and Wellness Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event Date Time Outdoor Zumba Friday 8 December 5:30pm Sunrise Spin Every Thursday in January 6:15am Outdoor Yoga Every Thursday in February 7:00am Outdoor Yoga Every Tuesday in March 7:00am
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Coburg Leisure Centre
Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event What's On Date Time Water Safety Week Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Monday 4 - Sunday 10 December Carnival Family Fun Fun for the whole family! Glitter tattoos and roving entertainment.
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Saturday 6 January 11:00am - 2:00pm Active Week A range of activities to get the whole family moving this March!
Book a class in the Active Week calendar below.
Monday 18 - Sunday 24 March Health and Wellness Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event Date Time Sunset Yoga Every Monday in December 7:30pm Sunset Yoga Every Monday in March 7:30pm
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Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool
Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event What's On Date Time Water Safety Week Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Monday 4 - Sunday 10 December Tis the Season The festive season is upon us! Join us at Coburg Olympic and enjoy a BBQ, Christmas tunes AND a visit from Santa.
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Friday 22 December 4:00pm - 7:00pm Food Truck Friday Calling all foodies – Food Truck Friday is back!
Purchase your favourite treat from one of the many food trucks on the night. No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Friday 12 January 4:00pm - 7:00pm Picnic in the Park Bring your picnic basket down to Coburg and enjoy a relaxing day by the pool.
We will be joined by Froygo frozen yoghurt, a coffee van and will have free glitter tattoos for attendees!
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.Saturday 17 February 12:00pm - 3:00pm Aquathon Challenge yourself and sign up to the Aquathon! Run 2km before jumping in the pool and finishing off with a 200m swim.
A booking link will be provided closer to the date. All funds raised will go towards YMCA Fundraising.
Friday 23 February
6:00pm - 7:30pm Ride to Pool Week Get moving and ride to Coburg Olympic before your swim! Show our staff your helmet and enjoy discounted entry.
All funds raised will be donated to YMCA Fundraising, and help support people in the community.
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March Active Week A range of activities to get the whole family moving this March!
Book a class in the Active Week calendar below.
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March Aquathon Challenge yourself and sign up to the Aquathon! Run 2km before jumping in the pool and finishing off with a 200m swim.
A booking link will be provided closer to the date. All funds raised will go towards YMCA Fundraising.
Friday 22 March 6:00pm - 7:30pm Active Merri-bek Fun Run and Walk The annual Fun Run and Walk will be back in 2024! Challenge yourself to a 5km or 10km run, or go for a stroll in our 5km walk.
Bookings required, visit our site in March to register.
Sunday 24 March 9:00am - 12:00pm Health and Wellness Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event Date Time Aqua* Friday 12 January 6:00pm QFit in the Park* Saturday 10 February 11:15am Aquathon Friday 23 February 6:00pm Aquathon Friday 22 March 6:00pm Active Merri-bek Fun Run and Walk Sunday 24 March 9:00am -
Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre
Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event What's On Date Time Water Safety Week Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Monday 4 to Sunday 10 December Swim Lesson Fun Day Fun for our Swim Lesson families!
Join us for a fun afternoon of waterslides, inflatables and a BBQ!Saturday 9 December 1:00pm - 4:00pm End of School Party School’s out – let’s celebrate!
Bike n’ Blend your own smoothie, dance to with the DJ or enjoy a tasty frozen yoghurt from Froygo.
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Wednesday 20 December 2:00pm - 6:00pm Superhero Family Fun Day Calling all Superheros for the Superhero Family Fun Day. Join us for a BBQ and special super guests.
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Saturday 13 January 11:00am - 1:00pm Tunes by the Pool Chill out with us and a range of local artists every week in February. The best way to spend your Sunday.
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Every Sunday in February 3:00pm - 5:00pm Active Week A range of activities to get the whole family moving this March!
Book a class in the Active Week calendar below.
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March
Easter Eggstravaganza Did someone say Easter Egg Hunt?!
Don’t miss out on our Easter event this March. With an Easter Egg Hunt kicking off at 10 am and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Saturday 30 March 10:00am - 12:00pm Health and Wellness Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24
Event Date Time Aqua Every Sunday in December 8:00am Aqua Every Sunday in January 8:00am Aqua Every Sunday in February 8:00am Aqua Every Sunday in March 8:00am Outdoor Circuit Tuesday 19 March 6:30am -
Pascoe Vale Outdoor Pool
Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24
Event What's On Date Time Water Safety Week Swim students – Water Safety Week is here.
Learn essential skills, and crucial water safety to stay safe in aquatic environments.
Monday 4 to Sunday 10 December Movie Night by the Pool 3, 2, 1… Action! Movie Night by the Pool is back. This December we will be screening Home Alone, as voted by the community.
Purchase tickets by visiting our news and events
Saturday 16 December 8:00pm - 11:00pm Movie Night by the Pool 3, 2, 1… Action! Movie Night by the Pool is back. This January we will be screening Elemental, as voted by the community.
Purchase tickets by visting our news and events
Friday 19 January 8:00pm - 11:00pm Family Fun Day Sit back and relax at Pascoe Vale. We will be joined by our favourite coffee roasters and frozen yoghurt van! We also have free glitter tattoos!
No booking required, standard entry fee on arrival.
Saturday 3 February 12:00pm - 3:00pm Ride to Pool Week Get moving and ride to Pascoe Vale before your swim! Show our staff your helmet and enjoy discounted entry.
All funds raised will be donated to YMCA Fundraising, and help support people in the community.
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March Active Week A range of activities to get the whole family moving this March!
Book a class in the Active Week calendar below.
Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March Pups by the Pool The best event of the year! Join us for the Pups by the Pool, where you and your furry friends can cool off and have a splashing good time together. Don't miss out on this pawsome opportunity for some wet and wagging fun!
Let us know you’re coming and click going on Facebook! No bookings required, entry is a gold coin donation for every pup that comes through our doors.
Closing weekend 11:00am - 3:00pm Health and Wellness Active Summer of Fun Calendar 2023/24 Event Date Time Yoga by the Pool* Thursday 14 December 6:00pm Yoga by the Pool* Thursday 11 January 6:00pm Yoga by the Pool* Thursday 8 February 6:00pm Yoga by the Pool* Thursday 14 March 6:00pm
Active Week calendar
- Monday 18 March
- Tuesday 19 March
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Thursday 21 March
Event Location Time Beginners Lift Class Brunswick Baths 4:00pm Book now -
Friday 22 March
Event Location Time Aquathon Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool 6:00pm Learn more and register -
Saturday 23 March
Event Location Time Lunchtime Cycle Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre 12:00pm Book now -
Sunday 24 March
Event Location Time The Active Merri-bek Fun Run and Walk Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool 9:00am Learn more and register Beginner’s Cycle Coburg Leisure Centre 3:00pm Book now
Terms and Conditions
Summer of Fun classes will incur the standard group fitness entry fee and are included in memberships. Those marked with an asterisk (*) will cost $5.00 which will be donated to YMCA Fundraising.
Please bring your own mat for classes at Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool and Pascoe Vale Outdoor Pool.
All Summer of Fun Health and Wellness activations are weather dependent. For updates, please check the centre's Facebook page.