Correction (3 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten, and every place below was checked against its own current information.
This page covers Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026, using listings we read on Friday 2 October. None of the six places we could check is inside Williams Landing: they are in Point Cook, Altona Meadows, Laverton and Laverton North, so read this as things to do near Williams Landing.
Free first is the usual order for a list like this, but we could not verify a free option for this weekend, so the list runs by what is dated and priced. Time needed and public transport routes were not in what we read, and we have not guessed them: the PTV journey planner is the place for those. Weekend listings change, so confirm before you leave.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | When (as listed) | Cost (as listed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Saturday on bikes | City MX Ride Park, Laverton North | Saturday 3 October, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Adult day pass $50.00, junior $30.00 |
| Fresh produce and hot food | Altona Meadows Farmers’ Market | Sunday 4 October, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Entry price not captured |
| A swim | Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre | Weekends 8am to 4pm | Adult swim $8.00 |
| A pub meal | The Phoenix Hotel, Point Cook | Open 10am to 3am daily | Chicken parma $29 |
| A rain backup | Altona Sports Centre | Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 8am to 9pm (own site) | Prices not captured |
The sections run by when you can go: Saturday first, then Sunday, then both days.
City MX Ride Park — Lawrie Emmins Reserve, 2-88 Sayers Road, Laverton North VIC 3026
When: its own site lists a “Saturday Ride Day” on 3 October, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We could confirm Saturday only, not a Sunday session.
Cost: day passes are $50.00 for an adult and $30.00 for a junior (under 18). Coaching is $35. Hire bikes (50cc, 110cc or 125cc, with junior riding gear included) are $50 for the first 30 minutes. Wyndham Council’s page lists a lower junior price and different opening days, so go by the operator’s.
A motocross track is a dirt circuit built for motorbikes. Wyndham Council’s page describes three tracks from beginner to intermediate level, accessible toilets and free car parking. Wyndham’s page says the facility is only open when weather permits, with closures on wet days, so confirm the ride day on citymx.online or the operator’s Instagram before you drive out.
Altona Meadows Farmers’ Market — AB Shaw Reserve, 2 Hall Ave, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
When: Hobsons Bay Council’s event page lists “Sunday, 04 October 2026 | 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM”. The council’s market page says it runs on the “First Sunday of the month, between 8am and 1pm”.
What’s there: the council says “There is lots of fresh local produce, baked goods and yummy hot food.” A farmers’ market is stalls of produce sold by the people who grow or make it.
Cost: we captured no entry price, so we can’t say whether it is free. The market operator’s own site returned an error when we checked on 2 October, so the council’s page is our source for the date.
Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre — 26 Jennings Street, Laverton VIC 3028
When: its own site lists “Weekdays 6am-8pm Weekends 8am-4pm Public holidays 10am-2pm”, so both days are covered.
Cost: casual entry under its 2026 – 2027 fees is $8.00 for an adult swim and $7.20 for a child. A family swim (two adults and three children, or one adult and four children) is $22.00, and a spectator is $3.00. The facilities page shows two fee tables; we used the one headed 2026 – 2027 Fees & Charges.
The Phoenix Hotel — 40 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook VIC 3030
When: the pub’s own homepage says “OPEN 10AM TO 3AM DAILY”, with the kitchen open all day till 9pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: the July 2026 bistro menu PDF lists a chicken parma at 29, a bare number we have printed as $29. A parma is a crumbed chicken schnitzel under napoli sauce and melted cheese, the standard Melbourne pub meal.
Pubfinda lists a “Beer Garden” and AGFG lists alfresco dining and live music among its features. We saw no gig listing, so we can’t name acts or nights.
Altona Sports Centre — 1 Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
Rain backup: Hobsons Bay Council’s page lists “Ten indoor multi-sport courts”, and the centre’s own site lists pickleball. Its own site lists opening hours of Saturday 08:00 - 18:00 and Sunday 08:00 - 21:00. We captured no prices, so ring before you go: the council lists the phone number 9360 9288. The council puts the centre at 290 Queens Street, while its own site gives 1 Andrew Park Drive, the address used above, so check the map.
Not on this weekend
- Cheeky Monkey Market at Stockland Point Cook: the organiser’s market dates page and Stockland’s page both give the next date as Saturday 24 October 2026, in the Target Quadrant. Stockland describes it as a “Family-friendly market featuring handmade goods, gifts, fashion, homewares and local makers.” The organiser says some date variations may apply, so check its socials.
- Drag Bingo at The Phoenix Hotel: the pub’s homepage says “Drag Bingo is taking over The Phoenix Hotel!” and lists Saturday 14 November.
Quick answers
What is on near Williams Landing this weekend, 3-4 October 2026?
Saturday 3 October has a Saturday Ride Day at City MX Ride Park, Laverton North, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sunday 4 October has the Altona Meadows Farmers’ Market, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre lists weekend hours of 8am to 4pm, and The Phoenix Hotel in Point Cook lists 10am to 3am daily. None of these is inside Williams Landing.
Is there a market near Williams Landing this weekend?
Yes: Altona Meadows Farmers’ Market at AB Shaw Reserve, 2 Hall Ave, Altona Meadows, on Sunday 4 October 2026, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM per Hobsons Bay Council. The Cheeky Monkey Market at Stockland Point Cook is not on this weekend; its next listed date is Saturday 24 October 2026.
How much does a day at City MX Ride Park cost?
Its own site lists an adult day pass at $50.00 and a junior (under 18) pass at $30.00, coaching at $35, and hire bikes with junior riding gear at $50 for the first 30 minutes. The Saturday Ride Day listed for 3 October runs 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
What can we do near Williams Landing if it rains?
Altona Sports Centre in Altona Meadows is listed by Hobsons Bay Council with ten indoor multi-sport courts. Its own site lists Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm. We captured no prices, so ring the council-listed number, 9360 9288, before you go.
How much is a swim at Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre?
Under its 2026 – 2027 fees, an adult swim is $8.00, a child swim is $7.20 and a family swim is $22.00. Its own site lists weekend hours of 8am to 4pm.
How we checked
On 2 October 2026 we read each place’s own site or the official page for its event. City MX’s ride-day card and prices come from citymx.online, Laverton’s hours and 2026 – 2027 fees from lavertonaquatic.com.au, and the Phoenix’s hours from its homepage. The Phoenix’s parma price is from its own July 2026 bistro menu PDF, where prices are bare numbers; the dollar sign is ours. The farmers’ market date is from Hobsons Bay Council’s event and market pages. Altona Sports Centre’s own site gave an address, its programs and opening hours, but no prices. We confirmed each place at a second source: Wyndham Council, Hobsons Bay Council, Stockland, OpenStreetMap, AGFG or Pubfinda. We did not check public transport or weather. Listings change: ride days and event dates can move, and the council’s City MX page lists a lower junior price and different opening days than the operator’s. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash: it shows a person at a picnic table in a park, not any of these places.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- City MX Ride Park: citymx.online, Wyndham City Council and OpenStreetMap
- Altona Meadows Farmers’ Market: Hobsons Bay event page, Hobsons Bay market page and OpenStreetMap
- Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre: lavertonaquatic.com.au, its contact page and Hobsons Bay pools page
- The Phoenix Hotel: phoenixpointcook.com.au, its contact page, the July 2026 bistro menu PDF, AGFG and Pubfinda
- Altona Sports Centre: altonasportscentre.com.au and the Hobsons Bay pools and recreation page
- Cheeky Monkey Market: organiser’s market dates and Stockland Point Cook
