Preston Central is a multicultural, authentic and family friendly destination in Melbourne’s north, offering unique dining experiences, fresh produce, and a range of personal and professional services.
Centred around High Street, Preston Central encompasses the vibrant Preston Market and is easily accessible via tram, bus and the South Morang line. We’re also a bike hoop away from the well-known St George’s Road bike path.
Woolworths and Aldi stores complete the picture.
In partnership with the Preston Market, we’ll have a jam packed weekend of celebrations planned for you to celebrate the opening of the new year!
See our events listed below or click here for further information.
At the Preston Market.
Calling all kids with a love for food!
Get creative with food art, make a bento box, perfect a rice paper roll & so much more!
Food Art (veggie bouquet, mouse egg and ladybird crackers ) - Wed 15th - 10:00am - 10:45am & 11am - 11:45am
Bento Box ( Sushi, dessert sushi and edamame beans) -Thu 16th - 10:00am - 10:45am & 11am - 11:45am
Cooking with native ingredients (Myrtle the Koala and native bliss balls) - Fri 17th - 10:00am - 10:45am & 11am - 11:45am
Lunchbox cooking (Mexican wrap and choc balls) - Wed 22nd - 10:00am - 10:45am & 11am - 11:45am
Back to school (Bread sushi and traffic light crumble) - Thu 23rd - 10:00am - 10:45am & 11am - 11:45am
Workshops are free.
For kids aged between 3 - 12 years
Bookings are required.
2 sessions per day.
Max 16 kids per session
Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the Rat on Saturday the 25th January!
High Street Preston
10.00am - 3.00pm Store blessings by the Lion Team and appearances by the Dragon Team. Plus entertainment by the Fu Wa Dancing Girls.
Preston Market
9.30am – 10:45am CMS Lion Dance Team Store Blessings
11.00am – 11.30am Melbourne Chinese Choir
11.35am – 12.05pm JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi
12.30pm – 12.50pm CMS Lion Dance Team
1.00pm – 1.40pm Amelia Guzheng
1.45pm – 2.05pm North Eastern Melbourne Chinese Association
From 10am – 2pm, we have your kid’s activities sorted!
Ink-Blow Painting
Chinese Face Mask Decorating
Chinese Art – Calligraphy
Plus we have Chinese bookmarks with Chinese characters to distribute on the day!
