Correction (5 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 5 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Cost first, always. This page lists five outings in and around Kalkallo: two in Kalkallo itself, two in Donnybrook and one in Craigieburn. Where a source prints a price, you will find it next to the item. Where we could not find a published entry fee, we say so rather than guess.
Every place was checked against two independent sources on 5 October 2026, including council pages, the places’ own sites and the Australian Good Food Guide. We have not assumed weekend hours for any of them, so check the listing before you leave the house. A short plan at the bottom of each entry tells you what to line up.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council-listed weekday sessions and walks | Kalkallo Community Centre | see below | not printed here |
| Playground and picnic area | Mode Park | see below | not printed here |
| Build-your-own pizza night | Shared Cup Cafe | Pizza at Olivine Community Pizza Night (dine-in only; Saturday October 17th 2026 and Saturday November 21st 2026) | $8 |
| Pub with weekly live music | Donnybrook Hotel | Garlic Bread | $8.00 |
| Buffet dining by session | Highlands Hotel (International Buffet) | Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Adults | $36.90 |
Kalkallo Community Centre — 33 Toyon Road, Kalkallo VIC 3064
The council runs this centre, and Hume City Council’s page says it provides a permanent space for a broad range of services for the growing community in Kalkallo. Its event listing, as it stood on 5 October 2026, showed a Lego Free Play session and a Kalkallo Walkers community walk around the Kalkallo Reserve Sports Oval, both on weekdays rather than at the weekend. We could not find a fee on those listings, and the page does not say the sessions are free, so check before you go. The listing’s dates will also age, so look at the council page for the current sessions.
Plan it: open the council’s centre page first, because the listed sessions have set dates and the address is 33 Toyon Road.
Mode Park — Mode Park, Kalkallo VIC 3064 (no street number published), Kalkallo VIC 3064
Mamma Knows North, an independent parenting blog, calls Mode Park “seriously impressed” territory and describes two giant climbing structures joined by a rope tunnel, with three slides attached. The blogger also lists a bouldering wall, a music play area, a flying fox and a four person see-saw. The same post mentions multiple undercover areas, BBQs and big grassy areas for a picnic. We could not find a council page for the park, and the facility list is the blogger’s description.
Rain backup: the blog mentions multiple undercover areas, so look at its post for the shelter details before you pack a picnic.
Shared Cup Cafe — 995 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook VIC 3064
Shared Cup is a not-for-profit social enterprise run by We Love Olivine Ltd, and its site lists the cafe next to Gumnut Park Playground. The site lists Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm for the cafe. Its pizza night page lists Saturday October 17th 2026 and Saturday November 21st 2026, and prints “Only $8 per pizza” for build-your-own pizza at that dine-in event. The page says the event is dine-in only, so check the booking page for current dates and slots.
On the menu (copied from sharedcup.com.au/pizza-night on 5 October 2026):
- Pizza at Olivine Community Pizza Night (dine-in only; Saturday October 17th 2026 and Saturday November 21st 2026): $8
Free first: the playground next door is listed on the cafe’s own site, so start there and book the pizza night separately.
Donnybrook Hotel — 825 Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook VIC 3064
The Donnybrook Hotel’s site lists opening hours as everyday from 11am until late, and says the hotel was established in 1863. It describes a spacious beer garden that can host 100+ and hosts live music every week, plus an entertainment area with arcade machines where children can play. The site’s events page did not show dated gigs when we read it, so ask the hotel which night suits you. The menu we read, the November edition, prints Garlic Bread at $8.00 and says to order and pay at the bar.
On the menu (copied from donnybrookhotel.com.au/MenuNov25.pdf on 5 October 2026):
- Garlic Bread: $8.00
- Donny Burger: $23.50
- Bangers & Mash: $20.50
- Fish & Chips: $27.50
Get there: it is at 825 Donnybrook Road in Donnybrook; check the PTV journey planner or plan the drive before you go.
Highlands Hotel (International Buffet) — 301 Grand Boulevard (cnr Aitken & Grand Blvds), Craigieburn VIC 3064
Highlands Hotel in Craigieburn describes all you can eat, buffet dining with an internationally inspired seasonal menu. Its site lists Cop This Band live every second Friday from 8:00pm. For the weekend, its sessions page prints Buffet dinner Saturday/Sunday, Adults, at $47.90, with a note that prices are subject to change. Children are welcomed at the bistro, according to the site, and a kids play area is mentioned.
On the menu (copied from highlandshotel.com.au/sessions-prices on 5 October 2026):
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Adults: $36.90
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Children 3-6 Years: $12.90
- Buffet lunch Monday to Friday, Seniors: $27.90
- Buffet dinner Monday to Thursday, Adults: $41.90
Time needed: the buffet is session based, so read the sessions page and book through the link on the hotel’s site before you set the day’s plan.
Quick answers
What is on in Kalkallo this weekend?
We could not confirm a dated weekend event in Kalkallo itself. The Kalkallo Community Centre’s council listing shows a Lego Free Play session and a community walk around the Kalkallo Reserve Sports Oval, both weekday sessions with more dates listed, so check the council page for the current dates. Mode Park is the playground option, as described by Mamma Knows North.
Is there a playground in Kalkallo?
Mode Park in Kalkallo is described by Mamma Knows North as having two giant climbing structures joined by a rope tunnel, three slides, a flying fox and a music play area. The same post mentions BBQs, undercover areas and big grassy areas. Just outside Kalkallo, Shared Cup Cafe in Donnybrook lists Gumnut Park Playground next to the cafe.
Where can I hear live music near Kalkallo?
The Donnybrook Hotel’s site says its beer garden hosts live music every week, though we could not find dated gigs. Highlands Hotel in Craigieburn lists Cop This Band live every second Friday from 8:00pm, according to its site.
When is pizza night at Shared Cup Cafe in Donnybrook?
Shared Cup Cafe’s pizza night page lists Saturday October 17th 2026 and Saturday November 21st 2026, and prints “Only $8 per pizza”. The page says it is a dine-in event only, so check the booking page for current dates and time slots before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 5 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 5 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Kalkallo Community Centre: openstreetmap.org/1466621705, hume.vic.gov.au/Kalkallo-Community-Centre
- Mode Park: openstreetmap.org/1465082356, mammaknowsnorth.com.au/mode-park-kalkallo
- Shared Cup Cafe: openstreetmap.org/8387085389, sharedcup.com.au, agfg.com.au/shared-cup-cafe-151001, sharedcup.com.au/pizza-night, sharedcup.com.au/about
- Donnybrook Hotel: openstreetmap.org/61154665, donnybrookhotel.com.au/contact, donnybrookhotel.com.au/MenuNov25.pdf, donnybrookhotel.com.au/home
- Highlands Hotel (International Buffet): highlandshotel.com.au/contact-us, agfg.com.au/highlands-hotel-37270, highlandshotel.com.au/sessions-prices, highlandshotel.com.au/international-buffet, highlandshotel.com.au/cafe-lounge
