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Get out and get moving with the Activities in the Park Autumn program

In Summary

Council’s Activities in the Park Autumn program will deliver more than 60 activities across the municipality, encouraging residents to get outdoors, stay active and connect with their community.
The program includes a mix of fitness sessions, sport clinics, creative workshops and family-friendly events for people of all ages throughout the Autumn season.
A key initiative is the Boot Swap, supporting local families ahead of the winter sports season by redistributing pre-loved soccer, AFL and rugby boots to children and young people.
Boot donations are being collected until Thursday 30 April 2026, with a free Boot Swap event to be held on Saturday 2 May 2026 at the Shepparton Sports Precinct Small Pavilion.

This season’s program features more than 60 activities designed to get people outdoors, active and connected during the Autumn season. From fitness sessions and sport clinics to creative workshops, and family friendly events, the Autumn line-up encourages people of all ages to connect, try something new and enjoy their local surrounds.

A key feature of this season’s program is the Boot Swap initiative, delivered in collaboration with Kick It Forward and Shepparton Junior Soccer Association. The initiative aims to support local families ahead of the Winter sports season by redistributing preloved football boots to children and young people across Greater Shepparton.

Council is collecting soccer, AFL and rugby boots in good wearable condition. Donations can be dropped off at Shepparton Sports Stadium or Aquamoves between 10am and 4pm until Thursday 30 April 2026.

The initiative will culminate in a free community Boot Swap event where families can donate, swap or collect a pair of boots.

Boot Swap Event

Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Shepparton Sports Precinct Small Pavilion

The Autumn 2026 Activities in the Park program will see popular favourites return alongside new experiences for children, young people, families and older adults, offering a mix of active outdoor sessions and relaxed community gatherings across the region.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali said the Autumn program plays an important role in keeping the community active and connected beyond the summer months.

“Autumn is a great time to get outside and enjoy what our region has to offer,” he said.

“Activities in the Park makes it easy for families and individuals to try something new, stay active and spend time together in our parks and open spaces.”

For updates on the activities, residents and visitors can get their copy of the program flyer by visiting the Activities in the Park website or following Activities in the Park on Facebook.

For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.