VicBears upcoming events

AquaBear (04 October 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (04 October 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

VicBears Arts Day (11 October 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

VicBears are off to the Arts Centre to check out their exhibition "ENCORE! 50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collections" and because it is during their Housewarming, it's FREE!

Come see Kylie's famous gold hot pants, Nick Cave's journals, opera and ballet costumes, set pieces and more.

We will meet at the front of the Arts Centre next to Protagonist (the cafe out the front) at 1pm, then head in to check out the exhibition at 1:30pm. Followed by a coffee or a bite to eat.

You will also need to book your free ticket online at the Arts Centre website!

VicBears Grrrampians Retreat 2026 (16 October 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Registration opens Friday 13 March at 5pm.

Dates: 16 - 19 October
Location: Grampians Retreat

So, what’s this “Grrrampians” event all about, we hear you say. Well, the VicBears OG’s will most certainly remember it, but for our newer members, the Grrrampians retreat was the VicBears annual getaway from it all weekend away. The last one was held in 2016, but as part of the VicBears 30th anniversary year, we’re bringing it back! Three days of banter, bromances and bears.

Set at the foot of the majestic Southern Grampians, the Grampians Retreat is a private bushland oasis spanning 80 acres of river flats and natural bushland, where you can wander among the red gum giants, occasionally joined by kangaroos, wallabies, or other unique native Australian wildlife.

You can chill and chat around the campfire or relax in the solar-heated swimming pool. Or if you’re feeling a bit more active, you can have a crack at archery, flying fox or the giant swing.

Accommodation is shared cabin style; all meals are provided, and there are plenty of both on- and off-site activities available (some at an additional cost). The important thing about the Grrrampians event, though, is that it promotes bonding and friendship. Studies are showing frightening data that more and more men are struggling with loneliness, with only around 26% of men saying they have more than 4 close friends. This is not happening on our watch! We need to be supporting our bear brothers.

VicBears Den Night: October 2026 (24 October 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

AquaBear (01 November 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (01 November 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

VicBears Den Night: November 2026 (28 November 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

AquaBear (06 December 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 01:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (06 December 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

Bears Be Eatin' (03 January 2027)

Sun, 03 Jan 2027 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

AquaBear (07 February 2027)

Sun, 07 Feb 2027 01:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (07 February 2027)

Sun, 07 Feb 2027 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

AquaBear (07 March 2027)

Sun, 07 Mar 2027 01:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (07 March 2027)

Sun, 07 Mar 2027 02:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

AquaBear (04 April 2027)

Sun, 04 Apr 2027 02:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (04 April 2027)

Sun, 04 Apr 2027 03:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

AquaBear (02 May 2027)

Sun, 02 May 2027 02:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (02 May 2027)

Sun, 02 May 2027 03:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.

AquaBear (06 June 2027)

Sun, 06 Jun 2027 02:15:00 GMT

It's monthly AquaBear! Start your month right by being an active bear and coming and having a splash!

Richmond Recreation Centre - 11-15 Gleadell St, Richmond VIC 3121

Bears Be Eatin' (06 June 2027)

Sun, 06 Jun 2027 03:30:00 GMT

Come and join us for our monthly Bears Be Eatin' Lunch.

The location is The Sporting Globe Richmond - 288 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 at 1:30pm.

Registration is not required, just show up and look for the table of bears.

Download The Sporting Globe App to order and when making an account select “Vic Bears” as your club.