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Coastal Creations

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Use mixed media to make your own fluorescent turtles inspired by artworks from the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre in Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland. Explore the colours and sealife represented in the artworks, then craft your own glowing turtle to take home. Sessions: 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pm The Workshop, Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre …

Signor Baffo – Canberra

Tuggeranong Arts Centre 137 Reed St N, Greenway, ACT, Australia

Interactive Theatre International presents SIGNOR BAFFO 🌟 Get ready for a laugh-out-loud culinary chaos as Signor Baffo stirs up a storm! This award-winning interactive children’s comedy is hitting the road for its first regional tour, and it’s packed with fun, mischief, and all the answers to life’s silliest questions: 🍝 How do you mix meatballs with spaghetti? …

Tidal Treasures: Shell Mobiles

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Bring home the coastal vibes of Far North Queensland by joining artists from the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre to create your own kinetic sculpture from seashells. Explore handcrafting and decorative ideas in this unique cultural experience. Sessions: 10–11am and 11.30am–12.30pm The Workshop, Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre Suitable for ages 5–12 years

Woven Jellyfish Sculptures

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Learn the art of weaving with visiting artists from the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre, then create your own jellyfish sculpture using reclaimed fishing nets from the Gulf of Carpentaria. Session: 10am–12.30pm The Workshop, Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre Suitable for ages 12–17 years

Spookfeast 2024

Canberra Greyhound Racing Club 235 Narrabundah Lane, Symonston, ACT, Australia

Canberra! Get ready for a spine-tingling night of fun and frights at Canberra’s most exciting Halloween event! This Halloween Food Festival is set to bring the ultimate spooky experience for families. Mark your calendars and prepare to be immersed in a world of ghoulish delights, devilish rides, and wicked games! The Trick-or-Treat Lane will be …

Canberra Nara Candle Festival 2024

Canberra Nara Peace Park Flynn Drive, Capital Hill, Yarralumla, ACT, Australia

Celebrate Peace and Culture at the Canberra Nara Candle Festival! Join us for a beautiful celebration of peace, goodwill, and culture at the Canberra Nara Candle Festival, an annual event that honors Canberra's sister city relationship with Nara, Japan. The festival highlights the rich traditions of Japanese culture, from mesmerizing candle displays to music, art, …

Try Para-sport Event

Australian Institute of Sport Leverrier Street, AIS Basketball & Netball Hall, Bruce, ACT, Australia

Disability Sports Australia and Paralympics Australia are collaborating to deliver a series of free Bupa Try Para-sport Events across Australia. Bupa Try Para-sport events provide people with physical, vision, and intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to: Try a wide range of Para-sports Learn about local programs & pathways Learn about Para-sport classification Meet and greet …

Talented Tales Workshop: A Woolly Tale

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Join us at the Museum for a woolly adventure with author Jackie Hosking, as she shares the story of Chris the sheep in A Woolly Tale, our latest book in the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre children’s series. Then spark your creativity in a hands-on workshop where children can make their own woolly artwork. Perfect for young …

12 Days of Enrichment’ at The National Zoo and Aquarium!

National Zoo & Aquarium 999 Lady Denman Drive(next to Scrivener Dam), Weston Creek, ACT, Australia

The National Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating Christmas early with our 12 Days of Enrichment for all the animals in the zoo and ending with the Zoo’s first ever Christmas concert! From December 7 to December 19, our animals will receive special XMAS inspired enrichment items as well as special keeper talks each day! Enrichment …

Making Music: International Day of People with Disability

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Join us for Making Music in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of People with Disability. Participate in an instrument-making workshop with Hands On Studio, be part of a playshop with Music for Canberra or take a tour of Breathing Space with Museum educators in the Garden of Australian Dreams – suitable for all …

Summer School Holiday Program- The Art of Pompeii

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Travel back in time and explore the artwork of ancient Pompeii in our drop-in art sessions these school holidays. Learn about mosaics and their importance to ancient Romans, then create a collaborative mosaic and a tile artwork of your own to take home. For ages 5–12 years, children must be supervised by an adult. Bookings are encouraged.

Community Day 2025: Australia Day at the Museum

National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia

Join us this Australia Day for a day of connection and reflection with story, song, creativity and cultural sharing. Immerse yourself in music, dance, art and conversation featuring First Nations artists and presenters along with performers from diverse backgrounds. Bring your family, friends and a picnic blanket. Join creative activities and music and dance workshops, …

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