Sample the region’s freshest produce at the Capital Region Farmers Market. The Market is a community project run by the Rotary Club of Hall, the only rural Rotary Club in the ACT. There are over 100 stallholders each week who bring their freshly picked, grown and hand crafted produce to the Market. Speak to a …
Overview Uncover the unexpected and spark your curiosity with mesmerising magnets, machines and motion in Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW! With 17 exhibits across three zones and a trio of delightful characters, Questacon Presents explores electricity – ZAP! - simple machines – CLANK! - and fundamental forces – POW! In Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW! …
Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington brings the puppet with a pencil for a nose back into the limelight. This exhibition reunites Mr Squiggle with his friends Blackboard, Rocket, Bill Steamshovel and Gus the Snail, along with a myriad of other characters created by master puppeteer Norman Hetherington. This exhibition showcases …
About the event South Canberra Community Markets Market lovers: save the date! Our next community markets are on Saturday 1 Feb 2025 from 10.30am - 2.30pm at Westwood Farm Kambah. ✔️ Browse the interesting stalls. ✔️ Sample the great food. ✔️ Take a free buggy ride around the farm. ✔️ Grab a rustic photo of …
Overview Floriade, Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring, returns to Commonwealth Park. Get ready to step into a world of wonder as Floriade celebrates its 38th year with the theme: Science and Nature, transforming Commonwealth Park into a dynamic space of discovery and learning, all set amongst one million beautiful blooms. Wander through vibrant garden beds …
Overview Floriade, Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring, returns to Commonwealth Park. Get ready to step into a world of wonder as Floriade celebrates its 38th year with the theme: Science and Nature, transforming Commonwealth Park into a dynamic space of discovery and learning, all set amongst one million beautiful blooms. Wander through vibrant garden beds …
About the event Classic Cruise for Camp Quality ✨ IT'S THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLASSIC CRUISE 🥳 The Classic Cruise is the ultimate event for motoring enthusiasts to hit the road for a great cause! Whether you drive a classic car, a luxury exotic, a company-branded vehicle, a unique ride, or a motorbike, this …
The National Zoo and Aquarium highlights our work to protect Rhinos this World Rhino Day! The National Zoo and Aquarium is proud to recognise World Rhino Day on 22 September, shining a light on the plight of rhinos in the wild and the critical role that zoos, conservation organisations, and communities play in their survival. …
Overview The Young Rangers Program is a program, provided by ACT Parks Rangers, for young nature enthusiasts between the ages of seven and 15 who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the natural environment. Children are invited to join a Ranger or other special guests, to explore a variety of nature-based topics, make …
Overview Make your very own wand during the school holidays! Every witch and wizard should have their very own wand, crafted for them alone and imbued with the ancient magic of wand lore. It should reflect the bearer's character, fit well in the hand and be a strong and agile comrade in the journey to …
Overview Step into the enchanting world of potion-making this Floriade season at Quizzic Alley, where blooms, botanicals and a touch of wizardry combine to create something truly magical. As part of the Floriade: About Town program, you're invited to don your robes, roll up your sleeves, and brew the Mood Bloom Potion. Quizzic Alley is …
Overview The Canberra Circus Festival brings an incredible line-up of Australian and international circus to the A.C.T. for a jam-packed season of laughs, gasps and excitement. Shows for all ages and fun for everyone! Full-length circus shows in the May Wirth bigtop, outdoor performances, street artists, roving performers, workshops, food, a special circus market (maker's …
Celebrate all things spring, Floriade and our beautiful native flora by making brooches and floral crowns using sustainable and recyclable materials. When: 27 September – 5 October Time: 10am – 4pm Where: Learning space. Please enter through the main doors and staff will direct you. Age: all ages Cost: free Drop in, no booking required
Celebrate all things spring, Floriade and our beautiful native flora by making brooches and floral crowns using sustainable and recyclable materials. When: 27 September – 5 October Time: 10am-4pm Free, drop in, no booking required
Overview Kids Day Out at Lanyon Homestead is a Spring celebration designed especially for families. Children can explore, create, and discover in the beautiful gardens and historic outbuildings of one of Canberra's most loved heritage sites. Families can join the Lanyon Stamp Rally, collecting stamps as they wander through the property, with the chance to …
Join MoAD for craft and painting this school holidays, proudly part of Floriade About Town. Celebrate all things spring, Floriade and Canberra's beautiful native flora by making brooches and floral crowns using sustainable and recyclable materials. All ages, drop-in, no booking required. Create a colourful artwork of flowers in a painting workshop led by local …
Overview Drop in at the Mint for an afternoon of craft celebrating Spring and all things floral! All children must be accompanied by an adult, and bookings are not required. Where: Little Visitors Vault, Royal Australian Mint
Overview This Spring school holidays, join a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. You will travel on their magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish …
Join us and be inspired to draw with illustrator Jade Goodwin. Hear Jade read her new picture book, Earthspeak Boodjar Wangkiny, and connect with Country through a nature-based craft activity. When: 1 October and 2 October Time: 10am – 11am Where: Learning space. Please enter through the main doors and staff will direct you. Age: 5 …
Overview Want to collect some cool coins? Introducing the fun world of coin collecting, children aged 5 to 12 years are invited to bring used coins to the Kids Coin Trade and 'trade' for a new coin of the same value. Only coins can be used at the Kids Coin Trade. In the Mint Shop, …
The NFSA's Arc Cinema is brimming with family-friendly favourites in the coming months. Sing along to Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, complete with on-screen lyrics to beloved songs. Discover the gentle magic of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro or enjoy Glenn Close's deliciously wicked turn in the live-action 101 …
Overview Explore Floriade's Dark Side! See Commonwealth Park illuminated with vibrant colours, enjoy an amazing program of live music, roving entertainment, market stalls and fantastic food and drinks at NightFest this year. Stay tuned for programming announcements, entertainment line-ups and what else is on offer for NightFest 2025! Tickets on sale July 21. When …
Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s October school-holiday program gives children a chance to show off their creativity. Guided by a team of professional artists, musicians, dancers, and actors, the one-day Art and Action program is an action-packed visual and performing arts school holiday explosion of creative joy. Everyone will start the day playing theatre sports and other …