Dark history. Great food. Live Music Step into the historic Yass Cemetery for a unique guided tour that uncovers the out-of-the-ordinary deaths of its residents. Hear stories of lives lived, tragedy, misfortune, and untimely demise as we share the macabre side of our history. After the cemetery, join us at Yazzbar for dinner and live […]
The event includes games, activities, market stalls, food vendors, cake decorating competition and a reptile zoo. The Creative and Performing Arts faculty will be providing all day entertainment, showcasing the talents of students across the school. Canberra’s premium balloon entertainment - Giggly Wiggly – will also be delivering a live balloon storytelling show and creating […]
🌟 Save the Date – La Grande Fête 2026! 🌟 Join us for a fantastic day of fun, community and celebration at La Grande Fête, Telopea Park School's much-loved annual fair! 📅 Saturday 31 October 2026 ⏰ 10:00am to 3:00pm 📍 Telopea Park School Enjoy a vibrant day packed with entertainment, delicious food, market stalls, […]
Step into the unexpected side of Yass railway history! Join our volunteer guides for a lively Railway Museum tour packed with mishaps, memorable moments and real stories from the Yass Tramway since 1892. Walk the actual sites where it all happened, uncover the people behind the stories, and see local railway history in a whole […]
Take a guided walk through the picturesque village of Binalong, a place with a colourful past brimming with tantalising tales. Picture a town once with five lively pubs serving just 369 locals, while the police and courthouse dealt with larceny, abduction and the lurking threat of bushrangers. On this tour, you’ll wander Binalong’s heritage precinct […]
Halloween Festival comprising of Halloween inspired performances including Acrobats, Magician, Dancers and Fire Breather/Twirler. Competition for Best Halloween Dressed and Best Jack O Lantern Carving Food Vans and Markets will be onsite
The Canberra Collectables Fair is run on the first Sunday of the month (Feb to Nov) in conjunction with the Act & District Coin Club. The fair is predominately Coins, Stamps, and Postcards. Entry Free Located at Garran Adventure Scout Hall - 123 Kitchener St, Garran. Be aware there are 2 scout halls in Garran. […]
Discover the rich and often surprising story of Irish settlement in Yass and Southern NSW at this comprehensive full-day seminar, bringing together seven knowledgeable speakers to explore the people, places, experiences and cultural influences that shaped our region. With live musical performances by Daniel Kelly, morning tea and lunch included (drinks at own expense), this […]
The Compassionate Stakes: Festival of Kind Living What if a day out could leave the world a little lighter? The Festival of Kind Living lands in Glebe Park on Sunday 1 November, a free family-friendly festival from Little Oak Farm Animal Sanctuary celebrating kinder choices in food, fibre and fun. At the heart of it […]
Twelve months after voluntary assisted dying became available in the ACT, Palliative Care ACT is hosting a forum to reflect on how the system is working in practice, what has been learned so far, and the experiences of people working within and alongside it.
The Innovation Showcase brings Canberra’s innovation ecosystem together in one afternoon. It has taken different forms over the years, from tradeshows to conference-style gatherings, always with the same aim: connecting the people, ideas, and energy that move the region forward. These showcases are open to everyone. You don’t need a business, a startup idea, or […]
A glitter-soaked, fuzz-guitar fever dream of Australian independent cinema. If John Waters & Peter Jackson were hijacked by The Cramps When Furr Fever, a wild guitar-slinging feline, crosses paths with the leather-clad Wolfy Howl, the pair ignite a whirlwind romance and form The Sextortions, a rockabilly garage band whose music unleashes chaos wherever it goes. Standing […]