We are so excited for our brand new event, the Spring Sustainability Market, fast approaching on 28 September! This special edition of the much loved markets will be bursting with workshops, activities, and stalls focused on conservation, waste reduction, sustainable living and more. From organic produce to slow fashion, recycling workshops and meeting native animals, […]
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world with the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival – the world’s first global film festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The final selections screen simultaneously […]
Stop and smell the flowers at our interactive holiday program as we celebrate Australia's stunning wildflowers, proudly bringing Floriade to the whole city with Floriade About Town. Inspired by our latest exhibition, Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway, we’ll journey to the historic Wildflower Stop, where passengers once paused to admire […]
These school holidays, join us for creative activities and workshops where kids and teens can explore the magic of puppetry, design and sustainability. Sock puppetry Get creative these school holidays, making wacky sock puppets! Craft your own colourful puppet friends using a variety of fun, textured materials. Discover the world of hand and glove puppets […]
A night of Zeitgeist Rock and Roll showcasing the amazing talents of Loz Lawrey and Canberra musicians. Music that covers a range of genres from folk to folk rock and some fine rollicking rock to round out the night.
Presented in conjunction with the ANU Community Music School, spend a day at Tuggeranong Arts Centre learning the basics of songwriting in a supportive and inclusive environment. The workshop will be devoted to inspiring creative practice from everyday experiences, showing that anything can be turned into a song.
Canberra (Ainslie) Toastmasters is conducting a public speaking and presentation skills workshop on aspects of effective communications at Ainslie Football and Social Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie from 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday 30 September 2025, please contact Russell on 0415-261-310 or Facebook – Canberra Ainslie Toastmasters for more information.
What does it take to write an award-winning book? Join the winners of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards in conversation with Andra Putnis, Artistic Director of the Canberra Writers Festival, as they discuss their experiences of writing their successful book titles. Following the discussion in the National Library Theatre, the authors will be available […]
Curious about daily life in the past? Join the National Library’s Education team as they time travel back 50 years! Participants will explore the new exhibition 1975: Living in the Seventies, then make creative responses to the fashion and food from the time. All craft materials will be supplied. This activity is suitable for children […]
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.
Reflect on the women’s liberation movement of the 1970s and examine what feminist activism looks like today. Catherine Dwyer, Elizabeth Reid, and Biff Ward will sit down with Virginia Haussegger to discuss the evolution of feminism in Australia and the making of the acclaimed documentary 'Brazen Hussies'. The conversation will be followed by a screening […]
Landowner, Carolyn Larcombe, has a fascinating and important story to tell about Wandiyali~Environa Wildlife Sanctuary, a 300ha private nature reserve on the doorstep of Canberra. She will discuss its history, current projects, and forward thinking. All very welcome.