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  • The Weavers’ Studio in Canberra
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    The Weavers’ Studio

    National Gallery of Australia

    Come along to The Weavers' Studio, and try your hand at weaving in this free, drop-in activity. Stay for a moment or settle in for a while as you...

  • Weekend Buffet at the Yacht Club in Canberra
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    Weekend Buffet at the Yacht Club

    Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club

    Every Saturday and Sunday, the Yacht Club puts on a buffet spread with something for everyone. Think roast meats carved fresh, seafood straight off...

  • Where the Light Dances in Canberra
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    Where the Light Dances

    Belconnen Arts Centre

    An exhibition by Josie Cosgrove Ginninderra Creek has been a constant presence in Josie Cosgrove's life. She grew up just metres from its edge, in...

  • Spooktacular at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra
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    Spooktacular at the National Zoo and Aquarium

    The National Zoo and Aquarium

    Celebrate Spooktacular this Halloween at the National Zoo & Aquarium! Spooktacular is a family-friendly Halloween event, presented by the National...

  • Beyond the Palette | Wilay Designs in Canberra
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    Beyond the Palette | Wilay Designs

    M16 Artspace

    Beyond the Palette is a journey that moves beyond the visual, inviting all peoples to connect, celebrate and learn. It's not just colour- it's...

  • Herbwarts Cauldron Bath Bomb: School Holidays in Canberra
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    Herbwarts Cauldron Bath Bomb: School Holidays

    Quizzic Alley

    Quizzic Alley runs magical classes every school holidays. Potions and Wand Making are available to book right now! Create your very own enchanted...

  • Zoo in Bloom in Canberra
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    Zoo in Bloom

    The National Zoo and Aquarium

    The National Zoo and Aquarium comes alive this spring with 'Zoo in Bloom', a completely free experience with any admission or membership. The theme...

  • Parliament House Rocks in Canberra
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    Parliament House Rocks

    Australian Parliament House

    As part of Earth Science Week 2026, Parliament House is partnering with Geoscience Australia to present Parliament House Rocks, a special...

  • Free Pokemon Family Trivia at Tuggeranong in Canberra
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    Free Pokemon Family Trivia at Tuggeranong

    Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong

    Bring the whole family down to Tuggeranong for Pokémon Trivia! Test your knowledge of Pokémon, trainers, battles, regions and more in this...

  • INFUSE Gungahlin - w/ Nine Rycroft in Canberra
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    INFUSE Gungahlin - w/ Nine Rycroft

    Gungaderra Homestead

    If you've always had a character you'd love to draw or a story idea you'd like to explore, this workshop is for you. In this hands-on session,...

  • Sorting Hat Ceremony in Canberra
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    Sorting Hat Ceremony

    Quizzic Alley

    Step into the magic at the Quizzic Alley Sorting Hat Ceremony. Visitors are welcomed into a lively wizarding space filled with sound, movement and...

  • Family Orienteering in Canberra
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    Family Orienteering

    National Arboretum Canberra

    Take a forest adventure these school holidays... Collect your map from the Information Desk at the Visitors Centre and head out to search for...

  • Floriade 2026 in Canberra
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    Floriade 2026

    Commonwealth Park

    Floriade, Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring, returns to Commonwealth Park this spring! Blooming under the theme Feast of Flowers, this...

  • Canberra Colour Frenzy in Canberra
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    Canberra Colour Frenzy

    Weston Park (past the train cafe)

    Colour Frenzy is a colourful 5 kilometre fun run and community event in Canberra for participants of all ages. Walk, jog, run or crawl through five...

  • Disney Princesses Family Trivia at Jamison in Canberra
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    Disney Princesses Family Trivia at Jamison

    Canberra Southern Cross Club

    Bring the whole family down to Jamison for Harry Potter Trivia! From Hogwarts and Quidditch to horcruxes and beyond, test your knowledge of the...

  • Local Legends: Documentary Filmmaking Program in Canberra
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    Local Legends: Documentary Filmmaking Program

    Child Players Drama Studio

    Child Players Local Legends Filmmaking Program is for young people in Year 9 and above. No previous filmmaking experience is required. This program...

  • Spring Morning Tea in Canberra
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    Spring Morning Tea

    Royal Canberra Golf Club

    Join the Marymead CatholicCare Auxiliary for a delightful Spring Morning Tea at the Royal Canberra Golf Club in Yarralumla. Enjoy a lovely morning...

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