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Colour, sound and street food: Your guide to Canberra’s Lunar New Year celebrations in Dickson

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:05 +0000

From lion dances and K-pop to hands-on kids’ activities and more than 20 food stalls, here’s everything you need to know about Canberra’s all-day Lunar New Year street party. Dickson’s...

Your exhaustive guide to eating and drinking at the 2026 National Multicultural Festival

HerCanberra Team — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:53 +0000

Eat and drink your way around the world at the 2026 National Multicultural Festival. We've rounded up (literally) everything that's being dished up so you can plan your weekend. We’re...

Beyond the streets and stages: 12 essential experiences at the 2026 National Multicultural Festival

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:28:32 +0000

This year, the excitement of the National Multicultural Festival is spilling into city shops, restaurants, bars, and all the way up to Braddon and City West. The National Multicultural Festival...

Seven ways to shake up your summer fitness in Canberra (without the gym)

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:15:01 +0000

New year, new fitness goals? Before you sign up for another gym membership, we have a low-cost solution. Make the most of Canberra's outdoor spaces, free facilities, and natural beauty....

What not to do in a Canberra heatwave

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:10:13 +0000

Or: ‘How to accidentally ruin your week when it’s 42 degrees’. Canberra does many things well. Summer heatwaves? Less so. When the forecast starts flirting with the high 30s and low...

Free water play playgrounds in Canberra

Sandra Lim — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:25:42 +0000

Looking for somewhere for the kids to cool off this summer? Here are 15+ free water play playgrounds where they can make a splash. Ranging from splash play to water...

25 ways for kids (big and small) to fill January

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:18:09 +0000

Christmas and New Year's are done and now the rest of January looms with its empty weeks to fill? Don't worry – we've got you covered with loads of ways...

Five hidden Canberra walks to discover this summer

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:15:47 +0000

The summer holidays are the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some of the ACT's beautiful national parks and nature reserves. Whether you're after a gentle stroll, a scenic...