70+ events to put in your calendar for October (you’re welcome!)
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October is finally here—and with it comes a massive list of over 70 things to do in Canberra.
From your fave dark comedy from the ’90s (with a musical twist) to watching fairytale characters on ice and an urban wine walk, there’s no excuse for being bored. Read on for the best things to do! You’re welcome.
Special events + festivals
Haig Park Paint Outside Day
Come get messy and play with colour at Haig Park’s biggest canvas. Weaving around the park and above Lonsdale and Mort Streets, as well as paint there will be food, activities, live music, a suitcase rummage and so much more. It’s fun for the whole family so grab old clothes and get excited!
Saturday 1 October | Haig Park | facebook.com
Fairytales on Ice
Imagine if all your favourite fairytale characters—from Cinderella to Peter Pan—came together on stage for one show. Throw in world-class professional champion ice skaters, special effects, circus acrobats and an award-winning soundtrack, and you have Fairytales on Ice. Coming to Canberra for one day only, this is a magical experience you won’t want to miss.
Read more here.
Sunday 9 October, 4pm or 7: 30pm | Canberra Theatre Centre | fairytalesonice.com.au
Backbone
This frenetic celebration of human interconnectedness will test the limits of strength: physical, emotional, individual, and collective. Coming to Canberra this raw—yet utterly disciplined—show presented by Gravity & Other Myths (GOM), is pushing the boundaries of circus performance.
Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 October | The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre | Tickets here.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail
Celebrate local artists and makers with this year’s Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail! With artists’ creations being exhibited in Braidwood, Bungendore and Queanbeyan, discover the artistic process, connect with your community, and this year, collaborate in the brand new collaborative artwork—Bloom!
Saturday 1 October – Sunday 16 October | Multiple venues | visitqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au
Googong’s Rural Fire Service Open Day
Googong’s Rural Fire Service Open Day is returning for the first time in two years, bringing entertainment and vital education for the whole family! Head along to celebrate the selfless contributions of the men and women of the Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade, let the kids have the opportunity to climb the big red fire trucks, have a go with the hoses under the watchful eye of the local brigade and try firies’ emergency gear on for size and enjoy live music, sausage sizzles as well as a range of free family fun.
Saturday 8 October, 10 am – 2 pm | Bunyip Park, Wellsvale Drive, Googong | googong.net
Ice Dragons Come and Try Clinic
Ever wanted to try dragon boating but didn’t know how? Join the Ice Dragons Beginner Come and Try Clinic on Saturday 8 October. The Ice Dragons free one-month trial covers training and equipment. Register now at icedragons.com.au or simply turn up on the day!
Saturday 8 October, 10 am – 12 pm | Grevillea Park, Menindee Dr (on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin) | icedragons.com.au
Celebrate Gungahlin Festival
Live in (and love) Gungahlin? Get ready for the Celebrate Gungahlin Festival. Over three weekends in October get ready to celebrate living at the top of the light rail with the perfect event coming to get your social butterfly energy back in full swing.
From art exhibitions to cultural showcases, sporting expos and community picnics, head along to one of the numerous events being planned to unlock new friendships and uncover hidden gems in your local area.
Saturday 8, Saturday 15 and Saturday 22 October | Various locations | celebrategungahlin.com.au
Yass Railway Museum Picnic Day
Grab your friends and family, grab your picnic basket and spend a day in the sun at Yass Railway Museum Picnic Day! The whole family can enjoy countless activities, including face paint, pony rides, a sausage sizzle, and so much more.
Sunday 9 October | Yass Railway Museum | visitnsw.com
Canberra Bonsai Society Annual Exhibition
Join local artists from the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia and check out the Annual Bonsai Exhibition. Both traditional exotic plant species and Australian species will be displayed as well as a demonstration going over designing and maintaining bonsai. There will also be a chance to purchase trees that are not usually available in the Canberra region.
Saturday 8 October – Sunday 9 October | Canberra High School | cbs.org.au
Mental Health Month Launch Event
Mental Health Month ACT 2022 is being launched with a fun community event fit for everyone! The Minister for Mental Health, Emma Davidson, will officially launch it and then there will be arts, music, fun activities and a chance to meet people in your community.
Saturday 8 October | Haig Park | mentalhealthmonthact.org
Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo
You can find countless activities such as talks, workshops, activities and entertainment, and more at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo! You’ll also discover useful strategies for promoting the mental health of the community and yourself. Want to know the best part? You can experience all of this from your own home with the new online format!
Sunday 9 October | Online | mentalhealthmonthact.org
Portuguese Cultural Festival
Come along to the Portuguese Cultural Festival at the Italian Cultural Centre for a celebration of music, dance, food, and culture headlined by the one and only Pedro Cruz! Enjoy traditional food, live music, and a performance by a traditional Portuguese dance group.
Saturday 15 October | Italian Cultural Centre, 80 Franklin Street, Forrest | Tickets here.
Floriade
It’s time to stop and smell the flowers! Floriade is back to its former glory at Commonwealth Park this month. It’s been a few years since Canberran’s have had the chance to stroll through the sun, enjoy the stunning displays of flowers and fill our Insta feeds with pops of colour. The iconic Ferris wheel is also back to help you connect the dots on what patterns the flowers make—and of course, you can’t skip the food stands, activities, rides and more that will be available throughout the park.
The gates are open from 9 am- 5 pm and Floriade is free to attend.
Until Sunday 16 October |Commonwealth Park, Parkes | floriade.com
Geek Markets Canberra
Come have fun and geek out at Canberra’s very own Geek Markets! There will be things to buy, makers, artists, creators, traders and even some secret special guests! With completely free entry, there is something for everyone so grab your friends and family and shop, play and geek out at Geek Markets Canberra.
Saturday 29 October | Fitzroy Pavilion Exhibition Park Canberra | Tickets here.
Food + wine
The Wizard’s Den
Calling all witches, wizards and those keen on a magical night out—this one is for you. Dust off your broomsticks and raise your potion of choice to the magic that is this pop-up gem: the Wizard’s Den. A haunting 90-minute immersive experience coming to Zoo Bar from Wednesday 5 October, this is guaranteed to leave you spellbound as you brew potions, cast spells, and drink more mead than you can shake a wand at.
Read more here.
Wednesday 5 October – Sunday 18 December | Zoo Bar, 17 London Circuit | explorehidden.com
Tiger Lane Test Kitchen (Floriade edition)
Join the Tiger Lane Test Kitchen to enjoy a new signature set tasting menu created in time for Floriade. Feast on this seven course meal and sip away on wines that have been meticulously paired with a selection from MADA Wines, and the dinner will be hosted by winemaker Hamish Young.
Until Saturday 15 October | Tiger Lane, Canberra Centre | tigerlane.com.au
Urban Wine Walk
Take yourself on a self-guided tour of some of Canberra’s favourite venues tasting wines along the way. Just pick where you would like to start and begin your wine-tasting journey across Canberra!
Saturday 29 October | Multiple venues | Tickets here.
Road trip! Orange Wine Festival
Degustation dinners, yoga in the vines, and endless cool climate wines to try—if you’re thinking of taking a road trip to Orange, there’s never been a better time.
A scenic three-and-a-half hours’ drive from Canberra, the Orange Wine Festival is back from Friday 30 September until Saturday 29 October to celebrate the region’s thriving wine and food scene. With the opportunity to taste delicious local produce while enjoying various events across the month (hello wine-themed night market) it’s the perfect excuse for a spring mini break—and after the last few years wine-not treat yourself?
Until Saturday 29 October | Orange, NSW | orange360.com.au
Stage + screen
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under—Live on stage!
We all know and love RuPaul, the world’s most famous drag queen, and now the queens of season one and upcoming season two are hitting the road! Prepare for an evening of eleganza extravaganza as this brand-new tour takes on Canberra. Get ready to witness the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent of the RuPaul’s Down Under Queens live on stage as they sashay into the Canberra Theatre Centre.
Saturday 1 October | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Whitefella Yella Tree
Come and be moved by this new Australian tale. Once in a blue moon, in the middle of nowhere, two teenage boys meet under a lemon tree. After a rough start, a fragile friendship fruits into a heady romance. Ty and Neddy fall madly in love, as teenagers are wont to do.
If history would just unfurl a little differently, the boys might have a beautiful future ahead of them. But without knowing it, Ty and Neddy are poised on the brink of a world that is about to change forever. It’s the early 19th century. Ty is River Mob. Neddy is Mountain Mob. And the earth they stand together on is about to be declared ‘Australia’.
Until Sunday 2 October | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
The Comedy of Errors
Looking for far-fetched coincidences and chaotic hilarity? The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps, leading to an unbelievably crazy day for bumbling twins.
Directed by longtime Bell Shakespeare collaborator Janine Watson, this is a beautiful story about reunion, wrapped up in an evening of entertainment and laughter.
Until Saturday 8 October | The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre | bellshakespeare.com.au
Drought and other Plays by Millicent Armstrong
Come along and watch these four short plays by Millicent Armstrong featuring sparkling dialogue, idiomatic writing, and strong female characters. With the first two plays introducing the difficulties of living rurally, the third being a domestic comedy, and then finishing with a dark melodrama, there is something for everyone
Saturday 1 October | Goulburn Performing Arts Centre | goulburnpac.com.au
Soul Trading
Winner of the 2019 Junior Australian Theatre for Young People Foundation Commission, Soul Trading is a sci-fi adventure that asks questions about the world and how we connect with humans and technology. Funny, eye-opening, and a little philosophical, Soul Trading is a must-see.
Wednesday 5 October – Saturday 8 October | Courtyard Studio | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical
Dig out your flip phone and put MTV on because everyone’s fave dark comedy from the ’90s is back—with a musical twist. That’s right—get ready to live your 90s New York City fantasies when Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical comes to Canberra Theatre Centre.
For those who don’t remember any foot-tapping numbers in the 1999 hit film, you’re not wrong—Sarah Michelle Gellar wasn’t blasting out ballads in her role as the manipulative Kathryn and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe didn’t do a duet in that pool. But that’s exactly the fun of this musical.
Read more here.
Wednesday 5 until Saturday 8 October | Canberra Theatre Centre | Tickets here.
Beautiful Thing
Join the cast and crew of Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing and watch this beautiful and tender comedy live on stage! This coming of age love-story follows two boys as they gradually fall for each other while exploring themes of love, domestic violence, and hope.
Wednesday 5 – Saturday 15 October | ACT HUB, Kingston | thelittleboxoffice.com
Elemental by Warehouse Circus
Get excited, Canberra’s very own circus is back! With a brand new show full of acrobatic and aerial feats, juggling wizardry and ridiculous family fun, this can’t be missed as they explore the effects of weather and the seasons on the world around us (oh, and it’s perfect for all ages).
Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 October | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street | thestreet.org.au
Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers
Love Roald Dahl? This show celebrates his extraordinary stories from The BFG to The Twits – and many more along the way. Perfect for ages six and up, the show is an immersive and interactive performance involving games and imaginative play, including immersive storytelling, and some theatrical magic to help save these stories forever!
Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 October | Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway | tuggeranongarts.com
Comedy for a Cause
Come support the Sydney Dingo Rescue and have a laugh at Comedy for a Cause’s comedy show! Featuring in the show will be some of the best comedians from Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festival so you are sure to have a good time. With all ticket proceeds going towards Sydney Dingo Rescue, make sure to bring along your family and friends!
Friday 7 October | Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scouts Hall, Greenway | comedyforacause.net
Curses to Newton
Brett, a scientific wannabe, needs your help to become a scientist! Watch as he stumbles his way through rediscovering Isaac Newton’s most famous finds, trying his hardest to discover something new and learn some valuable lessons along the way.
Friday 7 October | Belconnen Arts Centre | belcoarts.com.au
All the Earth’s a Stage
Watch as the master improvisers at Lightbulb’s premiere improvised comedy ensemble explore Earth Science while making your stomach hurt from laughter. They have partnered with some of Geoscience Australia’s most passionate scientists and researchers to celebrate the links between earth science and sustainability.
Thursday 13 October | Smith’s Alternative | smithsalternative.com
An Evening with Grace Tame
Have you ever wanted to hear hear Grace’s story, in Grace’s words, on Grace’s terms? Sharply intelligent, deeply felt and often blisteringly funny, Grace offers a constructive and optimistic vision for a better future for all of us, and now you can watch her live on stage as she celebrates the release of her memoir, The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner.
Thursday 13 October | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
H.M.S Pinafore Musical
Come and watch the talented cast of the musical H.M.S Pinafore, an adaptation of the comic opera written by Arthur Sullivan. Performed at the Q in Queanbeyan, get ready for a fabulous performance you can’t miss.
Friday 14 October – Friday 21 October | The Q | theq.net.au
Victory over the Sun
A whirlwind of colour meets baroque grunge in this sci-fi performance led by Meanjin/Brisbane-based artist Justene Williams. A story that provoked a riot at its premier, Victory over the Sun was originally an opera which followed a group of revolutionaries who wanted to destroy reason by disposing of time and capturing the sun. Williams’ iteration is described as a ‘work of passionate strangeness’, this limited edition performance a must-see.
Friday 14 October – Saturday 15 October | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Tommy Little
Tommy Little is coming to Canberra and you better expect a huge night of laughs. Full of wild stories and guaranteed good times (nothing is out of bounds) make sure to book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday 15 October | Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Drawing Breath
In drawing breath Luminescence Chamber Singers explore first breaths, last breaths, and music as diverse as the vast compass of human life and feeling in between: from Machaut and Gesualdo to Pink Floyd, Florence and the Machine, and newly commissioned works by Brenda Gifford, Connor D’Netto and Dan Walker.
6:30 pm Sunday 16 October | National Museum of Australia | luminescence.org.au
Cunard British Film Festival
Some of the greatest British films are coming to your screens this October at the Cunard British Film Festival hosted by Palace Cinema! It will feature big names such as Stephen Frears, Sally Hawkins, Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy, and will include the highly anticipated premier of Mrs. Harris goes to Paris! Some other movies that will be showing include numerous James Bond films, Emily, the story of Emily Brontë, The Lost King and so much more.
Wednesday 19 October – Wednesday 16 November | Palace Electric Cinemas | britishfilmfestival.com.au
The ANU Law Revue Spectacular Comedy Show
Come celebrate The ANU Law Revue’s 50th anniversary and join newcomers and old-timers to relive content from across 50 years of comedy history. The show will include some searing topical political satire, songs and sketches lampooning Canberra, and so much more!
Thursday 20 October | The Playhouse | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
To Barbra, With Love
The critically acclaimed concert To Barbra, With Love is an extremely successful celebration of the inimitable Barbra Streisand and is something everyone needs to see. It will star Elise McCann, Ryan Gonzalez, Caroline O’Connor, some of the most talented musical theatre talents, and, vocalist Katie Noonan.
Friday 28 October – Saturday 29 October | Canberra Theatre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Music
Bach and Beethoven
Love Bach and Beethoven? Go along to experience extraordinary young pianist Charles Huang in his sixth recital in the Wesley Lunchtime series as he performs Bach’s English Suite No. 2 in A minor, followed by a pair of sonatas by Beethoven, the intimate Op. 49 No. 1 in G minor and the exquisite, sunny, and humorous Op. 14 No. 2 in G Major.
Wednesday 5 October, 12.40 pm – 1.20 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT | Tickets here.
Sierra Ferrell
Americana star Sierra Ferrell is bringing her her debut album Long Time Coming to Canberra and you better be excited! Wowing us with Americana (American roots music), expect an amalgamation of folk, gospel, blues, country, jazz, rhythms and blues, rock and roll, blue grass and more mixed with her spellbinding voice and time-bending sensibilities.
Sunday 9 October, 7 pm | The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Stonefest
Stonefest is finally back and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year it will feature nationally renowned acts like Vera Blue, Ruby Fields, Luca Brasi, Hope D and Arno Faraji as well as many other local artists. And don’t worry if you bought Stonefest 2021 tickets—you’re already good to go! So get excited and get ready for UC’s biggest party of the year!
Saturday 15 October | University of Canberra | Tickets here.
POW Requiem
Flowers of Peace has partnered with the Australia War Memorial to put together a concert to continue the healing process 80 years after the fall of Singapore and the start of the Thai Burma Railway. Using powerful imagery and music, Flowers of Peace wishes to tell and acknowledge the stories of those affected.
Saturday 29 October | Llewellyn Hall | Tickets here.
Tours
Cottage Grasslands Walking Tour
Head on over to Mugga Mugga and join Geoff Robertson from Friends of Grasslands to explore the abundance of endangered listed native temperate grasslands found in this area. You now can have the chance of being introduced to this fascinating habitat and learn how to help protect it for the future.
Saturday 8 October | Mugga Mugga Cottage | Tickets here.
Un-tour: The Hidden Gallery
Step into a brand-new world and explore the National Gallery after dark in an immersive cybernetic walking tour! View the gallery from a new perspective, experiencing both public and previously hidden spaces while you discover the connections between humans, technology and the built environment!
Wednesday 12 October – Sunday 16 October | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Geoscience Australia Tour Highlights
Be led through Geoscience Australia’s public spaces and watch as the scientists monitor for earthquakes and even touch the moon. Finally, enjoy a hands-on experience in their Education Centre.
Tuesday 11 October, Friday 14 October, and Saturday 15 October | Geoscience Australia | Tickets here.
Geoscience Australia TimeWalk
Take a 1.1km walk through time with the Geoscience Australia TimeWalk tour and discover the 4600 million-year history of our Earth!
Wednesday 12 October and Saturday 15 October | Geoscience Australia | Tickets here.
National Mineral & Fossil Collection Experience – Auslan Interpreted
Attend a behind-the-scenes tour of Geoscience Australia’s world-class collection of minerals and fossils. An accredited Auslan interpreter will accompany this tour for our Deaf community.
Wednesday 12 October, Friday 14 October, and Saturday 15 October | Geoscience Australia | Tickets here.
Exhibitions
Canberra Art Biennial
Contour556 returns this October for its fourth anniversary, bigger and better than ever before. Situated all over Canberra, come celebrate this year’s participating artists and performers as they question ideals about art and space, artists and the public, and so much more.
Saturday 1 October – Saturday 29 October | Multiple venues | contour556.com.au
Zonta’s Art Show
Want to support some local artists? The Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast are holding an ART Show to exhibit the work of local artists. Money raised from the event will support projects that empower women, including home starter kits to assist family and domestic violence survivors, birthing kits for women giving birth in developing countries, cushions for women recovering from breast cancer, and scholarships (especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Entry is free and tea and coffee with fresh scones, jam and cream will also be available for sale.
Friday 7, Saturday 8, Sunday 9, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October, 10 am – 4 pm | The Old Barn – 18 Beltana Rd, Pialligo | zontaclubcanberrabreakfast.org
The Darling Portrait Prize and National Photographic Portrait Prize
It’s your last chance to head along to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia to view the 2022 Darling Portrait Prize and the National Photographic Portrait Prize. Your ticket gets you into both, so what are you waiting for?
Until Sunday 9 October | National Portrait Gallery | portrait.gov.au
Structured Light
You might remember Daniel Crooks’ Structured Light from earlier in the year at the 2022 Enlighten Festival, Crooks is back transforming the National Gallery into a world of colour, shapes and light. The stunning new perspectives and illusions illuminate the night sky, this time celebrating the current architecture of the Gallery.
Sunday 9 October – Sunday 16 October | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Nurture: Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre annual members exhibition
Feeling craft-y? The Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre annual members exhibition will showcase contemporary expressions of craft and design uniting time-honoured techniques with modern interpretations. Demonstrating the trends in contemporary craft and design in Australia by practitioners from the ACT and surrounding region, this can’t be missed.
Until Saturday 22 October | Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit | craftact.org.au
Assembly
Angelica Mesiti explores the notion of how communities are formed through shared movement and communication. A mix of dance, music, verbal, and non-verbal musical forms, Mesiti shows the different ancestries that make up modern Australia while investigating the nature of connection.
Saturday 29 October – Sunday 29 January 2023 | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Conflated | a NETS Victoria touring exhibition
Drawing on the inflatable form as both material and metaphor, Conflated brings disparate artists together to explore bodies, environments and cultures through contemporary art. Investigating the possibilities of the inflatable through participatory works that entice audiences into finding new forms of COVID-safe intimacy the exhibition explores the idea of inflation and deflation as a provocation, offering new possibilities in and for our world.
Until Friday 4 November | ANU School of Art & Design Gallery | soad.cass.anu.edu.au
Cressida Campbell
From her molasses-rich colour palette to her ability to re-imagine kitchen scraps with the deceptive ease of a film dissolve, it’s easy to get lost within Cressida Campbell’s world.
Her latest exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia is intimately soaked in her identity, the beautiful details of painted wood blocks and a ‘hard to pinpoint’ temporal energy that will disarm and transport audiences along the way. Featuring more than 140 works of art from the renowned artist, including new acquisitions and key works from private and public collections it will offer new insights into her life and work, featuring research and writing from a range of curators, artists, poets and other voices.
Until Saturday 19 February 2023 | The National Gallery of Australia | nga.gov.au
Highlights from Australian Art
Traverse through time, explore culture, and discover new perspectives while viewing this extensive display of Australian art. This exhibition celebrates the stories of Australian artists with a focus on First Nations, allowing you to reflect on personal and communal experiences. Artists invite you to engage with the experiences portrayed from both within the country and beyond our borders.
Ongoing | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Worldwide
Travel across the world with this up-and-coming exhibition from the National Gallery. With the greatest achievements of artists from Australia, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas and Europe, this exhibition draws together culture and community and sets up conversations about diversity, interconnection, and experience. Portraying the traditions of different cultures, the relationships between us are beautifully concentrated, allowing us to reflect on the past, present and future.
Opening October | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Woman in jumpsuit
A new addition has arrived at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden! Linda Marrinon’s Woman in jumpsuit is a beautiful piece of work standing over three metres tall and is cast in coloured bronze. The juxtaposition between the classical poses and modern jumpsuit communicates themes of feminism and how women have been portrayed in art throughout history.
Until September 2023 | The National Gallery Sculpture Garden | nga.gov.au
Wall painting
Bridget Riley strays from her usual bright, joy-inducing wall paintings with her new addition to the National Gallery. A whopping seven-by-seven metres, the deep colours of the discs evoke a sense of uncanny, with all who view it walking away with a different perspective. Purple, orange, green and turquoise scatter the wall, creating a thoroughly interesting piece.
Ongoing | The National Gallery | nga.gov.au
Workshops, webinars + more
Cressida Campbell: drop-in and draw
Cressida Campbell has always loved drawing the beauty of what she sees around her in everyday life—and now as her work is showcased in a stunning exhibition, you’re invited to gather around the table to observe, compose and draw together. A still life of objects from the National Gallery’s collection and from Cressida Campbell’s own home will provide inspiration for people of all ages and abilities
The space is open daily during the Cressida Campbell exhibition and an exhibition ticket is not required.
Until February 2023 | National Gallery of Australia | nga.gov.au
Kids Felt Flower Badges Workshop
Kids ages eight to 14 are invited to be inspired by the springtime flowers at Lanyon Homestead to make some funky felt flower badges, ready to spice up anything that needs a pop of colour. All materials are supplied and ready to be harnessed to create whatever they imagine.
Thursday 6 October | Lanyon Homestead | Tickets here.
Watercolour Landscape Workshop
Join local artist Naomi Zouwer as she leads an adult-only class at Lanyon Homestead in an en plein air landscape painting session. Participants of all experience levels will learn how to capture their impressions of the beautiful grounds surrounding them. All materials will be supplied however you can bring your own water-based paint if you wish.
Saturday 8 October | Lanyon Homestead | Tickets here
Inspired: Get Painting with Crock’d
Crock’d was started with one mission: to get you out of your head and into your hands. Partnering with the Canberra Outlet Centre for a crafternoon of interesting creations, deep conversations and a whole lotta laughs, get ready to create your own pottery planters to increase relaxation and decrease stress. Craft and a $20 gift card for the Canberra Outlet Centre? Yes please!
Saturday 8 October, 11 am or 1 pm | Canberra Outlet, 337 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick | Tickets here.
Floral Art Demonstration
Join Lou Lou Moxom of Moxom and Whitney as she demonstrates the magical art of floral decoration and arranging. Enjoy the opportunity to learn how to add some beauty and joy to your life by creating your perfect arrangement! You will also have the chance to purchase flowers after the workshop.
Sunday 9 October | Lanyon Homestead | Tickets here.
Sketching at Geoscience Australia
Join Canberra Urban Sketchers and explore Geoscience Australia’s treasured collections through a new artistic perspective! You will start with an introduction to the work of Geoscience Australia and the National Mineral and Fossil Collection, followed by a chance to create beautiful artworks inspired by the collection, and then finish off with morning tea.
Sunday 9 October | Geoscience Australia | Tickets here.
Connection to Country: Towards Sustainable Earth Science
Join an online workshop presented by the Geological Society of Australia NEO for the opportunity to view First Nations Australians speaking about connection to the country and what it means to them. After this, you will have the opportunity to attend a workshop sharing how to develop a personalised Acknowledgement to Country.
Tuesday 11 October | Online | Tickets here.
Kara Walker in conversation with Daniel Browning
Join leading African American contemporary artist Kara Walker and Bundjalung and Kullilli journalist, Daniel Browning as they discuss art and contextualise it both nationally and internationally. They will also unpack how the history of North America has influenced today’s artistic culture.
Thursday 13 October | Online | nga.gov.au
Dreamtime Connections Talk
Join Aaron Chatfield of Dreamtime Connections for a captivating talk about Indigenous plant use as well as the opportunity to enjoy some bush tucker snacks and native bush tea. You will learn about the edible, practical and medicinal properties of Australian native plants as well as how they used and constructed bush tools for thousands of years.
Saturday 15 October | Lanyon Homestead | Tickets here.
Build a Bee Hotel Workshop
Learn how to build and maintain your own ‘air-bee-n-bee’ with local horticulturist and gardening writer Tracey Bool in this buzzing October workshop. The whole family is welcome to join in the fun and create a home for all the bees in the back garden.
Saturday 15 October | Mugga Mugga Education Centre, Symonston | Tickets here
Choices in Childbirth
Are you expecting? Have you considered a doula? The Canberra Doulas are holding monthly information sessions for all those expecting to find out more about what a doula is and all that they can offer during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Learn how a doula can support you in preparation for your birth and how they can also assist you once you bring your baby home.
Saturday 15 October | Tulips Cafe, Piallago | facebook.com
ANU Postgraduate Information Exchange
An invaluable experience if you are interested in postgraduate study at ANU, this information exchange allows you to ask questions, explore different types of courses, and discover how you can fit further study into your life.
Thursday 20 October | Research School of Social Sciences, ANU | Tickets here.
Introduction to Improv
Build your confidence, explore your creativity, and have fun in this six-week improv course run by Lightbulb Improv. Perfect for beginners or actors trying to go back to the basics, this course is all about encouraging Canberrans to come out of their shells and respond with confidence when something new is thrown at them.
Wednesday 26 October – Wednesday 30 November | Playing Field Studio, Acton | Tickets here.
Realigned Radiance Retreat
Discover your wisdom and clarity, reconnect with your feminine energy, and share in sisterhood with this half-day women’s retreat. Forget the stresses and burnout that come with everyday life and reconnect with yourself with some hot tea and a fully catered lunch!
Sunday 30 October | Flow Yoga Studio, Fyshwick | transformationsbykim.com.au
