Five events you need to put in your calendar for this weekend
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Cheer up, there’s no need to get out of town to outrun the winter blues – Canberra has a few events happening this weekend that you should keep an eye out for.
With school starting up again (and no end to winter in sight), weekends should be committed to having a break from life’s stresses. So, we’ve constructed the list of five events happening this weekend that are family friendly and promise a good time.
Because it might be winter but that doesn’t mean that your weekends should be spent at home…although sitting under a blanket next to a blaring heater sounds perfect right now.
The Good Earth Psychic Fair
Want a look into the future? The Good Earth Psychic Fair is the longest running psychic fair in Canberra and for good reason. With tarot readers, psychics and mediums, free workshops and several stall holders selling jewellery, pendants, ritual objects and healing modalities, it’s a guaranteed enriching and engaging weekend. Plus it’s a great opportunity to ask for some guidance and advice from a number of professionals.
This year the fair also welcomes Lambo Art (Bobbi Oliver and Jane Lambert), long time stallholders from the central coast of NSW, and one of the most popular exhibitors, plus, Andre Yeo from Teapot Teas who present several hand mixed healing herbal teas (and beautiful jewellery).
Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, this fair is known to be a good time where you can find good vibes and even better people who are happy to help. In the organisers’ own words, they promise a ‘wonderful weekend’.
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July, 10am to 4 pm| Quokka Pavilion, Exhibition Park, Mitchell | Find out more here.
No More: A National Rally Against Violence
The No More National Rally is a call to action to end gendered sexual, domestic and family abuse. Amid a growing epidemic of male violence against women, the Australian community including activists and organisations are uniting for a nationwide protest.
Their ask is simple: ‘no more’. No more violence against women and no more turning a blind eye to these crimes.
In 2024, 53 women lost their lives at the hands of gendered violence, two in five women have experienced gendered violence since the age of 15 and 53 percent women will experience sexual harassment in their life, with an estimated of 97 percent of these cases going unreported for a multitude of reasons. These numbers should make you uncomfortable and should encourage you to say enough is enough. It’s important that we recognise that every single one of these women was someone’s daughter, mother, sister, friend but more importantly her own person with dreams and aspirations and a life that was cut too short.
Our current laws are failing to protect women and victims and leaving shattered families at their wake.
As Sarah William, founder and CEO of What Were You Wearing and the No More Rally, says “Enough is enough. And it has been enough for a long time. We need more action from politicians, and we need them to take these crimes more seriously”.
Saturday 27 July, 2 pm| Regetta Point, Act Parks Depot, Parkes | Find out more here.
GAMMA Expo
Do we have any gamers in the HerCanberra audience? GAMMA Expo is the event for the lovers of gaming, Anime, movies, Manga, art and cosplay. It’s tailored for all ages, featuring musical performances, creative master classes, wrestling, gaming tournaments, competitors, celebrity Q&A panels, and an exhibitor hall full of vendors from around Australia.
Plus, you’ll be able to meet guests from your favourite TV and movies, for a once in a lifetime experience! GAMMA prides itself with creating a safe environment for self-expression so head along and have a good time.
Saturday 27 July, 10 am to 5 pm| Thoroughbred Park, 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham| Find out more here.
The Canberra Fair
2025 brides, how are you feeling? Firstly, congratulations, secondly, if the Canberra Fair isn’t on your weekend plans, what are you doing?
Canberra Fair presents exhibits for a multitude of events including wedding preparation and attire, lifestyle exhibits, food trucks, live music and for the fashion enthusiastic, they’ve even got a runway between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Canberra Fair wants to be involved in your celebrations whether they be a wedding, anniversary or gradation. Whether you’re newly engaged or just in it for the food and live music, Canberra Fair has got it all!
Sunday 28 July, 10 am to 3 pm | National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue, City | Find our more here
Winter Market at Dairy Road
We’ve always been a glass half full kind of people here at HerCanberra and we think the people at the Winter Market can agree with us – because although the winter blues might be hitting us, we are choosing to celebrate the beauty of the colder months and all that they bring (mostly the truffles and wine).
The Winter Market wants to celebrate the seasonal produce and explore the best of the cold climate. This includes stalls of fine foods such as truffles, garlic and olives, delicious wines, and entertainment for all ages. This is the perfect weekend activity for the family where everyone can find something to obsess over. Plus, you’ll be supporting local!
Sunday 28 July, 11am to 3pm| Dairy Road, Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Find out more here
