The Canberra Day long weekend is here! Here’s how you can spend it
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Has anyone else been counting down the days?
This Monday, 10 March, there’s a public holiday to celebrate Canberra Day, and with plenty happening across the three days, it’s one of the most fun-filled long weekends on our calendars.
Whether you’re celebrating the public holiday by attending the Canberra Day festivities, making the most of the last nights of Enlighten, or have no plans so far, here’s what’s happening around town this long weekend.
Special Events and Festivals
A Date with Democracy
How are you and democracy going right now? Is it a rewarding romance? Or are things a bit complicated? This March, you can go on a Date with Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Inspired by the highs and lows of love and dating, at the free, all-ages event you can hit the dancefloor in King’s Hall, enjoy the historic Members’ Bar, or belt out your favourite love songs and break-up ballads at karaoke!
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March | Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes | More information here.
Lights! Canberra! Action!
Located in the open-air surrounds of the Senate Rose Garden, this is one film festival you shouldn’t miss. Shining a spotlight on local filmmaking talent, watch up-and-coming local filmmakers share their perspectives and interpretations of a yet-to-be-announced theme!
Friday 7 March | Senate Rose Garden, Parliament Square, Parkes | More information here.
The National Zoo and Aquarium’s – Enlighten Exclusive Tour
Ever wanted to explore the National Zoo and Aquarium after dark? This engaging and educational tour will show you the wild side.
Perfect for the whole family, you’ll be taken on a 90-minute guided tour that will explore the fascinating stories and history of the animals and how the zoo has grown to accommodate them. You’ll complete the loop of the open range sections with one of the amazing tour guides, feed a friendly zoo resident and conquer some fears meeting one of their reptile ambassadors!
Friday 7 March | National Zoo and Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Drive, Yarralumla | Book here.
Enlighten the Morning
Start your weekend off right with the Red Shed this week! Head along to enjoy a taster session at the state-of-the-art facility.
This experience is available to participants 13+ years of varying skill level and why not treat yourself with complimentary use of their Wellness Hub to recover, rejuvenate and relax?
Friday 7 March | Red Shed, John Cardiff Close, Acton | Book here.
Saltbush
This March, your children will be taking centre stage in a new interactive performance at the Canberra Theatre Centre. Get excited for Saltbush – a magical show that invites young children to explore, play and dance through Australia’s diverse landscapes, immersing themselves in a unique storytelling experience.
Rooted in the wisdom of Australia’s First Nations cultures, Saltbush centres on the journey of two friends from different Aboriginal backgrounds as they cross Australia on foot. Bringing the beauty and mythology of the Australian landscape to life, you’ll want to book tickets for the whole family.
Until Saturday 8 March | Canberra Theatre Centre, City | Book here.
Free Women’s Day Traditional Yoga Class
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, this free traditional yoga class invites women (including plus ones) to experience the depth of Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga, rooted in ancient practices. The session will blend structured asanas (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation to cultivate strength, balance, and focus.
Open to all women, the class is designed for all experience levels, whether beginners or seasoned practitioners. Participants can join in-person at Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon or online via a live-streamed session.
Saturday 8 March, 10.30 am – 11.30 am | F Block Gallery, Gorman Arts Centre, 55 Ainslie Avenue, City | More information here.
Australian Yarn Show
Whether you’re an experienced crafter, a yarn newbie or simply curious about the world of yarn crafts, this festival is for you.
Running across three days, it promises to unite yarn enthusiasts, specialists and professionals from all corners of Australia through guest speakers, panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations, competitions, community activities and more!
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March | Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | More information here.
Private Bin Throwback Party
Verity Lane is throwing a Private Bin throwback party and they had us at ‘sticky floors’.
That’s right, Verity Lane Market – the chic market hall that calls the former Private Bin space home – is leaning full-tilt into the nostalgia of the Sydney Building and inviting old and new friends to celebrate at a Throwback Party. A tribute to the iconic nightlife of Canberra in the good old days, it’s a guaranteed good time.
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March | Verity Lane Market, 50 Northbourne Avenue, Louie Louie Room, City | Book here.
Canberra Outlet Big Brand Sale
Shoppers, mark your calendars for the upcoming Canberra Outlet Big Brand Sale during the Canberra Day long weekend! This annual event promises three days of exceptional deals across over 100 iconic brands, making it the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, update your home, or find the ideal gift.
Renowned for offering unbeatable prices on high-quality products, whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe, enhance your home, or find the perfect gift, this event provides a one stop shopping experience with substantial savings.
Saturday 8 until Monday 10 March | Canberra Outlet Centre, 337 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick | More information here.
Symphony in the Park
Melbourne soul and funk band The Bamboos will join the Canberra Symphony Orchestra live on stage for a spectacular show.
Head along to listen and dance to some of The Bamboos greatest hits, supported by a 40-piece orchestra while indulging in some of the food and drink options available on the night! All you need to do is gather a group, bring a chair or picnic rug and get ready for a great night of amazing music.
Sunday 9 March | Commonwealth Park, Commonwealth Avenue, Parkes | More information here.
Canberra Steam Train Rides
Love trains? Experience the unique thrill of a heritage rail journey behind one of the Canberra Railway Stations’ restored Steam Locomotives as you travel from Canberra to Bungendore and return.
You’ll enjoy views of the spectacular Molonglo Gorge, travel through three tunnels, and view the rolling country scenery from your heritage carriage!
Saturday 8 – Monday 10 March | Canberra Railway Station, Kingston | More information here.
The Nature of Things
Glebe Park is being transformed into a mystical forest, for 11 unforgettable nights.
Step into the magic, let the forest be your guide, and meet the creatures who walk by your side as the internationally renowned storytellers Erth, take you through an interactive experience. Ideal for the whole family, don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a world where nature’s magic comes alive.
Until Monday 10 March | Glebe Park, Bunda Street, City | Book here.
Enlighten Festival
It’s back, baby! Canberra will once again be lighting up as culture and creativity collide during the Enlighten Festival. See the nation’s capital in a dazzling new light when Enlighten Illuminations light up some of Canberra’s iconic buildings with stunning architectural projections.
Make sure to check out the website to see what’s happening!
Until Monday 10 March | Various locations | More information here.
Canberra Day
Celebrate Canberra Day and support your community by joining the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run!
Followed by a morning of family activities in Commonwealth Park, the run raises funds for Hands Across Canberra. Once you’ve completed the run, head along to Commonwealth Park for markets, food and entertainment to celebrate Canberra Day!
Monday 10 March | Commonwealth Park, Commonwealth Park, Parkes | More information here.
Women in Parliament Tours to celebrate International Women’s Day
Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring the stories of remarkable women in Australian politics who broke barriers and made significant contributions to the nation’s political landscape.
Participants on the Women in Parliament Tour will learn about the trailblazing first females – Dame Enid Lyons and Dame Dorothy Tangney, and the first female Presiding Officers Joan Child AO and Margaret Reid AO.
The tour also explores a range of art works that reveal the inspiring stories of the women who shaped our democracy. Artwork of our first female Prime Minister the Hon Julia Gillard AC, and the first female Indigenous parliamentarians, Former Senator Nova Perris OAM and the Hon Linda Burney MP are highlights of the tour.
In this fascinating tour, visitors will delve into the incredible challenges trailblazing women faced and the significant impact they had on our Parliament.
Every day until 12 March, 11 am to 11:45 am | Australian Parliament House | Book here.
Sunflower Maze
Looking for a fun family day out, a romantic countryside escape, or a picture-perfect adventure? Pop this one-of-a-kind event on your calendar. Step into a sea of golden blooms and lose yourself in the Sunflower Maze, where you can wander through towering sunflowers, capture stunning photos, and pick sunflowers to take home.
Make sure to stop by the farm gate shop to stock up on farm-fresh produce and locally made goods!
Until Sunday 16 March | Majura Valley Farm, 728 Majura Road, Majura House, Majura | More information here.
Alliance Française French Film Festival
Back for its 36th year, the Alliance Française French Film Festival will once again be treating local Francophile’s to the crème de la crème of contemporary French film from the last 12 months.
Transporting you to France without needing to buy a plane ticket or dedicate hours to Duolingo (thank goodness for subtitles), from biopics of legendary figures in French culture, to stories of l’Amour in all its forms, there’s something for everyone. Grab your popcorn, cause this is going to be good.
Until Wednesday 9 April | Palace Electric Cinema, New Acton | Book here.
Constellations by Robin Fox
Constellations is an unmissable immersive audiovisual experience in which sound, light, and space collide.
Internationally recognised, Australian-based audiovisual artist Robin Fox will transform The Gallery at the NFSA into a splendour of sound and light, with sixty crystal balls suspended from the ceiling, acting as target points for white laser lights that explode and refract on impact – splitting into a colourful cornucopia of light and sound. See you there?
Until Sunday 4 May | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | More information here.
Markets
The Little Burley Market
The Little Burley is back!
Offering a diverse array of multicultural foods, much-loved beverages and brunchables, beautiful blooms, locally made art, fashion, photography and homewares, artisanal bread, delectable pastries, seafood, smoked charcuterie, truffles, meats, puppy treats, and much more, you’ll be able to find plenty of goodies at this bespoke lakeside market.
Every Saturday from Saturday 8 March| Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | thelittleburleymarket.com.au
Capital Region Farmers Market
This market is a community project run by the Rotary Club of Hall, the only rural Rotary Club in the ACT.
Head along to browse over 100 stallholders who bring their freshly picked, grown, and hand-crafted produce. Speak to a stallholder and ask them where their produce comes from – you’ll be surprised what you’ll learn and pick up cooking storage, and usage tips!
Saturday, 7 am – 11.30 am | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell | More information here.
Haig Park Village Markets
The Haig Park Village Markets runs every Sunday in the beautiful leafy grounds of Haig Park, Braddon.
This farmers and foodie market will delight your senses with delicious cuisines, tasty treats, beautiful blooms, fresh produce, delectable charcuterie, and artisan products. Plus you’ll discover locally handmade crafts including jewellery, art, natural body care, unique homewares, hand-poured candles, children’s apparel, pooch wares, and more. Plus, there’s live music, an artists’ table, face painting, and more!
Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm | Haig Park, Girrahween Street, Braddon | More information here.
Southside Farmers Markets
This village market is located at Canberra College, making it the perfect place to duck in to grab what you need (and maybe a few things you don’t). Order an egg and bacon roll to start the morning as you explore the best of fresh seasonal veggies, handmade pasta, and pet treats.
Sunday 8 am–11.30 am | 2 Launceston Street, Phillip | facebook.com
Food and Wine
Enlighten Degustation Dinner
They had us at ‘six sumptuous courses’. This March, make the most of the Enlighten festival with a degustation inspired by the event by Parliament House’s award-winning Executive Chef, David Learmonth.
Begin your evening sipping on a curated cocktail on the terrace with spectacular Canberra views, before going on a culinary journey featuring the best local produce. Add perfectly paired wines from a local winery to elevate your evening and then take in the sights and sounds of Parliament House’s stunning illumination!
Friday 7 March | Australian Parliament House, 1 Parliament Drive, City | Book here.
Canberra Capital Dining Steam Train
The Canberra Capital Dining Train is hosting a unique dining experience that will impress both foodies and train lovers.
Hosting a three-course dinner on a restored heritage dining carriage, you’ll enjoy a return three-hour steam-hauled journey from Canberra to Bungendore and back.
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March | Canberra Railway Station, Kingston | Book here.
Free crepes for Canberrans travelling to the coast!
This Canberra Day, Provisions Braidwood are offering FREE crepes to the first 100 Canberrans that travel through Braidwood to the coast.
All you need to do is prove you’re from the round-about-city (driver’s licence will suffice) and you’ll get a ‘Canberra Classic’ crepe to enjoy on the road. Topped with your choice of Nutella, Provisions-made chocolate sauce, or salted caramel, you’ll want to take a break in Braidwood. Bon appétit!
Monday 10 March, open 8 am to 3 pm | Provision Braidwood, 56C Wallace Street, Braidwood | Find out more here.
Stage and Screen
Baby Jane
From the novel What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Henry Farrell comes this exciting new play from one of Cannberra’s own.
With no holds barred, the classic Gothic thriller is about two reclusive sisters living together in a decaying Hollywood mansion –one a former child star of early vaudeville desperate to reclaim her early fame, and the other, a successful Hollywood actress whose career tragically ended after a terrible car accident. Wondering what happens? Go see it for yourself.
Until Saturday 8 March | Canberra REP Theatre, 3 Repertory Lane, City | Book here.
Bandaluzia Flamenco
This spectacular new show showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music!
With a unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity, at Bandaluzias latest show you can expect to see a performance featuring a unique range of creative influences, from the great canon of the flamenco tradition to inspiration from Debussy, Jazz, Radiohead and Contemporary dance.
Saturday 8 March | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City | Book here.
Thelma and Louise (1991) presented by Gold St. Movie Club
Taking classic and well-loved movies and combining them with the best night at a pub, unlike your typical movie screening; they want you to talk. They want you to laugh, and they want you to cheer!
Bring your friends and family, get some dinner and drinks and enjoy the cult feminist classic Thelma and Louise. What better way to watch this classic than in a saloon with authentic American barbeque and some hard liquor?
Sunday 9 March | Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon | Book here.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
With a dazzling array of colourful costumes, energetic choreography, and a score packed with catchy tunes, this beloved musical is one the whole family will enjoy!
Canberra Philharmonic Society is bringing the vibrant and timeless Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to life, telling his journey from adversity to triumph. It promises to delight audiences of all ages with its blend of humour, heart, and music.
Until Saturday 15 March | Erindale Theatre, 115 McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa | Book here.
Elsie’s Film House
Elsie’s Film House is a pop-up cinema lounge and bar that screens retro favourites from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, from cult classics to arthouse and international films.
Offering a cozy movie night experience, Elsie’s also hosts weekly community nights offering diverse communities a safe and inclusive space to connect. Elsie’s will be hosting movie nights for different migrant communities as well. Keep an eye out to see what’s coming up!
Until Sunday 16 March, from 2 pm | 180 London Circuit, City | Book here.
Autumn Film Series
Looking for a cosy escape this autumn? The National Film and Sound Archive has just announced an autumn film series that’s not to be missed. Enjoy their curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something for everyone!
Check out the full program online.
Until Sunday 1 June | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.
Music
Celebrating Canberra women in Jazz
The Canberra Women’s Big Band is back for fabulous big-band music for a very special International Women’s Day.
Coming back together to showcase some of the finest local musicians, and celebrate composers from Canberra, Australia and around the world, you’ll experience some fantastic works from local hero Sally Greenaway, Miho Hazama, Patty Darling and others, and sing along to well-known hits from Beyonce, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Dua Lipa and more.
All profits and fundraising from the raffle from the event will be donated to Karinya House.
Saturday 8 March | The Zeppelin Room, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah | Book here.
Robben Ford at The Zeppelin Room
Declared one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Musician Magazine, with five Grammy Award nominations to his name, don’t miss the legendary Robben Ford with his band plus special guest support Frank Sultana.
This a must-see for lovers of blues, jazz and rock.
Saturday 9 March | Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah | More information here.
Exhibitions
Laying it all on the table by Hanla Art
A playful display by Canberra artist, Hannah Neville, exploring her signature love of native florals and backyard birds. Always enjoying a play on words, Hannah’s exhibition portrays a series of unlikely table settings and draws on bold colours and striking stripes to represent the courage of creatives when revealing their work.
Hannah’s inspiration derives primarily from her local surroundings; observations of stark white gums against lively green canopies and stormy summer skies or a happy encounter with a Crimson Rosella in her front yard, but her love of a pun or rhyme also features – ‘Lemon zest and sulfur crest’ anyone?
Until Monday 17 March | Front Gallery Cafe – Shop 1 84 Wattle Street, Lyneham Shops | More information here.
The Reckoning by Kate Stevens
Braidwood-based artist Kate Stevens presents a powerful series of paintings examining the impact of alleged war crimes committed by Australia’s Special Forces during the war in Afghanistan. Through her work, Stevens explores how these events shape Australian cultural identity, questioning the narratives we uphold and the voices we silence.
Until Sunday 16 March | Platform, 19 Furneaux St, Manuka |Find out more here.
Soft Edges
Soft Edges is an exhibition by four artist friends who are interested in environmental and creative sustainability.
Shan Crosbie, Michele Grimston, Ann McMahon, and Heidi Smith explore In Soft Edges the overlap of their love of material experimentation, combining their focus to create a series of sculptures, textiles, drawings and installations.
Until Sunday 16 March | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | More information here.
In.Plane.Site.
In.Plane.Site by Dörte Conroy consists of a number of small hard-edge paintings, full of different shapes, colours, and arrangements.
The result? A body of work that demonstrates Conroy’s enduring interest in design andolour, informed by her decades-long experience in the graphic design industry.
Until Sunday 16 March | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | More information here.
Inside Out
This exhibition presents sculptures, drawings, and paintings that stand as authentic counterpoints to the fast-paced, time-driven rhythm of modern life.
In it, each piece invites viewers to pause, reconnect, and reflect on their inner worlds and values. Head along to see it for yourself!
Until Sunday 16 March | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | More information here.
Pages from a Diary of a Weatherwatcher
‘What is the weather like here and now, in this place, and how am I experiencing this?’ That was the fundamental question for Di Broomhall’s body of work Pages from a Diary of a Weatherwatcher.
This diary of the weather in her eucalyptus garden spans a period of 12 months from March 2023 to March 2024. Priortising colour, light, atmosphere and sensation, this is one exhibition you need to see.
Until Sunday 16 March | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | More information here.
History: Solo Exhibition by Martyn Thompson
Head along to the Canberra Glassworks to see the stunning works of cross-disciplinary artist Martyn Thompson.
Reimagining his ceramic vessels in glass, blending nostalgia and modernity through a tactile, painterly approach, this exhibition has been curated by Aimee Frodsham, the exhibition integrates his new glasswork with textiles, furniture, and objects from his studio.
Until Sunday 23 March | Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | More information here.
Waves of Kinship
This is a new photo-based work by Polish-born Kamberri/Canberra-based artist Marzena Wasikowska.
Inspired by fieldwork and studio meditations on the built environment, waterscapes and global warming, as well as her immediate family, works in this exhibition have been created with support from a Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO) grant.
Until Sunday 23 March | Platform, 19 Furneaux St Manuka | More information here.
Celebrate Gungahlin: Young Voices
This exhibition features artworks and documentation from the 2024 Celebrate Gungahlin Festival.
Local artists Megan Daley and Pinal Maniar worked with children and their families to create masks, banners, and props for the inaugural festival parade. Showcasing the documentation of the process and the parade, as well as highlights from Our Town: A Celebrate Gungahlin Community Exhibition, head along to support over 100 young people who live, work or play in the Gungahlin region.
Until Sunday 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm | The Nook, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.
Escape. Control. Delete. by Kristie Watts
In Australia, more than one in three women have been physically and/or sexually assaulted. Every week a woman is murdered by her current or former partner. Escape Control Delete is a process and conceptual-based installation that makes the statistics of violence against women in Australia visible.
Each blacked-out key represents a woman in the community creating an unavoidable visual representation of words heard and reports read about the increasing statistics of women in Australia affected by abuse.
Until Sunday 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm | Window Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.
TILT by Alex Asch and Mariana del Castillo
This is the final exhibition in a two-year collaboration between artists Alex Asch and Mariana del Castillo.
Exploring ideas around identity, memory, belonging, and ownership, through colonisation, migration, and displacement the two artists enter the conversation from opposite ends. Head along to see it for yourself.
Until Sunday 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm | Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.
3000 days … and counting …
Esteemed Australian botanical artist Sharon Field is waging a personal protest against global warming. And in doing so, she is creating a monumental piece of art.
Setting herself a challenge to create a draw/painting for 3000 days on a series of scrolls, she is making Australia’s own version of the Bayeux Tapestry (the historic 11th Century tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England and measuring approximately 68 metres).
Providing a visual record of the plants the planet is in danger of losing, you can see it at the Belconnen Arts Centre.
Until Sunday 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm | West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.
Neither Here Nor There by Liz Faul
Liz Faul was born in Canberra and grew up here. And that’s what inspires her work.
Conveying her feelings about Canberra and how it’s changed over the years, in this exhibition, she uses repeated motifs to express her memories of growing up here — the Burley Griffin map, the photographs of familiar places, and silhouettes of the family at different times. It combines painted papers, recycled printed materials, found papers and her illustrations on canvasses or boxes.
Until Sunday 23 March, 10 am – 4 pm | Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.
The Bald Archy Prize 2025
Get ready for Australia’s leading satirical art extravaganza, the Bald Archy Prize! Born in 1994 as a whimsical take that more serious competition, this prize throws open its canvas to artists of every stripe, inviting them to unleash their creativity in portrait paintings teeming with humour, dark satire, light comedy, or caricature.
Now, entering its 29th year in 2025, the Bald Archy Prize beckons artists to carry forward the rich tradition of revelling in laughter while basking in the beauty of art. The exhibition kicks off in Canberra before embarking on a tour across various venues in Eastern Australia, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Until Sunday 23 March | Watson Arts Centre (Canberra Potters), 1 Aspinall St Watson | More information here.
Mint-60 (Royal Australian Mint)
As a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint, there is a display of never-before-seen objects from the national coin collection – including Roxie, who was Australia’s first coin packing robot. On display until 12 May, so make sure you head in to check it out!
Until Sunday, 11 May | Denison Street, Deakin | ramint.gov.au
Sport and Wellness
Saturday morning Yoga with Atmaraga Yoga
Interested in embarking on a yogic journey? Join Nandhini Nagaratnam on Saturday mornings for an hour long class focused on strength, flexibility, health and well-being.
Held in the Lennox Gardens, we dare you to name a better way to kick off the weekend than with a general-level yoga class by the lake. Classes may be cancelled due to bad weather, so make sure to register with your contact details by emailing yogaatmaraga@gmail.com. Each class costs $20 (payment can be made in advance, or in cash on the day) and you’ll need to bring a mat!
Saturday 8 March | Lennox Gardens, Flynn Drive, Yarralumla | Register with your contact details by emailing yogaatmaraga@gmail.com
NBHD x LSKD: Mat Pilates & Brunch
Neighbourhood Studio and LSKD are teaming up to bring you an exclusive International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday 8 March, located at Rosa’s in Parkes.
This special day is all about movement, mindfulness and connection as we flow through a Mat Pilates & breathwork session, celebrating the strength, resilience and power of women. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this event is for everyone – so don’t hesitate to try something new!
Tickets include Mat pilates class, post-class brunch and coffee/matcha at Rosa’s PLUS some extra goodies.
Saturday 8 March, 7:45 am for an 8 am start | Rosa’s, King George Terrace, Parkes | Tickets here
ACT Brumbies Women vs Penina Pasifika
The ACT Brumbies Women are hosting the Penina Pasifika at the University of Canberra this March for the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s season.
The Saturday afternoon event is free entry and is a great chance to see both teams in action.
Saturday 8 March | University of Canberra, Bruce | Book here.
Fancy Women’s Ride
Pedal Power is thrilled to host the Fancy Women’s Ride as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, bringing a global movement to Canberra that empowers women through cycling.
Originating in Turkey, the Fancy Women’s Ride is more than just a ride—it’s a statement. Women reclaiming public space, riding with confidence, and demonstrating that cycling is for everyone.
Riders will compete for awards including: Fanciest Woman, Fanciest Person in Solidarity, Best Dressed Bike and Best Decorated Helmet.
This event will bring together women of all backgrounds to ride in style and call for a more cycling-friendly Canberra.
Saturday 8 March, 1 pm – 3 pm | Haig Park, between Henty and Girrahween Streets, Braddon | More information here.
Workshops and Programs
Unconformity Geology Tour
Join expert geologists from Geoscience Australia on a tour as they explore the rare phenomenon called an ‘Unconformity’ – an ancient rock formation where two rock masses, made millions of years apart, joined.
This tour only runs twice a year, so don’t miss out!
Friday 7 March | Australian Parliament House, 1 Parliament Drive, City | Book here.
ACT FrogWatch Workshops
ACT FrogWatch is offering a unique opportunity to turn your outdoor space into a vibrant frog-friendly habitat with a series of hands-on workshops! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about attracting local wildlife, there’s something you will love.
By the end of a workshop (and the show and tell session), you will have the knowledge and confidence to create your own frog habitat. It’s an exciting way to support the conservation of local species and help sustain our natural environment, one pond at a time. Hop to it!
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March | Various locations | Register here.
Emily Who at Play Day at Dairy Road
Looking for something for the kids to do? Take them along to Emily Who at Play Day at Dairy Road!
Featuring her original songs and well-known nursery rhymes, whether it’s their first concert or they’re seasoned show-goers, we promise they will leave with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts.
Sunday 9 March | Dairy Road, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | More information here.
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