10 – Canberra Kids Market
The Canberra Kids Market is the place to find quality goods for our 0-12 year olds, with a whole stack of clothes, toys, babycare, prams, cots, strollers, basinettes, car seats, party supplies, etc! A great alternative to mall shopping, with a huge range of items at budget prices!
Saturday September 7, 9am – 12pm
Exhibition Park, Mitchell
https://canberramarkets.net.au/category/kids-market/
Cost: $3 entry free (kids under 12 free)
9 – Canberra Forest Cats All Breeds Cat Show
Meet impressive forest cats like the Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest, Siberian and other pedigreed cats including Burmese, Ragdoll, Bengal and Birman, all vying for Supreme Exhibit in Show! There is something for everyone at the show from watching the judging and meeting the cats and their owners.
Saturday September 7, 8:30am – 3pm
Flynn Community Centre
https://www.facebook.com/events/275341273300565/
Cost: $2 – $10
8 – Tharwa Bush Fair
The annual Tharwa Bush Fair is a much-loved social event where visitors can see and buy local arts and crafts, enjoy local performances and market stalls and entertain the kids with sheep shearing, a jumping castle and more! A perfect outdoor event to embrace Spring too!
Sunday September 8, 10am – 2pm
Tharwa Preschool
https://www.facebook.com/events/2343440842568580/
Cost: free
7 – BentSpoke Start of Spring Carnival
The BentSpoke Cannery is opening its doors to the public again for the Annual Start of Spring Carnival! Enjoy a free and interactive day while helping raise funds for the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary – in honour of Threatened Species Day. There’ll be threatened species themed colouring in for kids, meet and greet with Brian the Bettong, a silent art auction, brewery tours, live music, delicious food, a 12-tap bar and more!
Saturday September 7, 11am – 8pm
The Cannery Bentspoke
https://www.facebook.com/events/2379831015594193/
Cost: free
6 – Gunning Fireworks Festival
Experience a display of fireworks second only to Sydney’s New Year’s Eve with over one hour of firework demonstrations! Highlights include amusement rides, market stalls, food, face painting, air brush tattoos, fairy floss, live music and more. The skies fill with every firework at dark. The crackers get bigger as the night gets longer.
Saturday September 7, 3pm – 9pm
Gunning Showground
http://www.gunningfireworksfestival.com.au/
Cost: Adults $10, Children $5, Family $25
5 – Possum Magic
For more than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia. Possum Magic takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again. Joined by an extraordinary creative team, Monkey Baa brings to life the characters, journey and love that has made Possum Magic the most-loved and best-selling Australian picture book of all time.
Saturday September 7, 10am and 12:30pm
Canberra Theatre Centre
https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/possum-magic/
Cost: tickets from $21
4 – Zero Waste Festival
Run by Zero Waste Revolution, there’ll be stalls, talks and workshops demonstrating practical ways for families to live with zero waste. Learn from discussions on topics like plastic free living, waste management and sustainable fashion. Take your own zero waste finger food and share in the zero waste picnic. Be part of the first Australian trial that’ll transform running shoes into park benches, by taking your old runners – any brand, any size!
Saturday September 7, 11am – 3pm
National Museum of Australia
https://www.facebook.com/events/456879534863348/
Cost: free
3 – Country Rocks the Capital
Country Rocks is hosting ‘The girls of Country Rock’. Check out headlining performances by Aussie country stars Kirsty lee Akers, Hayley Jensen and Tori Darke. Kora Naughton, Abbie Ferris, Chloe Styler and Chelsea Berman will also take to the stage. Enjoy non stop music in beautiful surroundings with great food and drinks on tap.
Saturday September 7, 2pm – 10pm
Rose Cottage
https://www.countryrocks.com.au/country-rocks-the-capital
Cost: General admission $40, kids under 12 free
2 – The Handmade Market
Showcasing over 270 businesses, all products are Australian made and designed. Support Aussie designers, find something unique and meet the makers. You’ll find everything from fashion, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, children’s toys and clothing, jewellery and accessories and a whole pavilion dedicated to food & drinks.
Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 10am – 4pm
Exhibition Park
Cost: entry free (gold coin donation encouraged)
1 – Raiders vs Warriors
You won’t want to miss this – the green machine’s last game of the regular season, with lots happening on and off the field! The Raiders are coming off a thrilling golden point win over the Sharks. They’ll need the win this week to cement third position on the ladder, with the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs not far behind.
Saturday September 7, gates open 12:30pm, main game 3pm
GIO Stadium
www.raiders.com.au
Cost: tickets from $20
