10 – Upcycle Origami Easter Workshop
Embrace your creativity and learn how folding paper can help you take a short meditative journey! Makiko will teach you how to make an origami egg stand, an origami rabbit and an origami box – all Easter themed. Take your own recycled paper or use what’s provided. All skill levels and ages welcome!
March 11, 10:30am-12pm
Trove Canberra, 70 Bunda St, Civic
https://www.trovecanberra.com.au/
Cost: Adult $25, two adults $40, one adult & one child $30
9 – Disney Classics Film Festival
The old school Disney classics are coming to the big screen until March 18 at Event Cinemas in Manuka! The Festival features all the favourites, including 101 Dalmatians, Bambi, Dumbo and The Lion King. This long weekend, Dumbo will be screened! Head along for some nostalgia and tunes!
February 14 – March 18
Event Cinemas, Manuka
https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/EventsFestivals/DisneyClassicsFestival#cinemas=13&date=2018-03-10
Cost: $8
8 – GWS Giants vs Western Bulldogs
The AFL Women’s comp is back with all of the best talent from across Australia! For a fun family day out, cheer on the GWS Giants when they take on the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval! There’ll be food and drinks, as well as entertainment and activities for the kids!
March 10, 7pm-10pm
UNSW Canberra Oval, Manuka Circle, Forrest
http://www.afl.com.au/womens
Cost: free!
7 – Andrew Strong at Canberra Theatre
Andrew Strong returns to Australia to perform The Commitments classic soundtrack in full! Get ready for hits like Mustang Sally, Try A Little Tenderness, Chain of Fools, Take Me To The River, In the Midnight Hour and more! There’s very limited seats left, so book your ticket now!
March 11, 7pm
Canberra Theatre, Civic Square, London Cct, Canberra
www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Cost: Platinum $119.90 & Gold $79.90
6 – Charny Carny
The Charny Carny is back, bigger and better than ever this weekend! There’ll be all the usual crowd favourites, like carnival rides, market stalls, sideshow alley, a bubble table for the littlies, a petting zoo, reptiles, delicious food and more! Have fun while supporting the West Belconnen community.
March 10, 11am-4pm
46 Lhotsky Street, Charnwood (oval next to the school)
https://www.facebook.com/events/142879349711794/
Cost: free!
5 – Twilight on the Savannah
As part of Enlighten, the National Zoo & Aquarium is open after hours for this exclusive event! This year’s event features the classical string quartet, Mostly Mozart, performing well known movie and musical tunes. Take a picnic, enjoy a glass of wine, explore the grounds and enjoy the ambience!
March 10, 5:30pm-7:30pm
National Zoo & Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=SAVANNAH18
Cost: Family $93.85, Adult $36.80, Adult member $26.60, Child $21.50, Child member $11.30
4 – Black Opal Stakes
Get frocked up for Canberra’s premier race day! There’s a jam-packed program with 8 races and plenty of action off the track too. Enter Fashions on the Field for some great prizes! Categories are Classic Ladies Race Wear, Classic Mens Race Wear, the Millinery Award and Lady of the Day. There’ll also be free kids entertainment including a jumping castle, face painting and petting zoo!
March 11, 11am-6pm
Thoroughbred Park, Randwick Road, Lyneham
http://www.thoroughbredpark.com.au/races/black-opal-stakes
Cost: Tickets from $5 – $25
3 – Enlighten
Enlighten transforms Canberra into a hive of activity with a jam-packed program of free and ticketed events! Visitors will see stunning large-scale projections on some of the capital’s iconic buildings, with roving entertainers, art installations, live music and dazzling performances. You can also get amongst all the deliciousness at the Night Noodles Markets, showcasing the best street food! Be sure to check out the glow in the dark donuts too!
March 2 – 18
Various locations around Canberra
Cost: check website for details
2 – Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Over 9 days, more than 30 hot air balloons from across the globe will take to the skies of Canberra! Keep an eye out for the special shaped balloons, like Kermie the frog and a very colourful hummingbird. Pilots will inflate their balloons from 6:15am each day, weather permitting, on the lawns of Old Parliament House. Definitely a sight to see! Spectators can also enjoy a delicious hot brekkie on site from the Belconnen Lions Club.
March 10 – 18 from 6:15am
Lawns of Old Parliament House, King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Cost: free for spectators!
1 – Canberra Day 2018
Canberra is turning 105 this year! Join in the celebrations with a jam-packed program of live music and entertainment for the whole family. There’ll also be rides, delicious food and face painting – all with the stunning backdrop of Commonwealth Park. Taking to the stage is Lah Lah’s Big Live Band, Lucy Sugerman, Ali Barter, Nicole Millar and Sheppard!
March 12 from 2pm
Commonwealth Park in the city
http://enlightencanberra.com/canberra-day/
Cost: free!
