10 – Insaneasylum17
Insane Championship Wrestling returns to Canberra this weekend to present the 17th annual Insaneasylum. Watch male and female champions battle it out in what’s sure to be an entertaining night out for the whole family!
July 8 5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuggeranong Community & Function Centre
https://www.facebook.com/ICWaustralia
Cost: Adults $10, Kids $5, Under 5’s are free!
9 – Cars 3
This is sure to be a popular one with the kids during the school holidays! Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he’s still the best race car in the world.
Check with your local cinema for session times & ticket prices
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3606752/
8 – Eye Gazing at Glebe Park
Connect with others to help reduce stress and anxiety. Silence your mind and sit amongst likeminded individuals in a safe environment. How do you eye gaze? Find a partner and sit with them, let go of any expectations, be present, then move on to the next person. It can have deep therapeutic effects!
July 9 12pm-2pm
Glebe Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/429024667481689/
Cost: free!
7 – Freewheeling Family Fun Day
Decorate and ride your bike to the National Museum to celebrate all things wheels at their Freewheeling family fun day! Join in on craft activities and workshops, see some awesome bikes and meet talented bike riders.
July 9 10am-1pm
National Museum of Australia
http://www.nma.gov.au/whats-on/events/festivals
Cost: free (some activities may incur a small charge)
6 – Mid Winter Nights at Questacon
Explore Questacon after dark! Celebrate winter with yummy food, stargazing, winter crafts and science shows, in addition to their 8 action-packed galleries. A great winter activity these school holidays!
July 6-9 5:30pm-9pm
Questacon
Cost: Adult $15, Concession $10, Child (4-16) $10, Family $40 & kids under 4 are free!
5 – Mount Stromlo Observatory Site Tour
Learn about one of Canberra’s oldest sites! Mt Stromlo Observatory has been carrying out astronomical observations for over 100 years. Learn about the history, the science, and the future of the Observatory. Be sure to take a warm jacket!
July 8 10am-11:30am
Mount Stromlo Observatory
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mt-stromlo-observatory-site-tour-tickets-15233192890
Cost: $6.22
4 – Eat Canberra Food Tour
A day of food and fun! Participants will walk their way around Braddon and the city, stopping at 5-7 hot spots and hidden gems sampling food, drinks, and learning about Canberra’s foodie scene. Expect to eat lots, have fun and meet new people!
July 8 1pm-5pm
BentSpoke Brewing Co
http://eatcanberra.com.au/food-tours/
Cost: $135 per person
3 – Open Day for EPIC Advance Dog Sports Extravaganza
Are you a dog lover? Meet hundreds of dogs, chat with owners and watch world-class displays and competitions. Dogs will be judged on things like agility and obedience. A great day out for the whole family!
Exhibition Park in Canberra
Cost: check website for details
2 – Lifeline Southside Bookfair
Get there early to check out the huge range of fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, pamphlets, sheet music, comics, maps, records, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles! Saturday is Family Day with fun activities for the kids! Funds raised go to Lifeline Canberra’s crisis support service.
July 8 9am-5pm & July 9 10am-4pm
Southern Cross Basketball Stadium
http://www.act.lifeline.org.au/item/lifeline-southside-bookfair
Cost: entry by gold coin donation
1 – World Curry Festival
Enjoy the celebration of all things curry! Foodies from far and wide come to Canberra to experience the tastes of Asia, Europe and Africa in the city. There’ll be over 30 food stalls, traditional dance performances and a chilli eating competition!
July 7-9 11am-8pm
City Walk, Civic
http://www.inthecitycanberra.com.au/events/world-curry-festival/
Cost: free to attend!
