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Things to do TODAY in Canberra
Sunday 16th November 2025
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Electric Boat Hire: Kingston
Three-Hour Eco-Friendly Boat Hire in Kingston for Up to Eight People
Voyage onto the gentle waters of Lake Burley Griffin aboard an environmentally-friendly electric boat.
Enjoy th..
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Kmart Australia is proud to launch its 38th annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal together with founding charity partner, The Salvation Army, once again calling for support with any gift or mon..
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Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
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We will remember them
Wear a poppy in the lead up to Remembrance Day on November 11.
Please purchase a poppy to support veterans and their families in their times of need.
Poppie..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
Step into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows!
A thrilling outdoor detective game where you solve the case before the killer strikes aga..
Australia in the Great War is the Memorials new permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries.
The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War c..
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & Tours
The Gardens offers everything for a perfect family day out, a quiet relaxing stroll, formal scientific research and botanical study.
Enjoy a range of walking trails to suit all taste..
The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35kms southwest of the city of Canberra.
The CSC..
Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House
Entry is free, group bookings are encouraged
Opening hours
9am to 5pm daily (last entry at 4:30pm)
Closed Christmas Day
18..
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Open weekdays 9 am - 5 pm, weekends 10 am - 4 pm
Entry is FREE
The National Capital Exhibition tells the Story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
It is an essential st..
National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours.
Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5
Public holidays Closed
Enjoy your National Librar..
The National Museum of Australia is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
Free general admission*
The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of ..
Parliament House is open to visitors every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
Opening hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-sitting days)
9:00 am to 6:00 pm (sitting days)
Visitors..
Permanent Exhibitions | National Museum of Australia
Always showing at National Museum of Australia
Free
9am-5pm daily
Explore exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra .
Variations on the Classical
Great Sout..
Open Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm, Weekends: 10am - 4pm
The Mint is easy to explore and learn about how all of Australia's circulating coins are made.
Upstairs you can watch a DVD, see our..
Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence
13 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026
Level 2, Gallery 21
Free
Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September ..
9 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2026
Level 2, Gallery 26
Free
Drawn from the National Gallery's expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enj..
Oct 2024 - Feb 2026
Level 2, Gallery 25
Free
Lindy Lee is one of Australia's most accomplished contemporary artists.
To complement the unveiling of Ouroboros, Lee's major new p..
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027
Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20
Free
This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media includi..
Until 27 Jan 2026 @ National Museum of Australia - Free
Featured artists: Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Hookey, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, Jenna Lee, Damien Shen, Christian Thompson, Jason Wing, Zho..
11 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026
Level 1, Galleries 2, 3 & 4
Free
Women photographers 1853-2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography.
Since ..
Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia Collection
Ongoing exhibition
Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia
Free
This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history...
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
Canberra Centre
Canberra,
Canberra Centre, Corner of Cooyong Street and Ainslie Ave, 148 Bunda St,
The Red Hot Summer Tour is back
Get ready for a rockin' RED HOT SUMMER!
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up for their massive outdoor shows.
The nex..
BOOK CLUB AT THE NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANBERRA WRITERS FESTIVAL
When alien intelligence contacts Earth, Dr Eleanor Arroway (Jodie Foster), a radio astronomer working on the SETI pr..
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Acton,
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) 2601
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Shop or sell at over 10000 garage sales over two massive weekends.
Australia's biggest secondhand treasure hunt Garage Sale Trail is returning over two big weekends on 8-9 and 15-16 Nov..
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
DATE OF NEXT Canberra Kids Market: 16 November 2025 - 10am to 3pm
Location not confirmed | 2024 @ Fitters Workshop in Kingston
CANBERRA KIDS MARKET IS THE PLACE TO FIND QUALITY GOOD..
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Haig Park Village Markets is a vibrant farmers market on every Sunday in the beautiful Haig Park.
The markets provide the opportunity for local farmers and producers to sell directly ..
Open Every Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm | Lovers of fine hand crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra..
The Canberra Southside Farmers Markets are held every Sunday morning, 7am until 11am at Canberra College.
Southside Farmers market is a village market that provides all the fresh food y..
Thank You Day 2025 will be held on Sunday 16th November 2025*
Each year many Australian lives are saved and transformed through the generosity of organ and tissue donors and their fam..
Monday 10th November 2025 - Sunday 16th November 2025
Planet Ark's National Recycling Week campaign promotes the importance of reducing reusing and recycling!
Whether it's hosting..
Every Amazon department has deals for Black Friday.
Black Friday Sale is returning. Discover great Black Friday deals on Electronics Fashion Toys Books Pantry Food & Drinks Beauty & mor..
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Celebrate the festive season with T2 Tea's Christmas Gifting collection - a perfect blend of warmth, flavour, and joy for your loved ones!
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Women's History Walking Tour With Local Guide In Canberra
Unearth Canberra's Untold Stories: Join our captivating walking tour and delve into the hidden history that defies textbooks and typical tours.
Our vibrant knowledgeable guides reveal ..
Big Brother Australia has returned to its Gold Coast home in Dreamworld, back where it all started on TEN.
Also back.. live format so fans can watch evictions and nominations in all the..
Hosted by Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor Portrait Artist of the Year celebrates creativity and extraordinary talent from across Australia.
The series explores one of the most accessi..
It was twenty years ago today that Adam Hills asked Australia to play.
Now he is back with Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough for an all-new platinum season of Spicks & Specks on ABC TV and A..
