Fuego Pre-Fiesta is bringing a night of Latin music and dancing to Highball, setting the tone for a huge weekend of celebration as part of Canberra's La Fiesta Fringe Program.
Featuring local Canberra DJ Nat, the night will deliver a soundtrack of reggaeton and Latin hits, bringing the energy of Latin nightlife to the city.
Highball will host a late-night celebration of Latin culture, music, dancing and community, kicking off the festival weekend in style.
The ACT Scale Modelers' Society (ACTSMS) is holding a two-day scale modelling event, ScaleACT at Thoroughbred Park in Lyneham.
Come and see model displays, one of Australia's largest model competitions, a Swap & Sell, modelling goods and books for sale, and expert 'how to' workshops presented by some of Australia's best modelers and renowned international modelers. The competition is open to all modelers regardless of modelling interests or skills - everyone is welcome to participate! There will also be build activities for kids, catering on site and various displays and activities to make this a fun day out for the family, and an opportunity to see the many talented modelers who come from across Australia and overseas to show off their work.
Your ticket will buy you access over the weekend, so you can come back in case you miss anything the first time around.
For more information, please visit the Scale ACT 26 pages on the ACTSMS website or find them on Facebook. If you have any questions, please contact them via email.
Hope to see you there!
On the first Saturday of each month, the Mint opens early for a peaceful morning. Quiet Mornings are designed for those with heightened sensory needs.
Enjoy a relaxed stroll through the museum and exhibition with reduced noise and smaller crowds.
Bookings are required.
The Little Burley Market is a beautifully curated lakeside market held on the first Saturday of every month. Set along the water's edge, it's the perfect place to relax, soak up the views and enjoy a leisurely day out.
Wander through locally handmade stalls, grab pastries to take home after a lap of the lake, or settle in with delicious gourmet food and live local music while the kids enjoy free arts and crafts.
Slow Fashion takes centre stage at the Little Burley Market!
The Little Burley Market is thrilled to announce that The Little Burley Fashion Fest is returning once again, bringing a celebration of slow fashion, full of Canberran talent, lakeside!
This exciting event invites enthusiasts of: fashion, sustainability, locally designed art, jewellery and even puppy couture! This will be an exploration into what is possible in local communities to not only affect change in this industry but to support really exciting new talent!
There will be a broad range of stalls with fashion, accessories and more for purchase, including children's fashion, puppy couture, incredible accessories, and designer wear. Of course delicious locally produced gourmet foods and beverages will be available on the day!
Join this partnered workshop with Megalo Print Studio and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, and learn the unique process of photopolymer photogravure printing. In this weekend workshop, you'll explore and capture the beautiful Australian National Botanic Gardens, guided by photo access tutor Claire Fletcher. She will teach you camera basics to get the most out of your camera, while also being joined by a Botanic Gardens ranger to guide you through the flora and fauna.
The second part of the workshop will take place at Megalo Print Studio, where you will learn the photopolymer photogravure process, an eco-friendly method that transforms original photographs into textured prints on cotton rag paper. At the end of your workshop, you'll take home a small edition of handmade prints!
Whether you're passionate about photography, curious about printmaking, or simply seeking a fresh creative outlet, this workshop warmly invites individuals of all experience levels. Don't miss out on this remarkable chance to learn from some of Canberra's most esteemed organisations.
Join For Purpose Markets on the first Saturday of each month in Dickson for a market that does more. They showcase Canberra's incredible for-purpose and social enterprise businesses - meaning every purchase helps create positive impact across the community.
From supporting refugees and migrants to protecting the environment, strengthening mental health, uplifting LGBTQI+ communities and fostering wellbeing, your dollars go further here.
Fashion Thrift Society (FTS) is more than just a marketplace, it's a revolution. Spanning two countries and 21 cities in 2024, they're redefining fashion with community, culture, and creativity at their core. These events bring together a vibrant mix of independent sellers offering handpicked vintage and pre-loved treasures, alongside renowned local brands showcasing their unique styles.
They'll spotlight local brands and artisans, offering everything from handmade clothing to one-of-a-kind items that celebrate craftsmanship and creativity. This iconic installation bar features photo booths, various hairdressing services, tarot and aura readings, a jewellery-making station, tooth gems, piercings, permanent jewellery, tattoos, henna, and more, all while vibing to all-day DJ sets from the hottest up-and-coming artists. Need a break? Check out global eats at their delicious food trucks. For details on what's available at this event, head to their social media accounts.
It's not just shopping, it's a festival of style, music, and community where like-minded fashion lovers come together in an inclusive, electric atmosphere. Guests of all ages are welcome.
The Spring Exhibition is the annual exhibition of the Artists Society of Canberra (ASOC). ASOC is a registered not-for-profit organisation encouraging the practice and appreciation of the visual arts in Canberra and the surrounding region. Come and join this year's exhibition and sale at the Fitters Workshop Gallery in Kingston, right next to the Old Bus Depot Markets.
Step inside the studios of Canberra's makers and discover the creative practices of local craftspeople, designers, artists and arts organisations. Proudly supported by home.by.holly.
Open Studios invites you to explore the spaces where creativity happens. Artists, designers and organisations from across the Canberra region will open their studios to the public, offering a chance to find favourite pieces and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at their creative processes.
Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children's books 'Bird Park', with a morning of stories and wildlife encounters.
Hear author Julie Murphy and illustrator Annie White bring Bird Park to life in a special reading, then enjoy an interactive presentation from Canberra Walk in Aviary featuring some of their beautiful feathered friends. 'Bird Park' is the perfect companion book to Julie and Annie's most recent work together, 'Dog Beach' (2024).
'Birds paddle and skedaddle.
They hop and drop and coo and woo.
See them walking! Hear them squawking!'
Come and explore the Library's magical Australian bird park! Can you spot all 61 bird species?
Young children will be delighted by the lilting rhythm of Julie Murphy's text, along with the colourful illustrations from Annie White, whether they are already bird-lovers or only just beginning to learn about the beauty of Australia's birds.
Tickets are only required for children attending, no ticket required for accompanying adults. This event is ideal for children aged 3 to 5 years. The author and illustrator reading takes place in the Library foyer. The bird presentation from Canberra Walk in Aviary takes place outdoors on the podium.
'I regularly visit an ant mound on my dog walks to observe how it continuously transforms... Mosses and lichens have colonised; Microhabitats have emerged, fostering communities of different organisms. Round and Round is a snapshot of that mound, a natural ecosystem in constant flux and succession, shaped by the environment as much as chance.'
Dr Inke Falkner is a biologist-turned-artist living near Braidwood, NSW. Fascinated by the interconnectedness of the natural world, she focuses on small, often overlooked details such as mosses, lichens and native wildflowers, translating them into artworks using the traditional technique of straw marquetry.
Believed to have originated in Asia and introduced to Europe in the 17th century, straw marquetry involves dyeing straw in small batches before each piece is split, flattened and cut by hand. Traditionally used as a domestic-scale decorative alternative to wood marquetry, the technique is reimagined here on a monumental scale.
In this contemporary sculptural work, the reflective, geometric qualities of dyed straw contrast with the intricate natural scene it depicts. Yet the slow, meticulous process of straw marquetry mirrors the gradual patterns and rhythms of ecological growth and change.
Falkner was invited to create this major new work for CMAG on the Square following her success in the Lanyon Art Prize 2025, where she received second prize for Nurturing Lanyon.
