The National Arboretum Canberra 10 Year Celebration Dinner – Friday 5 May
10 years since they opened to the public, The National Arboretum Canberra invites you to celebrate this Friday night from 6:30pm. Canapés and a three-course meal inspired by the forest and gardens have been designed by The Ginger Group and will be paired with local wines. Speeches and entertainment will also play throughout the evening, all in celebration of the Arboretum’s legacy. Book a table.
Canberra International Music Festival – Friday 5 to Sunday 7 May
The Canberra International Music Festival is back this year under the motto ‘The Child Within’, bringing together a harmonious lineup of acts. Accommodating a vast variety of musical performances with everything from Western classical, 20th century, indigenous and jazz, the festival invites you to listen on as they enter the enchanted forest of children’s imagination. To book a performance or grab a festival pass, head to their website.
Australian National Botanic Gardens High Country Natives Exhibition – Friday 5 to Sunday 7 May
Visit the National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Gallery for an exhibition focusing on native plants. Showcasing plants from the alpine, subalpine, montane and tableland region in a variety of forms including watercolours, pastels and acrylic paints, the artworks follow intricate and highly realistic designs. See something you like? All works are for sale with proceeds going to the Friends of the ANBG. Get all the information via their website.
The Little Burley Market – Saturday 6 May
Soak up the Canberra autumn weather at the lakeside Little Burley Market. A beautifully curated gourmet food and artisan market, pick up wonderful goodies to take home including locally made gifts, pastries and cheeses, or sample a range of delicious food options as you walk through. Find out all the information here.
The Autumn Art Fair – Saturday 6 May
The Little Burley Market is hosting an Autumn Art Fair to showcase Canberra’s best and up-and-coming artists. With plenty of art to explore as well as fun and interactive masterclasses including face painting for kids. Check out the day’s itinerary here.
