NAIDOC WEEK: ILLUMINATION – THURSDAY 6 JULY
See Parliament House illuminated at night with the shapes, colours and landscapes of Central Australia. Come on an adventure and experience the mountains, night skies, rivers, desert flowers and stars featured in ‘Illuminations of Country” which is based on the series of artworks by Kayannie Denigan entitled ‘My Country’. Be spellbound by the animation of colours and imagery in this stunning artwork. This is a free event.
QUESTACON MID-WINTER NIGHTS – THURSDAY 6 JULY TO SATURDAY 8 JULY
Mid-Winter Nights at Questacon are family-friendly nights of interactive science fun for all ages. Warm yourself with the mesmerising Fire Show, where breathtaking flame-filled scientific demonstrations will ignite your curiosity. Explore the fascinating world of programming and the line between humans and machines at Born or Built? Be immersed in a captivating winter wonderland, where role play areas, construction play, and thrilling water play with floating icebergs await. Join the Winter Princess for an enchanting story time that will leave you with memories as sparkling as freshly fallen snow! Book now.
UNCHARTED TERRITORY – FRIDAY 7 JULY TO SUNDAY 9 JULY
Uncharted Territory is Canberra’s new arts and innovation festival celebrating creativity, experimentation and ground-breaking ideas. Across 10 days, the festival showcases some of Canberra’s most formidable minds and talents, as artists, entrepreneurs and researchers push the boundaries of what is possible. Uncharted Territory presents 50+ events, both free and ticketed. See more.
BEER AND BBQ AT 10 YARDS – SATURDAY 8 JULY
Jason from the Kingston Brewing Company will take attendees through a tasting of his craft brews, born and bred in Canberra. What goes with beer? BBQ! Alongside your beers, you will enjoy various BBQ dishes crafted up by the head chef at Two Before Ten. This small group event will he held around the Aranda Long Table. Limited number of tickets available, bookings essential. Book now.
TRUFFLE DINNER AT MERCURE CANBERRA – SATURDAY 8 JULY
Mercure Canberra & Macenmist Truffle Food & Wine are excited to bring you a wonderful winter event highlighting the wonders of the black truffle. Join them for an evening of exquisite food and wine with a 3-course menu from renowned Executive Chef Martin Hinterschuster, talks from Barbara Hill from Macenmist Black Truffles & Wine plus lucky door prizes and live entertainment. Book Now.
HIGH JINKS INTERACTIVE COCKTAIL CLASS – SATURDAY 8 JULY
Admit it, you’ve always fantasised about getting behind the bar and whipping up your own cocktail. Well, now’s your chance. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to whip up the perfect cocktail while enjoying the exclusivity of the private venue. You’ll receive beer, wine or bubbles on arrival and an antipasto platter to share for two. By the time you leave, you’ll be considering a second career in mixology! Book now.
BOOGIE WONDERLAND AT WINTER IN THE CITY – SATURDAY 8 JULY
The City Centre will come alive with enchanting activities and delightful winter festivities as part of Winter in the City. Get ready to glide and groove the night away at Canberra’s Boogie Wonderland. Don a pair of dancing skates, take to the retro rink and frolic in the snow for a winter night to remember. Sip on speciality cocktails and get down to some funky tunes to warm your soul. Dress code: retro chic! No outing would be complete without a “Best Dressed” Competition! So dust off your fancy digs and walk away with the title of “Best Dressed” and big prizes. Book now.
