What's On in Canberra?: 28th October - 3rd November

October is a busy time of year in Canberra! If your kiddo is still very much in the Halloween spirit, there's more spooktacular activities happening this week in Canberra. Plus a playground opening, a rodeo, a fashion market, and much more!

Spooky Halloween Cupcake Decorating

Join in on a bit of Halloween fun at Let's Play! They've got a jam-packed day of activities to keep the kids entertained, including Halloween cupcake decorating, Halloween colouring-in, Halloween themed messy play, and a Halloween scavenger hunt with prizes. Check out their IG page for more details.

Spooky Halloween Cupcake Decorating @ Let's Play - 31st of October

The Great Moscow Circus

Grab tickets to Australia's favourite circus performance! The Great Moscow Circus is back with an all new extreme show, featuring some of Australia's top BMX & Scooter riders, exciting trampoline, Russian swing, the world's best dare devil motorcycle cage riders, breathtaking aerial performances, and much much more. A circus not to be missed! Find more info and tickets here.

The Great Moscow Circus  - Crn Flemington Road - 1st-17th November - $25+

Denman Village Playground Launch

3,2,1... blast off! The brand new Denman Village Playground is launching on the 2nd of November with a grand opening event. There'll be live music, space-themed entertainment, games, food trucks, and more! Don't miss out on the opening of this spectacular space-themed playground! Find more details here.

Denman Village Playground Launch @ Denman Village Park - 2nd November - 10:30am - 2:30pm

Diwali Celebration

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant Hindu celebration symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It’s celebrated with lighting lamps, decorating homes, sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and honoring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

The Gungahlin Marketplace is bringing the Diwali celebration to Marketplace! this weekend. Join in on a weekend packed with festivities, stunning displays, and cultural experiences including Henna tattoos, Rangoli display, storytelling and live performances.

Diwali Celebration @ Gungahlin Marketplace - 2nd-3rd November - free

Little Amigos Halloween Party

Dress to impress in your spookiest costume and head to Little Amigos at the Canberra Outlet Centre for a night of frightful fun and dancing. There will be a free candy bar & trick or treat buckets, plus a free gift if you dress up in your best spooky clothes! Get more info here.

Little Amigos Halloween Party - 31st October -3pm - 8pm

Pictures and Popcorn in the Park

It's not technically in Canberra, but if you feel like a drive to a beautiful small town outside of Canberra, Goulburn is holding their Pictures & Popcorn in the Park event this Saturday. There will be a Kids' Zone with face painting, a gaming can, an inflatable maze, a jumping castle, bubble play, plus Eat Street with food vans serving an array of tasty cuisines. The event runs from 12-9pm, with the first movie (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) starting at 3pm. Find more information here.

Pictures & Popcorn in the Park (Goulburn) - 2nd November - free

Halloween Spooky Train Rides

Head along to the Canberra Miniature Railway for an evening of spooky fun, with train rides that will give you a fright! Find more details here.

Spooky Train Rides @ Canberra Miniature Railway - 1st-2nd November - 5:30pm to 9:30pm 

St. John Vianney's Primary School Fete

Head to St. John Vianney's Primary School on the 2nd of November for a whole lot of fete fun, including laser tag, rock climbing, inflatable obstacle course, jumping castle, raffle, cake stall, crafts, second hand books and toys, family entertainment, food & drinks, a kids corner, and plenty more! Find more info at their Facebook page.

St John Vianney's Primary School Fete - 2nd November - free

Sustainable Canberra Expo

Discover how you can save money on your energy bills at the Sustainable Canberra Expo. Entry is free, and there’s something for the whole family! Test drive an electric vehicle, discover exciting new products and technologies, learn something new in a free workshop, and head to the Kids' Space for compost and worm farm workshops and seedling planting workshops. Find more info here.

Sustainable Canberra Expo @ EPIC - 2nd November - 10am - 4pm - free

Henry’s Halloween Spook-tacular party

Head along to Henry’s Woden or Jamison for a spooky celebration with FREE face painting and a best-dressed prize for the kids! Come dressed in your best spooky outfit. Get more info here.

Henry’s Halloween Spook-tacular party - Woden & Jamison - 31st October - 5pm - 8pm

Le Grande Fete

It's one of the biggest fetes in Canberra, and it's back again this weekend! Head to Telopea Park School in Barton for a day of food, fun and festivities. You can expect gourmet food (with some French cheese available, of course!), drinks, entertainment, kids areas, and plenty of rides. Discounted early bird wrist bands for rides are available for purchase. Find more information here.

Le Grande Fete @ Telopea Park School - 2nd November - 11am-5pm - free

Boo! A Trick or Treat Comedy

Get ready for a spooktacular show this Halloween! Trick or Treat is a one-of-a-kind, halloween comedy experience where the audience holds the spectral reins of the play. Journey into the unknown as Lightbulb delivers their unscripted magic towards your chosen ending! Audiences are encouraged to join the fun and dress up in a boo-tifully spooky Halloween costume for every show! Suitable for ages 13+. Book tickets here.

Boo! A Trick or Treat Comedy @ Canberra Theatre Centre - 31 October – 2 November 

Bungendore Rodeo

Bungendore Rodeo is an annual event that celebrates the best of cowboy culture, rodeo sports, and family entertainment. Head to the Rodeo for a showcase of the talents of Australia's top cowboys and cowgirls, along with incredible animal athletes, for an unforgettable experience. Find more information here.

Bungendore Rodeo - 4419 Kings Highway - 3rd November - $15+

Canberra Fashion Markets

Grab your budding fashionistas and head to the Canberra Fashion Markets for local and interstate designers, books, records, jewellery, vintage, denim and more! Big-brand labels. Great buys across the full fashion spectrum--clothing, jewellery, boots, shoes, bags, accessories and more. Get more info here.

Canberra Fashion Market @ The Fitter's Workshop - 3rd November - free

Fright Fest

If you feel like heading to a beautiful historic village, then Bungendore’s Fright Fest is for you! Get ready for a spooky night filled with thrills and chills, with a haunted house, disco room, amazing performers, and games for the kids—a night of fun for the whole family! Get more info here.

Bungendore’s Fright Fest - 2nd November - 5pm - 6:30pm (session 1) or 7pm - 8:30pm (session 2)

The Canberra Times Fun Run

Canberra, get ready for a day full of determination, adrenaline and inspiration at this year's Canberra Times Fun Run. Don't miss the unique opportunity to race through the closed roads of our capital city, which take you past some of Canberra's most iconic landmarks. Join in the event village and enjoy the live entertainment, family-friendly kids area and soak up the exciting atmosphere as you warm-up for and cool-down from the race. Registration and more details here.

The Canberra Times Fun Run - Rond Terrace, Parkes - 3rd November

Chapman Primary School Fete

If you're looking for a free day of fun, head to the Chapman Primary School fete on Sunday. You'll fine:

• Carnival Rides and Ponies

• Tombola, Lob-a-choc and Raffles

• Face Painting + Glitter Tattoos

• Food, Drink + Icecream

• Fairy Floss + Cakes

• Plants, Books + Much Much More

Find more information on the fete here.

Chapman Primary School fete - 3rd November - 10am - 3pm - free

Howl-oween Dog Costume Paw-ty

Get ready for a spook-tacular time with your furry friend at Stella’s Howl-oween Dog Costume Paw-ty! Dress your doggo (and yourself!) in your best Halloween costumes for a chance to win some pawsome prizes, including a special prize for the best dog & owner costume duo. There will also be tasty pupcakes, splash pool & dog beds & water bowls to keep your pups comfy, doggy bags for all participants, plus heaps more. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled, spooky day with your pups. Get your costumes ready, it’s going to be a howl! Find all the details here.

Howl-oween Dog Costume Paw-ty @ Stella’s - 2nd November - 11:00am to 1:00pm

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