10 – Charles Conder Winter Wonderland Fete
There’ll be loads for the whole family to enjoy at this community fete! Check out the rides, market stalls, wood fired pizza, BBQ, games, music, coffee van, café stall, Tombola and showbags!
July 19 11:30am-3:30pm
134 Tom Roberts Ave, Conder
https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Conder-Primary-School-PC-Association-534246723411355/
Cost: ride tickets can be pre-purchased online
9 – Calisthenics ACT Preliminary Teams Competition
Head along to Erindale Theatre to see what Calisthenics is all about! Watch the tinies, juniors, intermediates, sub-juniors and seniors in action with gymnastics, marching, singing, ballet and dance.
July 29 & 30 from 9am
Erindale Theatre, McBryde Cres, Wanniassa
http://www.calisthenicsact.com.au/
Cost: entry is free both days!
8 – Canberra District Wine Tasting
Taste wine from 12 of the best producers in the District as well as delicious locally-made chocolate from Robyn Rowe. Warm up with mulled wine and listen to tunes by Capital City Soul DJs. Numbers are limited.
July 29 2pm-5pm
New Acton Courtyard, Marcus Clarke St, Canberra
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-district-wine-tasting-tickets-35876980013
Cost: $25 (price includes tasting glass)
7 – Meet Patty Mills
Meet one of Canberra’s sports stars – Aussie basketballer and US San Antonio Spurs player, Patty Mills! Patty is a triple Olympian, the only Indigenous Australian to win an NBA championship and currently represents the Australian Boomers. He’s helped create a series of books called ‘Game Day’ which aim to inspire kids to achieve their goals through sport. Get an autograph and photo!
July 30 2pm-4pm
Dymocks at Westfield, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
https://www.facebook.com/events/1938035306410703/
Cost: free!
6 – Santa Speedo Shuffle
Dust off your speedos and join the Shuffle to help raise money for Canberrans living with cystic fibrosis. Join dozens of Santas as they descend on Lake Burley Griffin to run the western basin as many times as possible in 65 minutes. For those less daring, there’s also a 5km fun run. The event wraps up with a Christmas in July themed festival at the Southern Cross Yacht Club.
July 30 10am-2pm
Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Yarralumla
Cost: check website for details
5 – Ultimate Women’s Weekend Expo
Treat yourself to a day out and empower the woman in you! There’ll be over 50 free seminars, classes and workshops, special guests, free showbags for the first 2000 through the door, pampering, prizes, and 90+ exhibitors from industries like craft, Mind Body Spirit, homewares, wellbeing, fitness, health and more! 100{574d531d5fc467f25e34179971194f57f82ed0fcc8bb5ce3f07badc5570e102e} of the profits go to a local domestic violence charity or women’s shelter.
July 29 & 30 10am-5pm
Coorong Pavilion, Exhibition Park, Flemington Rd, Mitchell
http://www.ultimatewomensweekend.com.au/canberra.html
Cost: Adults $12, Students, seniors & concession $10, Children $8, kids under 12 are free!
4 – Hart R8 for Hartley Indoor Cycle Challenge
Get your heart rate pumping during the 3 or 6 hour indoor cycle challenge! Your support will help children and adults with physical and complex disabilities in our community. Professional gym instructors will lead the fun filled sessions.
July 29 – check website for time slots & locations
https://everydayhero.com.au/event/hartr8forhartley17
Cost: Individual 3 hour ride $32, Individual 6 hour ride $58, team 3 hour $130, team 6 hour $200
3 – Queanbeyan Christmas in July Market
Stock up for Christmas in July celebrations at the market in Queanbeyan! There’ll be Christmas food, gourmet treats, handmade Christmas gifts, a dog sledding demonstration, santa pet photos and more! Sip on mulled wine while you shop and get your goodies wrapped. There’ll also be lots of free entertainment and activities!
July 30 10am-4pm
Queanbeyan Showgrounds, Glebe Ave, Queanbeyan
https://www.facebook.com/events/1958341237776739/
Cost: free entry
2 – The Winter Shnapps Fest
Head along to the Harmonie German Club to enjoy everything Bavarian like schnapps, german beer, wines, ciders, great winter food and entertainment from Canberra’s own world class accordionist Anton Wurzer! Party late into the night with The Masters off Oompah! Online tickets are sold out with limited tickets at the door.
July 30 from 6pm
The Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah
http://harmonieclub.com.au/events/the-winter-schnapps-fest.aspx
Cost: $20
1 – Towers of Tomorrow
See 20 amazing skyscraper models constructed by the Southern Hemisphere’s only certified LEGO professional, Australian Ryan McNaught. Create your own towers with more than 200,000 loose bricks in the hands on construction area! A fun activity for kids big and small!
July 28 – October 8 with 45 minute sessions on the hour from 9:15am to 4:15pm
National Museum of Australia, Lawson Cres, Acton Peninsula, Canberra
http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/towers-of-tomorrow
Cost: check website for details
