The National Folk Festival is an incredible festival held every year in Canberra over the long Easter weekend. I was super excited to finally make it to the National Folk Festival in Canberra in 2024. To those in the know coming to ”the Nash” is a highlight for Canberrans, anyone who happens to be visiting … Read more
The Canberra Nara Candle Festival is an annual festival hosted in November in Canberra’s Nara Peace Park and Lennox Gardens. The yearly Candle Festival is designed to celebrate the unique sister-city relationship between Canberra and Nara in Japan. The Canberra Nara Candle Festival is held every year as a chance to celebrate the unique relationship … Read more
It’s exciting to discover that since we moved back to Canberra there is a new addition to the lakeside scene around Lake Burley Griffin. That’s the Little Burley markets which are regularly held on Saturday mornings (9am – 1.30pm) in Canberra, in the warmer months. Markets in Canberra are becoming more popular and a scene … Read more
Christmas in July in Canberra is a chance to get friends and family together, feel festive and Christmassy. There is heaps happening in Australia’s capital city Canberra – from a Christmas in July festival, Winter in the city event, to special Christmas themed dinners out. For the even more adventurous, thrill seekers and those who … Read more
Canberra has an incredible array of festivals each year to pick from. Many of which are free entry festivals and most are family-friendly festivals. Some of the festivals in Canberra draw large crowds from outside of the ACT, while others remain fairly small, perfect for people in the know, who like quieter festivals in Canberra. … Read more
The bustling Hartley Hall Markets are ideal for a Sunday stroll, especially for dog lovers, green-fingered gardeners, and families. There’s something for everyone at the Hartley Hall markets from handcrafted items, gifts, accessories, tasty food, and a small funfair for the kids. The historic Hall markets are organized by Hartley Lifecare charity and is one … Read more