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It’s starting to look like a LOT of Christmas, Canberra.
Despite the last few weeks’ rainy weather forecast, pockets of Christmas cheer are starting to appear around the city.
But festive celebrations are not the only thing happening this week around the city (though yes, there are many!). You can also watch a movie under the stars, enjoy a Mexican fiesta and be a part of Canberra’s biggest water fight!
Christmas at Marketplace Gungahlin
Let the magic of Christmas begin in the Marketplace, welcome to Santa’s land. Your destination this Christmas.
We have put together the ultimate Christmas time for you. Find Santa’s land outside the BIG W home of Candy Cane Forrest, write a letter to Santa and explore our selection of FREE Kids Workshops!
Price: Free for members of The Hub.
Until December 24 | Marketplace Gungahlin | marketplacegungahlin.com.au/whats-on/christmas-program
Mexican Fiesta Night at The Tradies
Start on one travel to Mexico at The Tradies in Dickson on Saturday, December 4th and turn your regular Saturday night into something creepy!
Experience a tasty two-course Mexican party with a free drink – but that’s not all. You will also be entertained by a live dance performance from Canberra’s favorite Kokoloco Dance Studio, followed by live music by FunkyTrop in the lounge, where you can dance the night away and enjoy some special drinks
The menu for the evening is carefully put together by The Tradies’ passionate in-house team offering traditional Mexican dishes.
Click below to learn more about the menus:
If you have any questions or other diet wishes, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Book now to be a part of this amazing party!
Tickets cost $ 65. Book by calling 02 6162 5656 or at TryBooking.
Saturday, December 4 with two meetings at. 18.30 and 19.30 | The Traditions of Dickson | trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=837492
Sunset Cinemas
Sunset Cinemas.
Gather your friends and family, sit back, relax and see the stars at your new summer room! Open several nights each week from November to February at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
The season is packed with new blockbusters, quirky comedies, award-winning features and cult classics – perfect for a date night, girls night out or some family fun.
Until 26 February 2022 | Australian National Botanic Gardens | sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra
Beat cybercrime in your downtime Small Business Breakfast
The Australian government is launching a set of free resources to enable even the smallest businesses to be more secure online.
The morning will feature a panel discussion hosted by Council Of Small Business Organizations Australia CEO Alexi Boyd followed by the national premiere of the Beat Cybercrime in Your Downtime seminar package, which is part of the free material launched for public use on cyber.gov.au .
All owners and employees of small and medium-sized businesses are invited to participate.
Government officials will be on hand to provide assistance and support, and the morning will end with time to network with other small businesses, community leaders and representatives from some of the largest companies in Australia.
It is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.
This is a free event, but registration is required as there are limited places. Sign up now via Eventbrite.
Thursday, December 2, 2021 from kl. 7.30 to 8.30 | National Portrait Gallery, Terrace Room
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2021
Audience favorite, the National Photographic Portrait Prize, is back bigger and longer this year. This iteration, selected from a national field of records, incorporates photographs from the maelstrom in late 2019 and 2020.
That is why they have called it Living Memory to recognize a time like no other. This exhibition always reflects the distinctive vision of Australia’s aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their motifs.
Until January 16 | National Portrait Gallery | portrait.gov.au/exhibitions/living-memory-2021
The great water fight in Haig Park
The Great Haig Park Water Fight is here. Divided into two fun sessions from kl. 13.00-15.00 and 15.00-17.00 the water fight will be decided over different games.
Red light / green light: Be the first to reach the finish line while referee Jim is not looking. If he catches you moving, you’re out and soaked!
Castle Wars: Bring down the castle castles with your water pistols and mushrooms. Do not touch the boxes, but you can soak them!
Catch the flag: Take the glory home and catch the flag from the other team’s base.
Mini-Olympics: Are You Australia’s Next Ariarne Titmus? Against the water and the obstacles, and try to complete the obstacle course as quickly as possible.
Bring: yourself and your friends, a picnic, a water gun and don’t forget a towel!
The Soul Defender will play music all day, and The Italian Place Providore & Bottega will have a pop-up booth featuring a gourmet spread of delicacies that can be added to your picnic, delicious coffee available through the coffee cart, and drinks available from BentSpoke Brewing Co.
This is an event for all ages, taking into account all ages. Play Outside Day is proudly presented and funded by the City Renewal Authority
Saturday, December 4 | Haig Park | Tickets via Humanitix
Christmas Village Markets at Haig Park Village Markets
With Christmas just around the corner, Haig Park Village Markets will get Braddon in a festive mood with their very own Christmas Village Markets throughout December, with cheerful theme market days on 5, 12 and 19 December 2021 from 6 p.m. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Whether it’s meeting Santa, having a relaxing drink and picnic with loved ones or shopping for the perfect gift from local Canberra producers, they’ve got you covered.
Imagine a summer party with drinks, live Christmas songs, string quartets and Christmas-themed market stalls that combine to delight your senses. Culinary delicacies from the region, fresh ingredients, handicrafts, handmade jewelry, Christmas decorations and much more – all set the stage for a festive Christmas experience among the pine trees in Haig Park.
Kids can make their own gingerbread decorations to hang on the tree or even see the big man in red. Why not sit back with a beer, wine or G&T and take it easy in the summer breeze while listening to a skilled array of local musicians with a charcuterie or cheese board.
The market will host a number of new Christmas-inspired stalls. The markets will be the best place to find original Christmas gifts, stalls with lovingly handmade goods will be on offer while we invite you to shop and explore while enjoying the lovely atmosphere.
Happens on Sunday the 5th, 12th and 19th of December from kl. 9 to 14 | Haig Park, Braddon | haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au/meet
Dancing on the street
Join the parade! Friday and Saturday nights come alive up to Christmas with wandering performances around Civic and Braddon.
While enjoying a meal at one of Sydney’s and Melbourne’s many restaurants on Friday night or in Braddon on Saturdays, keep an eye on the streets for a Latin Christmas samba parade, Christmas angels and other Christmas moods. Their dancers will include Liz Lea, Little Dove Performers and Flazeda.
Various Fridays and Saturdays throughout December | See Facebook
Italian Film Festival 2022
Say hello! to the rain and enjoy yourself at Palace Electric in NewActon to get a dose of sunny Italy thanks to the Italian Film Festival.
With plenty of options, including retro classics, the latest blockbusters, arthouse cinema and more, there’s something for everyone.
Until December 12 | italianfilmfestival.com.au/sessions
Say hello to the British Film Festival
Gives you the cream of cinema from the British Isles, the annual British Film Festival is filled with session times at NewActon’s Palace Electric until December 3rd.
With movies starring people like Judy Dench, Clare Foy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jamie Dornan, Helen Mirren and Michael Caine (just to name a few), did anyone say ‘the perfect way to spend a rainy weekend’?
Until December 3 | britishfilmfestival.com.au/sessions/canberra
Take a picture with Santa in the Canberra Center
That’s right – the big man in red has landed in the Canberra Center, and Santa’s photo sessions are now open!
With COVID security in mind, the crew at the Canberra Center have designed a safe and fun experience for young and old, including photo sessions with sensitive Santa Clauses.
canberracentre.qicgre.com/Promotions/2021/The-Picture-Perfect-Christmas
Experience Austen on The REP’s Sense and Sensibility
The Canberra REP presents a playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel that follows the Dashwood sisters’ fortunes (and misfortunes) shortly after their father’s sudden death.
Set in gossipy 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth and bold theatricality. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Until December 4, 2021 | canberrarep.org.au/content/sense-and-sensibility
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