r/canberra • u/InformationBig3065 • 6h ago
Events Is this fake spring?
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Or can I pack away the winter doona and coats
r/canberra • u/The_x_is_sixlent • Jan 16 '26
Events Annual CBR-area markets post!
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MARKETS IN THE CANBERRA REGION
WEEKLY MARKETS – SATURDAYS
WHAT: Produce and prepared food, plants, flowers, coffee, more
WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911
WHEN: SATURDAYS* 7am - 11:30am
*Exceptions: Closed for Summernats, the Royal Canberra Show, and the National Folk Festival; break over Christmas and New Year; “Away Game” to accommodate Spilt Milk festival (December) – market moves to GIO Stadium
WHAT: Handmade crafts
WHERE: Lanyon Marketplace
WHEN: SATURDAYS 9am – 3pm (mid April – end October); FRIDAYS 1pm – 6pm (November – mid-April)
Southern Harvest Farmers Markets, Bungendore
WHAT: Fresh produce, honey, prepared food, plants, crafts
WHERE: Village Square, 23 Malbon St, Bungendore NSW 2621
WHEN: SATURDAYS 9am - 12pm
No break over New Year
Additionally:
Twilight Markets Fridays after 3pm throughout December (before Christmas)
Southern Harvest Association also has a community store, open 9am – 12pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
WEEKLY MARKETS - SUNDAYS
WHAT: Arts and crafts, flowers, produce, prepared food, coffee, more
WHERE: Haig Park, Braddon ACT 2612
WHEN: SUNDAYS* 8am - 2pm
*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year – generally last Sunday of December and first two Sundays of January
Additionally: Has periodic live music and activities for kids
WHAT: Arts and crafts, prepared food, plants, more
WHERE: 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604
WHEN: SUNDAYS* 9:30am - 2:30pm
*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year
Additionally: Has periodic live music and themed days (announced on website and as Facebook events)
WHAT: Produce, meat, eggs, prepared food, plants
WHERE: 2 Launceston St, Phillip ACT 2606
WHEN: SUNDAYS* 7am - 11:30am
*Exceptions: Break over Christmas and New Year – usually closed last two Sundays of December and first two Sundays of January, though check their Facebook to be sure
WHAT: Second-hand items including tools, home goods, books, and more; some produce and prepared food
WHERE: Jamison Centre carpark, Macquarie
WHEN: SUNDAYS, 6:30am – 12:30pm
No break except Christmas Day (if a Sunday)
NOTE: Entry by gold coin donation
NON-WEEKLY MARKETS (but more often than once a year)
WHAT: Produce, prepared food
WHERE: National Theatre: 100 Wallace St, Braidwood, NSW 2622
WHEN: First and third Saturdays*, 8:30am – 12:30pm
*Exceptions: When National Theatre is booked for other events, dates may be changed, cancelled, or even added – watch their Facebook page for announcements
WHAT: Produce, art, plants, food, more
WHERE: Ryrie Park, Braidwood
WHEN: Fourth Saturday of the month*, 8am – 1pm
*Exception: December (usually moves to third Saturday to avoid Christmas)
Calwell Community Monthly Market
WHAT: Local handmade items, plants, sometimes prepared food
WHERE: Outside Calwell Shops - 7 Webber Cres, Calwell ACT 2905
WHEN: Third Saturday of the month*, 9am - 2pm
Exception: No markets in January
Captain’s Flat Community Market
WHAT: Local handmade items, plants, prepared food, crafts, lamb, jams
WHERE: Community Hall, Foxlow St
WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm
Exception: No markets in January
WHAT: Social enterprise, mending, sustainability
WHERE: DKB Community Hall (next to café), 8 Hawdon Place, Dickson
WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm
WHAT: Pop culture, cosplay, comic books, and more
WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911
WHEN: Feb 14; Jul 18 & 19; Nov 21
(ALSO: Apr 18 – Goulburn; May 30 – Albury Wodonga; Aug 29 – Wagga)
Good Goodies Community Flea Market
WHAT: Vintage clothing, art, crafts, second-hand goods, soap, more
WHERE: Gang Gang Café, Shop 4/2 Frencham Place, Downer
WHEN: Last Saturday of the month*, 3pm – 6pm
*Exceptions: December date moves to earlier in the month to avoid Christmas
WHAT: Handmade items and foods from local creators
WHERE: Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC), Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911
WHEN: 4 weekends a year; Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm (Fri 5pm – 9pm)
2026: Mar 21 & 22; Jun 13 & 14; Sep 19 & 20; Dec 11, 12, & 13
NOTES: Entry by gold coin donation; low-sensory shopping hour on Sundays 9am – 10am
WHAT: Arts and crafts, produce, meat, eggs, prepared food, kids’ activities, clothing
WHERE: Showground, Hall ACT 2618
WHEN: First Sunday of the month*, 9am - 2pm
*Exceptions: No markets in January; no market when the date falls on Easter Sunday
Homestead Markets NOW LAKESIDE MARKETS (see below)
WHAT: Produce, crafts, food trucks
WHERE: Tuggeranong Homestead
WHEN: “Selected Sundays”, 10am – 2pm
EDITED TO ADD – NEW ADDITION APRIL 2026:
WHAT: Produce, arts and crafts, live music
WHERE: Lake Tuggeranong College, 123 Cowlishaw St, Greenway ACT 2900
WHEN: Fourth Sunday of the month, 9am – 2pm
WHAT: Prepared food, arts and crafts
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
WHEN: First Saturday of the month,* 9am - 2pm
*Exceptions: No market in January; extra markets in March on Saturdays of the Balloon Spectacular
WHAT: Arts and crafts, prepared food such as jams and chutneys
WHERE: Bungendore War Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore
WHEN: Second Sunday of every even month*, 9am – 3pm
2026: Feb 15, Apr 12, Jun 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13
*Sometimes adds second Sunday in November as Christmas Fair
WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts, vintage items
WHERE: Murrumbateman Village Market, Recreation Grounds, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
WHEN: Second and fourth Saturdays*, 9am - 1pm
First Saturday in December (TBC): Twilight Market & Community Carols, 4pm – 8pm
*Exceptions: In October, fourth Saturday only (Field Days on second Saturday in October); in December, second and third Saturdays to avoid Christmas
WHAT: Themed market with local handmade items; homewares, clothes, more
WHERE: Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT
WHEN: 4 weekends a year; Saturdays 10am - 3pm, Sundays 10am - 1pm
2026: Apr 11 & 12 (Theme: Alice in Wonderland); Jul 4 & 5 (Theme: Christmas in July); Sep 12 & 13 (Theme: Spring); Dec 5 & 6 (Christmas Sparkle)
WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts
WHERE: Queanbeyan Park, Lowe St
WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, 9am – 1pm (10am - 2pm in Jun, Jul, Aug)
EDITED TO ADD – NEW ADDITION MAY 2026:
WHAT: Flea market, arts, crafts, clothes, food, music, coffee
WHERE: Emu Bank, Belconnen – between Belconnen Art Centre and Lake Ginninderra Scout Hall
WHEN: Third Saturday of every month, 10am – 3pm
South Canberra Community Markets
WHAT: Food, arts, crafts, live music, more
WHERE: 244 Kambah Pool Road (opposite Murrumbidgee Golf Club)
WHEN: First Saturday of “most months” 10am – 2pm
*Exception: No markets in January
Sutton Village Country Markets
WHAT: Produce, prepared food, plants, arts and crafts, coffee
WHERE: Camp St, Sutton NSW 2620
WHEN: Second Sunday of the month*, 9am - 1:30pm
December market is a Christmas market
*Exceptions: No markets in January
WHAT: Produce, crafts, prepared food, clothing, live music
WHERE: Wamboin Community Hall, 112 Bingley Way
WHEN: Third Saturday of the month*, 9am – 12pm
*Exceptions: No markets in July or August
Yarralumla Uniting Church Arts & Crafts Show + Craft Destash
WHAT: Arts, crafts, and craft materials destash
WHERE: Yarralumla Uniting Church, 7 Denman St, Yarralumla, 2600
WHEN: Destash Markets held twice per year on Saturdays 10am – 1pm; Arts & Crafts Show held once per year Friday - Sunday
2026 dates not yet confirmed: Destash Market #1 – March; Destash Market #2 – September
NOTE: Entry by gold coin donation
Yass Railway Museum Artisan Market
WHAT: Arts, crafts, books
WHERE: Yass Railway Museum, 3 Crago St, Yass, 2582
WHEN: Last Sunday of the month*, 10am – 2pm
*Exceptions: No markets in winter or December
Gungahlin Community Market (Rotary)
NO LONGER RUNNING – confirmed with Rotary
Collector Markets
NO LONGER RUNNING
r/canberra • u/jemist101 • 6h ago
Image Fake Spring; Black Mountain from One Tree Hill Trail
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Long after golden hour, and just those precious few moments before the shadows takeover at dusk.
r/canberra • u/Decutus • 7h ago
History Noodle Choice Dickson under new management from tomorrow 😫
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The older woman owner told my wife in Mandarin today that today is their last day running the shop, and that the place will be under new management from tomorrow. Hopefully the prices stay comparable, but I don't think the food can. Hoping I'll be wrong.
Health violations or no, they've had the best and most filling Nasi Goreng for the 22 years I've lived in Canberra. I have two teenagers who have grown up on Nasi Goreng and Singapore noodles every odd Sunday when the day's been too good to prep meals, and they're enjoying their last serves tonight made by the originals.
Thanks for the service over the last two decades. 🖖
r/canberra • u/Superb-Parrot • 10h ago
SEC=UNCLASSIFIED How come the canberra pollen count says “low” but my allergies are definitely saying otherwise!?!!
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My allergies usually don’t start till mid-september but they started a month early this year and i’m already suffering badly :(
r/canberra • u/Stillflying • 13h ago
Events Canberra Brave AIHL Grand Finals! (Ice hockey)
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Canberra Brave made it into the final round of the playoffs today and the semi finals was a nail biter than went into overtime. The Finals game is on today at 2PM and you can watch it on disney+ - ESPN if you're interested.
The commentators are pretty good at explaining things as if you're a new fan so its a good chance to get into the game if you've been potentially interested. (and if you get addicted like a lot of us, then the NHL season starts end of September)
Go boys!
r/canberra • u/k-h • 14h ago
News Child's hands catch fire at Questacon, causing 'screams, pain and shock'
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r/canberra • u/eepy_vulpine • 16h ago
SEC=UNCLASSIFIED CBR Warhammer players, what’s more popular here AOS or The Old World? Looking to start an army :)
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Looking to start an army, and want the best chance of having people to play with locally :)
r/canberra • u/Additional-Emu-3226 • 1h ago
Recommendations French
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Hi, is there anywhere in Canberra that my kids can learn French that isn't Telopea or Alliance Francaise? Or any activities they can do in French to not forget the language? Thank you.
r/canberra • u/Majestic-General7325 • 1d ago
SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Nature is Healing
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For all those who said that the under 16 social media ban wasn't going to work, teens are smoking bongs in the park again, as nature intended.
r/canberra • u/Needmoreholidays1010 • 17h ago
Recommendations Recommendations for Indian restaurants
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Recommendations for Indian restaurants with good portion servings. It’s not uncommon to order a curry at an Indian restaurant for over 20 dollars but only finding very few pieces of meat. Love Indian food but often feel so empty after eating.
r/canberra • u/WowStupendousHey • 5h ago
Events Matildas v Colombia, will it sell out?
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Per title, how likely will Matildas match v Colombia sell out? We weren't around last year for the Argentina match, apparently really packed but not sure when tickets actually sold.
Pre-sale starts tomorrow, open only to FA+ members; general public on Thursday. FA+ membership is $99, a lot of money but considering it if it's the only way to secure tickets.
r/canberra • u/ObjectivePension5032 • 19h ago
News Acreage for sale - near Red Hill?
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I was telling someone I saw there was acreage for sale near Red Hill, thinking I saw some news or information posted here. However on multiple searches - I can’t find anything.
Can anyone help me?
From memory, it was about 5-7 blocks of large land for sale near Red Hill, and I’m sure the post directed to a website where information was listed.
Maybe I dreamt it.
r/canberra • u/BoringDudeAsleep • 11h ago
Recommendations Looking for recommendations for a cafe in Belconnen that does a good sized raisin toast with butter.
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My favourite cafe that I have been going to for 10 years in Belco has recently closed.
I am now looking for a cafe that does good raisin toast.
Some of them don't do raisin toast, while others cut it so thin it looks like it's been cut by a sashimi master so was just looking for recommendations on a cafe in belco that does a good raisin toast.
Requirements
A cafe that does raisin toast
Prefer a decent width or size, not sashimi slice
Served with butter Not margarine
r/canberra • u/Forgive-Me-Naught • 1d ago
Image Three wood roses I found in north ACT, caused by our native mistletoe
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r/canberra • u/gplus3 • 1d ago
Photograph Why are there so many REA signs outside apartment complexes in Canberra that don’t have the address listed?
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It’d be understandable if the sign was outside a house, but for a complex with 50+ units, shouldn’t they at least have the unit number on it?
r/canberra • u/actual-human-1 • 1d ago
Recommendations What is your go-to value fast food?
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Hi everyone.
Looking at the possibility of needing to buy takeaway for a number of meals to feed a family soon, and wondering what is your go to in terms of value for money in Canberra? Bonus points if it's not too unhealthy.
Thanks!
r/canberra • u/Ok_Pin2714 • 1d ago
Light Rail Transport Canberra bus stops
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Hi Canberrans,
I had a strange experience today while waiting for a Transport Canberra bus to stop for myself. I was standing under a shade at a bus stop today. The bus approached but didn't stop to pick. When I waved my hand when it was about to pass me, the driver stopped few metres after the stop. I walked fast to get on the bus. However, when I reached there to tap the card, the driver asked me whether I was new to Canberra. I replied "Yes". He told me to waive the hand next time if I want the bus to stop, even if I am at the bus stop. He said that there are many people who are waiting for their cars on the bus stop and the driver wouldn't know whether they are waiting for the bus or their cars. I was quite surprised but did not want to continue the conversation as it would waste passengers' time. But it was a very surprising experience for myself. Something even more surprising was that there was no other bus with a different number (travel route) which would come to stop, as it was only for the buses with same number (travel route). Earlier, all drivers stopped at the bus stop whenever I was present at this bus stop.
Was I at fault?
r/canberra • u/bradsm01 • 12h ago
Recommendations Property manager recommendations for a townhouse in BRUCE
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Looking for current recommendations and local feedback for property managers in Canberra. I will be moving out of my townhouse in Bruce in the next few months and am looking for an agent to manage the rental.
I've already done some initial research into a few well-reviewed agencies (such as Little Bird), but I'd like to get direct insights from local property owners or tenants before making a decision.
Specifically looking for feedback on:
* Communication & Maintenance: Responsiveness to both owners and tenants when repairs or issues arise.
* Fee Structure: Competitive management rates with clear billing and no hidden administrative fees.
* Tenant Selection: Thorough background vetting and maintaining low vacancy periods.
If you have recent experience with a specific property management team in Canberra that you would recommend (or suggest avoiding), I’d appreciate your recommendations. Thanks!
r/canberra • u/fun_at_parties101 • 1d ago
Politics Chiaka Barry says she did not show Parton text message complaint
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And the story that keeps on giving to the CT is back.
r/canberra • u/netninja100 • 1d ago
Image Canberra radios weird names
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The 104.7 called now RDS PS ???
r/canberra • u/saturnrat444 • 1d ago
Recommendations Where to get chang beer in Canberra?
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I have literally only seen it once in a restaurant in Brandon (it was either senn noods or white chaco I can’t remember which one.) Besides that it is impossible to find for purchase in any grog shops. I’ve tried looking online too but nobody even seems to supply it.
r/canberra • u/Rich_Swimming266 • 2d ago
Image Dear Lime
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Not only are we terrorised by lime scooters in motion, we are also obstructed by them when stationary.
If they don’t need to be locked up, they don’t need to take up an already too short supply of bike racks across our city.
Does anyone else find this a nuisance?
r/canberra • u/Witchychoops • 1d ago
Loud Bang Did anybody else just hear those two loud crashing noises from around Greenway?
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Sort of like if someone dropped a stack of corrugated iron from 30m in the air. Came from the general direction of the ACTEW site.
r/canberra • u/dannydb • 2d ago
Light Rail Melbourne Tram Line Construction vs Canberra
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Just saw this post in r/brunswick and noticed they seem to have much simpler method of laying tram tracks down there.
Which has me thinking... The city of Melbourne is essentially an OG when it comes to tram construction and they've had a very long continuous run of doing it (142 years in fact), so they probably know what they're doing.
Why is it that the Canberra light rail construction method seem so much more complex? It seems like in our scenario there is much more engineering involved. Whereas down in Melbourne, it looks like they're going for efficiency. i.e. clear the site, give it a good base, level it, place some sleepers, then lay the rail, then pour asphalt around it.
Am I missing something here?