r/canberra • u/The_x_is_sixlent • Jan 16 '26
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/Evening-Notice3683 • 12h ago
Am living in the city on West Row, so Mount Painter is an easy quick drive and one of my favourite weekend hikes. What are other people’s favourite hilltop hikes around Canberra?
r/canberra • u/wizards_only_fools • 8h ago
From Canberra Times article;
Article text below;
ACT Attorney-General Tara Cheyne says she is prepared to change the law on sentences handed down in the ACT's courts, as the government faces backlash after a convicted teenage rapist avoided jail time.
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions is also considering an appeal of the 18-month suspended jail sentence.
Ms Cheyne said the government should not be afraid to ask whether sentencing laws struck the right balance between of punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation and community protection.
"We have to earn the confidence victim-survivors should have in our justice system through the way people are treated, the support they receive and the outcomes our system delivers," Ms Cheyne said.
"I am prepared to make changes to sentencing legislation where the evidence supports them."
The ACT Supreme Court this month handed a teenager who pleaded guilty to a rape charge an 18-month prison sentence, suspended upon him entering a good behaviour order. It means the boy will not spend time behind bars.
The then 16-year-old raped a girl he met at a house party last year and "used considerable force in pursuit of his own sexual gratification", Justice Andrew Muller said in a decision published last week.
The boy pleaded guilty in the ACT Children's Court, spent one day in custody and cannot be named because he was a minor at the time.
The charge of sexual intercourse without consent carries a maximum penalty of 12 years in prison.
The teenager had moved to Australia about six months before the attack and admitted the rape was his first sexual experience.
In determining the sentence, Justice Muller accepted the teenager's prior lack of sexual experience and "limited insight into societal norms in Australia" reduced his moral culpability.
The judge said his prospects for rehabilitation were "significantly improved" if he was allowed to remain in the community with close supervision.
The Sentencing Act mandates imprisonment for young offenders must be a last record and for the shortest appropriate term.
More than 4400 people have signed a Change.org petition calling for Justice Muller to be fired over the rape sentence.
"This decision not only undermines the severity of the crime but also sends a distressing message to other perpetrators - that such actions might only face minimal consequences," the petition said.
A judge can only be removed on the grounds of "misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity" after an extensive process, including a judicial commission inquiry and an Assembly vote.
More than 200 people have also signed a Legislative Assembly petition calling for a public inquiry to examine criminal sentences in the ACT.
" All sexual violence causes profound and lasting harm. Sentences must reflect the gravity of offending, hold offenders accountable and provide meaningful deterrence," the petition said.
"Recent sentencing judgments have prompted concerns about whether wholly suspended prison sentences adequately meet these responsibilities."
The Canberra Liberals on Wednesday said they would push for a review of sentences.
"The Canberra Liberals are extremely aware of the fact that there is a growing disquiet in the community over what's being seen and certainly communicated to us as a series of outcomes from the criminal justice system that are far outside of community expectations," Opposition Leader Mark Parton said.
"Now, that issue has been highlighted in recent months by some very specific cases and we certainly believe that it's time to do something that allows the system to better deliver those outcomes."
The opposition also said it would call on the government to hand power to the Attorney-General to direct the Director of Public Prosecutions to appeal "manifestly inadequate" sentences.
The shadow attorney-general, Chiaka Barry, said the director would remain independent but the Liberals' proposal would give the government the power to convey community expectations.
"That's what community expects, that the Attorney-General should be able to issue a direction to the DPP to appeal a matter if the sentence is manifestly inadequate," Ms Barry said.
Ms Cheyne said she would not seek to influence the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions on whether to appeal the sentence handed to the 16-year-old.
"The Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed that she is considering whether to appeal the sentence. She is working within the statutory timeframe of 28 days to make that decision," Ms Cheyne said in a statement on Wednesday night.
r/canberra • u/AcanthisittaLocal945 • 1h ago
fence company abn 92275097109
background: i contracted this fence company to do fence building and landscaping on my house. quoted me $23,000. i paid the upfront and they as started the job October 2025. they finished the landscaping part quickly and started the fencing job. was very happy with the progress and started to trust him more so i paid the remaining balance (big mistake). come march 2026 they stopped showing up left all their equipment in the house. followed up on them a month later through calls and messages i get no response. kept doing that throughout the months that followed .
October 2026, it's now 1 year since i had them start the job and they still haven't come back. I am very frustrated.
can anyone advice what i need to do next??
r/canberra • u/PaperSufficient7485 • 23m ago
hi everyone,
i am visiting a friend in Canberra and unfortunately cannot stay at her place for the night (sharehouse). I am travelling in a van with black out window covers, so can be pretty stealth.
Does anyone know of anywhere i could pull up for one night safely? I can’t seem to find any campgrounds nearby that aren’t ridiculously expensive.
thanks in advance!
r/canberra • u/throwawaywestie • 34m ago
Hi all. I’d like to host a dinner for my friends and feed them some Eastern European foods (poppy seed / honey cake; Russian sweets etc). I was wondering if there’s a good deli/grocery store that stocks them? I know there was one in Tuggeranong that shut down. Thank you!
r/canberra • u/Stunning_Cold6076 • 4h ago
looking for a female pt in inner north Canberra who I can meet with weekly. I am confident in the gym but would like to lose weight and have accountability.
I have looked up personal trainers at club lime which is where I go now, but you can't choose a specific person, so looking for a recommendation.
Thanks
r/canberra • u/realmadcow • 23h ago
A miserable looking morning turned in to a lovely daytime and afternoon, but as soon as the sun went down the temperature dropped. Anybody else have their heater on?
Glad I’ve delayed the planting of my tomato seedlings.
r/canberra • u/BraveReality6088 • 1d ago
What are some Canberra based experience gifts you’d recommend? Something that would be enjoyable solo too, if possible.
Recipient is my wonderful, time poor husband in his 40s who’s had some health issues so something that would be relaxing and recharge the batteries. He’s into music, food, art, cooking, nature.
Any recs are much appreciated!
r/canberra • u/NostalDec • 1d ago
r/canberra • u/jstlykwwww • 2d ago
Note: This is a repost, as the original one was removed by moderators as I made the mistake of using a short URL to the last location Cleavie was seen. Thank you so much for those who commented with encouraging stories and helpful advice on how to find my Cleavie on the original post.
Its 4.30AM and I just came back from a second night of searching for my missing cat. I have done almost everything that has been recommended by the likes of RSPCA, Canberra Street Cat Alliance.
Posted on notice boards, distributed fliers, left my cat’s belongings and food out, went searching for her between 3-5AM, etc etc.
My partner and lovely neighbours who have been so helpful throughout all of this are saying its a waiting game at this point but I feel like I don’t deserve to feel well-rested until I find her.
For context: I brought her out in a harness and she broke out of it.
I’m optimistic (mostly because I need to be!) because unlike the country I’m originally from, Canberra has a great system of monitoring and catching strays - so there isn’t many cats out on the streets, and I would hope that means any cat sightings are reported.
Anyways I don’t really know where i’m getting at, and this is probably just sleep-deprived ramblings - but thank you for reading.
While i’m here, if you do spot a cat in your neighbourhood with these descriptions, do get in touch with me.
Name: Cleavie (after Cleaver Green in Rake)
Age: 1+ y/o
Colour: Ginger
Breed: Domestic Long Hair
Collar: Red with a bell.
Microchipped: Yes.
Desexed: Yes. She has a tattoo in her left ear for it.
LAST SEEN:
11/10/26: 20-26 Anzac Park, Campbell
12/10/26: Pocket park opposite Page St
Canberra Lost Pet Database: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GgQjq8eAv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thank you xx
r/canberra • u/The_first_Ezookiel • 1d ago
I must be crazy but I’m riding Kambah to Mitchell (28.3km) and then back.
Before the Canberra moron brigade get all upset about bicycles on roads again - other than the first 50m on my own suburban street, to reach the bike path - the entire trip is all on bike paths.
Anyone else doing the challenge? I’m combining it with The Great Cycle Challenge where I’m raising money for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, who are trying to fight childhood cancer.
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r/canberra • u/Cimb0m • 2d ago
This just came up on my feed and I’m honestly stunned. These costs are for underground subway lines through very high density cities with really expensive land values. How is this cost (~$240m USD per km) possible? 😐
r/canberra • u/wakitriii • 2d ago
Yesterday I went to Tulip Tops and they've done a complete refresh of their main foyer area complete with a very large wraparound AI GRAPHIC OF TULIPS. You've gotta be shitting me. I forgot to take a photo but it's the same vibe as this AI flyer they posted to Facebook. Literally one of the most photographed locations in/around Canberra and they used AI for their graphics????? It's mindboggling. EDIT: If anyone is interested, Ive started the Instagram page @CanberraAIboycott
r/canberra • u/torresfanatic • 1d ago
Does anyone know the significance of the Palestine flags being flown along Kings Avenue today (14OCT)? I can only tie it to the Global Day of Action, but that was on the 11OCT, and I definitely didn't see them up yesterday (unless they have been all week and I just didn't see).
r/canberra • u/seb_og_ • 2d ago
hey! Im a local college student helping run Haven Canberra, a free weekend game jam where teens build a video game from scratch in a beginner friendly environment.
This event is part of Haven, Hack Club's global game jam happening in 200 cities around the world on the same weekend. You can work solo or in a team of up to 4, learn new skills, and meet other students into coding, art, and game development. We run workshops and have mentors on hand all weekend, so no experience is needed.
some details:
more info + signup:
https://haven.hackclub.com/canberra
parents are welcome to check out the parent guide on the site, or email [canberra@haven.hackclub.com](mailto:canberra@haven.hackclub.com) with any questions.
happy to answer any questions here in this thread :)
(mod approved for r/canberra events)
r/canberra • u/Drekk836 • 2d ago
Looking for a wineries not to far out of Canberra for a wine tasting where’s the best spot for it for a group of 8?
r/canberra • u/Ok_Meal4289 • 2d ago
Who has been a good property agent? Who has been terrible? Can you please share recommendations for rental agencies to look for or
avoid?
r/canberra • u/the_xenomorpheus • 2d ago
For those who are interested, there is a petition floating around about the recent rape case where the perpetrator was given a suspended sentence, despite the judge noting there were little signs of remorse or recognition of the crime.
I'm not sure 'fire the judge' is the right approach as my understanding is its more around case precedent and the legislation around youth offenders. But I feel regardless, it's valuable as a community to call out that rape is a serious crime and 'sexual inexperience' is not a valid excuse for continually raping someone while they beg you to stop.
I know this isn't perfect but feeling a bit helpless.
r/canberra • u/dizkopatio • 3d ago
Street cat alliance looks to be launching a Cafe with cats? But no barista?
r/canberra • u/Terocs • 3d ago
Just found out that they are doing $5 pizzas tomorrow at the opening of the new Johnny Gios in Kingston tomorrow.
It's my favourite fast food pizza joint and figure in this economy others would benefit to know.
I can't find any info out there if this is only for a specific time or any other limitations. If anybody else knows those details please share.
I've no association with them.
r/canberra • u/ADHDK • 2d ago
Been getting non stop $0 deposited notifications tonight.
I have a feeling it might be some kind of dodgy processing of the old providers database? One notification for each time I used it in the past?
Dismissed 20+ of them so far.
Super annoying.
r/canberra • u/DoNotIg-NoraMe • 1d ago
Curious to hear opinions from parents/guardians of students at a certain Belconnen public high school of the sudden heavy enforcement of their dress code. It was styled as a “quick reminder” in the email welcoming families back to term 4, and I’ve heard some students found the way it was addressed at assembly this morning was heavy handed and upsetting.
r/canberra • u/phantomxtxx • 3d ago
Hi everyone, I will soon be taking a course paid for by my job at CIT in either
I was wondering which one I should take. Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences with them? What can I use them for in terms of the job market? I am interested in both, but I would like to know which would be best for employability and which skills would help me in the future.
Edit: tysm for the advice everyone, its much appreciated and has helped me alot!!
