What’s on in march
ENLIGHTEN FESTIVAL
On until Monday 9 March
Free event (some ticketed experiences)
National Triangle
https://enlightencanberra.com/
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Sunday 1 March, 9.30-11.30am
Black Mountain Peninsula
https://www.nca.gov.au/events/clean-australia-day-2026-lake-burley-griffin
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE
Kids DIY Workshops
Free Easter themed activities every weekend in March
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE
Easter Family Night
Thursday 26 March (Times vary at stores)
Free event
Belconnen, Canberra Airport, Fyshwick, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong stores
https://www.bunnings.com.au/services/in-store/diy-workshops
CANBERRA DAY APPEAL FUN RUN
Monday 9 March
5km walk/run (starts 8.15am) $30
10km run (starts 8am) $45
Raising funds for Hands Across Canberra
Lennox Gardens, Flynn Drive, Yarralumla
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114013/2026-canberra-day-appeal-fun-run
COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS
Give Us A Hand
Monday 9 March, 9.30am-5pm
$5 entry per person
All proceeds going to Hands Across Canberra, Canberra Day Appeal
11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18S2AA1sDP/
SKYFIRE
Saturday 14 March, from 2pm
8.30pm Fireworks
Free event
Lake Burley Griffin
https://seearsworkwearroundabout.com.au/skyfire-2026/
THE PICNIC TRAIN
Canberra Steam Train Rides
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March
Departing 8.15am, 12.15pm, 3.45pm
Heritage rail journey from Canberra to Bungendore
$160-$600
Canberra Railway Station, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston
https://www.picnictrain.com.au/canberra
BALLOON SPECTACULAR
Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 March
Launch announcements made at 6am each day, balloons launch by 7am
Free event
Patrick White Lawns, Parkes
https://canberraballoonspectacular.com/
QUESTACON
Science Time: Rolling
Monday 16 - Saturday 28 March
10am & 11am Weekdays
10am, 11am, 12.30pm Saturdays
For children aged 3-5 years
$23 Adult, $17.50 Concession, $17.50 Child (4-17), Free for Child under 4, $70 Family
(Bookings open 6 March)
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
https://www.questacon.edu.au/whats-on/events/science-time-rolling
ACT HISTORIC PLACES
Harvest Day Out
Saturday 21 March, 10am-3pm
Free entry
Events are a mix of free & paid
Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa Drive, Tharwa
https://www.historicplaces.com.au/events/harvest-day-out-2026
HANDMADE CANBERRA
Handmade Market
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March, 10am-4pm
Free entry (donation welcome)
Exhibition Park, Flemington Road, Mitchell
https://handmadecanberra.com.au/
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE
The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Thursday 26 & Friday 27 March, 6-7pm
$40-$55
Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City
https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/thealphabet-of-awesomescience-26/
QUEANBEYAN-PALERANG REGIONAL COUNCIL (QPRC)
Queanbeyan Multicultural Festival
Saturday 28 March, 10am-4pm
Free entry
Queanbeyan Park, 1 Lowe Street, Queanbeyan NSW
https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Events/Queanbeyan-Multicultural-Festival
AFRICA2AUSTRALIA
African Festival in the Park
Saturday 28 March, 10am-8pm
Free entry
Stage 88, Commonwealth Park, Parkes
