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 Sunday 19 April

Quilt Walk with Canberra Quilters

Celebrate colour, craft and community this Sunday afternoon in the City Centre, as Canberra Quilters mark their 50th birthday.

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20 Apr, 27 Apr + more

Smith’s Poetry Thing

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21 Apr, 28 Apr + more

Smith’s Jazz Jam

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21 Apr, 28 Apr + more

Bottomless Pasta

Sunday 26 April

Paws Party

This Paws Party we’re flipping the bowl and making it all about you the human - in honour of Pet Parents Day!

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25 Apr, 2 May + more

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

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21 Apr, 28 Apr + more

Smith’s Jazz Jam

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25 Apr, 2 May + more

Luna Saturdays

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22 Apr, 29 Apr + more

Old Timey Wednesday

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20 Apr, 27 Apr + more

Smith’s Poetry Thing

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23 Apr, 30 Apr + more

Trivia at Mooseheads

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1 May, 5 Jun + more

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

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Canberra Museum + Gallery

Hop In! an Immersive World of Play

Stretch out beneath a sky of clouds and gaze up into the grass. Crawl under oversized furniture to create your own secret world. Splash, tumble and explore a pool made for play, or wander through reimagined kitchens, backyards and bedrooms where creativity takes over.

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Haig Park

Paws Party

Grab the leash and head into the city for a day made just for dogs (and their humans). Expect treats, playful activities, cute moments everywhere and plenty of wagging tails.

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ABOUT CITY RENEWAL AUTHORITY

As an agency of the ACT Government, the City Renewal Authority is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy. In partnership with the community, the City Renewal Authority creates a thriving city heart through the delivery of design-led and people-focused urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.

City Renewal works within a designated Precinct, which spans Dickson, Braddon, Civic, Northbourne Avenue, Haig Park and Acton Waterfront.

Some of the content on this website is created by the City Renewal team, while other parts are contributed by City Centre businesses. If you notice anything that needs updating, please let us know.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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