December 5

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: The Kingston Shops are Turning 100 + A New Market

⛅️ Weather: 30° and partly cloudy. A slight 30% chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening.

This Weekend: 🐑 South Canberra Community Markets + Animal Feeding

The South Canberra Community Markets are Canberra's newest market. They are held on the first Saturday of most months at Westwood Farm in Kambah, opposite the Murrumbidgee Golf Club. Details here.

This weekend, there will be farm animal feeding sessions and pet photos with Santa. The animal feeding sessions can be booked here.

Friday: 🛍️ Late Night Shopping at Trove

Trove is Canberra's handmade co-op store in Dickson filled with unique items from local makers and artisans. This Friday, Trove is hosting a Christmas Shopping Night from 5-7pm. Enjoy complimentary bubbles and nibbles, and meet the makers while shopping for handmade gifts. Details here.

Something to do: 🕵️‍♀️ Spies, Stories and Spaces

Have you ever wondered about the history behind the iconic East Block nestled next to Old Parliament House? Standing for nearly a century since opening in early 1927, the heritage-listed East Block was the first building completed in the Parliamentary Triangle and has served as Canberra's original General Post Office, the Prime Minister's Department and ASIO headquarters. The National Archives are holding a free walking tour of the building next Thursday. Details here.

Something to do: 🎄 Historic Christmas Displays

Calthorpes House and Lanyon Homestead have been decorated for Christmas. See how the Calthorpe family dressed their home for Christmas, including their Christmas tree, decorations and Christmas lunch setting. At Lanyon Homestead, they've recreated a Victorian Christmas, complete with a Christmas tree and handmade decorations. Details here.

Looking Ahead: 🕺 A 30+ Clubbing Experience

Relive your glory days (without the 3am headache) at this over-30s event at Mooseheads. Enjoy nostalgic cocktails like 'The Lot 33,' 'The Northbar,' and 'The ICBM,' each inspired by the golden age of Canberra nightlife. Best of all, the event wraps up at a reasonable 10pm. Details here.

Kids: 😂 The Listies

The Listies are a comedy double act that is serious about being silly. Make Some Noise! is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Details here.

Kids: 🕹️ Timezone is Coming to Woden

A world of fun and games is coming to Woden. The new Timezone in Woden will feature over 85 arcade games, bowling, a 230-square-metre laser tag arena and PIXEL—a high-tech game that transforms the floor into a playground by challenging players to run and jump on different multicoloured panels to conquer each level. Timezone will be opening on December 14. Details here.

Centenary of Kingston Shops

The Kingston Shops are turning 100! In December 1924, the very first Canberra business lease was sold to storekeeper J.B. Young of Queanbeyan for about 2,000 pounds. The original store, located on the corner of Jardine and Giles Streets, is now Winning Appliances.

To celebrate this milestone, the Kingston & Barton Residents Group is hosting a centenary event in Green Square this Saturday. Come along to learn more about the history of the area. Details here.

Sport:

⚾️ Cavalry vs Sydney Blue Sox: The Canberra Cavalry will be taking on Sydney in the second home series of the season this Thursday to Sunday. The Cavs hold themed game nights—this Friday will be Japan Night, Saturday will be Veterans Night and Sunday is Family Day. Tickets here.

🏀 UC Capitals Lose to Flyers: The UC Capitals went down 89-78 against the Southside Flyers. They currently sit second last in the NBL. They have an away game next week against Perth.