2024
Hello Canberra,
⛅️ Weather: 28° and partly cloudy. The slight chance of showers.
📆 Today: It’s Saturday 2nd March
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The Socceroos will play an extra World Cup qualifying match in Australia after Lebanon was forced to move its home leg due to the conflict in the Middle East.
The Socceroos games will now be played at Canberra Stadium on March 26th. The Socceroos haven't played in Canberra since 2019. Tickets to the match will go on sale March 5th. More.
The Horticultural Society is hosting its Autumn Flower Show this Saturday and Sunday at EPIC. The show features a massive display of dahlias, roses, many other cut flowers, vegetables, fruit and some wonderful floral art. There will also be several vendors selling plants and bulbs. Entry is via a gold coin donation. Details here.
There are Enlighten events happening throughout the National Triangle until March 11. There is a free shuttle bus to help you get around the festival running every 30 minutes from 5pm. The shuttle stops at various stops around the National Triangle and in the city. There's a map here.
The Red Dove pre-loved clothing shop is running today. Prices start from just $2 per garment. The money raised supports the community through the outreach programs of Tuggeranong Uniting. Details here.
Scalp Spa, a hair spa, has opened in Canberra. Head Spas originated in Korea and Japan and offer spa treatments for your hair and scalp. They can help treat conditions such as excess oil, dandruff, and acne. The Scalp Spa opens today in Braddon. Details here.
Canberra's first spirits producer, The Canberra Distillery, is hosting a Spirits and Chocolate experience. They've partnered with another Canberra business, Fudgemental, who produce vegan chocolate fudge. It's happening next week. Details here.
Tomorrow is Clean Up Australia Day. There are over 50 registered events happening across the ACT. There are two clean-up events hosted by the ACT Government:
You can meet at these locations from 9am-12pm on Sunday to participate.
Find out everything happening around Canberra this weekend here.
