Saturday 26th October

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 26th October. Have a great weekend!

☀️ Weather: 19° and sunny.

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New Eats: 🍽️ Lunetta

One of Canberra’s most iconic restaurants is finally set to reopen. The Red Hill Carousel restaurant, designed by architect Miles Jakl and opened in 1963, was initially described as “one of Canberra’s most unusual buildings.” In 1981, Italian-born architect Enrico Taglietti added its now-iconic projecting bay windows, which he said were designed in the “style of the year 2021.” The site was sold to its current owners in 2021 and has since undergone extensive renovations. The new restaurant, Lunetta, will open next Friday (November 1), and bookings are now open with the menu available online. This promises to be one of Canberra’s prime dining destinations. Details here.

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Kids: 🎶 The Wiggles

The Wiggles are coming to Canberra in November. The Wiggles, Wiggle & Learn BIG SHOW! is an interactive and engaging live show experience inspired by the hit YouTube series. They’ll be performing at the AIS. Details here.

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New Eats: 🥐 Wildflour Jamison

Popular Canberra bakery & café Wildflour will be opening a new store at the Jamison Centre in mid-November. The Belconnen store will join Wildflour’s two other locations in Kingston and Weston.

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Coming Up: 🍷 Canberra & Region Wine Show

Happening next Friday, the Canberra & Region Wine Show showcases the superb quality of locally grown and produced wines, as well as recognising the achievements of winemakers in Canberra and the surrounding region.

As part of the show, there will be a public tasting experience on Friday evening with hundreds of wines available for tasting, including the chance to try the just-announced 2024 award winners. Details here.

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Tomorrow: 🐶 Halloween Paws Party

Bring your pup along to the Halloween Paws Party in Haig Park. Dress your pets in their best Halloween costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes. There will be treats, tunes and a photographer. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🎪 The Circus is Coming to Town

The Great Moscow Circus is coming to Canberra on November 1. Don’t let the name fool you—it’s actually an Australian production featuring performers from around the world. The all-new extreme show includes BMX and scooter riders, trampoline acts, Russian swings, daredevil motorcycle cage riders, and aerial performers. The circus will be set up in Gungahlin from November 1–17. Details here.

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Coming Up: ♻️ The Sustainable Canberra Expo & EV Test Drives

The Sustainable Canberra Expo is back next weekend at EPIC, where the latest sustainable technologies and innovations will be showcased. Details here.

The NRMA will be running an EV Drive Day where you can test drive an electric vehicle and talk to the experts about buying and charging. You can book a test drive here.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

The CSO is performing in Lanyon, there’s a camping and caravan expo, a psychic show, and much more happening this weekend.

Get the full rundown here.

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Sport: 🏑 Canberra Chill Top Table

The Canberra Chill men's team continued their perfect start to the HockeyOne season with a 2-0 win over the Brisbane Blaze. They sit at the top of the table.

The Chill women’s team started well to open a 2-0 lead, but Brisbane came back in the second half with a relentless attacking display to win 4-2.

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Kids: Eco Koala Gang

Eco Koala Gang offers a series of play-based sessions for children aged 3 to 6, exploring a range of sustainability themes. Each session empowers kids with knowledge and practical skills to help them care for the environment. This week, children will focus on creating a new toy using recycled textiles, with kits provided as a base for crafting their unique creations. Details here.