Tuesday 29th October

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 29th October

🌤️ Weather: 25° and mostly sunny.

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Kids: 🛝 Denman Village Park is Opening this Weekend

An astronomy-themed playground at Denman Village will be opening this Saturday. It’s an impressive park with a giant 8-metre dome, multiple climbing nets, a flying fox, water play area and a hidden surprise buried at the bottom of the sandpit. There’s also a shaded bbq area and the playground is right next to Two Before Ten.

This Saturday there will be a special celebration to mark the opening with kids activities including face painting, train rides, a scavenger hunt and more. Details here.

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🍽️ Foodie News

Miss Vans is Closing

Miss Vans in the city has announced they have closed due to difficult trading conditions. More.

Eats: Burgers and Wines at B-Side

Braddon café B-Side (Lonsdale Street) will be hosting an evening of burgers and wines this Friday evening. Canberra-region winery Mallaluka will be pouring wines. Walk ins only. Details here.

The Forage Popup

The Forage are hosting an event at Mount Majura Vineyard next Saturday. Think gourmet street food, local wines, live music and plenty of space to relax and soak in the views. Details here.

Le Cheeserie Masterclass

As part of The Forage popup, local cheese shop Le Cheeserie will be running a cheese and gin masterclass. Details here.

Crack Pies Crack Bakery makes over-the-top apple pies and other baked goods. They publish a menu every Friday with goods available to order from their website on Sunday. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🧶 Yarralumla Arts Show

The much-loved Yarralumla Arts and Craft Show is happening this weekend. There will be over 100 local artists, crafters and makers showcasing their wares as well as refreshments and entertainment from local choirs and musicians. Details here.

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Something to do: 🥖 Sourdough Masterclass

10Yards in Aranda is hosting a sourdough masterclass with the bakers from Clementine Bakery. In the hands-on and social cooking class you’ll learn how to make your own sourdough. The event finishes with a dinner accompanied by local libations. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🪩 Okra Day Disco

Redbrick Coffee in Fyshwick will transform into a day disco this Saturday. There will be food by UNDER, drinks, music and dancing. It’s running from 3 pm to a very respectable 8 pm—so you’ll be well rested for your parkrun the following morning. Details here.

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🏇 Melbourne Cup in Canberra

The Melbourne Cup is next Tuesday:

Hyatt Garden Party: Enjoy a glass of Taittinger on arrival, followed by free-flowing bubbles, wine, a Bridge Road Brewery pop-up bar and Bellinis by Wildbrumby Distillery. For food there will be grazing tables, a live grill and decadent desserts. Details here.

Rose Cottage: Enjoy a 3-course deluxe lunch and drinks package. There will be live music and prizes for best-dressed. Details here.

The QT: The QT are holding a lavish Melbourne Cup party with delicacies including fresh Sydney rock oysters shucked to order and cacio e pepe arancini. Details here.

Hopscotch: Hopscotch in Braddon is doing a bottomless brunch (in the afternoon?). Bookings include bottomless mimosas plus a cheese and charcuterie platter for your table. Details here.

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Poll: I’m curious to know if Canberrans still care about the Melbourne Cup? Answer here.