Friday 12th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: This weekend in Canberra + Green Machine Fever.

⛅️ Weather: 17° and partly cloudy.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

Floriade kicks off, Parliament House is hosting a day of activities for International Day of Democracy, the Raiders are playing in the finals, and there are plenty of spring markets on.

Get the full rundown of weekend events.

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This weekend: 🛍️ Spring Markets

There are a few extra markets happening this weekend:

Yarralumla Craft Destash: A trash-and-treasure market specialising in craft materials: fabric, wool, papercraft, buttons, embellishments, ribbons, craft magazines and more. This will be the biggest one yet, with over 50 stalls, running 10am–1pm this Saturday. Details here.

Pearce Community Markets: The Rotary Club of Woden is holding its quarterly Pearce Community Market this Saturday from 10am–2:30pm at Collett Place, Pearce. You’ll find second-hand books, handmade crafts, gifts, jewellery and more, plus plenty of food options including the Rotary BBQ. Details here.

Marymead Spring Garage & Plant Sale: Marymead in Narrabundah is hosting its Spring Garage & Plant Sale this Saturday from 9am–1pm. Pick up plants for your spring garden, plus browse home goods, clothes and other unique treasures. Details here.

Spring German Markets: The Harmonie Club in Narrabundah will host the German Spring Markets this Sunday with the Ladies Cake Stall, a German food van, deli and grocer, plus a range of market stalls. Details here.

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🟢 Canberra Goes Green

Canberra is going green for the Raiders' finals campaign, kicking off this Sunday. The Illumicube, Malcolm Fraser Bridge, light rail stops, Lonsdale Street and more will be lit up in green across the weekend. You’ll be able to watch the game at all the clubs and many bars around Canberra—and they can stay open later as Sunday’s match has been designated a “special event” by the ACT Government. Here are some of the special happenings:

The Dock: Free return buses will run from The Dock in Kingston to the game this Sunday (book via their website). They’ll also have green bangers and mash on the menu, and if the Raiders win, they’ll shout a Green Midori Milk—not quite the same as the original lime green Canberra Milk, but the next best thing!

Limelight Cinemas: Watch the Raiders on the biggest cinema screen in Canberra. Limelight in Tuggeranong is showing the game in their XD Cinema. Tickets are $10 and include a medium drink. Details here.

Assembly: $50 gets you transport to and from the game, plus a burger and a schooner at Assembly in Braddon. Details here.

Capital Brewing: The Raiders will be on all the screens with the sound turned up, alongside a one-off Green Lager. Be sure to book ahead!

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Last chance: 🖼️ Cézanne to Giacometti

The Cézanne to Giacometti: Highlights from Museum Berggruen / Neue Nationalgalerie exhibition at the National Gallery ends next Sunday. If you’ve been meaning to go, now’s the time to book. Details here.

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Something to do: 🥾 Science Around You Walking Trail

Science Around You is an interactive walking trail around the lake. Twelve vibrant flower crates have been set up along the trail, featuring photo booth selfie spots and an interactive science quiz. Details here.

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Something to do: 🍷 Pialligo Estate Cellar Door

Pialligo Estate is starting a free Weekend Wine Tasting Series. They’ll be opening a cellar door later this spring, but in the meantime, they’re holding tastings in the Small Pavilion each Saturday and Sunday from 10am–4pm. Try wines from local vineyards and meet the winemakers—this weekend, Quarry Wines and Sapling Yard will be visiting. Details here.

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Tidbits

Fairy Wrens: It wasn’t just a cold winter for us—Canberra’s bird population has also been doing it tough. Less than half the Superb Fairy Wrens that live in the National Botanic Gardens survived the winter. The birds have been monitored by ANU biologists since the 1980s, and this year has seen the largest loss recorded. More.

ANU Vice-Chancellor Resigns: After months of turmoil, ANU vice-chancellor Professor Genevieve Bell has resigned. More.

Name the Zoo’s New Baby Zebra: The National Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its 29th zebra foal, a playful female born on 6 September. She doesn’t yet have a name, and you can enter a suggestion to be in the running to win a special meeting with the zebra herd, an up-close rhino encounter, and free zoo entry. Details here.

Merry-Go-Round Reopens: Good news—the Civic Merry-Go-Round has reopened. The ride was closed due to a fault. The affected eight horses (Prince Tains, Chestnut, Black Don, Aristocrat, Jai, Land Tax, Gay Felt and Akbar) will take a break until maintenance works can be scheduled. This means the ride will be able to continue running during Floriade and the school holidays.

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Classifieds

🌷 Natural Nine High Tea: Celebrate the arrival of spring with our Natural Nine Floriade About Town special! This exclusive menu is available for a limited time, from September 13th to October 12th. Due to high demand, we recommend booking your table now to avoid disappointment.

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✨Stress Reset - Half-Day Meditation Retreats: Kingston & Hawker. Take a morning just for you. Step away from the noise and discover (or refresh) simple yet very effective, science-backed meditation practices that calm your nervous system, ease stress, and restore clarity. Led by an experienced local facilitator. Ready to reset? Just $69. Get info & tickets now.

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🎶 Vinyl Records Sale! Sunday 14 September from 9am to 1pm at the Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, as part of German Market Day. There will be 15 crates of choice LP records, new and used, with retro music from the 1930s to 1980s including pop, rock, jazz, soul, funk, blues, RnB and more. A bonanza of bargains and rarities, the sale is inside next to the rear bar with plenty of food and drinks available.

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🎻 Mozart’s Requiem LIVE in Canberra: 24/25 September, 7:30pm, Llewellyn Hall. From The Godfather to X-Men to The Crown, Mozart’s Requiem has featured in some of pop culture’s most epic and unforgettable moments. His final masterpiece is dramatic and anguished, yet full of hope — experience it LIVE at Llewellyn Hall with full orchestra and choir this September. Details here.

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Canberra Digest will be back on Monday. The weather’s looking good so enjoy the sun and have a lovely weekend!