Family activities in Canberra
Little legends welcome: shows, workshops, holiday fun and family days out in Canberra.
These are listings filed under Family in Canberra: shows, workshops and days out aimed at families. An all-ages gig in another category is not pulled in just because kids could tag along.
This is Canberra. Listings over the NSW border stay off unless the address is actually here. Age rules appear on an event only when the organiser published them.
Listings updated (Canberra time). Past events drop off on their own.
Plan the day in Canberra: Saturday date night, Family Sunday under $50 or a free afternoon.
Monday 16 November
Tuesday 17 November
Saturday 21 November
Canberra | Sat 21st November
10:00 am – 12:00 pm · Pavilion on Northbourne Hotel · Dickson
Cake O'Clock
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm · Norgrove Park · Kingston
Exhibitions Opening | Drawing Prize, Young Drawers Prize & EASS Residency Exhibition 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm · M16 Artspace · Griffith
Sunday 22 November
Monday 23 November
Wednesday 25 November
Djirra's Annual 16 Days of ACTIVEism® Walk in Canberra 2026
6:30 am – 8:30 am · Lake Burley Griffin · The Griff Coffee Bar
Year 12 Graduation Day 2026
9:00 am – 10:30 pm · St Christopher's Cathedral (Mass), Canberra Rex (Dinner and Awards) · Various locations
Lucy Sparkles Kids Morning Westfield Woden - 25 Nov
9:45 am – 10:45 pm · Westfield Woden · Woden
Future Ready Schools
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm · Crosbie Morrison Building · Acton
Thursday 26 November
Sunday 29 November
Sunday 6 December
Thursday 10 December
Monday 14 December
17 upcoming events in Canberra. Most common: family. 11 listed as free.
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Good to know
- What are family-friendly things to do in Canberra?
- These are upcoming listings filed under family in Canberra. VibePeep currently lists 17 upcoming listings for this page.
- How many free events are shown for Canberra?
- 11 of the events shown on this page are listed as free. That count is only the events on this page, not every free event in Canberra.
- What’s the next listing in Canberra?
- Supporting Mental Health and Emotional Regulation in OSHC — Monday 16 November at Hedley Beare Centre For Teaching And Learning. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.
- What makes a listing family-friendly in Canberra?
- It is filed under Family. VibePeep does not guess from the title. Check the event page for any age note the organiser actually wrote.
- Does this include all of ACT?
- This is Canberra. Listings over the NSW border stay off unless the address is actually here.
Listings are gathered from organisers, official guides and ticketing sites and re-checked regularly. Times, prices and availability can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you go. Sponsored placements are always labelled.