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Things to do in Canberra this weekWednesday 14 October

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Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre

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Explore interactive exhibits like the earthquake machine and daily science shows, best visited late on a weekday afternoon to avoid the school crowds.

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Happening now in Canberra

Visiting Canberra?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

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Food: where locals eat

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Where the hotels of Canberra send their own guests

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

Tours & day trips

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The ones hotels in Canberra put in front of their own guests

See & do

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Sights, galleries and shows local hotels recommend

Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Canberra

With kids

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Family days out

Sweet treats

Gelato, cakes and the good bakeries

Hidden gems

Loved by local hotels, not yet by the crowds

Late night

For when the night is young

Canberra: what's on, answered

What's on in Canberra this weekend?

No dated events are listed for this weekend in Canberra yet. Canberra's free walking tours run every day, and the list below changes as events are added.

Are there free things to do in Canberra?

Yes: 1 free walking tour (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and parks and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, such as Australian National Botanic Gardens and Black Mountain Peninsula.

What tours can I do in Canberra?

There are 12 tours and day trips to book, including Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour from Canberra - All Inclusive and Canberra Int'l Airport (CBR) to Canberra Arrival Private Transfer and 22 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where do local hotels recommend eating in Canberra?

Places hotels in Canberra send their guests include Wilma, 10/10 cafe, Cafe Chapter 4 and Flui, and for a drink, Blue Eyes and Devil You Don't.

How is this page put together?

It covers 14–21 October and is refreshed several times a day from the 5 hotels and hostels in Canberra that use FreeGuides, FreeGuides' own weekly research of Canberra, booking partners and public event listings, with self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.