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With the kids in Canberra

Family-friendly events and things to do in Canberra this week.

10 picks · updated 14 October

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Questacon - National Science and Technology CentreParkes · ★ 4.7 on GoogleCockington Green GardensNicholls · ★ 4.4 on GoogleAustralian Institute of SportBruce · ★ 4.4 on GoogleCanberra Walk-In AviaryNicholls · ★ 4.5 on GooglePod PlaygroundForest Dr · ★ 4.7 on GoogleRoyal Australian MintDeakin · ★ 4.5 on GoogleTreetops Adventure CanberraMajura · ★ 4.1 on GoogleCanberra Reptile ZooNicholls · ★ 4.6 on GoogleGeoscience AustraliaSymonston · ★ 4.6 on GoogleNational Dinosaur MuseumNicholls · ★ 4.3 on Google
What’s On CanberraEverything on in Canberra this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Canberra?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Family in Canberra, answered

What are the best family picks in Canberra?

Right now: Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre, Cockington Green Gardens, Australian Institute of Sport and Canberra Walk-In Aviary. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Canberra and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Canberra, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.