Kids around Bruce
15 upcoming events
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Figuring out what to do with the kids around Bruce without losing the whole day to it: shows for young audiences, craft workshops, storytelling, music for tiny ears, circus and days out in the fresh air. We've gathered it all in one place, with the recommended age on every event.
For a rainy Wednesday or a Sunday in the open air, the right idea is right below.
Events — kids around Bruce
Sat14
Today
At 10 AMA$377.94
Outdoorsfrom 5 yrs
Arboretum Children's Birthday Parties
National Arboretum Canberra
At 10 AMFree
MarketCrafts
Star of Wonder Hackett Christmas Market
7 Holtze Cl
At 1:30 PM
Quizup to 15 yrs
Taylor Swift Kids Trivia
Tuggeranong
At 3:30 PMFree
Kids12–18 yrs
Canberra Youth Worship: Light and Connection
Yarralumla Uniting Church
Fri20
Friday 20 November
Later
Sat 21
Kids
CANBERRA MINIRAVES Golden Rave
The Vault
Mon 23A$15
Creative workshopOutdoors0–5 yrs
Nature Play at the Arboretum
Cork Oak Forest
Mon 23 · 10:30 AMA$24
Kids' show0–12 yrs
Pevan & Sarah in Canberra '26
Erindale Theatre
Wed 25 · 9:45 AMFree
Music for toddlersKids' show0–5 yrs
Lucy Sparkles Kids Morning Westfield Woden - 25 Nov
Westfield Woden
Wed 25 · 6 PMA$10–25
TheatreKids' show
Popstars: the 90's musical
Campbell High School Hall
Fri 27 · 3 PMFree
Kids' showOutdoors0–15 yrs
Clockwork Circus: Rockpool
Woden Valley
Fri 27 · 4 PMA$25–38
TheatreMagic
Canberra Bush Fringe Festival
Harmonie German Club
Tue 1 · 12 AMA$12
Outdoors4–8 yrs
Kid Quest in Canberra: Superhero City Adventure for Kids (Ages 4–8)
Australian Choice
Thu 24 Dec · 4 PM
Kids0–15 yrs
Children’s Christmas Service
All Saints Anglican Church
Mon 11 Jan · 8:30 AMA$221–317.09
Creative workshop7–16 yrs
Summer Vacation Program - Creative Catalyst Visual Arts
Yarralumla Primary School
See also around Bruce
At 6 PMA$20–60
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
Spondon Turns 20
Gungahlin College Theatre, Canberra
At 7 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Things of Stone & Wood - Final Forest Tour - Canberra
Belconnen Arts Centre
At 7:30 PM
RockConcert
Dream on Dreamer - Hope/Heartbound Revival Tour
UC Hub, Bruce
Sat 21 · 7:15 PM
IndieRock
Two Door Cinema Club in Canberra
Hordern Pavilion, Canberra
Sat 21 · 5 PMFree
Folk / AcousticConcert
CANBERRA GOSPEL MUSICAL CONCERT
Marketplace Gungahlin
Sat 12
RockHip-Hop
Spilt Milk Canberra 2026
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham Australian Capital Territory
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison
Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie
At 5 PMA$10
PunkRock
NIGHT CITY PSYCHOS EP LAUNCH WITH KICKING PIGEONS & DEAD WEIGHTS DREAMING
Key2Learning College, Watson
Mon 16 · 6 PM
World musicFolk / Acoustic
HIMALAYA FEST. VOL 1
The Baso Canberra
Wed 18 · 6 PMA$50
Folk / AcousticConcert
Gordon Webster & Leigh Barker
Polish White Eagle Club, Turner
Sat 21 · 7 PMFree
World musicConcert
Kirtan with Mandala Kirtan and Friends
Change Yoga + Wellness Scullin
Sun 22 · 2:30 PMA$5–15
ClassicalFolk / Acoustic
Tales of the Heart
Lyneham Performing Arts Centre
Sun 22 · 3 PMFree
ClassicalConcert
Choral Vespers November 2026
St Joseph's Parish, O'connor
Sun 22 · 6 PMA$45
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
Allegra Krieger (USA)
Gang Gang Cafe, Downer
Sun 22 · 3 PMA$12–160
Folk / AcousticConcert
A Safe Harbour
Ainslie Arts Centre, Main Hall, Braddon
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMA$16.50–33
Volunteering
Canberra Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Foundation Gala Event
The Abbey, Canberra
At 5 PMA$15–45
South Asia
दिवाळी धमाका २०२६ / Diwali Dhamaka 2026
Flynn Community Hub
Wed 18
Ecstatic danceSocials
No Lights No Lycra — Canberra Belconnen (Ngunnawal Country), ACT
No Lights No Lycra — Canberra Belconnen (Ngunnawal Country), ACT — Canberra Belconnen
Sun 22 · 12 PMFree
Street partyOutdoors
Sangrok End of Year Celebration
Franklin Recreational Playground
Fri 27 · 6 PMFree
Club
ACT End of Year Event 2026
Yowani Country Club, Lyneham
Fri 27 · 7 PMA$28.25–43.25
Parties
Canberra | Singles Mixer | Lighthouse Pub | Friday 27th November | 25-35
2/80 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Moby Dicks Tavern
Moby Dicks Tavern, Canberra
Tomorrow · 10 AM
Street party
Weetangera Primary School Fete 2026
Southwell Street, Weetangerra, ACT, Australia, Canberra
Thu 26 · 7 PMFree
Literature
Novel Minds Book Club
Kiln at Belco Arts, Belconnen
Wed 18 · 8 AMFree
Talk
Pathways to Democratic Information Resilience: Civic Media and Information Literacy in the Curriculum and in Society
Ann Harding Conference Centre, Bruce
Fri 20 · 5:30 PMFree
TalkWellness
Conscious Connections: Bhutanese Perspectives on Wellbeing and Mindfulness
UC Refectory, Bruce
Sat 21 · 9 AMA$7.50–75
Manga & ComicsVideo games
GEEK EXPO Canberra: Xmas Edition
EPIC - Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Fri 27 · 10 AM
Crafts
Handmade Canberra
Exhibition Park in Canberra
Fri 20 · 6:30 PM
Food
Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Jamison
Jamison
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club
Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club, Nicholls
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Belconnen Soccer Club
Belconnen Soccer Club, Canberra
Wed 18 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Canberra Labor Club
Canberra Labor Club, Belconnen
Wed 18 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Eastlake Gungahlin
Eastlake Gungahlin, Canberra
Thu 19 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Casey Jones Pub
Casey Jones Pub
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Siren Bar and Restaurant
Siren Bar and Restaurant, Canberra
Tue 17 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Old Canberra Inn
The Old Canberra Inn
At 10 AMFree
Trading cardsTournament
ANZ Super Series WPN Qualifier | 2026-27 Round 2 @Jolt Games
Jolt Games, Mitchell
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
Games
DadLAN Canberra
Gungahlin Community Centre
Mon 16 · 5:30 PMFree
Trading cards
EB Games Gungahlin Magic Monday - Casual Commander
Good Games Gungahlin
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMA$10
Trading cardsTournament
Lorcana Weekly @ Good Games Belconnen
Good Games Belconnen
Wed 18 · 7 PM
Quiz
Trivia at 3rd Space Canberra
3rd Space Canberra, Hackett
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Ginninderra Labor Club
Ginninderra Labor Club, Charnwood
Tue 17 · 6 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Belconnen Bowling Club
Belconnen Bowling Club, Hawker
Wed 18 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Duxton
The Duxton, Canberra
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Dickson Taphouse
Dickson Taphouse, Canberra
Wed 18 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at 3rd Space Hackett
3rd Space Hackett, Canberra
Wed 18 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at To All My Friends
To All My Friends, Canberra
Thu 19 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Ainslie Football & Social Club
Ainslie Football & Social Club
Thu 19 · 6:30 PMA$10
Trading cardsTournament
Pauper Weekly
Lyneham Brain Space
Sat 21 · 9:30 AM
MiniaturesTournament
2026 Bolt Thrower Tournament - November
Bolt Thrower, Watson
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Venues — kids around Bruce
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do with kids around Bruce this weekend?
Shows for young audiences, workshops, storytelling and days out in the fresh air. Filter by age on each event to find what suits yours.
Are there free kids' activities around Bruce?
Yes, plenty of library workshops and outdoor activities are free. The price is shown on every event.