Upcoming Events Across Canberra
Dire Straits Bike Party
Canberra by Bike event
This bike party celebrates the music of British rock giants Dire Straits (1977-1995), which was led by guitarist and singer songwriter, Mark Knopfler.
Their debut album, Dire Straits was recorded at Basing Street Studios in London from 13 February to 5 March 1978, and included the hit single, Sultans of Swing. The album was released on 9 June 1978.
Dire Straits sold more than 120 million albums, including Communiqué, Brothers in Arms, and On Every Street. Their hit singles include Money for Nothing and Calling Elvis.
As always, you choose the songs for our bike parties playlists, so let me know what Dire Straits or Mark Knopfler tracks to play.
Our bike parties are slow, social rides around a set route. The idea is to promote social connections and being outside, so you turn up on your cycle/scooter/skates, and we'll take care of the rest.
You must bring your own lights, and have a plan if you get a flat tyre or other mechanical fault. Bring something warm in case it gets windy by the lake.
This route is one loop around Lake Ginninderra, approx. 7km. It's mostly flat and is on shared paths. There are inclines approaching the Lake Ginninderra bridge.
Register here.
Conservation Council Townhall with ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr
Conservation Council ACT Region event
Join us for a Conservation Council Townhall Event from 6-8pm, Wednesday 18 February 2026, at Lyneham High School to hear from ACT Environment Minister Suzanne Orr MLA in conversation with Dr Simon Copland, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region, about how we shape a sustainable Canberra.
This is your opportunity to share your perspectives and hear directly from the Minister on key environmental issues and policy directions for the ACT.
The event will feature:
Suzanne Orr MLA, Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Dr Simon Copland, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region
You! The passionate and knowledgeable ACT community
Register for free to secure your spot.
This event will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.
Understanding your garden soil
Canberra City Farm event
In this workshop we will consider the characteristics of a fertile garden soil and how you can transform your soil to produce nutritious fruit and vegetables. You will be introduced to methods to assess:
• the soil texture and structure of your soil and how it affects plant growth,
• the chemical properties of your soil and how that affects the availability of plant nutrients,
• the microbiological properties of your soil which enhance the ability of plants to extract nutrients from the soil.
Methods to modify these soil characteristics will be discussed.
This workshop is suitable for beginner gardeners as well as those with some gardening experience. All participants are asked to bring a sample of soil from their own garden for assessment. A sample volume of the size of a large coffee mug should be sufficient.
As this is an outdoor practical workshop, participants should bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy, closed shoes and appropriate gardening clothes for the weather conditions.
Register here. Discount offered to SEE Change members. Email hello@seechange.org.au for the discount code.
Peter Allen Bike Party
Canberra by Bike event
Grab your maracas and join our celebration of the Boy from Oz, Peter Allen, for what should have been his 82nd birthday.
Bring anyone you know who loves Peter Allen's songs or has yet to experience them, and join us for a joyful, slow, social ride from the Street Theatre to see the National Triangle differently.
We head clockwise around the Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, stopping at the Jetty on the south bank for refreshments, then stop at Lindy Lee's Ouroboros sculpture at the National Gallery of Australia before returning at the Street. Give us your song requests and we'll blast them from our Partybox speaker we carry on our cargo bike.
We welcome all people on all cycles and scooters. The route is about 7km, is mostly flat (save for the Commonwealth Ave and Kings Ave bridge approaches), and there are toilets at multiple locations along the way.
Please bring your own lights, and something warm to wear as it's usually cold around the lake after sunset.
Tue, 10 Feb, 7pm - 9pm AEDT
The Street Theatre
Slow social ride
Canberra by Bike event
Croissants and coffee? ✅
Cheese tasting? ✅
Socialising on cycles? ✅
This slow, social ride which celebrates croissants, cheese, and being outside in the sunshine.
This one supports local businesses in Dickson and Belconnen. Lilette is renowned for their almond croissants and other pastries. Le Cheeserie stocks numerous cheese varieties from Australia and around this sweet old world.
We'll have croissants (plain or almond, you choose) waiting at Lilette, while Kaitlyn from Le Cheeserie will explain three cheeses that we'll also sample.
This ride is about 9km each way. There are three hills between Dickson and Belconnen's Capital Food Market. We'll ride on mostly separated shared paths that are lumpy in many places.
Guests must bring their own cycle/scooter/skates, and a lock. We ride at our own risk.
Reservations here.
Regenerative study group
Canberra City Farm event
Now in its second year, this group meets on the first Sunday of the month to explore the nature of regenerative cultures and their relationship to regenerative agriculture. We will share all things regenerative, from big ideas to voices of hope to plates of food and personal friendships. Strap yourselves in for a collaborative and group-directed journey into the metacrisis, a change of paradigms, a decolonisation of the mind and how to create the conditions for life to thrive. Our inquiries go wherever our participants take us as we explore the ideas and practices of regenerative agriculture. A bit like a book group, but videos, podcasts and other media also included. A wonderful forum for those who like to explore the big questions, regenerate their own thinking and listen to and learn from each other and the planet.
The duration of each session will be between two and three hours and will include a shared lunch or afternoon tea. New participants are welcome. Contact info@ccfarm.org.au for more information.
SpringFest
Tuggeranong Uniting in collaboration with SeeChange Tuggeranong, is hosting a Sustainable Spring Festival and Market Day. Embrace the spirit of Spring and community this season! Tuggeranong Uniting invites you to our SpringFest25 Spring Fair. This vibrant event is the perfect way to enjoy Spring and get a head start on your Christmas gift shopping with unique ideas!
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
Discover the story of Piet Oudolf — the visionary behind New York’s High Line project, which transformed an abandoned elevated rail line into a wildly popular urban wonderland.
Planting like a painter, and seeking beauty not only in living plants but also in their dead counterparts, Oudolf’s meticulously planned outdoor spaces are symphonies of garden art.
Part of Floriade About Town, bringing Floriade to the whole city.
Book HERE
