1. Reconciliation Day
Designed to promote conversation and foster a deeper understanding of our national story and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, Reconciliation Day is more than just a day off. At the National Arboretum enjoy activities from basket weaving, colouring and yarning circles to live entertainment and a free barbecue. May 31, from 10am-2pm. Find out more at events.canberra.com.au.
2. Indigenous stargazing
Did you know that Aboriginal people are considered the world's first astronomers? Join Indigenous astronomer Pete Swanton and ANU astrophysicist Brad Tucker on Fellows Oval to stargaze using telescopes to navigate the skies. You will get a chance to chat with them to learn about Australia's rich and extensive history of stargazing and how it differs from Western methods that we often used today. May 28, from 6.30pm. Details anu.edu.au/events
3. Love Local Markets
Get along to The Plot in Pialligo and spend the day perusing fresh food, drink and lifestyle stalls from various regional businesses while enjoying the relaxed vibe. You'll also have the chance to check out the Pialligo Market Grocer, the Farm Shop Café, as well as interior designer and homewares shops, Wren & Rabbit Interiors and Pink Flamingo Interiors, Bison & Crusoe & Co. May 30, from 9am-noon, 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo. theplotatpialligo.com.au.
4. Live at the Polo
Based at the Polish Club in Turner, Live at the Polo is one of Canberra's iconic live music venues and it's celebrating a decade of diverse events. That's reflected in the line-up: Kilroy, Endrey, Kim Yang, Evan Buckley, Signs and Symbols, Bec Taylor and the Lyrebirds, Lucy Ridge and the Derby Widows, Nick Delatovic and The Empty Lake Singers, among others. May 29, from 1.30pm until late. Book your tickets at trybooking.com.
5. Let it snow
Kick off the snow season right here in Canberra with a dance party at Vertikal Snow Sports at the Dairy Road precinct. There'll be live music, competitions and on-ski demonstrations as well as the chance to win some great prizes from Thredbo Lift Passes, snow gear and Wildbrumby schnapps. Entry includes pizza, and kids entry is free. May 29, from 6.30pm. Tickets from $20. Details: vertikalsnowsports.com.
