Randwick Road, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2602
Website: www.thoroughbredpark.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6241 3888

From 07-Mar-2010 to 07-Mar-2010
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Canberra's premium Thoroughbred Racing Event - The Black Opal Stakes. First prize in the Ladies Fashion on the Fields competition is a trip to Dubai so start planning your outfit now! Vast range of hospitality packages available. Take the family along and enjoy free childrens' entertainment. Adult $25, Concession/Aged pensioner $5, Child free.

Various venues, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Website: www.futsalnationals.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6260 4000

From 11-Jan-2010 to 15-Jan-2010
Futsal is past paced indoor soccer played by two teams of five players. Don't miss the pinnacle event on Australia's Futsal calendar. See 140 state and district teams from across Australia and the Solomon Islands competing for championship titles from Under 10s to open men’s and women’s competitions. See their website for full details.

Bentham Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Website: www.actewaglroyalcanberraladiesclassic.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6281 3882
Fax Number: 61 02 6285 2742

From 29-Jan-2010 to 31-Jan-2010
Don't miss this 54 hole Official Order of Merit event on the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour. See top class golf at its best. High profile golfers including Laura Davies and Nikki Campbell will be here. Book your accommodation now. Tickets available at the gate. Free entry on Thursday.

Federation Mall, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Website: www.australiaday.org.au/events/?view=national&m=147
Phone Number: 61 02 6120 0600

From 25-Jan-2010 to 25-Jan-2010
Australia Day Live is a national tribute to everything that is great about Australia and being Australian. It brings together the Australian of the Year Awards and some of the hottest homegrown music talent in Australia on the eve of Australia Day. Held on the lawns of Federation Mall in Canberra, our national day is celebrated underneath the national flag at the apex of Parliament House, which is specially lit for Australia Day Live. The Australian of the Year Awards includes the Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero. Arrive early to secure your spot.

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2612
Website: www.awm.gov.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6243 4211
Fax Number: 61 02 6243 4325

From 25-Apr-2010 to 25-Apr-2010
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is one of the nation’s most moving ceremonies. Each year thousands of Australians gather by candlelight to commemorate the anniversary of the first military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces. Bring your family and friends to experience the emotion of the lone bugler playing the Last Post as you pay your respects to those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Dawn Service starts at 5.30am, with the National Ceremony at 10.15am. After the ceremony, gain a true understanding of the experiences of our ANZACs by taking time to explore the galleries at the Australian War Memorial on this important national day.

Leverrier Crescent, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2617
Website: www.brumbies.com.au

From 05-Mar-2010 to 05-Mar-2010
Rugby union's Super 14 comes to the nation's capital for the first time in 2010. Watch the CA Brumbies taking on the Lions. Tickets through Ticketek.

Flemington Road, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2911
Website: www.folkfestival.asn.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6249 7755
Fax Number: 61 02 6247 0906

From 01-Apr-2010 to 05-Apr-2010
Join in singing, dancing and non-stop entertainment at the National Folk Festival this Easter. Take part in a cultural celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, poetry and storytelling, staged in the nation’s capital during the Easter Break. Hundreds of the world’s best folk musicians perform daily, in a non-stop flow of entertainment across twenty two fabulous venues. Every day is packed with workshops and sessions, where you can join in the dancing, singing and playing and become part of the celebrations. Settle back and enjoy an impressive program of colourful and captivating dance displays from around the world or dance the night away at one of the dances, played by the finest dance bands in the country. Listen to yarns, storytelling and poetry, or join one of the many jam sessions taking place under the trees. With 55 craft stalls to explore and a special kids program, the National Folk Festival will entertain the whole family.

Various venues, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Website: www.multiculturalfestival.com.au

From 05-Feb-2010 to 07-Feb-2010
Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world at the National Multicultural Festival 2010. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world. There will be comedy, performance art, food and wine stalls, street parties, live music, circus-style acts and more! Keep checking their website for full details.

King George Terrace, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Website: www.moadoph.gov.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6270 8222
Fax Number: 61 02 6270 8111

From 09-May-2009 to 09-May-2010
Be one of the first to preview this stunning new exhibition. See Australia’s democracy in its historical and geographical context. Discover how vibrant, innovative and controversial Australia's road to democracy has been. See George Washington’s writing set; on loan for the first time outside America. View a first edition of Thomas Paine’s The Rights of Man, published in response to the French Revolution. Learn about Catherine Helen Spence, who fought for women’s suffrage. Hear about Eddie Mabo, who won legal recognition of his people’s land rights against enormous odds. Exhibition access included in the Museum's entry fee.

Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601
Website: www.floriadeaustralia.com
Fax Number: 61 02 6205 0629

From 12-Sep-2009 to 11-Oct-2009
Get rejuvenated at Floriade this year! See over a million bulbs and annuals bloom to depict the Mind, Body and Soul theme. Unwind among magnificent garden beds. See the queen of soul, Marcia Hines. Ride the giant new ferris wheel for spectacular views of the festival and the nation’s capital. Visit the Lotus Lounge for natural therapies. See professionally created waterwise gardens. Learn from informative demonstrations and workshops. Shop at the Floriade markets and enjoy the daily entertainment. There is plenty to do in Canberra during Floriade, so make a holiday of it! Book your accommodation today. Check the web site for full details.