Latest Events in Parkes(January Updated)

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Great things take time, and that certainly applies to this dazzling new showcase at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). Chinese-Australian artist Lindy Lee was commissioned to celebrate the NGA’s 40th anniversary back in 2022, and now, after 60,000 hours of work, ‘Ouroboros’ has finally been unveiled after three years of waiting. The piece is worth a staggering AU$14 million. Alongside the sculpture, the NGA is hosting a self-titled exhibition all about Lee’s sparkling career, which spans four decades.

The Canberra Balloon Festival, Australia's oldest hot air balloon festival, showcases the breathtaking spectacle of hot air balloons soaring through the skies. In 2025, the event was upgraded, once again becoming a unique festival offering a magical experience for all participants. From March 14th to 22nd, 2026, for nine days, colorful hot air balloons will light up the skies of the US capital, creating a stunning spectacle that attracts families, photographers, and tourists. This year, the festival will be held at Patrick White Lawn in Parks, where participants can experience the process of preparing for launch up close.

Get ready to step into a world of wonder! This year's Flower Festival, themed "Science and Nature," transforms Canberra's Commonwealth Park into a vibrant space for exploration and learning, surrounded by a million beautiful flowers. Stroll through vibrant flower beds, ditch your gardening gloves for a white coat, and dive into nature's laboratory for hands-on workshops, talks, and activities that will delight the whole family. With exciting entertainment, live music, food and drink, market stalls, and more, this spring, you're sure to be captivated!