The Katanning Agricultural Show returns on Saturday at the Katanning Leisure and Function Centre, with free entry for all attendees. Gates open at 8.30am and the official welcoming ceremony begins at 11am. Show president Mark Patterson said two new attractions include a helicopter simulator and performers Bootscoot'n Betty and Outback Friends. Traditional events will focus on horses and sheep, with shearing also featured. Last year's free admission drew about 9000 people.
Families in Melbourne's west are invited to a free outdoor Halloween screening of Hotel Transylvania at Powell Reserve in Hoppers Junction on Saturday, 31 October. Wyndham City Council is organising the event, which runs from 5pm to 8pm. Activities, free popcorn and a best-dressed competition begin at 5pm, with the movie starting at 6pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or chairs, and local traders will sell dinner. Screenings may be cancelled or rescheduled in poor weather.
Sydney Zoo at Bungarribee is offering grandparents free entry on Grandparents Day, Sunday 25 October 2026. Grandparents must be accompanied by another adult and present at admissions, and do not need a ticket. All other visitors must hold valid tickets. Activities include the Gruffalo Spotters Trail, an augmented reality adventure included with admission, story time sessions and appearances by the Gruffalo. The zoo has pathways designed to be flat and accessible, and offers free parking. Existing tickets are not eligible for refunds or date changes under the offer.
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Award-winning Sydney singer-songwriter Odette will perform at FunHaus Factory on Saturday, October 17, as part of Gossy Weekender 2026. Entry is free for audiences.
