The Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets will hold the third annual Beer Day Out on Sunday 8 November. The free event, run with Plonk, will let visitors sample beers and talk with brewers from nearly two dozen breweries across the region and the nation. Live music will feature, and the relaxed setting suits both beer enthusiasts and newcomers. Canberra brewers Cypher Brewing, Capital Brewing and Bentspoke Brewing will attend, alongside breweries from interstate and New Zealand. Entry is free but ticketed, with registration through Humantix.
Families flocked to Fremantle Esplanade Park on Saturday for the annual Farmer on Your Plate festival. Children enjoyed pony rides, barrel tossing, cow milking and sheep shearing, while line dancing drew crowds of all ages. Pernille Loughton brought her granddaughters, who live nearby, and said she valued that the event was free. Kale Wells, who came across the festival while out with his three-year-old daughter, Pia, said cow milking was her favourite activity.
Wyndham Harbour is hosting a free family Halloween celebration on Saturday 31 October, running from 12pm until 6pm. The waterfront will be transformed for the day, with market stalls, pony rides, face painting, a reptile petting zoo, mini golf and food trucks. A costume contest begins at 1.30pm, with prizes on offer. Local businesses, including 3030 Waterfront, will serve Halloween drinks and food. Registrations are encouraged to secure a spot.
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Manly town centre will host free live music, roving entertainment and family shows on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Northern Beaches Council is presenting the inaugural Sounds of Manly event, with local solo musicians and performers across five locations. Mayor Sue Heins said the event aims to celebrate coastal culture and encourage visitors to explore local shops, cafes and hospitality venues. On Saturday, a hula hoop and juggler duo will perform along the precinct from 10.45am to 12.45pm.
Kyogle Council has moved its teddy bears picnic indoors to the KMI Hall because of heavy rain this week. The event is scheduled for this Sunday, October 25, from 9am until noon. Families are asked to bring their teddy bears, a picnic rug or blankets, and some snacks. The council describes the gathering as a free event and promises a memorable morning for children and their toys.
Brisbane Pride has postponed its Rally, March and Fair Day because of severe weather, with a new date set for Saturday, November 7. Instead, it will host a free event from 3 pm this Saturday at the Wickham Hotel, featuring drag performers Vybe and Coco Jumbo. The party includes a Best Dressed Pageant and music acts. Melt Festival's River Pride Parade will still go ahead on the Brisbane River at 4 pm on Saturday.
Parks across Wyndham will host free outdoor movie screenings over the next four months as part of Movies in the Park. The first screening, Hotel Transylvania, will be shown at Hoppers Junction on Saturday October 31. Venues in Hoppers Crossing, Williams Landing, Werribee and Mambourin will host films including Sing, Elf, The Notebook and Rio. Free popcorn will be provided, and nearby dinner and takeaway options will be available. A special Christmas screening will feature an appearance from Santa. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring picnic rugs, low-back chairs and warm layers.
Wyndham's Children's Week Picnic will return to Werribee Park in 2026. The free event runs from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 25 October and focuses on education and learning. Activities include a silent disco, walking tours, science experiments and interactive performances, along with food trucks and market stalls. Wyndham mayor Mia Shaw said the event gives children the chance to try new things. A sensory and quiet space will be available for anyone needing a break. Tickets are required and are selling quickly.
Tennis ACT is hosting a free Festival of Tennis in Canberra on Sunday, 25 October, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Canberra Tennis Centre in Lyneham. The event showcases alternative formats, including cardio tennis, pickleball and POP tennis. Activities include demonstrations, giveaways, speed challenges and a children's program called Hot Shots Tennis. The first 200 children through the gates will receive a free racquet. Registration is free and provides entry to a major prize draw valued at over $2500.
A free community afternoon called Meet Your Street will be held at Mount Waverley Reserve car park on Friday 6 November, from 4 to 7 pm. The event offers a community barbecue, face painting, arts, craft and STEM activities, tai chi and yoga demonstrations, come-and-try cricket, roving entertainers and an art exhibition at Waverley Community Learning Centre. Local community groups and sports clubs will also be on hand. Parking is limited, so visitors are encouraged to walk or use the Charles Street access. Vehicles cannot enter via Fleet Street on the day.
Australia's largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition is back on Sydney's 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. Artists from around the world are showing their work. The exhibition runs until 2 November.
Parramatta will mark its history with a free Foundation Day event on Saturday, 31 October, at Hambledon Cottage Reserve. The event runs from 9am to 2pm and includes live music, heritage tours, hands-on workshops, market stalls and a self-guided history trail for families. Lord Mayor Cameron MacLean said the day would recognise the city's past and share its story with future generations. The event also marks 125 years of Federation and the start of Parramatta's agricultural history on 2 November 1788.
Newcastle Permanent's free Cinema Under the Stars program returns to Lismore this November with a screening of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. The event will be held at Crozier Field on Friday, 6 November, from 5.30pm, with the film starting at sundown. Newcastle Permanent Regional Manager Stuart Williams said each event will include local entertainment, food and family activities before the movie. A competition to win a VIP experience for up to four guests is also on offer.
Telethon Family Festival returns to Perth's city centre on Sunday, October 18, stretching from RAC Arena to Yagan Square. The free event offers carnival rides, show bags, face painting and a mermaid and merman show. Children can meet The Wiggles and Emma Memma, while adaptive sports and charity zones showcase local organisations. The BuildNow Foundation will build 10 wheelchair-accessible garden beds and sandpits during a live challenge outside RAC Arena. The festival runs from 10am to 4pm.
The 2026 Tamworth World Cup Show offers four days of free entertainment, including elite showjumping, live performances, and family activities. The event, held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre, features over 220 competitors and 450 horses. Highlights include a World Cup Qualifier, a tribute to the 4th Light Horse Brigade, and an under-25 competition. Spectators can walk the Olympic-style course and enjoy trade stands and music. The show offers $33,000 in prizemoney for the qualifier and over $200,000 across the event.
