No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
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Join us for a field day focused on the value and management of Highland Wetlands, featuring expert talks on: • Wetland ecology; • Birds, frogs and snakes; • Current advice on H5N1 Avian Influenza. Registration essential (closes Tuesday, 10 February):
18 years + event. Photo ID required for entry. Dust off your denim, crank the Walkman, and get ready to spice up your life - this isn’t just trivia, it’s a full-blown 80s/90s revival! Rewind the clock and relive the decades that gave us big hair, bold fashion, and absolute bangers. This is drag trivia with a retro twist - where camp meets nostalgia, and your memory gets a workout worthy of an aerobics VHS. Hosted by pop-culture powerhouses, Terry Daktyl […]
Enjoy lunch and listen as OhMaSoul blends intricate grooves, jazzy harmonies, and a cheeky lyrical twist into a sound that is as thoughtful as it is funky.
Come along for a relaxed evening where good food, artisanal cocktails, and easy conversation are the focus. This is a low-key, no rush kind of event. Perfect for settling in, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a beautifully curated spread in a warm, welcoming space. Price includes a grazing board and a handcrafted cocktail to enjoy at your own pace. Come as you are, take a seat, and let the evening unfold. Vibes are: simple, generous, and designed for […]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) with a vibrant festival full of culture, colour and flavour. Enjoy a huge lineup of Asian street food and desserts, browse retail stalls. Plus there will be a massive rides and games zone for all ages, making it the perfect family-friendly celebration to welcome good fortune, energy and new beginnings. Visit Aussie NightMarkets to enter draw to win one of three prize packs ($50 ANM voucher to spend at any stall […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Three-course menu includes a welcome drink and beer, wine or soft drink throughout the course of the meal.
Armidale City Westside Football Club is hosting a family fun day at Dumaresq Dam. Friendly seniors versus juniors game and catch up before the craziness begins. Please bring your picnic blanket, snacks, drinks, hat and sunscreen!! Sausage sizzle provided. Please note that is an alcohol free event.
The local Backgammon group meet at Boobooks for a relaxing morning, drinking coffee, eating cake and playing Backgammon. Great for beginners or those who want to revisit playing as there is always someone there to help.
Shared seafood platter. Pre-order essential.
A night of good food, fabulous live music (Valentine set) and great company.
Grab the girls and clear the calendar! Galentine’s Day is calling. This is your excuse to gather your friends for the ultimate girl dinner. Dress code: “I never have anywhere to wear this”. Join us and indulge in an evening that’s equal parts decadent and delightful. Expect lavish grazing boards, a floral-inspired dinner menu, and delicious artisanal cocktails designed for clinking glasses and main character moments. It’s playful, a little bit cheeky, and unapologetically delicious. Galentine’s is about celebrating the gals with good […]
Seating times: 6.00pm, 6.30pm, 7.00pm and 7.30pm - booking required. There will be two options: two-course and three-course meals. Complimentary drink on arrival and one long-stemmed rose. Menu Entrée - Warm Brie-filled gougères with walnut salad; Jumbo King prawns with mild crunchy chilli prawn oil and mango and lime coulis; Beef short ribs, slow-cooked in ras el hanout, apricots and figs, accompanied by labneh and a herbaceous and warming middle eastern dressing Main - Honey and macadamia-crusted rack of lamb […]
In this special collaboration, pianist Brieley Cutting and acclaimed violinist Doretta Balkizas present a recital centring on major classics from the French and German repertory. All masterworks on the program are linked by their glowing, radiant sounds and uplifting moods. The first part of the recital comes from France: Debussy’s shimmering Violin and Piano Sonata, followed by Lili Boulanger’s delicately heart-warming Two Pieces and then Messiaen’s Theme and Variations, which is built on a tender and lyrical idea consisting of a floating melody. The second half […]
A fun filled weekend for the whole family! Friday, 13 February - tractor run, Swap Meet Saturday, 14 February - is the big day kicking off from around 7.00am - Swap Meet; 10.30am - parade then back to the Showground; kids' corner; tractor pull; tractor balance beam, and people's choice; live music Sunday, 15 February - tractor pull and balance beam in action again. Camping available, limited powered sites - first in best dressed!
Launch Evening - 13 February - $20 A screening of three short documentaries on growing food at home, followed by an inspirational talk by Jade Miles, food advocate, homesteader, co-op founder and author of Huddle and Futuresteading. Jade will share insights on building a tomorrow of togetherness through local food. Q&A after, then stick around for nibbles, drinks and chats! Home-Grown Garden Tour - 14 February and 15 February (10.00am-12.30pm, 1.30-4.00pm) - $5.00-25.00 Interested in growing food at home? Join in […]
Team up and test your knowledge with first O'week event.
A great opportunity to hear more about what Christians United does on campus and what we believe as an AFES group, all while enjoying dessert and games.
Come along for a fun evening filled with dancing and socializing! No experience is required as dances are taught on the night. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Many Faces of Margaret Olley: Artist, Sitter and Patron - Anne Harbens (Australia) Margaret Olley was the subject of William Dobell's Archibald winning portrait in 1948 and again in 2011 for Ben Quilty. The studio from her Paddington home is now re-created at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah. Anne Arbens' early career was in biotechnology and business. She is now pursuing a PhD through a Dutch university. Anne has lectured in Australia, the US, in the UK and […]
