Event date - Saturday 4 July 2026
The annual Aberdeen Highland Games takes place on first weekend in July each year and is run in conjunction with the Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week.
During the day a number of events take place together with stalls providing food great coffee and Scottish/Celtic displays all of which represent traditional Celtic culture and recreation.
The games are a gathering of pipe bands, Clans, dancers, heavy event participants, to help celebrate the Scottish/Celtic history of the Upper Hunter. There are a number of novelty events for children.
Parking is free attendants will guide you in.
More information available HERE.
Event date - 1 August, 15 August, 22 August, 10:30am.
Location: Bothwell Football Club and Community Centre.
Soup and Sing is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community this winter.
For more information, feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@familiestasmania.org.au
PS - The team is working on adding an extra week on the 8th just awaiting a venue confirmation.
Dates: 19/06/2026-22/06/2026
Get ready to illuminate your winter at the inaugural Light Up the West on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.
This unique event combines the magic of light, history, and the adventurous spirit of our people on the West in the depths of a Tassie Winter.
Join us for a free audio-visual light show in Strahan and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences hosted by locals. Think food, live music, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region.