Events
We offer an exciting calendar of events throughout the year.
Events
Sunset cinema
Thursday 20 November 2025 - Saturday 28 February 2026 - Eucalypt Lawn
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 19 February 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026 - Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Luminous Life: After Dark
Thursday 5 March 2026 - Saturday 7 March 2026
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we unlock the gates to the Gardens for an exclusive After Dark experience.
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we unlock the gates to the Gardens for an exclusive After Dark experience.
March Themed Walk - Women Botanists, Balancing the Scale
Sunday 8 March 2026 - Saturday 14 March 2026
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, this walk celebrates women in botany - the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants.
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, this walk celebrates women in botany - the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants.
Growing Friends Autumn Sale of plants
Saturday 14 March 2026
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Region, Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 21 March 2026 - Southern Carpark
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
Dhulwa/Banksia re leaf - workshops
Sunday 22 March 2026 - Banksia Centre
Join Artist Amanda Andlee Poland for a day of clay art workshop.
Join Artist Amanda Andlee Poland for a day of clay art workshop.
