Play Outside Day Returns With Free Fun Festivities
The Canberra community is invited to join in Haig Park’s biggest day of the year as Play Outside Day returns with a fun-filled day of free activities, workshops and entertainment this Sunday, 6 April 2025.
Hosted by the City Renewal Authority, the event will feature something for families and visitors of all ages under the beautiful towering trees of Haig Park. It’s a day to enjoy the outdoors, bring the community together, celebrate the park’s rich history, and enjoy its exciting present.
“We’ve got a fantastic program of live music, activities and fun lined up”, Teresa Comacchio, acting Executive Branch Manager at the City Renewal Authority said.
“Attendees can join a cheeseboard making workshop with the SALT Ladies Tradies or tackle the inflatable obstacle course. There will be roving performances, slacklining, garden games, and a giant bubble machine, all happening alongside the popular Haig Park Village Markets.
“The transformation of Haig Park showcases the importance of activating our city’s public spaces. Through hundreds of events like Play Outside Day, community-led activities, upgrades, and installations, the park has evolved into a beautiful, family-friendly destination.”
A designated quiet play area will be available to offer a calm and welcoming space for attendees with sensory needs.
Event information
Haig Park, established in 1921 with seven thousand trees, was historically underutilised and seen as unsafe. Since 2019, the City Renewal Authority has revitalised it in partnership with the community through the Haig Park Place Plan and Haig Park Experiments, adding infrastructure upgrades, the Salthouse Community Centre, and events like Play Outside Day.
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