Light Up Parkes 2026 18 Apr 2026 Get ready for an exciting evening in the heart of our town at Cooke Park as we celebrate our local community and CBD. Enjoy live performances, delicious local food vendors, and a vibrant atmosphere as we bring the CBD to life. Come along, explore the lights, and be part of this bright community event! Cooke Park Pavilion, Clarinda St & Short St, Parkes 2870 Tagged as: , April
Brain Training 22 Apr 2026 Give your brain a workout and come along to Parkes Library's newest program: Brain Training. Challenge your grey matter with word and picture puzzles, memory exercises, and more! Parkes Shire Library, Bogan Street, Parkes 2870 9 more dates Tagged as: , Library, Youth events
Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson 23 Apr 2026 Parkes Shire Library is excited to present Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson with Australian bush poet Gregory North. Celebrate Australia’s most beloved poet through his words, his life, and his remarkable legacy. Cooke Park Pavillion, welcome Street, Parkes 2870 Tagged as: , April, Library, Music and arts
2026 Anzac Day Ceremonies 25 Apr 2026 Residents are invited to attend the Anzac Day Commemorative Services to be held across the region on Saturday 25 April, to honour not only those who didn’t return from the conflicts, but congratulating those who served our nation, allowing us to live in a free society. Tagged as: , April, Community events
Storytime 28 Apr 2026 Join us every Tuesday morning during Term time for some fun at Storytime. Foster a love of reading, rhyming and singing each week with your little one. Storytime is aimed at preschool aged children aged 3 - 5 years. Parkes Shire Library, Bogan Street, Parkes 2870 27 more dates Tagged as: , April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Youth events
Trundle ABBA Festival 2026 02 May 2026 Trundle ABBA Festival is back on 2 May 2026! Forbes St, Trundle 2875 Tagged as: , May, Community events
Welcome to the Parkes Shire 21 May 2026 Are you new to the Parkes Shire? Join us at this free event to learn about local services, meet our Councillors and staff, and enjoy prizes and raffles in a welcoming atmosphere! Parkes Services Club - Starlight Lounge, 9/17 Short St, Parkes 2870 Tagged as: , May
Parkes Picnic Races 06 Jun 2026 Are you ready for the 2026 Parkes Picnic Races?Immerse yourself in the excitement of thrilling races and top-notch entertainment, by talented band, Easy Goin. Don’t forget the dazzling display of Fashions on the Field! Tagged as: , June, Community events
2026 Middle East Area of Operations National Commemorative Day 10 Aug 2026 To pay our respects to those who served in conflicts in Middle East and failed to return, also pay our respects to those who served in the battle against terrorism. Tagged as: , August, Community events