January 23

Come down to the Cooke Park Pavilion and enjoy free movie, pizza and drinks for youth aged 12-25. The movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayham (PG) will run from 6PM - 8PM. Free bus transportation will be available from outside Parkes township. Limited places available. Book via events.humanitix.com/summerflicks.

Parkes Harness Racing Australia Day

January 26

The Parkes Harness Racing Australia Day event is a fantastic day not to be missed, a great afternoon out for both the young and older folk. There is a full 6 pace TAB program, face painting for the kids, and the famous Australia Day Yabby Races! Meet the Australia Day Ambassador and celebrate Australia Day the 'Aussie' Way - watch the horses race and bring along your own yabby for the Golden Yabby races under the shade on evening of Australia Day with a cool beverage and hamburger in hand.

KITE FESTIVAL

January 26

Bring your kite (or come on up and buy one!) and join us at Northparkes Oval from 8am to 11am on Australia day to be part of the fabulous Parkes kite festival!

PARKES RUGBY 7S

January 27

Parkes Boars' annual rugby 7s tournament returns. There's $1000 on offer for the winning team and an awesome after-party featuring Foxxy Cleopatra band.

Sounds of the Decades

February 3

Get ready to groove through the ages at our Saturday Sounds event, "Sounds of the Decades". Immerse yourself in the nostalgic beats of the 70s, 80s, and 90s! Featuring Yacht Rock Revival as our headline act, followed by sensational performances from Panorama and Tanya Andrew Solo Artist, this free community event is a blast from the past! Creative face painting Jumping castles Kids activities zone Groovin' Fantastic firework display!Savor tasty bites from food vendors and remember to BYO your favorite drinks (no glass permitted) .Free to attend, tickets essential via: bit.ly/SoundsoftheDecades2024

BEDGERABONG PICNIC RACES

Saturday, February 10

Tickets to one of the hottest events of the year are on sale now! Bedgerabong Picnic Races is always a great day out. There'll be great prizes for fashions on the field, live music, food and bar facilities and free kids' entertainment. You can catch the bus from Forbes, and there are marquee sites available. But you must book your tickets in advance through 123tix.com.au

TOM CURTAIN IN EUGOWRA

February 11

Tom Curtain is celebrating the release of his fifth album by bringing his 'Why We Live Out Here' Tour to Eugowra. This family-friendly event consists of live music performed by Tom Curtain and special guests as well as a one hour show of the award winning Katherine Outback Experience of real horse training and working dog demonstrations with plenty of hands on fun for the kids from 4pm - 6:30pm. Get your tickets online through https://events.humanitix.com/tom-curtain-tour-eugowra_2024