Your guide to what's going on around the capital this weekend.
All Weekend
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY The SIDS & Kids ACT Christmas Lights in the City are still on until January 1. Entry by gold coin donation to SIDS & Kids ACT. Petrie Plaza and City Walk, Civic. Runs until January 1. Also on during December is Flip Out, Canberra's largest trampoline playground, camel rides, charity and food markets, live entertainment, caroling and more. For a full lineup of events visit inthecitycanberra.com.au/events/christmas-in-the-city/.
CAVALRY CLASH Head to Narrabundah Ballpark to see the Canberra Cavalry take on the Adelaide Bite. Saturday 4pm and 7pm, Sunday 6pm, and Monday 12pm. Tickets from web.theabl.com.au.
Friday
From 8am BOXING DAY SALES If you want to get in first at the year's biggest sales, Canberra Centre is open bright and early at 8am right through til 7pm, the Westfields are open 9am-6pm, and Tuggeranong Hyperdome is open 10am-4pm.
From 10am BOXING DAY FAMILY FUN If you're in town for Christmas, head to Murrumbateman on Boxing Day for The Annual Boxing Day Family Fun Fair, with all proceeds going to Canberra's Ronald McDonald House. 10am-3pm. Murrumbateman Country Inn. For more information visit facebook.com/boxingdayfamilyfunfair.
From 5pm LAST JUMPS This evening is your last chance to jump at Flip Out in The City, as part of the Christmas In The City celebrations. Sessions $10 per jumper for 20 minutes. Civic Square. 5-9pm.
From 6pm THE CHOP SHOP X BOXING DAY Get ready to party this Boxing Day as the Strangeways DJs play the best of 2014 at the Chop Shop for Strangeways: Monochrome. From 6pm. Discounted entry before 9pm. The Chop Shop, 25 Lonsdale Street, Braddon.
Saturday
From 9am JAMES TURRELL Never before seen in Australia and showing only in Canberra, James Turrell: A Retrospective is the National Gallery of Australia's 2014 summer blockbuster. Tickets $20.39 -$45.88 from nga.gov.au/JamesTurrell. Open daily. Booking essential.
From 9am SPIRITED Now showing at the National Museum of Australia, Spirited: Australia's Horse Story reflects on the powerful bonds and enduring relationships between people and horses to trace how together they have helped build the Australian nation. Open daily 9am-5pm. Tickets Adult $15/Concession $12/Members $7.50. For more visit nma.gov.au.
From 9am BESPOKE In collaboration with Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre, five artists respond to the furniture designed for the people who worked in and visited Old Parliament House. Focusing on the designs, craftsmanship, details, materials and signs of use, the artists explore and re-interpret the rich heritage of the furniture collection. Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Free after entry. Open 9am-5pm daily.
From 10am ARBORETUM TOURS The National Arboretum is offering free guided tours throughout summer, leaving regularly from the Village Centre with a maximum of 16 people. From 10am-3pm daily. Bookings recommended on 6205 5082. National Arboretum, Acton.
Sunday
From 10am AFTER AFGHANISTAN Ben Quilty toured Afghanistan in 2011 as the Australian War Memorial's official war artist. Recently opened, his exhibition presents works of art developed from his experience. Australian War Memorial. Daily 10am-5pm. Free entry.
From 11am DINOSAUR TOURS Until February 11, join in on a guided tour through Australia's largest display of dinosaurs. Touch genuine fossilised bones from dinosaurs and other extinct creatures, and learn about the significant geology and palaeontology of the Canberra region. Free with museum admission. National Dinosaur Museum, Nicholls. Daily at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
From 1pm DRAWN IN Let your creative juices flow at the National Portrait Gallery. Pick up a pencil and enjoy the experience of drawing while listening to local musician, Bradley Kunda, classical guitar. Free. Ideal for all ages and abilities. All materials are provided. 1-3pm.
