10am: Iandra Castle open day is a great opportunity to explore the homestead and surrounding buildings and gardens. Bring your own picnic basket and have lunch on the lawn, under the trees, or on the verandah. Freshly-brewed, locally-produced coffee from Art of Espresso is available on the day. Books and souvenirs are sold and locally-produced lavender products are also available. Open until 4pm at 870 Iandra Road, Greenthorpe.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Door Hangers Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Door Hangers Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Various times: Children’s Theatre Workshop presents WITCHES by ROALD DAHL at the Basement Theatre, rear Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door.

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

10am: Marrambidya Wetland exploration until noon. Council staff will be on hand to help wade for water bugs, peak in possum nests and identify birds incognito.

Or visit the Marrambidya Wetland at any time through the school holidays as it is open all year round and entry is free. Marrambidya Wetland is at 100 Narrung Street.

11am: Door Hangers Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Various times: Children’s Theatre Workshop presents WITCHES by ROALD DAHL at the Basement Theatre, rear Civic Theatre. Tickets $7 at the door.

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Door Hangers Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

3pm and 7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Door Hangers Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

8am: City of Wagga Open Golf Tournament. Prizemoney now rivals those on offer in capital cities and truly showcases the lush tree-lined fairways of the Country Club - situated on the shores of Lake Albert to the many people who visit our great City. Contact Stephen Childe on 0490 105 223.

9am: Wagga Demonstration Gardens is open on Shaw Street until noon. Organic vegetables such as kale, silverbeet, rhubarb, lettuce, bok choy, herbs and more. There is also a veggie buy/swap. Contact Kerri 0429 386 429.

10am: Toy Library open to 1pm  in the children's section of the Wagga library. Family membership is $30 (for 13 months) and $2 a toy for one month, four items at a time. Contact 6971 9722.

Noon: Wagga Picnic Races at Murrumbidgee Turf Club. A family friendly day. On top of quality racing, there is a kid’s entertainment area courtesy of Alatalo Bros that includes face painting, a big slide and plenty more to keep the little tackers entertained. Adults can soak up the live music throughout the day and for footy lovers, the big screen will be in place for the AFL Grand Final. Tickets are $20 per person. Pre-purchase members tickets are $35 per person for members, which includes a guest ticket. Additional members guest tickets can be purchased for $15 per person.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

7pm: Downside Bush Dance at the Downside Hall, 8km along the Coolamon Road with traditional folk band The Tin Shed Rattlers. All dances are called, cost $4 adults, $1 children. Light supper available. Contact (bh) 6925 4800 (ah) 6928 5541.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

8am: City of Wagga Open Golf Tournament. Prizemoney now rivals those on offer in capital cities and truly showcases the lush tree-lined fairways of the Country Club - situated on the shores of Lake Albert to the many people who visit our great City. Contact Stephen Childe on 0490 105 223.

10am: Iandra Castle open day is a great opportunity to explore the homestead and surrounding buildings and gardens. Bring your own picnic basket and have lunch on the lawn, under the trees, or on the verandah. Freshly-brewed, locally-produced coffee from Art of Espresso is available on the day. Books and souvenirs are sold and locally-produced lavender products are also available. Open until 4pm at 870 Iandra Road, Greenthorpe.

10.30am: Miniature railway at the Botanic Gardens until 4pm. Lunch break from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Covered footwear essential. $2 per ride. Contact John Lennon on  6925 2249.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

3pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

FOOD I AM: A junior chef, Halloween themed cooking class at Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place. Ages 8 to 16. Contact 0427 250 498.

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Monster Rocks Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Kids ukulele workshop until noon at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music. Ages seven to 12. Cost $45, includes snack and instrument hire. Contact  lilmelodies@hotmail.com.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Monster Rocks Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

11am: Secret Garden Big Day Out until 3pm. Jumping castle and sumo suit wrestling. $12 children three to 16. Corner of Sturt Highway and Pioneer Avenue, Gumly.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

9am: Little Big Day Out until noon in the Civic Centre. Little Big Day Out is a free community event for 2-12 year olds.The event presents a variety of activities and provides the opportunity to showcase council services to the local community in a fun and interactive way.

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am:  Boomwhacker Beatz workshop at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music until noon. Ages seven to 12. Cost $35, includes snack. Contact  lilmelodies@hotmail.com.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Monster Rocks Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

2pm: Kids bucket drumming workshop at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music until 3.30pm.  Ages seven to 12. Cost $35, includes snack. Contact  lilmelodies@hotmail.com.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

9am: Horse riding program at Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road until 4pm. Ages six and up, cost $90 per day. Contact 0421 277 717.

10am: Flying High at the Wagga library until noon. Join the Wagga Group of the Embroiderers' Guild of NSW to embroider all sorts of birds, in all sorts of ways, to make for sale at their upcoming exhibition in October, with proceeds going to the Wagga Women's Health Centre. They will provide the fabric, needles and threads, and you can stitch a bird yourself, in any shape or form.

10am: Curiosity Kids at the Marketplace until 2pm. Discover the hidden world of insects, plants and animals.

11am: Monster Rocks Craft Workshop at the Sturt Mall until 2pm.

5.30pm: Cork and Fork at the Wagga Beach until 9.30pm. Choose from a variety of delicious food options, while being entertained by musicians and enjoying a glass of Borambola Wine, Tuckerbox hoppy lager beer or apple cider. Bring a picnic blanket or chair and please no BYO food or drinks. EFTPOS available at bar.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

8am: Sprout and About markets in the Civic Precinct until 1pm. Fresh, local produce. Entry free.

9am: Relay for Life at Parramore Park until Sunday 10am. Relay For Life is a fun overnight event that brings the community together to fight back against cancer, and show support to those who have experienced cancer in our community. There are plenty of activities for children and adults alike! You can join a team or just pop down during the day and see what it is all about.

10am: You are invited to celebrate the opening of Wagga's first display village with celebrity guest Tiffiny Hall at the Brunslea Park Street Mingle. Grab a group of your friends and family for an afternoon filled with live music, kids activities, pop-up food stalls, beer garden, croquet and sumo wrestling.  Plus, an empowering and entertaining talk by Tiffiny Hall at 2.30pm about the key ingredients to an active lifestyle and becoming your best self. Free entry, open until 5pm. Contact 0447 849 420.

10am: St Aidans Spring Fair & Plant Stall, 62 Coleman Street until 1pm. Free café with barista coffee & tea and tasty treats under leafy surrounds: a plant stall, jumping castle, face-painting, petting farm animal zoo, & a paper-plane- throwing competition.  Our talented musicians will be playing a selection of soothing Saturday jazz for you. The accompanying Spring Plant Stall is to raise funds for Scripture in Wagga Schools. Get great spring plants and good advice from our keen gardeners.

7.30pm: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

11am: Cirque Africa is a blockbuster based on modern circus acrobatic performances in a festive atmosphere that dramatically transports the audience to to discover the other side of Africa in the two-hour performance at the Wagga showground. More information www.cirqueafrica.com.au.