The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival is back from 18 April with more than 130 events planned to celebrate Canberra's natural, historic, First Nations and diverse cultural history.
The ACT's festival coincides with the Australian Heritage Festival which runs from 18 April to 18 May. Some pre-festival events start from 1 in the ACT.
Minister for Heritage Chris Steel said the full program of events is now available, with a list of all the exhibitions, workshops, open days and tours that provide opportunities for everyone to unearth knowledge about our region's unique heritage.
"The festival is a great time for Canberrans and residents of the surrounding region to discover historical treasures and stories," said Minister for Heritage Chris Steel.
"The theme of this year's Canberra and Region Heritage Festival is 'Unearthed', which invites people to reveal the past and bring to light the lesser-known histories and stories.
"The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival will run for 4 weeks this year during the school holidays, and across Easter and ANZAC Day with a range of events on offer for people of all ages and interests.
"This year's events include a self-drive guided tour to fossick for fossils, a walk at Black Mountain to unearth the lesser-known stories of its Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage, and a tour to discover stories of the women who shaped Canberra into the city it is today.
"These events are organised by community members and volunteer groups. Thank you to all of those involved in putting this year's events together. I look forward to experiencing many of the events and discovering more about our beautiful city and region."
The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival is on from 18 April to 11 May 2025.
The program of events is available at www.act.gov.au/heritagefestival or at the nearest Libraries ACT branch or the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre at Regatta Point.
