The good Darwin Weekend Guide
Your guide to the very best things happening in Darwin this weekend, yeppers Saturday and Sunday.Looking for something fun to do this weekend? With events, gigs, shows, festivals, exhibitions, pop-ups, and more - all in one place.
Darwin fires up every weekend, with no shortage of amazing things to see, do, and explore.
Let the weekend adventure begin!
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Featured (Our Picks)
Our picks from a very busy weekend..What's On This Weekend
Saturday Calendar
Activity
Saturday Skating At The YIndoor roller skating program for all ages at the Y. Roll around on quads or blades every Saturday. Casual entry Saturdays - just turn up on the day! Email us to book in for weekday sessions...
Children | Family
School Holiday Guide - Winter | DarwinDarwin's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Our guide includes activities, workshops, events and idea's to keep the kids active and busy. Saturday 20th June 2026..
Comedy
Annie Louey: LiveComedian and presenter Annie Louey (as seen on ABC TV and SBS) makes her Darwin debut, bringing her best and freshest material in an hour of high-energy stand-up. Annie is ready to entertain you w..
Dining & Drink Experiences
Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour4-Hour Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour Darwin's foodie scene is diverse, and with so many restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. This tasting tour means y..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Territory Wildlife Park | Open Hours & TicketsOpen every day 9am-6pm (last entry*) At the Territory Wildlife Park, not only do you see wildlife up-close in their natural habitats, you meet them walking through tree top aviaries, strolling arou..
Defence of Darwin Experience
The Defence of Darwin Experience (DDE) is a powerful, immersive, interactive experience, located at the Darwin Military Museum at East Point, Darwin. Opened in 2012, as part of the 70th commemo..
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory | Open Hours
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is in a tropical garden on Darwin Harbour at Bullocky Point. OPENING HOURS 10am-4pm Monday-Sunday and Public Holidays (*closed Christmas ..
Darwin Military Museum | Open
The Darwin Military Museum tells the story of the bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. OPEN 7 days a Week 9.30am - 4pm Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 3pm Sunday and public holidays We recom..
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens | Open Hours
Gardens open every day 7am to 7pm. Orientation Centre 8am to 4pm Closed public holidays Plant display house 8:30am to 3:30pm daily Closed public holidays The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens..
Royal Flying Doctor Service | Darwin Museum Open
The Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service gives visitors a fascinating insight into two episodes of Australian history. Learn the history of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service and the shocking Bo..
Aquascene | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 7 days - 8:30am - 12pm This unique fish sanctuary is open on the high tide. A fun, safe and magical experience for all to enjoy! Doctors Gully Fish Feeding, where the fish eat from you..
Experience
Cage of Death Experience - Crocosaurus CoveSwim with the crocs at Crocosaurus Cove. Yes, really! Visit Crocosaurus Cove and swim with crocs inside the epic Cage of Death Get up close to 200 crocodiles and an enormous collection of Austra..
Films | Now Showing
Latest Movies | What's ShowingCheck out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..
Markets | Art, Craft & General
Rapid Creek MarketsEvery SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM - 2PM Located in the heart of the northern suburbs, about 10km from Darwin CBD, the Rapid Creek Markets are open every weekend from 6:30am to 1:30pm - rain, hail or sh..
Adelaide River Market
Lot 188 Stuart Highway, Adelaide River, Northern Territory 0846 The Adelaide River Market showcases local handmade craft. Items on sale include knitted chooks caravan napkin holders preserves (..
Lil J's Vintage Markets - Darwin
Lil J's Vintage Markets offers a mix of pre-loved unisex and vintage threads, lush plants, local makers doing their thing, bric-a-brac, hidden gems and plenty of surprises. Lil J's Vintage Markets ..
Markets | Food & Produce
Malak MarketsMalak Markets every Saturday from May to October each year for art, crafts, organic products and delicious food at the Malak Shops rear car park. Open from 4pm to 9pm, with live music, great food a..
Motor Sports | Auto Events
betr Darwin Triple Crown: Supercars 2026The betr Darwin Triple Crown, the Official Indigenous Round of the Repco Supercars Championship, returns in 2026 with its biggest and boldest racing program yet. Fans can look forward to two Darwi..
Tours | Trips & Excursions
Litchfield National Park & Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise - Day Trip from DarwinEmbark on an adventure to Litchfield National Park, where Australia's awe-inspiring waterfalls, magnetic termite mounds, and pristine pools await. Perfect for bird enthusiasts, Fogg Dam Conservati..
Litchfield National Park Tour
Litchfield National Park Tour with Jumping Crocodile Cruise. Departs Darwin Flush with several waterfalls, thick pockets of rainforest and pristine swimming holes, Litchfield National Park offer..
GetYourGuide: Darwin & Northern Territory
Darwin may be a smaller city, but there are still so many things to do in Darwin, especially if you love the outdoors! A stone's throw from some of Australia's best natural scenery, this state cap..
TourOZ - Top Things to do in Darwin
Darwin has a totally unique charm unlike any other major city in Australia. It may be a smaller city, but there are still so many things to do in Darwin, especially if you love the outdoors! At th..
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels Tour
Located beneath the cliffs of Darwin city, this tour provides historical information relating to the concept of the tunnels. Learn the role these tunnels played in the Australian defence during Wor..
Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise
Explore the World War II sites of Darwin on this city sightseeing and cruise tour. Visit the Darwin war memorial and East Point Military Precinct, and explore Darwin Military Museum to chart the c..
Sunday Calendar
Dining & Drink Experiences
Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour4-Hour Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour Darwin's foodie scene is diverse, and with so many restaurants to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. This tasting tour means y..
Exhibition | Expo & Show
Territory Wildlife Park | Open Hours & TicketsOpen every day 9am-6pm (last entry*) At the Territory Wildlife Park, not only do you see wildlife up-close in their natural habitats, you meet them walking through tree top aviaries, strolling arou..
Defence of Darwin Experience
The Defence of Darwin Experience (DDE) is a powerful, immersive, interactive experience, located at the Darwin Military Museum at East Point, Darwin. Opened in 2012, as part of the 70th commemo..
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory | Open Hours
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is in a tropical garden on Darwin Harbour at Bullocky Point. OPENING HOURS 10am-4pm Monday-Sunday and Public Holidays (*closed Christmas ..
Darwin Military Museum | Open
The Darwin Military Museum tells the story of the bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. OPEN 7 days a Week 9.30am - 4pm Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 3pm Sunday and public holidays We recom..
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens | Open Hours
Gardens open every day 7am to 7pm. Orientation Centre 8am to 4pm Closed public holidays Plant display house 8:30am to 3:30pm daily Closed public holidays The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens..
Royal Flying Doctor Service | Darwin Museum Open
The Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service gives visitors a fascinating insight into two episodes of Australian history. Learn the history of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service and the shocking Bo..
Aquascene | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 7 days - 8:30am - 12pm This unique fish sanctuary is open on the high tide. A fun, safe and magical experience for all to enjoy! Doctors Gully Fish Feeding, where the fish eat from you..
NT Orchid Spectacular 2026
Get ready to be mesmerized by the stunning beauty of Orchids at the 35th NT Orchid Spectacular 2026. The largest Orchid Show in Northern Australia. Immerse yourself in the beauty of orchids and ..
Experience
Cage of Death Experience - Crocosaurus CoveSwim with the crocs at Crocosaurus Cove. Yes, really! Visit Crocosaurus Cove and swim with crocs inside the epic Cage of Death Get up close to 200 crocodiles and an enormous collection of Austra..
Films | Now Showing
Latest Movies | What's ShowingCheck out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound. Film reviews from Switch, imdb.com, TheAge..
Markets | Art, Craft & General
Nightcliff MarketsNightcliff Market is held every Sunday from 8am to 2pm in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre. On Sunday morning the Nightcliff Markets provide an entertaining venue for a stroll among local art and cra..
Rapid Creek Markets
Every SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM - 2PM Located in the heart of the northern suburbs, about 10km from Darwin CBD, the Rapid Creek Markets are open every weekend from 6:30am to 1:30pm - rain, hail or sh..
Adelaide River Market
Lot 188 Stuart Highway, Adelaide River, Northern Territory 0846 The Adelaide River Market showcases local handmade craft. Items on sale include knitted chooks caravan napkin holders preserves (..
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Thursday + Sunday 4pm - 9pm Mindil Beach, Maria Liveris Dr, The Gardens The Mindil Beach Markets attract large crowds on a Thursday evening with exotic asian food, aboriginal art, local crafts a..
Tours | Trips & Excursions
Litchfield National Park & Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise - Day Trip from DarwinEmbark on an adventure to Litchfield National Park, where Australia's awe-inspiring waterfalls, magnetic termite mounds, and pristine pools await. Perfect for bird enthusiasts, Fogg Dam Conservati..
GetYourGuide: Darwin & Northern Territory
Darwin may be a smaller city, but there are still so many things to do in Darwin, especially if you love the outdoors! A stone's throw from some of Australia's best natural scenery, this state cap..
TourOZ - Top Things to do in Darwin
Darwin has a totally unique charm unlike any other major city in Australia. It may be a smaller city, but there are still so many things to do in Darwin, especially if you love the outdoors! At th..
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels Tour
Located beneath the cliffs of Darwin city, this tour provides historical information relating to the concept of the tunnels. Learn the role these tunnels played in the Australian defence during Wor..
Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise
Explore the World War II sites of Darwin on this city sightseeing and cruise tour. Visit the Darwin war memorial and East Point Military Precinct, and explore Darwin Military Museum to chart the c..
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