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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Our picks from a very busy weekend..

 

What's On This Weekend

Saturday Calendar

Activity

Saturday Skating At The Y
Indoor 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...


Exhibition | Expo & Show

Territory Wildlife Park | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 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..

Darwin Tourist Facility | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 7 days a week: Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility is Darwin's best sightseeing location featuring the Royal Flying Doctor Service + Bombing of Darwin, two Iconic Stories in One I..

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..


Exhibition | Visual Art

Garrmalang Retrospective | Photographic Exhibition
Garrmalang presents Celebrate a decade of Blak excellence through the lens. This special photographic retrospective honours the powerful moments, faces and stories that have shaped Garrmalang ..


Experience

Cage of Death Experience - Crocosaurus Cove
Swim 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 Showing
Check 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..

Showing @ Deckchair Cinema
Now showing and coming soon to Deckchair Cinema.. Tickets are available online and in person at the Deckchair Cinema box office. The Deckchair Cinema box office is open from 5:45pm to 7pm ever..


Markets | Art, Craft & General

Parap Village Market
The Parap Village Markets are held every Saturday morning from 8am to 2pm at Parap Village Shopping Centre. Offering the finest tropical flavours and true Territory atmosphere, the Parap Village Ma..

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 (..


Markets | Food & Produce

Malak Markets
Malak 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..


Tours | Trips & Excursions

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
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..

Outback Gourmet Food & Aboriginal Art Tour
4-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 ..

Kakadu Day Tour
Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming Explore Kakadu National Park and learn about Australia's Aboriginal heritage on a full-day tour from Darwin. You'll see the highlights of the ..

Top End & Kimberley Tour
9-Day Kimberley Offroad Adventure from Darwin to Broome. This nine-day off-road camping adventure between Darwin and Broome is the ultimate way to see the rugged outback while somebody else takes ..




Sunday Calendar

Exhibition | Expo & Show

Territory Wildlife Park | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 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..

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..

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..

Darwin Tourist Facility | Open Hours & Tickets
Open 7 days a week: Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility is Darwin's best sightseeing location featuring the Royal Flying Doctor Service + Bombing of Darwin, two Iconic Stories in One I..

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..


Exhibition | Visual Art

Garrmalang Retrospective | Photographic Exhibition
Garrmalang presents Celebrate a decade of Blak excellence through the lens. This special photographic retrospective honours the powerful moments, faces and stories that have shaped Garrmalang ..


Experience

Cage of Death Experience - Crocosaurus Cove
Swim 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 Showing
Check 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..

Showing @ Deckchair Cinema
Now showing and coming soon to Deckchair Cinema.. Tickets are available online and in person at the Deckchair Cinema box office. The Deckchair Cinema box office is open from 5:45pm to 7pm ever..


Markets | Art, Craft & General

Nightcliff Markets
Nightcliff 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..

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 an..

Tactile Arts Makers Markets
Tactile Arts Makers Markets play a major part in Darwin's calendar of events. These markets are well renowned for showcasing the work of some of Darwin's finest local artists and craftspeople, off..


Tours | Trips & Excursions

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..

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..

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..

Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour
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..

Top End & Kimberley Tour
9-Day Kimberley Offroad Adventure from Darwin to Broome. This nine-day off-road camping adventure between Darwin and Broome is the ultimate way to see the rugged outback while somebody else takes ..




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