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Crowds of families fly colourful kites on a large grassy lawn at the arboretum
A young girl wears a felt hat, looking at a bright colourful artwork on her kite
A hand decorated white kite floats in a bright blue sky with the words 'Arboretum Kitefest'

Kite Fest at the Arboretum

Next on 26 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Kite Fest at the Arboretum

Crowds of families fly colourful kites on a large grassy lawn at the arboretum
A young girl wears a felt hat, looking at a bright colourful artwork on her kite
A hand decorated white kite floats in a bright blue sky with the words 'Arboretum Kitefest'

Overview

Kite Fest returns to the Arboretum bigger and brighter than ever!

For the very first time, Kite Fest at the Arboretum is soaring across two spectacular days, bringing even more colour, creativity, and family fun to one of Canberra's most popular community events.

Join in the festivities and soar the day away with kite flying, live entertainment, hands-on activities, delicious food, and unforgettable moments with family and friends.

Bring a kite to add colour to the sky or book into a Kite Marking Workshop and make your own! Kite-making workshops will run throughout the day so that you can create your very own bespoke kite to fly at one of Canberra's most scenic locations. Let your imagination soar!
Click the booking link to secure your place in a kite-making workshop.

Bring your family, bring a kite, bring your friends for the perfect spring day out!

Dates

26–27 Sep 2026
September 2026
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National Arboretum CanberraForest Drive, Molonglo Valley, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop