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What's On in Parkes

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Canberra Day 2026

Commonwealth Park, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Upcoming

9 March 2026 12:00 am - 12:00 am

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The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Upcoming

10 April 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Inheritance by Phuong Ngo

44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

Ongoing

11 November 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Things to do in Parkes

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1975: Living in Seventies Exhibition

Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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Mabo v Queensland (No. 2): 30th Anniversary Exhibition

Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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National Gallery of Australia

Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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Eat & Drink in Parkes

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The Jetty

Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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The Marion

Barrine Drive Regatta Point, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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Rosa's

7 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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Places to shop in Parkes

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Canberra and Region Visitors Centre

98 Barrine Drive Regatta Point, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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The Curatoreum - National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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