Explore Narrabri Region

Dawsons Spring Nature Stroll - Easter Long Weekend
2024-03-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Dawsons Spring, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Find out how connection with the natural environment can improve
your well-being, while taking in the earthy and sweet scent of the bush.
We’ll learn the skill of birdwatching and explore the mysterious
relationships between plants, animals, and the physical environment.
Tours running from 10-11.30am daily over the Easter long weekend.
Remember to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy, enclosed shoes.
Bookings essential
CLICK HERE to book online or call 1300 072 757
Photo: Dawsons Spring (Rochelle Eather)

Maules Creek Campdraft
2024-03-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | 2237 Harparary Rd, Maules Creek NSW 2382, 2237 Harparary Rd, Maules Creek, NSW, 2382, Australia
SAVE THE DATE!
This little draft #upthecreek just keeps growing and growing – and we are sure this year will be another cracker.
Stay tuned, and we will announce more as it happens. For now, this is the weekend we’re running.

NOTE **
This year, we are wearing green to honour our beloved committee member, Mark ”Marky’’ Dampney, who we lost far too soon. So feel free to add a touch of green – his favourite colour – to your attire.

Good Friday Fireworks - Bellata Golf Club
2024-03-29 15:00 - 23:30 | Bellata Golf Club, 80 Berrigal Creek Road, Bellata, NSW, 2397, Australia
Join us on Friday 29th March as we celebrate Easter with Live entertainment , raffles, chocolate eggs and a jumping castle for the kids!

LEON CUNNINGHAM LIVE from 6:30pm – Late
DJ Dean from 4pm
fireworks display
jumping castle
Easter Eggs for the kids
Fish or Prawn Cutlets & Chips
Mega Meat Raffle!
Unpowered and powered camping available

Club will be open at 3pm until late

Photography FUN-damentals
2024-03-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Join us in Wee Waa Sunday 24rd March starting at 10.00am.
Our one day Workshop designed to get you familiar with your Camera. This Workshop is designed for the novice to intermediate user, to help you understand the workings of your camera and some of the general principals in photography to get the most out of your kit. Designed to eliminate motion blur and over / under exposed images so you can effectively capture the image you are trying to.
The Workshop explores the different styles of photography, various settings of your SLR Camera and how to use ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed to produce the image you are aiming for. You will also learn a number of composition rules, basic lighting and shooting modes.
The Workshop runs for 6 hours and includes practical exercises with constructive feedback and an opportunity to meet other like minded people with a passion for photography, and the chance to ‘pick the brain’ of a professional photographer in a relaxed environment.
We cover topics such as:

Explanation of the working parts of your SLR camera
The different modes of your camera
Photography styles
Lighting
Using ISO / Aperture/ Shutter Speed
Various rules of composition
and More!

Total Price for workshop which includes a light lunch is $180

CLICK HERE to book or make an enquiry.

CREATE Festival - Exhibition
2024-03-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
There are three exhibition spaces showcasing the works of over 20 artists.
With the theme ‘Country’ it’s nearly guaranteed there will be an artwork that you will want for yourself.
There will also be the installation, Walk With Us, depicting the history of the Gomeroi Nation.
And the exhibition, Art After Brain Injury, which showcase works by artists who have suffered a brain injury. Their stories are so inspiring.
Free entry with option to donate a gold coin to help ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

Narrabri Races
2024-03-23 11:00 - 21:00 | Narrabri Race Course, Bailey St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join us at the Narrabri Jockey Club Annual Race Meet on March 23, 2024!

Date: Saturday March 23, 2024
Time: Gates open 11.00am
Location: Narrabri Racecourse

Get ready for an action-packed day with:

6 Race Program
Fashions on the Field
Canteen, Bar and Food Trucks
Kids Jumping Castle
Trackside Big Screen
Live Entertainment

Bring your friends and family for a day of fun, fashion, and fast-paced races!

WEAVING WITH WAABII
2024-03-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Narrabri Community College, 3/100 Maitland St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
The workshop is ideal for a get together with friends and family. You will create your own unique piece of art using traditional weaving techniques in a relaxing atmosphere. This beautiful craft has been passed down from generation to generation. Weaving is a healing experience and a great way to sit and yarn and connect to culture.
All materials are included in the cost, your starter kit includes; 1 starter, 1 needle, 50g of Natural Raffia and 50g Eco dyed Raffia.
You will enjoy interesting and intriguing stories from Waabii about tradition, culture and language. Waabii combines authentic traditional and modern experiences through products and workshops. Waabii’s mission is to share knowledge for growth through schools and local communities so they can implement culture into everyday living.
Price: $150

Life Drawing with a Comedian
2024-03-23 11:00 - 12:30 | NSW
This show is for everyone – not just artists. It’s a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with the comedic element of live performance. It is a unique and entertaining way to bring people together through art & laughter.
Everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of their artistic ability, even bad drawers are welcome.
Wee Waa: Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George Street, Wee Waa 2388
Date: 23 March 2024
Time: 3pm to 4.30pm
Price: $25
Baan Baa: Baan Baa Hall
Date: 23 March 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Price: $25

Photography FUN-damental Workshop
2024-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join us in Narrabri Saturday 23rd March starting at 10.00am.
Our one day Workshop designed to get you familiar with your Camera. This Workshop is designed for the novice to intermediate user, to help you understand the workings of your camera and some of the general principals in photography to get the most out of your kit. Designed to eliminate motion blur and over / under exposed images so you can effectively capture the image you are trying to.
The Workshop explores the different styles of photography, various settings of your SLR Camera and how to use ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed to produce the image you are aiming for. You will also learn a number of composition rules, basic lighting and shooting modes.
The Workshop runs for 6 hours and includes practical exercises with constructive feedback and an opportunity to meet other like minded people with a passion for photography, and the chance to ‘pick the brain’ of a professional photographer in a relaxed environment.
We cover topics such as:

Explanation of the working parts of your SLR camera
The different modes of your camera
Photography styles
Lighting
Using ISO / Aperture/ Shutter Speed
Various rules of composition
and More!

Total Price for workshop which includes a light lunch is $180

CLICK HERE to book or make an enquiry.

KID’S CHALK PAVEMENT WORKSHOP – JO HANNAFORD
2024-03-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Cnr of Rose and George St opposite Library, Wee Waa, NSW, 2390, Australia
Come and create some chalk street art with local artist, Jo Hannaford.
You can either bring along a design that you would like to draw or Jo will be able to suggest a few options.
Please note, you will get dirty so wear appropriate clothing.

Metal Etching – Jewelry Making Workshop with Vicky Phelps
2024-03-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
t’s the WWCACC’s 2nd Birthday, join the party and spend a fun filled morning creating a piece or two of metal etched jewelry.
Etching by metal workers to decorate metal items such as armor, guns, beads, cups and plates has been practised in Europe since the Middle Ages at least, and may go back to antiquity.
In this workshop metal will be etched and turned into decorative pieces to create simple and funky jewelry embellishments. Once learnt you will be easily able to replicate the process at home to keep creating unique pieces of your own.
All materials will be supplied on the day.
Wee Waa: Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George Street, Wee Waa 2388
Date: 23 March 2024
Time: 9am
Price: $45 – all materials supplied
To book Txt 0408 965 990
or email weewaaartsandculturalcentre@gmail.com

Boggabri Classic Show N Shine & Market Day
2024-03-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Jubilee Oval, Corner of Hull and Caxton Streets, Boggabri, New South Wales, 2382
Get Ready for the Boggabri Classic Show N Shine & Market Day!
Open to anything with wheels and an engine.
Saturday 23rd March 2024 at the Jubilee Oval, Hull Street, Boggabri from 9.00am – 2.00pm.
Something for the whole family with market stalls, food stalls, jumping castle, music, kids activities and more.
Show Vehicle Exhibitor $5 per vehicle
Gate Entry
$5 Adults (17+)
Under 16 FREE

‘EUCALYPT DAY’ TALK
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre, 103 Tibbereena St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Head down to the Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre for Eucalypt Day.
Narrabri Shire Council’s horticulturalist will give a talk about Eucalypts in the garden. Their traits; their favourite soils, and what to watch out for.
We will also have a speaker on the use these prolific trees by our First Nations people.
Refreshments and snacks provided.
Free – BOOKINGS ESSENTAIL.

Pop Up Gallery - 'Places and Spaces We Love'
2024-03-22 09:00 - 2024-03-30 17:00, 2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-29 17:00, 2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-28 17:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00, 2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-26 17:00 | 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
An Exhibition by Brooke Dalton and Deb Michell-Smith
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

Film Producer Talk and film Event
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
In conjunction with the CREATE festival, Rotary will be showing the acclaimed Flicker Fest film “Giants”. Come along to a “Meet the Producer” session with Narrabri local Steve Rees, the co-producer of the movie.

Intermittently filmed on the same Narrabri farm over a period of 18 months, Giants plays out amongst the changing landscape of the worst drought in Australia’s history.

Steve will take us through the process of creating and producing this 15 minute short film which was awarded Best Australian Short Film in 2022.

The bar will be open and light refreshments served. All profits go to Rotary International’s Polio Eradication program.

To book your tickets click on the link below
https://dev.explorenarrabriregion.com.au/…/create-festival…/

Date: Thursday 21st March 2024
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Cost: $30 Adult – $10 Student/Pensioner
Location: Crossing Theatre – 117 Tibbereena Street Narrabri NSW 2390

DISABILITY WORKSHOP – ROBIN STIEGER
2024-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
The creatures that fly, crawl and walk, the colours of the earth and sky will mix together to become Country.
Art for fun and friendship.
Free – BOOKINGS ESSENTAIL

NATIVE FLOWER WORKSHOP – ANNABELLE GUEST
2024-03-17 10:00 - 23:00 | Narrabri Aquatic Centre Multi Purpose Room, Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, 2390, Australia
Get ready to unleash your CREATivity with native flowers! 🌸 Join Annabelle Guest, the amazing founder of Narrabri Native Flowers, and create a stunning native flower arrangement which is yours to keep.
Workshop held in the multipurpose room, Narrabri Pool.
Price: $60
