END OF SUMMER PARTY
Friday, February 28
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club is saying goodbye to summer with an End Of Summer Party. It kicks off from 6pm with social bowls at 6.30pm, live music - Noah Dorin from 8pm-11pm, and there will be a jumping castle, kids giveaways and 30 raffle prizes.
LIBRARY LEGO WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 4
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It's LEGO time for students in years 1 to 4. Have some fun at the Makerspace using LEGO BricQ Motion kits and engage in STEM learning, experimenting with forces, motion and interactions in the context of sports. The workshop starts at 4pm and ends at 5pm. Numbers are limited so get in quick. Bookings can be made at the Parkes Library.
WELCOME TO PARKES
Wednesday, March 5
Are you new to the Parkes Shire? Join Parkes Shire Council at the Cooke Park Pavilion at 5:30pm to 7:30pm for this free event to learn about local services, meet councillors and staff, and enjoy prizes and raffles in a welcoming atmosphere. RSVP by February 23 by completing the form via https://bit.ly/WelcomeToTheParkesShire2025, email council@parkes.nsw.gov.au or call 6861 2333.
GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS
March 6 to 9
At the Parkes Showground The Great Moscow Circus will be ready to entertain you and your family. With superstar international extreme acts this is a circus performance not to miss.
CHARITY WRESTLING SUPERSHOW
Friday, March 7
Australian Wrestling Superstars is proudly joining forces with Peak Hill Roosters Rugby League Club to raise funds for Parkes PCYC team to compete in the Nations of Origin tournament during NAIDOC week 2025. Head on down to the Parkes Leagues Club and show your support when the Superstars of AWS put it all on the line in a bone-crunching, body-slamming, high-flying night of live pro wrestling action. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts at 7pm and tickets can be found at https://events.humanitix.com/live-pro-wrestling-parkes-leagues-club-charity-supershow-for-parkes-pcyc. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Parkes PCYC team for Nations of Origin 2025.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON
Sunday, March 9
The International Women’s Day luncheon hosted by the Parkes Que Club at the Parkes Services Club is on Sunday, March 9 from 11.45am. There will be guest speakers, entertainment, a raffle, lucky door prizes and display/sales from local craftswomen. Tickets are $38 pp from 123tix.com.au/events by March 3.
AUTHOR TALK
Tuesday, March 11
Join bestselling author Nicole Alexander for an immersive conversation about her latest novel The Limestone Road at the Parkes Shire Library. The event begins at 6pm and is free but bookings are essential. Call the library on 6861 2309.
TRUNDLE BACK IN TIME
March 15 and 16
This celebration of heritage returns to Trundle with the theme Show Us Ya Tracks. There will be all the regular favourites - the tractor pull, sheaf toss, swap meet, market stalls and kids zone with live music too. 2025 also marks 100 years of John Deere tractors.
COMMUNITY FIBRE ARTS EXHIBITION OPENING
Saturday, March 15
The opening of the Community Fibre Arts Exhibition will be held at 10am to 12pm on Saturday, March 15 in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library where entry is free. The exhibition will be opened until Saturday, April 12. The exhibition will see art entries including applique, knitting, crochet, felting, sculptural, basketry, creative embroidery, collage, weaving and more. Make sure to check it out.
HOMEGROWN PARKES
Saturday, March 29
It's back for 2025 - Homegrown Parkes is an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products with the community. Markets, music, crop swap, performances and demonstrations in Cooke Park - it's all homegrown in Parkes and it's a great family day out.
EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL
Saturday, April 5
This is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion. Think hay bales, festoon lights, warm tones, plenty of seating and the beautiful country night air. Roving canapes by Smoking Brothers Catering and live music from Foxxy Cleopatra - it's going to be spectacular. There will be buses from Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra and Gooloogong. Ticket details to come.
PARKES PUBLIC EASTER FETE
Saturday, April 5
Parkes Public's School's Easter Fete will be held on April 5. Make sure to mark your calendars and stay updated for more information.
