Community Calendar
From time to time, some events listed in Council’s online community calendar may be cancelled or postponed. To confirm, please contact the EVENT ORGANISER, as stated with each event listing, regarding any updates or confirmations. Note, ASTC is not the Event Organiser, unless clearly branded as such.
For a full list of upcoming events that will feature firework displays, click here.
Upcoming Events
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Alice Springs Mothers Day Classic
- Date:
- May 12th 2024, 7:00am - 10:00am
- Location:
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Type:
- Health & Wellness
- Cost:
- $35
Fun run/walk on Mothers Day to raise funds and awareness for breast and cervical cancer research....
Add to Calendar More InfoAlice Springs Mothers Day Classic
May 12th 2024, 7:00am - 10:00am
Fun run/walk on Mothers Day to raise funds and awareness for breast and cervical cancer research.
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Creative Writing Kickstarter with Dave Clark
- Date:
- May 14th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Alice Springs Public Library
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- FREE
Have you got a story to tell but not sure how to get started? Ready to start thinking of yourself as a creative writer?! This is the first in a free series of workshops desi...
Add to Calendar More InfoCreative Writing Kickstarter with Dave Clark
May 14th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Have you got a story to tell but not sure how to get started? Ready to start thinking of yourself as a creative writer?! This is the first in a free series of workshops designed to support writers to find their unique voice and develop their craft. Local writer Dave Clark will share a selection of writing prompts designed to kickstart your creative aspirations. With techniques designed to help participants get in touch with their creativity, this is a perfect opportunity for anyone who has been looking to get started in creative writing! Participants of this workshop are also invited to join Dave’s follow-up workshop - Elevate Your Work. These workshops have been made possible by the Alice Springs Public Library. Book your free place today - spaces are limited! https://www.ntwriters.com.au/product/creative-writing-kickstarter/
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West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival
- Date:
- May 17th - May 19th 2024
- Location:
- Larapinta Trail, Tjoritja National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Type:
- Major Event
- Cost:
- Free for spectators at Telegraph Station Finish Line, varying costs for participants
The West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival is an annual trail running festival put on by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club where participants run 5, 25, 65, 128 or ...
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May 17th - May 19th 2024
The West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival is an annual trail running festival put on by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club where participants run 5, 25, 65, 128 or 231km along the Larapinta Trail all culminating in a huge finish line festival at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station from 3pm - 9pm on Sunday 19 May!
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Introduction to Playwriting with Mary Anne Butler
- Date:
- May 18th 2024, 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Red Hot Arts
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- FREE
Is there a play you’ve always wanted to write? Do you want to get started writing for theatre, or do you have a creative idea that you want to turn into a performance piece? ...
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May 18th 2024, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Is there a play you’ve always wanted to write? Do you want to get started writing for theatre, or do you have a creative idea that you want to turn into a performance piece? In this all-day workshop, award-winning playwright Mary Anne Butler will introduce the essential skills of writing for theatre. Presented by NT Writers Centre in collaboration with local arts initiative Theatre Makers, this workshop is designed to kickstart a creative idea that participants can continue to develop later in the year. This workshop is open to anyone with a passion for theatre and performance, regardless of experience or skill level. Places are reserved for First Nations participants and accessible application options are available. There are 16 places up for grabs - application is by a quick from via https://www.ntwriters.com.au/introduction-to-playwriting/
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Elevate Your Work with Dave Clark
- Date:
- May 21st 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Andy McNeill Room
- Type:
- Town Council
- Cost:
- FREE
Take your writing to the next level in this tool-sharpening creative workshop....
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May 21st 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Take your writing to the next level in this tool-sharpening creative workshop.
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Pre-Loved Market
- Date:
- May 25th 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- The Y Alice Springs
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Free for attendees and $20 stall holder fee
This is a great opportunity for people to sell their items and for shoppers to choose a variety of items at special prices....
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May 25th 2024, 8:00am - 12:00pm
This is a great opportunity for people to sell their items and for shoppers to choose a variety of items at special prices.
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The Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair
- Date:
- May 25th 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- The Alice Springs Steiner School | 163 Ragonesi Rd, Ross
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- Gold Coin Donation
The 26th Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair is Saturday 25th of May. It starts at 10am with a Giant Lawn Sale and All-Day Breakfast. Stalls include Handmade Craft, Cakes...
Add to Calendar More InfoThe Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair
May 25th 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
The 26th Alice Springs Steiner School Autumn Fair is Saturday 25th of May. It starts at 10am with a Giant Lawn Sale and All-Day Breakfast. Stalls include Handmade Craft, Cakes, delicious food, Pot Plants, Books, Jams and Preserves. There are Garden Tours, School Tours, Puppet Shows, and heaps of Children’s Activities for big and small. There will be Live Music next to the festive café, so come along to The Alice Springs Steiner School and enjoy a fabulous day with something for everyone. • Find – Lawn Sale treasures, home-made preserves, cakes, crafts, pot plants, books. • Children’s Activities – candle dipping, face-painting, bows and arrows, a maze, tug-o-war, puppet shows, craft for little ones; and more … • Live Music – Community and Student Performances. • Great Food – All-day breakfast, Pancakes, Coffee, sensational Curries, Homemade cakes, Organic Juice, and Refreshments.
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Sydney Writers Festival Livestream: Trent Dalton
- Date:
- May 25th 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- Alice Springs Public Library
- Type:
- Library
- Cost:
- Free
Join us for this livestreamed conversation with Trent Dalton, author of the award-winning Boy Swallows Universe. Trent will discuss the success of his first book and his most ...
Add to Calendar More InfoSydney Writers Festival Livestream: Trent Dalton
May 25th 2024, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for this livestreamed conversation with Trent Dalton, author of the award-winning Boy Swallows Universe. Trent will discuss the success of his first book and his most recent release, Lola in the Mirror.
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Alice's Longest Desert Lunch
- Date:
- May 25th 2024, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Olive Pink Botanic Garden
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- $150
Join Hamilton Downs Youth Camp at our annual Alice’s Longest Desert Lunch. Enjoy a three course meal catered by one of our amazing local restaurants and an afternoon of live ...
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May 25th 2024, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Hamilton Downs Youth Camp at our annual Alice’s Longest Desert Lunch. Enjoy a three course meal catered by one of our amazing local restaurants and an afternoon of live music at the beautiful Olive Pink Botanic Garden. This year’s theme is STEPPING OUT, OUTBACK STYLE – to pay homage to the drovers, stockmen and stockwomen of our past, and those that are still the backbone of Australia. Tickets on sale soon.
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Writing for Podcasts with Kylie Stevenson
- Date:
- June 15th 2024, 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Red Hot Arts
- Type:
- Community
- Cost:
- $105/$85 NTWC Members
Have you always wondered where to start with creating your own podcast? Award-winning podcast creator Kylie Stevenson (Lost in Larrimah) brings her all-day podcasting worksho...
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June 15th 2024, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Have you always wondered where to start with creating your own podcast? Award-winning podcast creator Kylie Stevenson (Lost in Larrimah) brings her all-day podcasting workshop to Mparntwe/Alice Springs! This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in non-fiction audio storytelling, introducing the tools to conjure and craft a podcast, from generating and honing an idea right through to pitching. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in non-fiction audio storytelling. It will give you the tools to conjure and craft a podcast, from generating and honing your idea right through to pitching what you produce. There will be a focus on storytelling, including capturing narrative voice, developing and editing your script, and how to work tension, stakes and suspense into your story. The workshop will also cover interviewing techniques, how to weave research into your narrative, and the ethical and legal considerations of telling true stories.
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