Little Fishes at the Museum
Friday 7 August, 11am–11.30am, Age of Fishes Museum, Cnr Gaskill and Ferguson streets, Canowindra
A free monthly interactive program that explores science, gems, and minerals through hands-on activities, rock painting, and crystal growing. Admission to the session and museum entry is completely free, and no prior bookings are required. Contact 6344 1008.
Winter Wassail Festival at Small Acres Cyder
Saturday 8 August, 5.30pm to 9pm, Small Acres Cyder, 12 Akhgurst Road, Borenore
Celebrate ancient pagan traditions at the Orange Winter Fire Festival. Gather around bonfires to bless orchard trees while enjoying live music, sweet or savoury crepes, and spiced mulled cider. Attendees are encouraged to wear medieval, winter, or pagan attire. Contact info@smallacrescyder.com.au.
From Sand to Success
Friday 14 August, 9am to 2.30pm, Oxenthorpe, 517 Burgoon Lane, Molong
A Soil Workshop with Dr Aurelie Quade at Norah Creek Pastoral. Join Little River Landcare for a hands-on soil workshop. Explore the remarkable transformation of a challenging sandy soil type and the improvements achieved both above and below ground through thoughtful management. RSVP to on amy@littleriverlandcare.com.au or 0402 933 406.
Cumnock Market
Saturday 15 August, 9am to 12pm, Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store).
Enjoy fresh cakes, biscuits, jams, chutneys, pickles, local honey, fresh produce, craft gifts, and native plants. Grab coffee and breakfast across the road! For visitor or stallholder details. Contact Pat Gilmour on 6367 7270.
Molong CWA Trivia Night
Saturday 15 August, 7pm for a 7.30pm start, Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong
Fun, laughter, good vibes and games between the rounds. Bring a supper basket for your table. $10 per person, eight people per table. Don’t have a table? Organisers can match you up! Book on 0439 754 842.
Seeker Markets
Sunday 23 August, Perennialle Plants, Canowindra
Enjoy the energy of city fashion markets with genuine vintage denim, unique labels, and statement pieces, plus great coffee and food. For more information, visit seekermarkets.com.au for more information.
Yeoval Mulga Bill Quick Shear Competition
Saturday 29 August, 12pm–11pm, Royal Hotel Yeoval, 13-19 Forbes Street, Yeoval
A fast-paced shearing competition celebrating the district’s wool heritage. Features a Parents and Citizens association barbecue, a 100-club draw, and a free children’s jumping castle. Shearers compete for points to potentially represent Australia nationally.
Environmental Plantings
Friday 4 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm, 886 Euchareena Road, Molong
Join Sally Kirby for a paddock walk exploring environmental planting projects. Renovo Ag experts will cover carbon sequestration, financial projections, and market risks compared to traditional farming. RSVP to Phoebe on 0401 376 209 or ceo@littleriverlandcare.com.au.
Molong Show 2026
Saturday 5 September, 9am, Molong Showgrounds, 184 Euchareena Road, Molong
The Molong Annual Show returns for 2026. Save the date and add this major regional event to your calendar to get ready for a fun community day out at the local showgrounds. Contact molong.show@gmail.com.
Veteran Cars tour through Canowindra
Sunday 6 September to Saturday 12 September, Canowindra.
More than 100 pre-1919 cars and motorcycles will tour through Canowindra as part of the National Veteran Car Rally based in Cowra. This free community event celebrates Australia’s motoring heritage, featuring rare vintage models and vehicles
Cudal Show Markets
Sunday 13 September, 9am to 5pm, Cudal Showground.
Join us at Cudal Showground for Cudal Show Markets! Experience country life with local artisan stalls, handmade goods, fresh produce, delicious food, live entertainment, and community showcases. Follow us on Facebook for updates and more information.
Canowindra Baroque Music Festival
Friday 18 September, 8pm, All Saints Anglican Church, Belmore Street, Canowindra
Van Diemen’s Band makes their inaugural performance at Baroquefest! Experience “Baroque and beyond” as Australia’s Baroque supergroup performs a curated program featuring 17th-century European works, 21st-century Australian music, klezmer, and the genre-defying Van Diemen’s Fiddles. Contact 0429 443 215 or baroquefest@gmail.com.
Wednesdays
Molong Library Connect
3pm-4.30pm, weekly during school term, Molong Library, 98 Bank Street, Molong
A drop-in activity for ages 10 and up. Enjoy LEGO, puzzles, board games, and occasional crafts during the school term. No bookings are required. Contact molong@cwl.nsw.gov.au.
Thursdays
Canowindra Library Storytime
10.30am-11.30am, weekly during school term, Canowindra Library, 70 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
A program for children from birth to five years. Uses nursery rhymes, stories, action songs, and finger plays to enhance language development, pre-literacy skills, and imagination. Sessions are interactive and include home routine tips for parents. Contact 6344 1796.
Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Molong
10am-12pm, fortnightly during school term, Cabonne Family Day Care, 103 Bank Street, Molong
A free community playgroup that offers indoor activities like art, craft, books, and construction, plus outdoor play with bikes and a sandpit. Parents must bring their child’s daily essentials and provide constant supervision. Contact council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au.
Molong CWA Branch.
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5.30 dinner and 6.30 meeting, Molong RSL, 22-24 Riddell Street, 1 Bank Street, Molong
Molong CWA is for women who are interested in supporting their community in many different ways. Contact us via email or facebook messenger or come along with a friend to one of our meetings.Contact molongcwa@outlook.com or search Facebook for Country Women’s Association Molong Branch.
Fridays
Canowindra Library Rhyme Time
10.15am-10.45am, weekly during school term, Canowindra Library, 70 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
A weekly for babies up to two years old. Uses nursery rhymes, action songs, finger plays, and stories in a fun, interactive format to build early pre-literacy skills, imagination, and language development. Contact 6344 1796.
Molong Library Storytime
11.15am-12pm, weekly during school term, Molong Library, 98 Bank Street, Molong
For children aged zero to six and their carers. Includes singing, reading popular children’s books, and completing easy related crafts. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Contact molong@cwl.nsw.gov.au.
Mondays
Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Canowindra
10am-12pm, fortnightly during school term, St Edward’s School Hall, Tilga Street, Canowindra
Free community playgroup features indoor and outdoor play including art, craft, books, bikes, and a sandpit. Parents must supervise their children and bring their own water and morning tea. Contact council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au.