From carnival rides and market stalls to live entertainment, great food and a market run by kids, there is plenty on offer for families looking for a fun day out while supporting their local public schools.
ACT Parents President Mahreen Ali said school fetes and fairs were a great way for Canberrans to experience the community spirit of their local schools.
“School fetes are such a fun day out, but they’re also a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with their local school community,” Ms Ali said.
“You don’t need to have a child at the school to come along. Everyone is welcome, and every sausage, cake, book or ride ticket you buy helps support the work P&Cs do for their schools.”
“Bring the family, invite some friends and explore a school fete in your neighbourhood, or venture a bit further afield. You’ll have a great day out and be supporting a public school community at the same time.”
2026 ACT Public Schools Fetes and Fairs List
September
Sunday 20, 11am – 2pm: Floriade @ Fadden Spring Fair
Fadden Primary School
Hanlon Crescent, Fadden ACT 2904
Celebrate spring with a BBQ, face painting, fairy floss, performances, stalls and games for the whole family.
October
Saturday 17, 11am – 2pm: Duffy Primary Spring Fair
Duffy Primary School
Burrinjuck Crescent, Duffy ACT 2611
Browse baked goods, plants, toys, household goods, books, clothes and other bric-a-brac, with face painting, fairy floss and bulb picking from 1 - 2pm. Cash is preferred, with EFTPOS also available.
Friday 23, 3.30pm - 7pm: Campbell High School Fete
Campbell High School
Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612
Enjoy an afternoon of fete fun bringing together Campbell High and the wider community, with the school’s feeder primary schools also joining the event.
Saturday 31, 10am - 3pm: La Grande Fête
Telopea Park School
New South Wales Crescent, Barton ACT 2600
Enjoy a school fete with French flair, featuring rides, French food, entertainment, antique cars and Halloween-themed activities. Cash and card payments will both be available, with proceeds supporting the school.
November
Friday 6, 4pm – 8pm: Macgregor Primary School Twilight Fete
Macgregor Primary School
Hirschfeld Crescent, Macgregor ACT 2615
Enjoy rides, a cake stall, food trucks, market stalls, local community sporting groups, a white elephant stall, BBQ and coffee van.
Saturday 7, 12pm – 2pm: Bonython Kids Market
Bonython Primary School
Hurtle Avenue, Bonython ACT 2905
Discover a market by kids, for kids, featuring crafts, baked goods, slime, ice cream, face painting, lemonade, second-hand books and toys, plus free children’s activities as part of National Children’s Week.
Sunday 8, 10am - 2pm: Chapman Fete
Chapman Primary School
Perry Drive, Chapman ACT 2611
Enjoy five carnival rides, pony rides, the Canberra Reptile Zoo, Spider-Man, live entertainment and performances, plus book, plant, cake and market stalls and plenty of food. Cash and electronic payments will be accepted, with an ATM available.
Sunday 15, 10am - 2pm: Weetangera Primary School Fete
Weetangera Primary School
Southwell Street, Weetangera ACT 2614
Enjoy rides, market stalls, food, cake stalls, a white elephant stall, second-hand books and toys, raffles and live performances.
Published: 14 September 2026