PEERING BENEATH THE SHELL: THE STORY OF A BIRD EGG COLLECTION – EXHIBITION & CURATORIAL TALK

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum and Bookshop East Wing, Bathurst Courthouse, Russell Street, Bathurst

What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains. They open the cracks to introduce the people who collected them, and why. Then there are the unexpected hidden tales quietly waiting […]

High Tea @ Abercrombie House – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Abercrombie House 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst

This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy a variety of leaf tea, plunger coffee and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardens are open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style. Adult $55; Concession $50; Child under 14 yrs $40.Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor […]

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Storytime + Colouring Activity with Smith & Jones

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Smith & Jones Storytime + Colouring Activity! Smith & Jones have teamed up with artist and animator Todd Fuller to produce a participatory filmclip for their new single, Home. The filmclip explores community ideas of home and celebrates the many different ideas people have of what makes a home. View the filmclip projected […]

FREE

Noob VS Pro Lego Challenges

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Are you a Noob or a Pro at Lego building? Join us and team-up to build a few challenges. There will be free building time as well to show off your creativeness. For ages 6+

Slow Stitched Softies With Fiona Howle

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Beginners can learn to thread a needle, select fabrics and stitch character into their own soft feel design. A great way to learn to sew. For ages 12-18 years.

$10

Bathurst Harness Racing Club

Bathurst Harness Racing Club 169 College Road, Bathurst

You are invited to come and experience the thrill of racing in April. The bistro will be open, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious food and beverages. See you trackside!

Free

Kids’ Night Tour of Abercrombie House

Abercrombie House 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst

Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies. Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book […]

$20

Animal Boxes

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Come to the Library for a fun afternoon crafting session making cure animals out of boxes. Recreate your favourite animal or even your pet.

History Talk: A Digger’s Story

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Author Anne Hutchison is back with a new book and fresh insights into researching and writing about historical lives. In her latest book, 'Private CRL Smith', Anne tells the wartime story of a young Aussie on the Western Front during World War 1. Anne will talk about the research process of collecting memorabilia and anecdotes […]

Free

DEBATE AND SOLIDARITY ON KEPPEL STREET

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum and Bookshop East Wing, Bathurst Courthouse, Russell Street, Bathurst

Before the Federation Convention of 1896, held in Bathurst, political debate was taking place, influenced by the discussions of the day. What do the flour mill workers of Keppel Street and shearers have in common? Unionism and the fight for workers’ rights. It was on Keppel Street where meetings at the Masonic Hall would take […]

Exhibition tours

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Exhibition tours hosted by Gallery Assistants are held every Saturday @ 11am.

FREE