Close Encounters
- Until Sunday, July 28, Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am to 4pm, Gallery on Track. Admission: free. Telephone: 4822 7889.
A vibrant and interesting display of wearable art combined with miniature artworks. This exhibition is sure to give you inspiration and a new appreciation for our artists.
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Rowan Conroy - Sightseeing
- Until Saturday, September 7, 9am-5pm weekdays, 12pm to 4pm Saturdays, closed Sundays and public holidays, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. Admission: free. Telephone: 4823 4494.
Exploring the effect of rephotographing iconic locations, Rowan Conroy points to the tradition and technology of his medium as reflective and self- conscious. 'Sightseeing' will present a breadth of the artist's work from over a decade of practice. Conroy was awarded the Create NSW Regional Arts Fellowship in 2017.
Fighting Fit, Food Wise
- On Tuesdays and Thursdays until September 26, 4pm, PCYC Goulburn. Admission: free. Telephone: 0436 812 294.
Join Fighting Fit, Food Wise - a ten week group program for young people aged 12-18 years. A 10 week fitness nutrition program will be held during the school term and will target disadvantaged young people and their families. Participants will be supported by a Personal Trainer who will also design a fitness program they can maintain beyond the classes and parents will be encouraged to attend the nutrition workshops. These workshops will demonstrate how easy it is to eat tasty, healthy food on a budget.
Tarago Truffle Hunts
- On Saturdays until August 31, 10.30am to 1.30pm, Tarago Truffles. Admission: $80 for adults, $20 for children, U6 free. Telephone: 4849 4605.
Your hosts, Denzil, Anne and Matt Sturgiss with truffle dogs, Dusty and Joker, offer a unique experience of a 'hands on' truffle hunt during winter. Hunt with the harvesters and truffle dogs and 'get down and dirty' as you help dig for the elusive fabled fungi from under the trees. Your experience includes the truffle hunt, truffle tastings and an education session in The Truffle Shed. Bookings restricted to 24 per hunt. Each harvester and dog will work with 12 people to ensure a more personal experience.
Goulburn Parkrun
- On Saturdays, 8am, Marsden Weir Park. Admission: free.
Goulburn Parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run open to all ages and abilities. Please register before your first run and don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode if you want to be timed! We all run for enjoyment so come along and join in the fun, whatever your pace! Every week we grab a post run coffee in the Greengrocer cafe at 37 Clifford Street, we'd love to see you.
Sound Bath Meditation
- On Friday, July 26, 6pm to 7.30pm, Uniting Church Goulburn. Admission: $30. Telephone: 0406 202 264.
Transport into a meditative state while listening to a live played soundscape of rich tones, soothing vibrations and mesmerizing harmonies of ancient Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, rain drums and angelic sounds of chimes. Experience effortless relaxation, and connect to higher self while receiving subtle energy attunements especially for you. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfy clothes.
Track Day Club
- On Saturday, July 27, 9am to 4pm, Wakefield Park. Admission: Driver $265, second driver $60 passenger $25. Telephone: 0438 642 622.
Experience the exhilaration of high-performance driving in your car with Track Day Club. Build confidence, improve driving skills, discover your cars potential, meet new people and most of all have fun. Everybody can be part of this exciting event on a motorsport circuit. From the novice to enthusiast through the professional, everyone is welcome.
Truffle Hunt and Tasting
- On winter weekends, from 10am, L'Air du Wombat Truffles. Admission: $75. U12 $35 with full paying accompanying adult. Telephone: 0408 478 448
Your guide will explain everything you want to know about truffles, the farm and how we started. Numbers are limited to 24 so bookings are essential. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior. Parking is on the property. This is a walking tour outside on our rural 10 acre truffiere so bring closed-in shoes along with appropriate warm winter clothing. Umbrellas may also be an idea.
National Tree Day
- On Sunday, July 28, 9am to 12pm, Wollondilly Walking Track PCYC end. Admission: free. Telephone: 4823 4538.
This years chosen location in Goulburn is the PCYC end of the Wollondilly Walking Track (27 Kenmore Street). This location marks the connection of the original Walking Track to the new northern end of the Walking Track. The smaller park area connecting these two tracks will benefit from new trees that will eventually provide a shaded area for users. A free BBQ will be provided for participants along with gloves and other equipment.
Sunday Music Sessions
- On Sunday July 28, 1pm to 5pm at the Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Telephone: 4821 2043. Admission: free.
Join a friendly bunch to share some music and singing on the veranda or by the fire. Join in. listen and enjoy. 1pm, Australiana; 3pm, Americana.
Aftermath of WWI
- On Sunday July 28, 2pm to 4pm at Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum, McDermott Drive. Telephone: 4821 2587. Admission: Gold coin donation.
The Remembrance Museum contains militaria from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts right back to the New Zealand Maori War, fought in the mid-19th century. The theme focuses on returning troops, the Spanish influenza pandemic: 'the aftermath of war'.
People and Place names along the Hume Highway
- On Sunday July 28, 2pm, Goulburn Soldier's Club. Admission: free.
History Goulburn presents another informative talk on the history of Goulburn and District. Stephen Gard is the author of titles like 'Once Upon a Hume', Heroes and Heroines, Travellers, Tragedies, Trivia, Places and Prominence on the Old Hume Highway. Stephen will share stories about the people and places of the Great South Road from Picton to Goulburn and preview some of volume three of his Once Upon a Hume series, from Goulburn to Gunning. Copies of his book will be for sale.
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