Event highlights

Groundswell Festival

Scarborough’s ultimate free sand and land festival is back for 2021! Groundswell Festival will be returning to the Scarborough Amphitheatre from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 October, bringing three days of non-stop surf, skate & sport beachside action. 

Beyond the surf, skate bowl and basketball courts, dip your toes into loads of other free activities, including complete wellness, sustainability and entertainment programs. Join in on beach games and workshops or check out the pop-up markets, art installations and live music. There's also plenty of food trucks offering up a variety of tasty treats.

Whether you’re ready to tackle the competition, connect with the community or just watch the action while catching some rays, there’s something to suit everyone! 

For more information check out the Groundswell Festival website. Proudly sponsored by the City of Stirling.

Please note that this event has been postponed from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 October due to inclement weather.

Paw-some Day Out

Let’s brew up some fun with our pets at this year’s Howl-o-ween inspired Paw-some Day Out. There'll be a pet trick or treat trail, exciting competitions, a scare/jump-free haunted doghouse, free giveaways and more. You won’t want to miss this howling good time.

Paw-some Day Out is the City’s largest dog-friendly event, with over 50 stallholders showcasing the latest pet products and services, along with plenty of food and drinks and activities for pet owners to enjoy. Paw-some Day Out helps promote responsible dog ownership and increases animal education in the community. Dog owners can have their pets registered or microchipped for free on the day. 

For more information about what's on offer and tips for pet owners, visit the Paw-some Day Out event webpage.

Mirrabooka Celebrating NAIDOC

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme “Heal Country”calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. 

Come along and join in our cultural celebration at the Mirrabooka NAIDOC event on Thursday 18 November from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Mirrabooka Regional Open Space. This free community event offers hot food and drinks, live entertainment and children’s activities including bouncy castles, virtual pods, petting zoos and more!  The main stage will showcase local bands and dance presentations celebrating both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and Youth.

Presented by the Mirrabooka NAIDOC Committee and proudly supported by the City of Stirling.

Please note that this event was rescheduled from Monday 5 July 2021 due to the COVID lockdown.