What's On in Darwin & Northern Territory in October

Continuing Events Throughout October in Darwin and the Northern Territory

• Tuesdays during school term 2009 - Heart to Heart Support Group for Children with CHD & Their Families - A support group for children with Congenital Heart Disease and their families. Entry is an optional gold coin donation. Tuesdays at 10.00am during school terms, Living Waters Community Centre, 79 Shearwater Dr, Bakewell. For more information contact Amanda on 0409288292.

October 2009 Events in Darwin and the Northern Territory

• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders. (See No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - National Walk to Work Day
   
• 19 September to 4 October 2009 - Oktoberfest - (See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.
   
• 5 October (Monday) 2009 - NT School Term 4 Begins
   
• 9 October (Friday) 2009 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 10 October (Saturday) 2009 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day
   
• 14 October (Wednesday) 2009 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
   
• 18 to 25 October 2009 - World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide - A challenge in sustainable energy.
   
• 26 October (Monday) 2009 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
  
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
  
  
• 30 October (Friday) 2009 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Halloween - see Halloween party products and costumes for children and adults
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - National Walk to Work Day - Walk all or part of the way to work in order to achieve better health and cleaner air. Sign up today to become a Walking Class Hero or Corporate Ambassador - register at The Pedestrian Council
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Stand up Against Poverty - Organised by Make Poverty History. National awareness campaign with local events.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Bass in the Dust 2009 - An annual music festival held in Alice Springs.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Lingalonga Festival
   
• See November events in Darwin & the NT
   
• Art Exhibitions are now on the Darwin Exhibitions page

October 2010

• To be confirmed 2010 - The Alice Springs Masters Games are held every two years attracting over 4,400 competitors from across Australia and overseas, competing in 34 sports. The Games have earned a reputation as being Australia's friendliest masters competition.
   

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• Theatres and Cinemas in Darwin & the Northern Territory
• Music Festivals around Australia, including Darwin & the Northern Territory
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• Tours in Darwin & the Northern Territory

  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in October. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in October.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.