Celebrate all that's great

Head to the Katherine Showgrounds at 7pm on July 1 for a fireworks display to celebrate the anniversary of the Territory's self-governance.

School Holiday Activities

Keep kids entertained

Katherine Town Council is hosting a range of activities to keep kids entertained during the school holidays, starting from June 27. Full program available on the council's website.

Kids' Concert

Family friendly fun

ARIA Award-winning children's artists Teeny Tiny Stevies are coming to Katherine on July 3 as part of a national tour. For more details head to gyracc.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies-how-to-be-creative/.

Trash Magic

Family theatre

Join Luminous productions on July 6 and July 7 when they bring their latest family-friendly puppet and light show Trash Magic to Katherine. For more details or to book head to artbacknt.com.au/show/trashed/.

Wurli Community Day

NAIDOC Week event

Come to the Katherine Tick Market on July 7 for the Wurli Community Day, part of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations. The free event runs from 9am-3:30pm with food, cultural activities and more.

Kel Balnaves

A laughing matter

Kel Balnaves returns to Katherine on July 8, hosting a stand-up show from 7:30-9pm at GYRACC. Find tickets at gyracc.org.au/event/kel-balnaves-standup-comedy-tour/

Doggy Day

Furry friends

Come to the Civic Centre Lawns on July 9 to register your dog, speak with council officers and veterinarians, visit several dog-related stalls and enter competitions.

Katherine Show & Rodeo

Save the date

The Katherine Show is on again, celebrating its 57th year with a 'Back to the Bush' theme. Come to the Katherine Showgrounds on July 15 and July 16 for the best of local crafts, cooking and competitions including dog jumping, lawn mower racing and the Rodeo.

Community Markets

Have some retail therapy

The Katherine Community Market runs every Saturday from 8:30am-12pm at the Lindsay Street Complex. Support local small businesses and meet local creatives.

Mataranka Markets

Sunday shopping

The Mataranka Markets run every Sunday in the park until September from 9am-12pm. Free sites are also available for vendors who want to set up a stall.

Social Tennis

Build a net-work

Come to Katherine Tennis Club from 5:30pm every Sunday for Social Tennis, suitable for all levels of skill. First timers play free.

Djarmalak

Get immersed in culture

Djilpin Arts invites Katherine residents to immerse themselves in a cultural landscape of renewal and celebration at Beswick/Wugularr. For schedule and tickets, head to djilpinarts.org.au/djarmalak.

Not the Park Run

Run wild

Katherine Multisport Club hosts a weekly 5km road run on Saturdays from 7am. Meet at the Pop Rocket Cafe and to sign up email the club at kmsclub@gmail.com.

20 Years of Djilpin

Exhibition opens

The Djarmalak: Come Together exhibition celebrating 20 years of Djilpin Arts runs until July 30 at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre.