Destination Guide
For information on how to plan your visit to Parkes, a destination guide can be downloaded below.
Parkes Special Offers
Take advantage of our special offers at local attractions and hospitality outlets when you are visiting the Parkes region.
Upcoming Events
december, 2019
Event Info
Be Creative!
Trundle Multi Purpose Service Exhibition
Discover an exhibition of artworks from people in the Trundle area. FREE entry during hospital hours. Selected artwork is available for sale.
When
Opening 5.30 pm Wednesday 6 November 2019 until Monday 3rd February 2020.
Where
Trundle Hospital
More Information
For more information to register visit, www.artsoutwest.org.au
Or for event details visit, https://artsoutwest.org.au/event/totally-trundle-exhibition/
Time
November 6 (Wednesday) 5:30 pm - February 3 (Monday) 5:00 pm
Location
Trundle Multi Purpose Health Service
44 Brookview Street
Organizer
A project of Arts OutWest and Western NSW Local Health District
13dec4:00 pmChristmas Parade & CarnivalChristmas Street Parade and Carnival4:00 pm Parkes
Event Info
Be Festive!
Christmas Street Parade and Carnival
Join in on the annual Christmas Street Parade and Carnival at Cooke Park! Kicking off with the street parade at 6pm followed by a wonderful display of local market stalls and entertainment including merry go rounds, fairy floss, dancing, singing, karate, a great range of food stalls and lots of local goodies on offer.
All market stalls are local to Parkes Shire Council so come along and shop the magnificent local goodies our community have on offer.
Come along and start the festive season off right!
When
From 6pm on Friday 13 December
Where
Clarinda Street and Cooke Park
Find out more
Download the letter from Parkes Action Club
Enter your float today
Download the entry form
Info for Market Stall Holders
Download the information and entry form
Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Parkes
Organizer
Parkes Action Clubparkesactionclub@gmail.com
Event Info
Be Active!
Creative Community Concepts Country Drought Tour – Fast 4 Sports Games Day
Tullamore, Trundle and surrounding community members are invited to join in on family fun afternoon at Tullamore Swimming Pool! The Creative Community Concepts Country Drought Tour is coming to town & invite everyone to come along and join in on the free activities & bbq.
Activities include:
♦ Fast 4 Laser tag
♦ Fast 4 League Tag
♦ Footy 4 Fun (0-5 years)
♦ BBQ
When
4pm – 6pm Friday 13 December
Where
Tullamore Swimming Pool
Admission or Cost
FREE!
Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm
Location
Tullamore Pool
Haylock Street, Tullamore
Event Info
Be out there!
Peak Hill Boori Christmas Big Splash Summer Pool Party
Christmas fun for the family!
Activities:
♦ Inflatable Pyramid, Tunnel, Ball and Slide
♦ Sausage Sizzle Lunch
♦ Christmas Story Corner for little Boori’s
♦ Candy Cane Hunt
♦ Visit from Santa
♦ Lolly Bags
When
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday 14 December
Where
Peak Hill Memorial Pool
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Peak Hill Memorial Pool
Boori Street
14dec12:00 pmTwinkle Toes Dance ConcertEnd of year dance concert12:00 pm The Little Theatre
Event Info
Twinkle Toes Dance Concerts
Come along to the End of Year Dance Concert showcasing our students skills and progress during the year.
When
12.00 pm on Saturday 14 December – Iconic Dance Concert
5.00 pm on Saturday 14 December – Iconic Dance Concert
11.00 am on Sunday 15 December – Blossom Dance Concert
Where
The Little Theatre
Bookings and More Information
Follow along with the Twinkle Toes Dance Studio’s Facebook page for more information.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
The Little Theatre
34 Bogan Street
15dec3:00 pmTrundle Community Carols3:00 pm Trundle War Memorial Hall
Event Info
Be joyful!
Trundle Community Carols
Featuring Mitchell Conservatorium and Lachlan Community Orchestra Musical items.
Everyone Welcome!
When
From 3:00 pm Sunday 15 December
Where
Trundle War Memorial Hall
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Trundle War Memorial Hall
54 Forbes St
Event Info
Christmas Party
Farmers, small businesses, families and all community members!
Come together for an afternoon of fellowship and fun!
This is a free event organised by the Parkes Uniting Church, Currajong and Cookamidgera Congregation.
Your entire family is welcome to attend, there will be plenty of things for the children (play area, jumping castle and games)
Bowls start at 4pm for those interested with bowls supplied on the day.
This will be followed by a free sit down BBQ meal around 7:00 pm
When
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday 15 December
Where
Parkes Town Bowling & Sports Club, Cecile Street Parkes
RSVP
For catering purposes please RSVP to ucparkes@bigpond.com
or contact John Carr 6862 5526, Graham Lancaster 0439 040 327 or Julie Green 0419 725 462.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Organizer
Parkes Uniting Church, Currajong & Cookamidgera Congregation
15dec4:00 pmRoyden DonohueParkes Services Club4:00 pm Parkes Services Club
Event Info
Royden Donohue
Royden Donohue has cemented himself as one of the hot new acts on the country scene taking out “Rising Star Male” at the Australian Independent Country Music Awards in 2005.
Royden is known for his deep, rich voice and winning way with audiences.
Some of his greatest achievements include:
♦ Five national tours with the legendary outback entertainer Brian Young
♦ National television exposure on the documentary, On The Road with Youngie, on SBS
♦ Overseas tours to destinations as varied as New Zealand, Macau, Singapore, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Memphis – the home of the blues
♦ He’s been a Golden Guitar finalist, a Toyota Star Maker grand finalist (twice) and graduated from the CMAA Australian College of Country Music
♦ Royden is an ambassador for the Jean Colvin Cancer Centre in Sydney
When
From 4 pm on Sunday 15 December
Where
Downstairs Lounge Area
Parkes Services Club
Short Street, Parkes
More Information
Follow along with Parkes Services Club‘s Facebook page for more information.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Parkes Services Club
9-17 Short St
Organizer
Event Info
Be Festive!
Service of 9 Lessons and Carols
To celebrate Christmas with traditional and modern corals by candlelight
Featuring Performances
♦ Tapestry
♦ Organist, Richard Morgan from Sydney
♦ First Trumpet from the NSW Fire Brigade Band, Rebecca Wilson
When
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday 15 December
Where
St George Anglican Church, Church Street Parkes
More Information
Website: http://parkesanglican.org/
Follow along with the Anglican Parish of Parkes‘s Facebook page for more information.
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
St George's Anglican Church Grounds
Corner Church and Currajong Streets, Parkes
Event Info
Be Festive!
Family Fun Evening at Tullamore Pool!
The Tullamore community are all invited to a family fun evening at Tullamore Pool. Join family and friends from the Tullamore community to get together and enjoy a Christmas Pool Party!
Enjoy pool inflatables, a free sausage sizzle, pool games and an afternoon of fun at Tullamore Pool!
Come along and join in on the fun:
♦ FREE pool entry
♦ FREE sausage sizzle
♦ FREE use of Parkes Shire Council pool inflatables
When
3.30pm – 6.30pm Wednesday 18 December
Where
Tullamore Pool
Admission or Cost
FREE!
More information
For more infomation contact Millie Austin millie.austin@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm
Location
Tullamore Pool
Haylock Street, Tullamore
22dec4:00 pmCarols with Barry GreenBe Entertained!4:00 pm Parkes Services Club
Event Info
Carols with Barry Green
Be in the Christmas spirit and come along to be entertained by the talented Barry Green!
Barry is a popular, well known local.
He has also produced an album called “First Time”.
When
From 4 pm on Sunday 22 December
Where
Parkes Services Club
Downstairs in the Lounge Area
More Information
For more information visit Parkes Services Club‘s website.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Parkes Services Club
9-17 Short St
22dec7:30 pmBogan Gate CarolsBe Festive!7:30 pm Bogan Gate Memorial Hall
Event Info
Bogan Gate Christmas Carols
Get into the Christmas spirit by coming along to the annual Bogan Gate Christmas Carols!
The Forbes Town Band will be playing, and Maryanne Lovering from Salvation Army Forbes will be speaking during the night.
Please bring a plate to share.
When
7:30 pm on Sunday 22 December
Where
Bogan Gate Memorial Hall
Lachlan Street, Bogan Gate
More Information
For further information contact Kellie Thomas: 0417 423 666
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm
Location
Bogan Gate Memorial Hall
26 Lachlan Street
24dec7:30 pmAnglican Church ServiceBe Festive!7:30 pm St Luke's Anglican Church
Event Info
St Luke’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
All are welcome to attend Bogan Gate Anglican Church’s Christmas Eve service.
When
7:30 pm on Tuesday 24 December
Where
St Luke’s Anglican Church
Bogan St, Bogan Gate
More Information
For further information contact Kellie Thomas: 0417 423 666
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
St Luke's Anglican Church
Bogan St, Bogan Gate
29dec4:00 pmTerry LeonardBe Entertained!4:00 pm Parkes Services Club
Event Info
Terry Leonard
Come along and enjoy Terry Leonard, a talented performer and entertainer for the past 35 years.
Terry plays in clubs and hotels across Australia, predominantly in New South Wales and Queensland.
Terry has previously been a qualifier for the ‘Elvis World Championships’ in the Parkes Elvis Festival and was voted ‘Best Elvis Act’ by 2UE talent scouts, also at the Festival.
When
Starting 4 pm on Sunday 29 December
Where
Parkes Services Club
Downstairs Lounge
More Information
For more information visit Parkes Services Club‘s website.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Location
Parkes Services Club
9-17 Short St
31dec12:00 amAmitie LIVEBe Entertained!12:00 am Parkes Services Club
Event Info
Amitie Performing LIVE!
The fantastic local band Amitie will be performing LIVE and FREE to welcome in the New Year.
The talented group is made up of Shevaun Brown, Christie Green and Christa Radley. Their amazing vocals and vibrant costumes are sure to impress!
Amitie have performed at events such as the Elvis Festival and ABBA Festival in our local area.
When
12am on Tuesday 31 December
Where
Parkes Services Club
More Information
For more information visit Parkes Services Club‘s website.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 am
Location
Parkes Services Club
9-17 Short St
31dec5:00 pmHarness MeetingNew Year's Eve5:00 pm Parkes Showground
Event Info
New Year’s Eve Harness Meeting
Parkes Harness Racing Club conducts 16 race meetings every year, and one of the big events is the NEW YEARS EVE Race Meeting!
The racing event will be concluded with a fireworks display at around 9 pm.
When
5 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday 31 December
Where
Parkes Showground
More Information
Follow along with Parkes Harness Racing Club‘s Facebook page for more information.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm
Location
Parkes Showground
Victoria Street
