Palmerston has a rapidly growing reputation as a place where events and activities are recognised as a valuable part of our vibrant and diverse community.
Council delivers a number of annual events and activities that enables people living, working or visiting our city to experience and participate in.
COVID-19 information
When attending events please observe physical distancing and hygiene requirements as advised by the Chief Medical Officer at all times.
- Maintain social distancing of 1.5m
- 'Check in' using the NTG app or use the manual sign-in sheets
- If you are sick or not feeling well, please stay home for your safety and the safety of the community
The City of Palmerston encourages residents to continue to do the following for the safety of themselves and those around them;
- Avoid touching your face and cough and sneeze into a tissue or into your elbow.
- Hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser.

Geek Squad
When: 3 February 2022, 3:30pm - 16 December 2022, 4:30pm
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: FREE
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: FREE
Meet other local Anime Fans to watch and discuss all things Anime.

Art Jam
When: 18 May 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

FlicNics
When: 21 May 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.
Late Skates
When: 24 May 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 25 May 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Paws, Parks and Ponds Walking Group
When: 25 May 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Join our friendly Rangers on a walk around Palmerston.
Council is conducting a fortnightly walking group which provides an opportunity for you to socialise and...

Palmerston Pride
When: 28 May 2022, 11:00am - 9:30pm
Location: Frances Drive, Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Location: Frances Drive, Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Join us in celebrating all things PRIDE!
The day of activities and evening street party will celebrate diversity, social and self acceptance, achievements and more!
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Late Skates
When: 31 May 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 1 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Geek Squad - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 2 June 2022, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Come along to Geek Squad and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
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Live at the Lake
When: 4 June 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Live music by NT local artists.

FlicNics
When: 4 June 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.
Late Skates
When: 7 June 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 8 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Art Jam - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 8 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Come along to Art Jam and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
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Geek Squad - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 9 June 2022, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Come along to Geek Squad and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
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Late Skates
When: 14 June 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 15 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Art Jam - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 15 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Come along to Art Jam and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
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Paws, Parks and Ponds Walking Group
When: 15 June 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Join our friendly Rangers on a walk around Palmerston.
Council is conducting a fortnightly walking group which provides an opportunity for you to socialise and...

Geek Squad - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 16 June 2022, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Location: City of Palmerston Library
Admission: Free
Come along to Geek Squad and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
Back...

FlicNics
When: 18 June 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.
Late Skates
When: 21 June 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 22 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Art Jam - Cosplay and Costume Back to Basics
When: 22 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Art Centre - 33 Packard Ave, Durack NT 0830
Admission: Free
Come along to Art Jam and meet up with Danielle from Zesty Productions and work on your costume for Geekfest Top End 2022!
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Brekkie in the Park
When: 26 June 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: City of Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Location: City of Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Our Brekkie in the Park event offers families the chance to connect with their local parks and helps the community live healthy and active lifestyles...
Late Skates
When: 28 June 2022, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston Skate Park
Admission: Free
Come hang out, have a skate, learn some tricks, and eat some free pizza!

Art Jam
When: 29 June 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Paws, Parks and Ponds Walking Group
When: 29 June 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Join our friendly Rangers on a walk around Palmerston.
Council is conducting a fortnightly walking group which provides an opportunity for you to socialise and...

Live at the Lake
When: 2 July 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Live music by NT local artists.

FlicNics
When: 2 July 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.

Art Jam
When: 6 July 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Art Jam
When: 13 July 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Paws, Parks and Ponds Walking Group
When: 13 July 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Join our friendly Rangers on a walk around Palmerston.
Council is conducting a fortnightly walking group which provides an opportunity for you to socialise and...

FlicNics
When: 16 July 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.

Art Jam
When: 20 July 2022, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Location: Durack Community Arts Centre
Admission: Free
Calling all of Palmerston's young creatives! City of Palmerston is offering a shared art space a the Durack Arts Centre for all emerging artists aged...

Paws, Parks and Ponds Walking Group
When: 27 July 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Location: Palmerston City
Admission: FREE
Join our friendly Rangers on a walk around Palmerston.
Council is conducting a fortnightly walking group which provides an opportunity for you to socialise and...

FlicNics
When: 30 July 2022, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Location: Palmerston
Admission: Free
Enjoy a free movie night under the stars in Palmerston.

Live at the Lake
When: 6 August 2022, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Location: Sanctuary Lakes, Gunn
Admission: Free
Live music by NT local artists.

Reboot your Loot
When: 13 August 2022, 8:00am - 11:00am
Location: Civic Plaza Car Park, 1 Chung Wah Tce, Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Location: Civic Plaza Car Park, 1 Chung Wah Tce, Palmerston
Admission: FREE
Find a bargain or make some extra cash at our car park sale.