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What's On in Darwin – October 2026

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The Laksa Festival, school holiday fun, community awards and more: confirmed events around Darwin during October 2026.

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October in Darwin brings a month-long food festival, the end of the school holidays and several community events. Here is Cenlocal's roundup of events confirmed on official sources.

Darwin International Laksa Festival – 1 to 31 October

The festival runs all month, with participating eateries serving laksa and laksa-inspired dishes. It ends with a Grand Finale on the Darwin Waterfront Lawns on Saturday 31 October 2026. Entry to the festival is free.

School Holiday Program – until 2 October

City of Darwin's free and low-cost School Holiday Program continues until 2 October 2026, with activities at libraries, parks and community venues.

Colour Hunting NT winners – 7 October

Winners of MIFANT's Colour Hunting NT photo competition for Mental Health Week will be announced on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at the MiPlace Hub Open Day in Coconut Grove and online.

Reviva Reuse Competition – entries open all month

Entries for the free Reviva Reuse Competition stay open throughout October and close on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Weekly activities

The City of Darwin events calendar also lists regular Healthy Darwin activities, such as fitness and yoga sessions. Check the calendar for current times and bookings.

Event details can change. Check the official organiser or event website before attending.

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This is an original Cenlocal summary. Cenlocal is not the original reporter; facts are attributed to the sources below.

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