Orana Spring Fair Sun 1 Nov Program
Orana Spring Fair Program of Main Events
11am - 3pm
This Sunday 1 November 2026
Unwin Place, Weston, Canberra
Not long to go! Join us for the 45th year of Orana’s much-loved Spring Fair, as we open our campus to the wider Canberra community for a joyful day of celebration, connection and discovery.
Come and experience Orana’s beautiful campus while enjoying delicious food, live music and entertainment, market stalls, Maypole, puppet shows, art exhibitions and family-friendly activities for children of all ages. Program of event highlights below.
All welcome.
11am–2pm | Student Learning Journey Exhibition
Location: Overture Hall, Lower Forest Campus
Free community event
Step inside and discover the richness of learning at Orana. Explore a curated showcase of 2026 student work from Years 1–12, celebrating the creativity, academic growth and learning journey of our students across the school.
11am - 3pm (all day) | Art Exhibition & Auction "What Orana Means to Me."
Location: Year 12 Classroom, Lower Forest Campus
Free community event
Description: This is a free community event, all welcome Curated by a Year 12 student for their Year 12 Project. Find the silent auction where you can bid for all artworks that are for sale online.
Silent Art Auction - bid for artworks online
11.30am | 4ZK Maypole
Location: Behind Amphitheatre stage, Lower Forest Campus Oval
Free community event
12pm Children's Puppet Show
Location: Rosewood, Hill Campus
Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years, however this event welcomes all ages and walks of life.
Free community event
Bookings essential to secure your seat – Children's Puppet Show
1pm 4LH+RR Maypole
Location: Behind Amphitheatre stage, Lower Forest Campus Oval
Free community event
1.30pm Children's Puppet Show
Location: Rosewood, Hill Campus
Recommended for children aged 3 - 7 years, however this event welcomes all ages and walks of life.
Free community event
Bookings essential to secure your seat – Children's Puppet Show
2pm Nekvapils Talk
Location: Overture Hall, Lower Forest Campus
Free community event
Description: As we celebrate 45 years of Orana, join us for a special conversation with Cheryl and Michael Nekvapil, two of Orana’s early staff members and treasured founding families of our school’s history. Drawing on their longstanding connection to Steiner education, they will share stories and reflections on Orana’s beginnings, and the enduring value of Steiner education.
