Roll out the picnic blanket on the green as we celebrate Australia Day in true Singleton style with a night of free family fun and entertainment featuring an outdoor cinema, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music and more!
Celebrate being an Australian by kicking back and enjoying the sunset with family and friends in the Townhead Park precinct.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy at this sunset community event!
🍿 Outdoor cinema screening The Lego Movie
🚛 Food trucks + bar
💦 Water slip and slide – bring your swimmers and a towel!
🤸 Jumping castle
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon twister
🍧 Snow cones
🎸 Live music
🎭 Kids craft, entertainment and activities
🍀 + more!
Once you’ve had your fill of fun, find a spot on Townhead Park’s green and watch feel-good family-friendly flick The Lego Movie on the big screen!
Dogs 🐾 are welcome at Twilight but must be on leads at all times and well behaved.
Stay up to date with what’s happening at Twilight 2026 here 👉 www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/twilight
Australia Day is a chance to come together, recognise the people who make our communities strong, and enjoy a relaxed summer day across the Upper Hunter. Join us on Monday 26 January 2026 for awards ceremonies, BBQs and free pool parties in Merriwa, Scone and Murrurundi.
Australia Day Awards & Ceremonies
Merriwa
Merriwa RSL Club
10:30 am arrival for an 11:00 am start
BBQ provided
Scone, Aberdeen & Murrurundi
Scone Public School Hall
BBQ breakfast from 8:30 am
Awards ceremony begins at 9:30 am
Pool Parties and BBQs
Scone Pool – 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Merriwa Pool – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Murrurundi Pool – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pool party fun at all locations includes;
Free BBQ
Jumping castle
Slides
Music
Free entry for all attendees
How are you planning to spend Australia Day this year? A BBQ at your place? Some cricket in the park? 🥩🏏
Start your day by attending Singleton’s official Australia Day ceremony at the Civic Centre.
🔴 Barbecue breakfast from 8am – all are welcome
🔵 Smoking ceremony by Wonnarua elder and former Citizen of the Year Warren Taggart at 8.45am
⚪️ Australia Day ceremony starts 9.30am
🟡 Address by Australia Day Guest Uncle James Wilson Miller, acclaimed author and local Wonnarua elder
⚫️ Announcement of the 2026 Citizen of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year
🔴 Citizenship Ceremony
🎦 Can’t make the ceremony? Watch the livestream on Council’s Facebook page and website 👉️ singleton.nsw.gov.au/australiaday
