What's Happening in the Walgett Shire

Our Events Calendar is your one-stop guide to what’s on in the region. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend plans or a visitor exploring the area, you’ll find up-to-date information on upcoming events, activities and opportunities to get involved.

And if you're hosting an event open to the public let us know through events@walgett.nsw.gov.au

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Fish Passage - Reconnecting the Northern Basin Project

29 Oct 2025 The new design includes a small capping sill across part of the weir crests that will allow the fishways to operate effectively and maintain the current full supply level.

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Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Gone Fishing Day - Walgett

01 Nov 2025 Join us on Saturday 1st November for a great day by the river! 🐟
Registration from 8am at the Walgett Boat Ramp. Enjoy a BBQ and refreshments provided, plus prizes for the largest carp and most carp caught!

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Sports, Youth events

Lightning Ridge Community Games Night

01 Nov 2025 Free entry - bring a snack to share or pop a donation in the tin to help support hall hire. A safe and friendly environment to relax, connect and have fun!

Community Church Hall, 13 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge

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Tagged as: , Kids & family

Wild West Potch Queen

01 Nov 2025 Lightning Ridge are trading boots for heels (beards intact!) in this hilariously outrageous parody of the Opal Queen Ball. Expect laughs, wild costumes, and a night that’s seriously not PC. Saturday 1 Nov, 8 pm at the Outback Resort. 18+ only.

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort, 1 Onyx St, Lightning Ridge

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Mud Crab Races

15 Nov 2025 Save the Date

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Wake Up Shake Up - Pre Employment Workshop

17 Nov 2025 Wake Up, Shake Up only runs when there are opportunities to gain employment. Referral by Workforce Providers.

Walgett Shire Council Chambers, 77 Fox Street, Walgett 2832

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Walgett CWA Senior Citizens Xmas Party

19 Nov 2025 Save the Date, Food, Drinks, Music and Games

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Pop in & Play - Koolyangarra Preschool

26 Nov 2025 Join us for a special day of fun & discovery! Come along and see what a day at preschool looks like, meet our friendly team and enjoy hands on activities designed for families and future preschoolers.

Koolyangarra Preschool, 32 Cedar Street, Walgett 2832

Tagged as: , Kids & family