Major events

These prestigious awards celebrate individuals and organisations who are engaged and committed to our local area and have made significant contribution to their community during the past year, or those who have given exceptional service over a sustained period.

Winners announced at our Australia Day Family Fun Day Event!

Saturday 23 November 2024, 10am – 3pm
Kent Street Weir Park, Kent Street, Wilson

The Muddy Hands Festival is a free and low waste event that encourages children and families to enjoy playing outdoors, amongst nature. Kids will have fun taking part in mud play, creating nature crafts and enjoying a number of hands-on activities.

Saturday 14 December 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Civic Amphitheatre, George Street West, Cannington

Get in the Christmas spirit with the annual Christmas Concert with performances and entertainment for the community.

Wednesday 1 January 2025, 3.30pm – 8.15pm
Shelley Beach Foreshore

Celebrate the start of 2025 with a bang at the City's annual FREE New Year's Day Concert and Fireworks event. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canning River and overlooking the impressive City skyline, the Shelley Foreshore will come alive.

Sunday 26 January 2025, 9am – 2pm
Shelley Beach Foreshore

On Australia Day we celebrate all the things we love about Australia. This event is designed for the whole community with a strong doggy theme, so bring the family pooch, your friends and neighbours along for a morning to afternoon of fun by the river. Details coming soon.

Each year the City celebrates and thanks those who have lived in its boundaries for 50 years or more (since 1975). To be added to the 2025 invite list, please ring the City on 1300 422 664 and ask for the City Events Team. View the photo album for this year and enter pin 6272.

Friday 8 November 2024, 6.30pm – 11pm
Riverton Library

The City of Canning is extremely excited to announce that the Camco Engineering Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner, held on Friday 8 November, set a new record, raising an astounding $85,291 for local charity Good Sammy Enterprises.

The Canning Art Awards is an annual event on the City's calendar and provides upcoming and professional artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work to the wider community and the potential to win a cash prize.

Congratulations to all the winners!

• Friday 1 November 2024, 5pm – 10pm
• Saturday 2 November 2024, 9am – 4pm
• Saturday 2 November 2024, 5pm – 10pm

There was plenty going on with the teams from City of Canning supporting the Canning Show! Three sessions were run across two days packed with fireworks, carnival games, show bags, animals, food, performers and much more.

Friday 18 October 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
East Cannington Park, Station Street, East Cannington

Local Bite Nights is the smaller version of it’s big brother, Mid Week Eats. It brings food trucks, entertainment and activities for the community.

Friday 3 May 2024, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Wyong Park, Bentley

The May Local Bite Nights will combine the best bits of Local Bite Nights with the best bits of the Community Movie Nights series. The event will feature food trucks and the kid-friendly movie The Amazing Maurice.

Thursday 25 April 2024, 7.30am – 10am
Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens, Cannington

Run in partnership with the Canning Sub-Branch of the Returned & Services League, the City will run an ANZAC Day march and services to commemorate our brave soldiers and their families. Featuring musical performances, hymns, a Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by refreshments.

Saturday 20 April 2024, 11am – 4pm
Queens Park Reserve

A festival of Canning’s rich cultural diversity where food, people and customs are celebrated by the community, for the community.

Riverton Reserve West (Laurel Close)
Asian Fusion: 8 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
BBQ Disco: 22 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
The Hot Mess Express: 29 February, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Island Love Boat: 7 March, 4.30pm - 8.30pm

For the month of February we will run a foodie extravaganza every Thursday where you can take your taste buds on a one way ticket around the globe.

Monday 1 January, 3.30pm - 8.30pm
Shelley Beach Foreshore, Shelley

Celebrate the start of 2024 with a bang at the City's annual New Year's Day Concert and Fireworks event. The Shelley Foreshore will came alive with a large family-friendly, free event offering big entertainment, big performances and big smiles.

Saturday 2 December 2023, 5pm - 8.30pm
Civic Park Stage and Amphitheatre, Cannington

Featuring the Canning City Brass Band, Rossmoyne Community Choir and Avenue Jazz Band along with a host of other special guests, attendees could singalong to carols and Christmas classics, amidst the magical setting of our Civic Amphitheatre and Gardens

The Muddy Hands Festival is an event to encourage children and families to enjoy active outdoor play and being amongst nature.