What’s on
Connect Up Activities and Events
Explore Connect Up activities for people aged 18–39 in the Belconnen region. Come on your own or bring a friend. Just remember to register before you attend.
Whether you enjoy games, sport, books, creativity, the outdoors or simply having a chat, there is a place for you at Connect Up.
Use the activity listings below to find something that interests you. Select an activity to see its date, time, location, accessibility information and cost, then register online.
Activities are free or available for a gold coin donation.
Social Board Games
Calling all board game lovers! Join us at Belconnen Community Centre, 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen to play social board games. Learn a new game from our collection or bring along one of your favourites. You are welcome to bring your own food.
Trivia at the Lighthouse
Join the fun. Tuesday evenings it’s trivia night at The Lighthouse Pub. The Connect Up trivia team books a table each week. There is a Community Connector to meet and greet you. No experience needed.
Social Badminton
Play badminton and make friends every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm or Saturday 11am-1pm! Racquets and shuttlecocks provided, just bring sneakers. All skill levels welcome.
Craft in Common: Sip & Stitch Sessions
Craft in Common is a relaxed crochet circle for beginners and craft lovers. No experience needed, materials provided. Join us Thursdays at 5.30pm at Qure Bar & Grill, Bruce.
Book Club
Calling all novel minds, the Book Club you’ve been waiting for is here! Read a book and then meet at Kiln at Belco Arts to dive deep over a hot cup of tea.
Social Pickleball
Play pickleball and make friends every Friday from 4:00-6:00pm or Saturday from 1:00-3:00 pm! Paddles and ball provided, just bring sneakers. All skill levels welcome.
Nature Journaling with Ami
Focus and relax in nature by sketching, writing or painting the world around you with nature journaler Ami. No experience needed. Meet at 2pm on Sunday. See Humanitix for details about where to meet.
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Volunteer with Connect Up
Use your interests, skills or local knowledge to create welcoming activities and help people aged 18–39 feel more connected in the Belconnen region.
Registration is essential
Please register separately for each activity you plan to attend. Registration helps us:
- tell you if an activity changes or is cancelled
- know who is attending in case of an emergency
- plan the activity and make sure there is enough space or equipment
- understand participation and seek funding to support Connect Up.
Please register online before the activity wherever possible. Registration on the day may be possible in exceptional circumstances, but registering beforehand means we can keep you updated.
Having trouble registering? Contact the Community Development team on 02 6264 0200 or email community@crcs.com.au.
Can’t find the right activity?
Tell us what you would like to do. Your suggestion could become a future Connect Up activity. Or perhaps you have a skill or interest you would like to share with others.
Suggest an activity
Phone: 02 6264 0200 I Email: community@crcs.com.au