1. Miss Muddy

The 5km female fun run has colour, foam, inflatables, music and obstacles and is designed to suit all fitness levels. Miss Muddy is untimed and non-competitive with a focus on fun and inclusion. Prepare to be sore the next day! Saturday 8.30am-8pm, Sutton Road Training Centre. Ages 13+. See more at https://www.missmuddy.com.au/

2. The Royal Canberra Show

From the cha-cha to handmade quilts, showbags to the Royal Canberra Bread competition, this year's show is a must for the weekend. Friday and Saturday 8.30am-10pm, Sunday 8.30am-6pm. See http://www.canberrashow.org.au/ for the full program and tickets. Tickets also available at the gate.

3. Sun-down Get Down

Get down in Gorman's little village green for the launch of Ainslie + Gorman's 2017 program. Have a conversation with a stranger, discover stories from the future, play with mischievous performers, and tear it up on the dance floor. With beer from Pact Beer Co and cocktails from Mint Garden. Friday 6pm. Free. All ages event. More info at http://www.agac.com.au/event/sun-down-get-down/

4. Nerdlesque Issue #2

If you grew up on comic books and feel like doing something a little cheeky on Friday night, get this into your calendar. Featuring burlesque performances by Hermione Granger, the Power Puff Girls and Poison Ivy. Thursday (sold out), Friday 7pm, Reload Bar and Games, Civic. 18+ event. Tickets from eventbrite.com.au

5. Obstacool

While mum's doing Miss Muddy, the kids can head over to the miniature version, Obstacool. Kids get 45 minutes to make their way through a giant inflatable obstacle course (and if they do, they get a medal!) Saturday 8am-2pm, Sutton Road Training Centre. More info at http://www.obstacool.com.au/canberra

6. The Legend of Ben Hall

Talk about close to the action! This special outdoor screening of The Legend of Ben Hall will be held in the exact paddock where Constable Nelson was murdered by John Dunn back in 1865 (as dramatised in the film!) Saturday 8pm. Bushranger Hotel, Collector. BYO picnic rug. Tickets from the hotel.

7. Never Ending 80's

Tease your hair, insert some shoulder pads and get your fluoro on. The 80's is back in a big way. Featuring all the white hot summer hits from the decades that was, from Bon Jovi and Whitney Houston to Prince and Madonna. Saturday 8pm. The Basement, Belconnen. 18+ event. Tickets from oztix.com.au

8. It's a Wonderful Life

The film's reception was luke warm at best on its release in 1947, but it transitioned to 'classic' status in the 1970s when it became a Christmas television staple. Screening Sunday 3.15pm, Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive. More info and tickets at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/events/its-wonderful-life