MAJORS CREEK FESTIVAL A three-day music festival in the countryside near Braidwood with stalls, bands and more. Heath Cullen is the headliner with acts including Canberra musicians Sparrow Folk and duo Kate Burke and Ruth Hazleton. $20-$100. See majorscreekfestival.org

DESIGN CANBERRA A series of talks, open studios, exhibitions and more. It's billed as Canberra's "most significant design event". See designcanberrafestival.com.au

BASEBALL The Canberra Cavalry take on the Melbourne Aces at the Narrabundah baseball park all weekend. Games at 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. See theabl.com.au

7.30am FREE YOGA The Canberra Centre has teamed up with Lululemon Athletica to hold free yoga sessions every Friday in November. In between Country Road and Jigsaw, level 1. Register on events@canberracentre.com.au

From 8am COFFEE DAY The Coffee Lab in Civic is hosting a free coffee day where "artistry meet science". See facebook.com

2pm MEET PETER ALEXANDER Fashion designer Peter Alexander is known for his love of animals. Join him for a fundraising high tea at Old Parliament House. He'll share his story and there will be bubbles and a silent auction. $157.40. See eventbrite.com.au

6.30PM SUNSET CINEMA Watch a film under the stars at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Friday's movie is the Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore flick Miss You Already. $11-$18 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra

7pm FRENCHY LIVE Wollongong comedian and YouTube star Frenchy performs his show, Live and Lanky, at UC Refectory. $32.65. 18+. See uclive.com.au

7pm BASEBALL The Canberra Cavalry play the Melbourne Aces at Narrabundah. ball park. Also on Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 12pm. See theabl.com.au

7.30pm SLAM POETRY The Salt Room is a slam poetry event at Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres featuring Pascalle Burton, Adam Hadley and Canberra's own CJ Bowerbird. See facebook.com

8pm WOODLOCK Melbourne folk rock trio launch a new single and tour at Transit Bar in Civic. $15.30. See transitbar.com.au

9.30am DISCOVERY TOUR Explore the Jerrabomberra Wetlands with a ranger, learning about the history and the wildlife of the sanctuary. Wear sturdy shoes and a hat and bring water and binoculars if you have them. Ages 8 and over. $10. You need to book. See jerrabomberrawetlands.org

10am URBAN FORAGE The second event happening at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands is an (unrelated) urban foraging walk with Susan Hutchinson. She'll show you how to find and pick edible wild plants growing in the wetlands and across Canberra. $20. See ecoaction.com.au

10.30am LAH-LAH Children's music group Lah-Lah, from ABC Kids TV, spread festive cheer with the Stripy Christmas show. Southern Cross Club, Woden. $22. See ticketek.com.au

From 10.30am COMMUNITY FESTIVAL The Tuggeranong Community Festival features live music, including from locals Drawing North; plus amusement rides, a sideshow alley, markets, a petting zoo, wood chopping and a fireworks finale. 10.30am-9pm. Free.

11am SPLASH PARK The Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre opens its new children's water play park and is hosting an open day to celebrate. Free entry and events. Until 4pm. Anketell Street. See facebook.com

1pm F!NK TOUR You can't miss F!nk + Co's distinctive homewares in bright metallic colours. The F!nk jug is a design icon. Now you can take a tour of their Queanbeyan workshop and studio. Part of Design Canberra. Free but you need to book. See designcanberrafestival.com.au

1pm BASKETBALL The Canberra Capitals play Townsville at the AIS Arena in Bruce. Can they break their losing streak? $7-$35. See ticketek.com.au

2pm LOLA BERRY As part of Canberra Centre's Spring/Summer 2015 program, author and nutritionist Lola Berry will share her tips for a healthy lifestyle. $50 – ticket includes $50 Canberra Centre Gift Card and a style bag. See canberracentre.com.au

2pm REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Loved ones who have been lost to suicide will be remembered at a special remembrance ceremony at Weston Park in Yarralumla. All welcome – you can take along photos or other memorabilia for the remembrance display.

5.30pm VOICES IN THE FOREST Canberra's alfresco opera extravaganza returns at the National Arboretum. The star performer is soprano Cheryl Barker, with Mexican tenor Diego Torre and others. $25-$205. See voicesintheforest.com.au

6pm FASHION PARTY The 360 Fashion Market celebrates its first birthday with a runway showcase and party. There will be canapes, drinks and a live DJ, plus a fashion parade featuring sustainable fashion designers, followed by a screening of Edge of Light, a Canberra short film. $27-$53. See threesixtyfm.com

6.30pm SUNSET CINEMA Join a movie session outdoors in the surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Tonight's movie is Ridley Scott blockbuster The Martian, starring Matt Damon. Tickets $11-$18 from sunsetcinema.com.au/canberra.

7pm MMA CHAMPIONSHIP The Australian mixed martial arts championship final will be held in Canberra. Fighters from across the country will compete for the national title. AIS Arena, Bruce. $15-$96. See ticketek.com.au

8am OBSTACOOL An obstacle course for children aged 5-12, where they can climb walls, do net crawls, balance beams and run through an inflatable final challenge called "the big bopper". $29. See obstacool.com

8am MISS MUDDY A 5km women-only obstacle and mud challenge. It's fun and friendly and no one's time is recorded. $75-$95. Thoroughbred Park. See missmuddy.com.au

8.30am BIRDS AND BRUNCH Learn about the birds of Jerrabomberra Wetlands from an expert, followed by a light breakfast. 8.30am-10am. Suitable for age 12 and above. Tickets $30 from eventbrite.com

9.30am CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST Bring your friends and loved ones to Tilley's for the SpringOut Big Gay Champagne Breakfast. There will be complimentary champagne; pay for your breakfast. See facebook.com

From 10am GOLF SHOOTOUT The BirdieBall Shootout is a non-traditional golf competition on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Take a shot from an elevated platform to a target below. It's fun and fast and there are prizes on offer for the final at 3pm. You don't have to know how to play golf and equipment is supplied. Rond Terrace. Tickets $10 from birdieballshootout.com.au.

From 10am FASHION MARKET The 360 Fashion Market is focused on everything upcycled, recycled and stylish. Fitters Workshop, Kingston Foreshore. See threesixtyfm.com

10am HIGH TEA MOVIE See Mockingjay Part 2, the final instalment of the Hunger Games movies in the Dendy Premium Lounge. High tea includes a glass of sparkling, mini cucumber sandwiches, cupcakes, tea and chocolate-dipped strawberries. $54.50-$64.50. Also on Saturday at 10am. Book at dendy.com.au.

11am SUITCASE RUMMAGE Pick up a bargain at the Suitcase Rummage, a mini market where everyone brings their goodies in a suitcase. Kendall Lane, New Acton. See facebook.com

2pm MICHAEL LEUNIG In conversation with the Australian artist as he discusses his latest collection of whimsical cartoons and artwork. National Library of Australia. See nla.gov.au

3.30pm LATIKA BOURKE The political journalist talks about her memoir, From India with Love, at Muse Canberra. $10. See musecanberra.com.au