Big Days News

With the coming of Spring comes the Spring Racing Carnival and it’s premier event the 2024 Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 5th November 2024. All across Australia people gather to watch “The Race That Stops the Nation” and venues in every major city host Melbourne Cup Day Lunches and Parties to celebrate.

For all the details of Melbourne Cup Lunches and Parties for 2024 across all the Big Cities check out CupDay.com.au!

The spookiest night of the year Halloween is fast approaching on the 31st of October 2024. Whist the youngsters might celebrate with a bit of trick or treating the older generations like to get out and enjoy themselves at halloween themed parties and dinners.

If your looking for somewhere to party this Halloween check out HallowEve.com.au for all the scary details.

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls grab a stein and enjoy Oktoberfest this October. There always plenty of celebrations though Australia with bars and restaurants offering traditional German fare and Oktoberfest staples like pretzels and Germans Biers.

For your guide to all the Oktoberfest happening in Australia check out Oktfest.com.au!

Grand Final Day 2024 takes place on Saturday 28th September for the AFL and Sunday 6th October 2024 for the NRL. Both codes put on an awesome Grand Finals Day.  So get out and about and celebrate with some great ideas of things to do even if your team is not in the finals.

In Melbourne there are always a host options when it comes to watching the Grand Finals including dining packages with all inclusive tickets. Plus Grand Final Eve parties and parades and more. Plus huge celebrations to be had with even post game. Plus in Sydney there are great ways to watch the finals fun which ever code you support!

Kick a goal this Grand Final Day and check it all out. There is something for everyone at www.GrandFinalDay.com.au.

Riverfire for 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland will occur on August 31st 2024. Riverfire is always a massive event for Brisbane with crowds gathering for the spectacular fireworks display over the Brisbane River centred on the iconic Story Bridge.

For details of events, dining and activities for Riverfire 2024 visit Riverfire.com.au!

King’s Birthday for 2024 in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT and the Northern Territory will occur on June 10 2024. Residents of those states and territories can enjoy this June Long Weekend and have fun with family and friends. This year also marks the 10th Big Freeze at the ‘G in support of finding a cure for Motor Neuron Disease with many in Melbourne converging on the MCG for the King’s Birthday AFL Match between Melbourne and Collingwood.

For details of events, dining and activities over the King’s Birthday June Long Weekend visit KingsDay.com.au!

ANZAC Day 2024 will be commemorated on Thursday the 25th April. It is a day of remembrance in honour of those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. One of the key observances is the ANZAC Day is the Dawn Service which will see crowds gather across Australian and New Zealand at places of remembrance to commemorate the fallen. ANZAC Day Marches and Parades will also take place to show respect to those who have served. Sport is also a feature of ANZAC Day with big matches played by the major sporting league in the AFL and NRL paying tribute in the afternoon after the more formal commemorations have taken place. Restaurants, Cafes and Bars will frequently open early on ANZAC Day in order to provide breakfast and coffee to those that have attended a Dawn Service as we’ll as to take part the traditional ANZAC Day game of ‘two-up’.

For ideas on how to commemorate ANZAC Day visit www.AnzacDay.net.au.

The 2024 Easter Long Weekend will be celebrated from Friday March 29th (Good Friday) to Monday, April 1st (Easter Monday). The biggest celebration is on Easter Sunday where family’s gather and typically celebrate with exchange of Easter Eggs. Easter can be a time to gather with friends and family to share a meal and relax.

There are always plenty of options for things to do around Easter. Check out the ideas at www.Easter.net.au!

St Patrick’s Day 2024 takes place on Sunday March 17th. its a day to celebrate everything Irish. There will be parades and celebrations across Australia to showcase Irish culture. Many Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants join in on the celebrations as well with Irish Entertainment, Food and Drinks.

Show your Irish spirit this St Patricks Day and check out the ideas at www.StPatricksDay.com.au

Valentine’s Day 2024 takes place on Wednesday, February 14th and is a day to let your wife, husband, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend etc. how much you love and appreciate them. It’s a day to show off your romantic side with the perfect date whether that’s dining at a fancy restaurant, enjoying some entertainment or even a picnic with flowers.

Show you special someone how much you care. There is something for everyone at www.ValentinesDay.com.au.