Singleton Seniors Festival 2026

Seniors Festival 2026

Join the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere right here in Singleton!

Try something new, meet new people and have a great time at the range of over 30 events, activities, workshops and programs that will be on offer as part of the Singleton Seniors Festival program running from 2 - 15 March 2026.

All activities are free, but some do require bookings.

View the 2026 Singleton Seniors Festival program online

See the full list of events and activities below.

 Week 1 (2-8 March)
Seniors Art Festival - Live Life in Colour 
  • Monday 2 March - Sunday 15 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • During Library open hours
Collect your free canvas from Singleton Public Library, create an artwork to the theme Live Life in Colour, return your canvas by Wednesday 25 February and see your work of art hang as part of the 2026 Seniors Festival exhibition.
 Get Moving with Singleton U3A
  • Monday 2 March
  • Singleton Ourcare, 3 Bathurst St, Singleton 

Just head along and get involved!

  • 9.15am Movement to Music
  • 9.45am Balance n Bones
  • 11am Yoga
  • 12.30pm Lunch of the Month at the Royal Hotel, Singleton
Wesley Mission & Carers NSW – Care Finder and My Aged Care information session
  • Monday 2 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
  • Contact T 02 6578 7500
  • Bookings required

Book here

Join us for a relaxed and friendly morning where you can find out about Carer Gateway including support for family and friends who are carers. You can also meet Wesley Mission Care Finders for help with community service connections for older people.
Get Moving with Singleton U3A
  • Tuesday 3 March
  • Singleton Public Library

 

Just head along and get involved!
  • 8am: Ambling Around. Meet in the Singleton Public Library carpark. A gentle one-hour walk around town
  • 1.30 - 3pm: Mahjong at the Library
Art Therapy

 

  • Tuesday 3 March 
  • Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation Elders Meeting Place, Singleton Centre, John St, Singleton
  • 1pm - 4pm
  • Bookings essential, places limited - phone Brooke T 0431 336 953 or Jo T 0493 494 994
Come along to learn Aboriginal Art symbols and meanings and create your own artwork with a Wanaruah Artist at Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation's Elders Meeting Place. Scones with native flavoured jam and cream provided!
Get Moving with Singleton U3A
  • Wednesday 4 March
  • Hunterview
  • 8am
Join Singleton U3A's Wednesday Walkers for a gentle one-hour walk around Singleton Heights. Meet at the corner of Bridgeman Road and Wattle Ponds Road. 
Wednesday Watercolour Art Group
  • Wednesday 4 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Contact T 02 6578 7500
Come and join our Wednesday Watercolour Art Group as they enjoy painting with watercolours and socialising.
My Gov Digital Education Session

 

  • Wednesday 4 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
  • Contact T 02 6578 7500
  • Bookings required

Book here

 

Join Services Australia for a myGov Digital Education Session. You will be provided with information on myGov and learn how to download and navigate the myGov site and app. Bookings required.

Please ensure to bring with you:

  • your smart device
  • proof of identity documents (an in-date Drivers Licence or Photo Card issued by Services NSW, and a Birth Certificate)
  • an email account that only you can access
 Seniors Storytime
  • Wednesday 4 March
  • 10 - 11am
  • Singleton Public Library
Come along for a special Seniors Storytime during the Singleton Seniors Festival. Join in with our children as we sing, read, learn and move to a selection or stories. The Seniors Art Exhibition will also be available to be viewed, and morning tea provided.
Craft Group
  • Thursday 5 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
  • Contact 02 6578 7500
Bring along your craft projects and enjoy a fun morning of crafting and socialising. Tea and coffee supplied, bring your travel cup with lid.
Coffee & Conversations with Singleton U3A
  • Thursday 5 March
  • Cervo'z, John St, Singleton
  • 10am
Enjoy a cuppa or coffee and a chat with Singleton U3A. Just head along and get chatting.
Celebrating 100 Years of Singleton CWA
  • Thursday 5 March and Friday 6 March 
  • 11 – 2pm
  • CWA Hall, 1 B Pitt St, Singleton 
  • Contact T 0 418 427 643
Invitation to public to visit the CWA Hall where there will be displays of memorabilia and members ready to chat about the branch's history and recent activities. Devonshire tea or coffee will be served.
CommBank Staying Safe Online

 

  • Thursday 5 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 1.30pm
  • Contact 02 6578 7500
  • Bookings required

Book here

 

Join us for a talk by CommBank on Staying Safe Online. CommBank will provide help and guidance to attendees on how to identify and avoid scams and fraud.

You do not need to be a CommBank customer to attend – all are welcome

Learn how to:

  • identify common scams and avoid suspicious emails, phone calls and text messages
  • protect yourself from fraud and keep your information secure
  • create strong, secure passwords
  • safely access digital services at home and while travelling
Ourcare Active Lifestyle Centre Showcase

 

  • Thursday 5 March
  • Seniors Centre next to the Ourcare office, 3 Bathurst St, Singleton

Just head along and get involved!

  • 9.30am Coles Little Shop Bingo (duration 20 minutes)
  • 10am diamond dot art, rock painting, and other craft activities, scalp massages / hand scrubs and massages
  • 11am Coles Little Shop Bingo (duration 20 minutes)
  • Light refreshments provided by Singleton CWA will be available over the morning
Art for Pleasure with Singleton U3A
  • Friday 6 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
Just head along and join in. Find the joy in getting creative with members of the Singleton U3A.
Aqua Aerobics & morning tea

 

  • Saturday 7 March 
  • Singleton Gym & Swim
  • 9am class, 10am morning tea
  • Bookings required - phone T 02 6572 1359

A low impact but high intensity water aerobics class designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength and cardiovascular endurance. 

 Mahjong
  • Saturday 7 March
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Singleton Public Library
Have you ever wanted to play Mahjong? Come along and give it a go.
Week 2 (9-15 March)  
Seniors Art Festival - Live Life in Colour

 

  • Monday 9 March - Sunday 15 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • During Library open hours
See works of art created by Singleton seniors hanging as part of the 2026 Seniors Festival exhibition.

 

Get Moving with Singleton U3A
  • Monday 9 March
  • Singleton Ourcare, 3 Bathurst St, Singleton  
  • 9.15am - 12.30pm
Just head along and get involved!
  • 9.15am Movement to Music
  • 9.45am Balance n Bones
  • 11am Yoga
  • 12.30pm Lunch of the Month at the Royal Hotel, Singleton
Seniors Social Group Launch
  • Monday 9 March
  • 10 - 11.30am
  • Singleton Public Library

Come along for a fun social morning, meet new people or reconnect with friends, play some games, enjoy word, number, and mind puzzles, share stories and books, or just have a chat and a cuppa.

StrokeSafe Talk by the Stroke Foundation
  • Monday 9 March
  • 10.30am
  • Singelton Public Library
  • Bookings required

Book here

StrokeSafe volunteers deliver life-saving messages about stroke.

Many speakers have experienced a stroke themselves or are close to someone who has. They present information about stroke, and also draw on their own personal experiences. Every talk is unique and memorable.

Topics covered:

  • What stroke is – What happens when someone is having a stroke and the different types of stroke.
  • How to recognise the signs of stroke – Learn the vital F.A.S.T. signs of stroke.
  • What to do during a stroke emergency – Knowing when to call triple zero (000).
  • How to reduce your risk of stroke – Understand and reduce the risk of stroke.

This will be an online talk, the speaker will ‘dial-in’.

Native Flavours Afternoon Tea

 

  • Tuesday 10 March 
  • Wattaka Cafe - Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation, 157-159 John St, Singleton
  • 1pm - 4pm
  • Bookings essential, places limited - phone Brooke T 0431 336 953 or Jo T 0493 494 994
Come along to enjoy and learn about native Aboriginal flavours in a unique and delicious afternoon tea experience with Wattaka Cafe at Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation.
Get Moving with Singleton U3A

 

  • Tuesday 10 March
  • Singleton Public Library

 

 

Just head along and get involved!
  • 8am: Ambling Around. Meet in the Singleton Public Library carpark. A gentle one-hour walk around town
  • 1.30 - 3pm: Mahjong at the Library
Get a Free Energy Assessment on your Electricity and Gas Bills
  • Tuesday 10 March
  • Singleton Public Library - Meeting Room
  • 10am - 12.30pm
  • Bookings required

Book here

 

Bring your bills (electricity and gas) for a free energy assessment from Energy Wise. This informative session is designed to help households better understanding their energy bills, identify unnecessary charges, and discover opportunities to reduce costs. Energy specialists will guide you through bill components and practical ways to save money while improving energy efficiency.

Men's Shed Open Day and tech help
  • Tuesday 10 March
  • Singleton Men’s Shed. 37 Combo Lane, Singleton
  • 9am - 1pm
  • Contact E singletonshed@gmail.com or T 0448 527 807
Take a tour through the shed, see the garden, workspaces, projects, and meet the friendly team of volunteers. The shed catering crew are also providing a free BBQ. Also available is one on one assistance in the use of devices such as iPhones, android phones, iPads, tablets, and laptops.
Get Moving with Singleton U3A

 

  • Wednesday 11 March
  • Hunterview
  • 8am
Join Singleton U3A's Wednesday Walkers for a gentle one-hour walk around Singleton Heights. Meet at the corner of Bridgeman Road and Wattle Ponds Road.
Singleton Seniors Luncheon + Expo
  • Wednesday 11 March 
  • Singleton Civic Centre
  • 10.30am – 1.30pm
  • Bookings essential

Book here

Celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival in Singleton at our Luncheon + Expo featuring delicious food, a one-hour live performance by Fat Elvis and the opportunity to chat and receive information from local health and recreation providers. It's a free event and all seniors are invited!
Wednesday Watercolour Art Group
  • Wednesday 11 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Contact T 02 6578 7500
Come and join our Wednesday Watercolour Art Group as they enjoy painting with watercolours and socialising.
Scrabble
  • Wednesday 11 March
  • 1 - 3pm
  • Singleton Public Library
Come along for a fun afternoon, meet new people and enjoy a game of scrabble. 
Book Club 
  • Wednesday 11 March
  • 1.30 - 2.30pm
  • Singleton Public Library
Have you ever wanted to try out a book club? Come along for a fun book discussion and a cuppa. Bring your travel cup with lid, tea, coffee, and biscuits provided. Speak to library staff to find out what book will be discussed.
Fermentation Fundamentals: A Hands-On Workshop
  • Wednesday 11 March
  • Singleton Public Library - Meeting Room
  • 3 - 4pm
  • Bookings required

Book here

Discover the art and science of fermentation in a hands-on workshop designed for beginners and food enthusiasts alike. Learn basic on fermentation and understand the microbial magic that gives fermented foods their unique flavour and health benefits. Participants will explore essential techniques and create their own jar to take home. Whether you’re aiming to boost gut health, reduce food waste, or expand your culinary skills, this workshop offers a fun and practical introduction to the world of fermentation.
Coffee & Conversations with Singleton U3A
  • Thursday 12 March
  • Cervo'z, John St, Singleton
  • 10am
Enjoy a cuppa or coffee and a chat with Singleton U3A. Just head along and get chatting.
Healthy Brains - Tai Chi 
  • Thursday 12 March
  • 10.30 - 11.30am
  • Singleton Public Library
  • Bookings required

Book here

Join us for a special healthy brains session for a Tai Chi Workshop – please wear comfortable loose clothing.
 Craft Group
  • Thursday 12 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
  • Contact 02 6578 7500
Bring along your craft projects and enjoy a fun morning of crafting and socialising. Tea and coffee supplied, bring your travel cup with lid.
Art for Pleasure with Singleton U3A
  • Friday 13 March
  • Singleton Public Library
  • 10am
Just head along and join in. Find the joy in getting creative with members of the Singleton U3A.
Mahjong 
  • Saturday 14 March
  • 10am - 12pm
  • Singleton Public Library
Have you ever wanted to play Mahjong? Come along and give it a go.

 

 

When

  • Monday, 02 March 2026 | 12:00 AM - Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 11:59 AM