Our pick of what to do in Canberra this weekend.
1. SAUSAGE DOG RACES
The Werriwa Wiener Dash is on for the second year at the Bungendore Show on Sunday, and they're also trying to set the world record for most dachshunds in one place. The official count is at midday, and anyone with a dachshund can get involved. There's also dachshund races and a dapper dachshund fashion competition. Entry to the show is $5-$10, under 13s are free, and entry to the dachshund races is $2 charity donation. See bungendoreshow.com.au.
2. CANCON
Australia's largest gathering of tabletop game enthusiasts is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Exhibition Park. Free entry. See cgs.asn.au/cancon.
3. BEN & JERRY'S OPENAIR CINEMA
The cinemas under the stars continue this weekend with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (M) on Friday night, Red Dog: True Blue (PG) on Saturday, and Why Him (MA) on Sunday. Patrick White Lawns. Gates open at 6.30pm Friday and Saturday, and 5.30pm on Sunday. Movie starts at sunset. Tickets at openaircinemas.com.au/canberra/home.
4. BEACH PARTY
Mooseheads will relax their dress standards for their annual beach party on Saturday night from 9pm. Don your boardies, bikinis, singlets, sunnies, rashies or wetsuits - there's prizes for best dressed. $5 entry. See facebook.com.
5. FREE KIDS MOVIE
On Saturday at 3pm, the National Portrait Gallery has a free screening of animated film The Secret Life of Pets (G). No bookings required but limited space. Free. See portrait.gov.au.
6. SUNDAZE
The Museum Bar has live music by Adelaide singer-songwriter Clay Stephens and Kanion from 3pm on Sunday, plus there's food and drinks available at the Lakeside Deck. Free. See nma.gov.au.