Seniors Festival 2026 Live Life in Colour

Two weeks of colour, creativity and connection are on the calendar for 2026.

The Upper Hunter Seniors Festival runs from Monday 2 March to Sunday 15 March 2026, embracing this year’s theme, Live Life in Colour.

This year’s theme encourages seniors to celebrate the journey so far, look forward to the adventures still to come, and find joy in ageing by embracing creativity, new connections and an active lifestyle.

All activities are free for seniors.

Scone

Aqua Aerobics
Aqua aerobics offers a low impact way to stay active and build fitness in a supportive environment.
Tuesday 24 March, 5:15pm–6:00pm
Sunday, 11:15am–12:00pm
Scone Pool

Scone Library

• Staying Safe Online – Wednesday 4 March at 10:30am
• Mindful Colouring – Thursday 5 March at 11:00am and Thursday 12 March at 11:00am
• Is It Fake? Spotting A.I. Generated Videos – Thursday 12 March at 2:00pm
• Grandparents Storytime and Craft – Friday 13 March at 10:30am

Merriwa

Chair Exercises
Tuesday 24 March, 2:00pm–2:45pm
Old Library (Merriwa Meeting Room)
Afternoon tea provided.

Merriwa Library
Is It Fake? Spotting A.I. Generated Videos – Friday 6 March at 10:00am and Friday 13 March at 10:00am

Aberdeen

Come and Try Pickleball
Monday 23 March at 10:00am
Aberdeen Tennis Courts
All equipment supplied.

Aberdeen Library
Storytelling and Digital Preservation – Tuesday 10 March at 11:00am

Murrurundi

Chair Exercises
Wednesday 18 March, 2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth and Community Building
Afternoon tea provided.

Murrurundi Library

• Mahjong – Tuesday 3 March at 10:00am and Tuesday 10 March at 10:00am
• Mindful Colouring – Thursday 5 March at 2:00pm and Thursday 12 March at 2:00pm
• Is It Fake? Spotting A.I. Generated Videos – Thursday 12 March at 11:00am

Whether you are keen to learn something new, stay active, explore creativity or simply connect with others, there is something happening across the Shire as part of the 2026 Seniors Festival.

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