City of Darwin will bring the community together next month with a free family-friendly celebration at the Jingili Water Festival and Families Week event. 

Saturday 16 May 2026 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm   

Jingili Water Gardens, 93 Freshwater Road, Jingili

The event, hosted by the Chan Ward Elected Members in conjunction with Fun Bus and Fun in the Parks, will be held on Saturday 16 May 2026, at Jingili Water Gardens.  

The event has something for everyone!

• guided walks
• water-based play
• face painting
• petting zoo
• water slides
• a monster foam cannon
• DJ
• an inflatable dodgeball arena
• a low sensory area
• a barra themed scavenger hunt
• an appearance from Boof the Barra.

 For the adults there be guided walking tours through Jingili Water Gardens with members from Jingili Community Garden Members. 

National Families Week runs from 11 - 17 May 2026, and City of Darwin will be hosting more fun events, recognising the role of families and encouraging communities to spend quality time together.