Narromine's own end of year community event, the Venetian Carnival, will take place next week and in a new venue - Dundas Park.

The early evening event will take place on Wednesday, December 10, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, and will provide a range of entertainment and activities, market stalls, a variety of food and drink options. There will also be opportunities to support local fundraisers by non-profit community and sporting groups.

Organised by Communities for Children and the Narromine Shire Council in collaboration with the Narromine Lions Club, the annual event is a highly-anticipated one on local social calendars.

Kids will be entertained at the Venetian Carnival with a host of FREE activities including the "friendship farm", inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting, a huge rock climbing wall, "strong man", archery, and a little ride on train.

The free activities have been made possible through the sponsorship of the event by local businesses and organisations including Tomingley Gold Operations, Narromine Lions Club, Communities for Children, Narromine Shire Council, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes, Mission Australia, Narromine Christian School, Narromine Preschool, Just Wed, RFDS, Joblink Plus, and the Narromine/Dubbo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Kids will also enjoy free popcorn and slushies from this support, we understand.

"It’s the highlight of the year with so many free activities for the kids," Communities for Children officer Ann-Louise Stonestreet said.

"Market stalls and food are the only expenses for families while kids can enjoy [so much for free]," she added.

The ever-popular Christmas ham raffle will be on once again - your chance to win one of many prime fat hams up for grabs while supporting the great work of community stalwarts, Narromine Lions Club.

Dundas Park has ample room to move and late-afternoon shade, as well as easy access to the adventure playground, skate park, public toilets and parking. Adjacent to the Narromine Aquatic Centre, the location brings the event closer to its roots, as we understand the event was held at the pool in earlier days.