What's on: top 8 things to look forward to this week in the Highlands

Enjoy markets, live music, art, and soak up the region's history.

Check out the list of things to get up to below.

Explore the manicured gardens full of flowers, take a picnic, or discover art at Retford Park. The garden is open from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13. Tickets for the gardens are $18.67 for adults, $16.59 for concession holders and children between five and 15, $51.95 for two adults and two children, and kids under five can attend for free. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. Tours of the James Fairfax AC's former residence take place on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13. Tickets for a tour and garden visit for adults are $37.39 each, $26.99 for children, and those under five can visit for free. They can also be purchased through Eventbrite.

Discover lots of stalls full of foods, clothing, artisan products and more at one of the region's oldest markets. See it all at the Bowral Bowling Club on Saturday, August 12 from 8am to 1pm. Entry is free. Dogs are welcome but must be on leads.

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The Highlands Music Collective is going to entertain people with works by a range of composers and artists. Watch John Martin on the piano, Myee Clohessy on the violin and William Howard on the cello. They will perform on Saturday, August 12 from 10am, at Bundanoon's Soldier's Memorial Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for people under 18. Buy the through Trybooking.

Singer-songwriter Amber Kenny is bringing her alt-country hits to the Highlands. Watch her on Saturday, August 12, from 2pm at CTC Robertson. Tickets are $10 via Trybooking, or can be bought at the door from 1.30pm.

Come and explore the gardens at this historic mansion in Berrima. Attendees are advised to secure a ticket for a timed entry in advance. The property is open on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, from 11am to 3pm. Tickets: $44.67 (two adults and two kids or three children and one adult), $16.59 (people over 16), $13.47 (concession holders and children between the ages of five and 15), free (kids under five). Buy through Eventbrite.

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Find lots of tasty treats, bric-a-brac, clothing, crafts and more. See it all at the Robertson School of Arts on Sunday, August 13 from 8.30am to 2pm.

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Seasoned performer and entertainer Gregg Arthur is bringing jazz to the Highlands. Watch him at the Bowral Bowling Club on Sunday, August 13 from 2pm to 5pm. It is $30.50 for people aged 16 and above, and $20.50 for full-time students or children under 16. Buy them through Trybooking.

Ted Lewis was inspired by the natural landscapes of Ophir where he lives, as well as Australian nature as a whole. See this exhibition until Monday, September 4 at The Milk Factory Gallery. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm.

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