There's plenty happening across the Highlands, with something for everyone.

Check out what's back on and how you can get involved:

Farmer's market

The On the Grow Railway Street Farmers Market continues to provide a place to source healthy, fresh food. Located on the corner of Railway Avenue and Spring Street in Moss Vale, the markets are open from 3pm every Thursday afternoon.

Community pantry

The St Stephen's Anglican Church in Mittagong's popular morning tea has returned. Held on a Friday morning, this is supported with donations of cakes and pastries from Gumnut Patisserie, Bakers' Delight and the Chelsea Bakery in Mittagong. The morning tea is held each Friday from 10am until midday.

Mittagong Markets

Mittagong Markets are back this weekend on October 17 with a full complement of stalls. There will be a designated entrance and an exit. Organisers count numbers at the entrance and the exit to make sure safe social distancing can be maintained.

Parkinson's support

The monthly meetings continue to be postponed. Coffee and chat (under social distancing and sanitising rules) are on Saturday mornings 9.30am-10.30am at Bradman Museum (order at the cafe but seating is in the museum). For further information contact Mrs Dympna Irwin 4869 5252.

Beatrice Park open garden

1960 Town Garden winner Beatrice Park will be open to the public on October 18. Located on the corner of Kangaloon Rd and Bendooley Streets, Bowral, admission will be $5 per person or $10 for a family. Proceeds will go to the Australian Garden History Society. The event will be COVID- 19 safe.

Marionette performance

ImaginArta - the Australian Puppet Centre presents a gorgeous family puppet every Sunday at 11am at the Sutton Forest Hall. Ticket prices are $15 adults, $11 Children and only $10.50 per ticket for groups of four or more. With ticket numbers reduced because of Covid, bookings are strongly advised.https://www.trybooking.com/BLZKP. Currently playing is "In Search of the Giddy Gird Bird" by the Sydney Puppet Theatre. Will Salty the Old Sea Dog find his treasure - the unique Giddy Gird Bird?

Sunday Sessions 'Gibraltar' Jazz Gig

The Sunday Sessions Jazz Gig is back at a new venue, the Gibraltar Hotel Bowral - in The Observatory. The Sunday Sessions Band features Ben Jones on reeds and vocals, David Seidel on double bass, Peter Locke on piano and Joshua Morgan on drums. The next event will be on October 18, with the cost of tickets $30. The band will be playing from 2-5pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only taking pre-paid bookings will be taken. Lunch, light refreshments and drinks are available for purchase from 12:30pm. Visit https://www.trybooking.com/BJBVW to book.

Bundanoon Makers Market

The Bundanoon Makers Market is held on the fist and third Sunday of every month (except January). The next one will be Sunday, October 18. It includes sewers, knitters, woodworkers, photographers, leatherwork and silver jewellery plus all you need for meals during the week with fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread, Lebanese take home meals, hot Indian dishes, Japanese pancakes, Honey and Eggs plus an assortment of cakes and pies. Held at Bundanoon Public School, the market will run from 8.30am until 2pm.

Bushwalkers

With some indoor activities still limited, now's a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some of the spectacular scenery the region has to offer. Southern Highlands Bushwalkers are still offering a range of walks. The next walk will take place on Sunday, October 18 at Mt Waratah. The walk will be down to Nattai River and, time permitting, walking along it. It will be approximately 11km, 600m elevation and creek crossing. Contact David M on 0431 858 611to book a spot. Visit http://bushwalkingnsw.org.au/clubsites/southernhighland/index.html to become a member or for more information on the club.

Has your community group restarted its regular activities? Or do you have an upcoming event you'd like to share? Email lauren.wright@austcommunitymedia.com.au to let us know.