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Support a worthy cause and meet like-minded people in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
Best friends' walk
Walk with your best friend (furry or human) this September to help homeless pets find their best friends
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Home Grown; Bound by Place
Artists explore how place, community, and upbringing shape identity.
Inner West Bird Fest
A celebration of urban birdlife with free beginner-friendly walks, talks, markets, and more!
Japanese Liquor and Laughs: A Comedy Tasting Experience
Journey into the world of Japanese alcohol in this comedy & tasting experience from a former Tokyo resident & journalist
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
The bomb and its aftermath
Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.
Zumba class - Pyrmont
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Boards & Bottles: wine & games
Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.
Learn to read Tarot cards course
Learn to read Tarot like a Professional - 3 day Course
Digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
Chair yoga
Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Explorers playgroup
Designed specifically for kids under 5 years old, Explorers Playgroup offers various exciting and educational activities
Food Preservation Workshop with TAFE - FULLY BOOKED
Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien
This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
French classes for your kids and you - Paddington
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
Gamarada - Community Healing & Life Training
Reconnect to kinship and learn practical skills for positive change
Gentle exercise
Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement
HSC prep? We’ve got space for you.
Our Customs House, Darling Square and Green Square libraries will be open after hours in the lead up to exams
Mahjong in Green Square
Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friend game of mahjong every Monday afternoon.
Ukulele class (Booked out)
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
With One Voice community choir: Redfern/Waterloo
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Cooking and nutrition course
Fun nutritional activities, practical good cooking lessons and a social meal
KGV Tuesday lunch mixed volleyball competition
For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Learn to read music and sing (Booked Out)
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Lunch with friends
Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Women’s social art group
Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.
Yoga class for all ages and experience
Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome
Arc Food Hub at Paddington
Food Hub is a free food pantry initiative. Stop by to get snacks, nutritious ingredients and personal care items
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Eastern Suburbs Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
A support group for people 65 years and under living with Parkinson's Disease
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Exploring Meanwhile Use
Unlocking Space forum: Exploring “meanwhile use” to turn underutilised sites into urgent housing solutions.
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach
Movement & Meditation Classes
Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
Social sewing sessions
Use our sewing machines and get help with your sewing projects in these weekly group sessions.
With One Voice community choir: Chatswood
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Ron Williams Community Centre open day
Explore our centre in Redfern, find out about our fantastic programs and services and enjoy some fun activities
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Cantonese
Get help from Sydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) caseworker
Refugee chef dinner banquet
Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, knit or crochet, and a chat each week
And What Will People Say?
A fusion of Indian dance, music and poetry, this theatre work confronts DV with raw honesty depth and courage
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Come and get techie at Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Songs & Play
FREE music & play group for families with infants and pre-school-aged children
The Juliet Cycle
A new immersive theatrical event exploring liveness, self-reckoning, and raw confession
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Yarning Circle - Art Therapy Group
With Debra Mundine, a chance for Indigenous women to come together, share a yarn and be creative.
Informal coffee and chat sessions
Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced (Booked out)
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Alexandria
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Movement and dance class (Booked Out)
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees
Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
Wrap with Love knitting group
Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.
Yoga class at the Rex
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class
Good Karma (Korma) Charity Dinner
Delhi 'O' Delhi fundraising dinner for The Kids Cancer Project in Newtown
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Weekly walk and talk for all ages
Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people
Move for all at Juanita Nielsen community centre
A weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness
Crafting in stitches
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Junction
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Junction
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
WaterTalks Exhibition
Explore the central role of water in societies, emphasising waters’ cultural, spiritual, and economic significance.
Dean, Don't Dance!
A bold, funny blend of comedy, music & heart that tackles ableism, microaggressions & celebrates inclusivity
Kings, Queens & Clubs of The Cross – Walking history tour
2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us
In conversation with Shankari Chandran
A conversation on story, justice and belonging, hosted by RACS.
Social knitting group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
A Night on the Silk Road
A lively, cocktail-style fundraising event at Kyiv Social,
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection
Community conversations with the Powerhouse - Design
Explore how visual language, form, and function shape both everyday experiences and speculative design.
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
BiPolar Express
New cross-disciplinary work BiPolar Express premieres at Flight Path Theatre for Sydney Fringe Festival!
Meet the Head Gardeners: Rick Sheperd & Jonathan Garner
Meet the Head Gardener is a new storytelling series that celebrates the people behind the plants.
Power from Silence Meditation
Reconnect with your inner power through guided silent meditation, gentle mindfulness and a community feel.
Community dinner
Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
Financial wellbeing: Building confidence for the future
Join us for an engaging evening focused on practical insights into financial wellbeing
Lunch and Yarns
Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
Social knitting group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
A night of cultural celebration at Meeras Pavilion
Learn more about Rohingya culture through art, performance and storytelling
Movie on George Street - October Youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Bowling & Laser tag - October youth school holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Nila Ibrahimi: Song of Rebellion
An evening with the winner of the 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Nila Ibrahimi.
Wandering: A Rohingya Story
A documentary film presented by the Australia Global Health Film Festival
Bushwalk - October youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Customs House readers group
Monthly forum for reading and reviewing fiction or non-fiction books
Dyeing to Be Me Workshop
A free workshop for LGBTQIA+ neurodivergent youth exploring identity, pride, and creativity in a safe, affirming space.
Healing low self esteem
Investigate how we can heal ourselves by connecting with the fundamental goodness that we have within us
Full Moon Meditation for Women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
Relics - Lego exhibition - October Youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Ukrainian DNA
An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian-themed acrylics by Maru Jarockyj
Fortress gaming - October youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Entangled Labours
A look at the rich lives and experiences of working-class people in so-called Sydney.
Finding inner peace and contentment
Immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to establish or deepen your meditation practice
Social monthly morning tea in Pyrmont
Join us for a casual catch up with other locals. Hear about what's on in our local area and at Pyrmont Community Centre
Photography course: Close-up, macro & focus stacking
Learn the art of close-up and macro photography with our photography short courses in Sydney
Improv skills for career success
Improve your public speaking & practice and learn new workplace communication skills – have fun & improve confidence
Cark It Café: Creativity Meets Death Chats for LGBTIQ+
Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear
Auslan Ceramics Art Club
Facilitated by Deaf ceramic artist Kirsty Collins, Auslan Ceramics Art Club for the Deaf and HOH community at Kil.n.it
Come and get techie at Redfern Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Inspired, Not Exhausted
Thriving in the Juggle: Wellbeing for Artists & Creative Business Owners
Art therapy workshop
Join this free workshop led by a qualified artist, counsellor and art psychotherapist, to celebrate Mental Health Month
Is the deep sea a wasteland or wonderland?
What’s really at the bottom of the ocean – strange life, hidden treasure, or trouble?
NASCA’s 30th Birthday
This year, NASCA is proud to celebrate 30 years of walking alongside our communities.
Household Chemical CleanOut
Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly
Not So Speedy Dating – A Night of Connection
Forget the pressure of first impressions and rapid-fire questions – join us for an evening designed to spark connection.
Reiki Group Practice
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
City of Sydney online book club: Booker Prize
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Creative Connections at Hopsters
Share a drink, find fresh ideas, and connect with others who get the joys (and challenges) of creative life.
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation HalloQueen Trivia
Join us for a night of outrageous trivia, epic prizes and fundraising fun at BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia
Reginald Murphy Community Centre open day
Join in the fun and meet the team at our free open day
An Afternoon of Antarctic and Space Exploration
An inspiring Antarctic and space exploration lunch with Eric Philips OAM
Basic sanity
Explore how meditation can begin to pacify monkey mind and reconnect us with our innate, vibrant wisdom
Monthly social morning tea in Woolloomooloo
A social gathering for gym members and locals on the first Monday of the month.
Arc Food Hub at Darlinghurst
Food Hub is a free food pantry initiative. Stop by to get snacks, nutritious ingredients and personal care items
Melbourne Cup at Cardea
Where the thrill of the race meets unparalleled elegance in the heart of Barangaroo.
Your Money, Your Choice
Informative session about how to build confidence with money presented by a financial educator.
PUG Men's Shed Glebe Youth Service Fundraising night
Men's shed music, prizes and fun
LinkedIn Course for Business
Learn how to build and maintain a strong online presence on LinkedIn with our marketing short courses online & in Sydney
Pancake morning tea with student council representatives
Join student council representatives from local high schools for pancakes and entertainment
Stop Calling Us Dinosaurs guided walk
From how the earliest land plants survived, to the dominance of flowering plants, and learn about plant evolution.
Domestic and family violence prevention workshop for allies
Learn to play an active role in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence in this training.
Christmas in Pyrmont
Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
Erskineville's Road Wars: 40th Anniversary Celebration
In 1985, Erskineville locals fought to keep streets safe from traffic—and won. Hear their stories and see rare footage.
Abilities unleashed: Adults
A free, fun and inclusive day of activities for adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities
NLP Workshop: Empower Yourself for Change
Discover how neuro-linguistic programming can reframe your thinking and fuel personal growth.
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk
Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer
Carer support information session
Come along to this free talk from the Carer Gateway Service
Break Free from Self Obsession
Investigate how self-centredness stacks up against a more compassionate view,
Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears and put on your party shoes
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.
The MPN Gala Dinner
Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment!