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A gift made personal with LUMIRA

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 3pm
Sydney

Choose a LUMIRA fragrance with founder Almira Armstrong and watch artist Christine Ai hand-paint it while you wait

Free

Markets & shopping

Feeling fancy

The Entertainment Quarter Markets (EQ Markets)

Today 8am to 2pm
The Entertainment Quarter

Fill your basket with beautiful, seasonal produce and gourmet treats.

Free

Markets & shopping

Fresh air fix

Barangaroo Markets

Fri 6 Nov 10am to 4pm
Barangaroo

Wrap up your work week the right way at Barangaroo Markets. Shop artisan gifts and soak up the good vibes.

Free

Markets & shopping

For foodies

Oxford Street farmers market

Sat 7 Nov 8am to 2pm
Taylor Square north

A weekly Saturday farmers market in the heart of the Rainbow Precinct

Free

Markets & shopping

Fresh air fix

Surry Hills Vintage Market

Sat 7 Nov 8am to 4pm
Shannon Reserve

The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!

Free

Markets & shopping

Urban explorer

Picnic Under the Bridge

Sat 7 Nov 10am to 5pm
Dawes Point

Soak in the sunshine and Harbour views

Free

Markets & shopping

Chill vibes

Sassy Drag Queen Thift Store Shopping Tour in Darlinghurst

Sat 7 Nov 11am to 2pm
The Oxford Hotel

Join us for a sassy shopping experience with drag queen, Milennia, exploring hidden gems in and around Oxford St!

Tours & experiences

Markets & shopping

LGBTIQA+

Hoji Tart Festive Market

Sat 7 Nov 11am to 5pm
Sydney Town Hall

Shop gifts from 100+ artists, enjoy food and drinks, stamp stations and freebies at Hoji Tart’s festive art market.

Markets & shopping

Local artists

Urban explorer

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Hands on creative

Intro to rug weaving on a floor loom

Tue 3 Nov 9am to 5pm
Ultimo

Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials

Courses & workshops

Hands on creative

Chill vibes

Women’s social art group

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 12pm
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.

Hobbies

Hands on creative

Meet new people

Dig It!

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 1pm
Museum of Sydney

Head to our dig site, grab your tools and become an archaeologist at the Museum of Sydney.

Free

Children & family

Wholesome fun

Colour and Company Art Group

Tue 3 Nov 10:30am to 11:30am
Woollahra

This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.

Art & exhibitions

Hands on creative

Meet new people

Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s

Tue 3 Nov 11am to 12:30pm
Ultimo Community Centre

The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.

Courses & workshops

Hands on creative

Meet new people

Crochet class

Tue 3 Nov 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Pyrmont Community Centre

Learn basic crochet skills and work on a project

Courses & workshops

Hands on creative

Skill up

Social sewing sessions

Tue 3 Nov 1pm to 3pm
Reginald Murphy Community Centre

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

Free

Hobbies

Chill vibes

Food preservation workshop with TAFE - Booked out

Tue 3 Nov 1:30pm to 3:30pm
St Helen’s Community Centre

Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course

Free

Courses & workshops

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Explore Sydney like a local

Free events
Arts & exhibitions
Children & family
Comedy
Food & drink
Markets & shopping
Music & concerts
Theatre, performances & musicals

Fresh air fix

Lights, Camera, Sydney — self guided movie walking tour

Tue 3 Nov 8am to 6pm
Central Station

Explore Sydney’s movie locations at your own pace with audio stories, film scenes, photos and an interactive map

Tours & experiences

Fresh air fix

Urban explorer

Falun Dafa: Gentle exercises at Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Tue 3 Nov 9am to 11:30am
Sydney

Enjoy a free outdoor community practice combining gentle exercises & meditation next to the Sydney Harbour.

Free

Health & wellness

Chill vibes

Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 4pm
The Royal Botanic Garden

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Free

Art & exhibitions

Immersive experiences

Sydney guided sightseeing bus tour

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 2pm
Sydney

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Tours & experiences

Urban explorer

Fresh air fix

The Harbour Shot

Tue 3 Nov 10am to 7pm
Cockle Bay Wharf

Hole-in-One Golf Challenge in Darling Harbour. Win $5,000.

Sports & fitness

Try something new

Fresh air fix

Guided walks

Tue 3 Nov 10:30am to 12pm
The Royal Botanic Garden

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll

Free

Tours & experiences

Fresh air fix

Whale watching cruises

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 2pm
Circular Quay

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures

Tours & experiences

Fresh air fix

Urban explorer

The Rocks walking tours

Today 12am to 1am
The Rocks Square

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

Tours & experiences

Urban explorer

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Date night

Melbourne Cup at Salty's Bondi

Tue 3 Nov 11am to 11:45pm
Bondi Beach

Make Melbourne Cup a beachside one at Salty’s.

Free

Food & drink

For foodies

Melbourne Cup Lunch at Harbourfront Seafood Sydney

Tue 3 Nov 11:30am to 4pm
The Rocks

Watch the race that stops a nation against a breathtaking Sydney Harbour backdrop!

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

Melbourne Cup at Manzo Bisteccheria

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 5pm
Quay Quarter

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Manzo Bisteccheria

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

Melbourne Cup at Cruise Bar & Restaurant

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 6pm
Cruise Bar

Experience Flemington glamour at Circular Quay with Cruise Bar & Restaurant & Melba's Rooftop for the Melbourne Cup

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

Melbourne Cup Luncheon, Shangri-La Sydney

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 3:30pm
Shangri-La Hotel

Celebrate Cup Day on Level 36 with exceptional dining, harbour views and the chance to win a Presidential Suite stay

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

Fashion & Fizz on The Rooftop: Melbourne Cup 2026

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 3:30pm
Chippendale

Sydney's most stylish Cup Day at The Old Clare Hotel, think rooftop views, free-flowing beverage package and a live DJ

Festivals & parties

Food & drink

Feeling fancy

Melbourne Cup at CATALINA

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 5pm
Catalina Rose Bay

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at CATALINA with a four-course menu by the harbour, with race-day glamour and live screens

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

Melbourne Cup 2026 at Coogee Bay Hotel

Tue 3 Nov 12pm to 4pm
Coogee

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Coogee Bay Hotel with ocean views and flowing bubbles.

Food & drink

For foodies

Feeling fancy

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The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area

See how we’re taking action to support and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Sydney.