Upcoming events
Our picks
Sydney Streets in Haymarket
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun in Haymarket
Human Activity
An international theatre collaboration between Mumbai and Australia
Dinosaur Festival at the Australian Museum
Join us for some roar-some fun these spring school holidays at the Dinosaur Festival.
Mixed social drop-in handball: all ability levels
Come and try this fun, easy, fast growing sport, all skill levels welcom
Refugee chef dinner banquet
Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
Gloria Petyarre: A Tribute Exhibition
Gloria Petyarre was an important artist from Utopia, Northern Territory.
Social Group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week at Ultimo Community Centre
One of Australia's biggest photography prizes
Australian Life Exhibition 2023
From intimate portraits to larger-than-life spectacles, these 28 images encapsulate Australia’s unique personality. See the exhibition for free, every day, all day from Thursday 14 September to Sunday 8 October
City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2023
Little Sydney Lives is produced by the City of Sydney as part of Art & About Sydney, an ongoing program of temporary art projects in unusual spaces. See the 20 finalist images up close in Customs House, level 2.
Walk, shop, and dine
Sydney Streets
Festive Fun at Market City during Sydney Streets Haymarket!
Captivating installations, cultural performances, traditional workshops, festive mooncakes, celebratory meals + more
Move8 VR Walk-a-Hunt @ Sydney Haymarket
Walk and learn something new about Chinatown in person or thru VR
Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road
Celebrate Glebe with a day of outdoor fun on Glebe Point Road
Sydney Streets on Stanley Street
Celebrate Darlinghurst with a day of fun on Stanley Street
Sydney Streets on Crown Street
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun on Crown Street
Garage Sale Trail
Sell, shop and learn as Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff returns
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
Activities for kids and families
School holidays
Youth in the City school holiday program - Sept/Oct 2023
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Badge Making
Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays.
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals
Dinosaur Festival at the Australian Museum
Join us for some roar-some fun these spring school holidays at the Dinosaur Festival.
Kids at the Con – School holiday workshops
Reveal the world of music with Kids at the Con!
Kids in the city High tea
Treat your little ones with a delightful Kids High Tea during the school holidays and receive 10% off
Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps for Kids
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
School Holiday Art Workshops
Classes in drawing, painting and clay for children of all ages
An alternative arts and culture festival
Sydney Fringe Festival
Rainbow History Class (Comedy)
School’s in! See why the internet is wild for Rainbow History Class in their hilarious live show.
Whale
Whale crashes through with a powerful, thought provoking story on fatness and body acceptance.
A Pocket Sized Circus
Roll up, roll up! Get ready to be a part of the biggest smallest show on Earth!
Andrew Portelli – Real Talk
No holds barred standup comedy from Melbourne's rawest, most exciting comedian who always tells the truth and is funny.
Church of the Clitori
A comedy cabaret show that puts feminine energy at the center of worship.
Events and activities for all ages
Community centres
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to this yoga class, no experience necessary
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
KGV boxing class
Get your heart rate up and arms pumping with this lunchtime boxing class
Lunch at Reggie’s kitchen
Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal at the Reginald Murphy Community Centre.
Men's Thursday evening basketball competition
Get healthy, have fun, play with friends and colleagues
Men's Thursday lunchtime futsal competition
Get healthy, have fun, and play with friends and colleagues
Connecting the city with the country
Sydney City Farm
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees
Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Herb propagation hands-on session
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division
Edible gardens for renters workshop
Grow your own produce, even if you are renting
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Growing edible flowers workshop
Be inspired to grow delicious, edible blooms at home
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