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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.
Digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
KGV evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
KGV lunch futsal competitions
Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions
Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
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
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien
This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
Full Moon Meditation for Women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?
With One Voice community choir: Redfern/Waterloo
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Cooking and nutrition course
Fun nutritional activities, practical good cooking lessons and a social meal
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.
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
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
Moon Festival celebration in Green Square
A night under the moon filled with activities, mooncakes and a lantern display and parade.
Movement & Meditation Classes
Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.
Perry Park Walking Group
Get walking for Mental Health Month and visit Sydney University on a FREE guided heritage Tour
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.
Surry Hills Probus Club meeting
We invite anyone who is retired or semi-retired to come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
Green Square community barbeque
Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free fortnightly event.
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Relics - Lego exhibition - October Youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Sydney | Tamron Get The Shot with Alex Cearns
A night with wildlife photographer Alex Cearns, who will share stories on how she Gets the Shot!
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Ukrainian DNA
An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian-themed acrylics by Maru Jarockyj
Informal coffee and chat sessions
Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
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
Bingay Movie Musicals
Whether you're a fan of Dreamgirls, Evita or Frozen, this is for you. Playing singalong movie musical numbers all night
Boards & Bottles: wine & games
Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.
Discovering the Domain
The Domain has long been a place of history and mystery, celebration and conflict.
Fortress gaming - October youth holiday activity
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Power from Silence Meditation
Reconnect with your inner power through guided silent meditation, gentle mindfulness and a community feel.
Western Suburbs Orchid Society Spring Show
Learn how to grow orchids, buy some orchids and enter the raffle
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
Finding inner peace and contentment
Immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to establish or deepen your meditation practice
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Raffia Weaving introductory Workshop in Pyrmont
Unwind, explore and learn a new craft each month!
Social knitting group
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
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
My Aged Care information day
Join us for this fantastic FREE opportunity, to learn about My Aged Care services and supports that are available
Zumba class - Pyrmont
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
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
Memento Mori Art with Emmie Murphy
A hands-on creative exploration of impermanence, legacy, and life’s meaning
Memento Mori Poetry Slam With Pixie Willo
Write your own eulogy, honour someone you’ve loved and lost, or explore what it means to face endings with openness.
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
Chair yoga
Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
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
Ukulele class (Booked out)
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Lunch with friends
Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
Yoga class for all ages and experience
Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome
Come and get techie
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
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
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
Brain Health: Our Beautiful Mind
Can brain compatible living help us thrive? Learn how your brain works
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day: Community Conversations
Explore end-of-life care and planning
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.
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.
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
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?
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Sapria 2025 #HiddenHERO
A new style sundowner of purpose, impact, & unexpected heroes at historic Tusculum! One big Cambodian-inspired party.
FemPowered Conference & Connection
The supercharged FemPowered experience: we are back bigger, bolder, and more valuable than ever.
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
NASCA’s 30th Birthday
This year, NASCA is proud to celebrate 30 years of walking alongside our communities.
German Cultural Day 2025
Family-friendly community event celebrating German culture
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.
The Freedom Hub: Art For Others Exhibition & Fundraiser
Art For Others features a curated selection of art, pottery, textiles. Complimentary drinks and canapés will be served.
Women's Health Day: Menopause, wellness & nutrition
A day of connection, education, and empowerment around menopause, wellness, and nutrition.
Reiki Group Practice
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Simon Tedeschi & Kevin Hunt: 2 Pianos, 1 Purpose
Concert for a just peace for Jews and Palestinians. All proceeds go to Standing Together.
Mahjong in Green Square
Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friend game of mahjong every Monday afternoon.
Social knitting group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Eastern Suburbs Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
A support group for people 65 years and under living with Parkinson's Disease
Come and get techie
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Support at Home (Aged Care) - Info + Morning Tea + Mini Expo
Learn how you can access support that enables you to stay independent and active with our Support at Home program.
Coaching transformation in complex times
An immersive workshop on the Framework for Transformation Anchored in Presence not Pressure
Sleep under the stars
Sleep under the stars at Sydney's stargazer lawn to raise money for homeless children and young people
10 Years: Sydney Edition
Muses Trio presents an exquisite selection of music from their latest album 10 Years, celebrating their first decade.
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Create your own sensory toy
Join this after-school activityfor high school students, ages 13 to 18
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
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
Community dinner
Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
Lunch and Yarns
Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
Basic sanity
Explore how meditation can begin to pacify monkey mind and reconnect us with our innate, vibrant wisdom
What Ability Day Sydney
Our What Ability Day is a free disability inclusive event to meet your local athletes
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour monthly workshop on breathwork and meditation.
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.
Customs House readers group
Monthly forum for reading and reviewing fiction or non-fiction books
RSL LifeCare Poppy Ball on HMAS Canberra (III)
A fundraising gala event – all proceeds go to support services for veterans & their families.
Step Out for Cancer
Walk or run and get loud for a cure to help the 86 kids every month who are diagnosed with cancer in Australia.
KGV Tuesday lunch mixed volleyball competition
For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Thrive Connect Four – Recap. Renew. Reflect
A quarterly series of meaningful meetups combining networking with skills development for creative practitioners.
Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
Discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and gourmet foods in a unique heritage setting overlooking Sydney Harbour.
PUG Men's Shed Glebe Youth Service Fundraising night
Men's shed music, prizes and fun
Rainbow Connections: Open Day For Carers & Service Providers
Join us for an informative and supportive event where you can connect with Carer Gateway and other service providers
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.
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
Christmas in Pyrmont
Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
Safe. Everywhere. Always Challenge
Help UN Women Australia create a world where women and girls are Safe. Everywhere. Always.
Unite Against Violence: No More Empty Shoes
A vigil to honour and remember victims of domestic and family violence in 2025
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
A Christmas Recital – Sydney Sings
Ring in the Christmas season with Saint-Saëns: Oratorio de Noël
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
Double Bay’s Festive Fashion Pawrade
This free community dog-friendly event brings together fashion, fun, and philanthropy to support RSPCA NSW.
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
Handel’s Messiah at Sydney Town Hall
Be part of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations with the world famous Handel’s Messiah
Dreaming of a green Christmas
Get ready for a hilarious Christmas story this December!
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!