Filter by
Community & causes
Category
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.
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to join this weekly class suitable for all levels of experience.
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
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
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Executive Lunch with Danielle Wood
Join leading economist Danielle Wood as she shares insights on leadership, the economy, and Australia’s future.
Exhibition | Sydney Through a Migrant's Palette
Basia latest series of work ‘Sydney Through a Migrant’s Palette’ portrays the natural Sydney Harbour landscape
Falun Dafa: Gentle exercises at Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Enjoy a free outdoor community practice combining gentle exercises & meditation next to the Sydney Harbour.
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
Live and digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Made to Suit & Benji Tobin: Spare Room opening might
Celebrate tattoo art and contemporary culture with two free exhibitions in Sydney’s historic Town Hall.
Mahjong in Green Square
Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Thursday afternoon
Toddler craft and chat
Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents
Voyage to Freedom - The story of Tự do
Step into the powerful story of Tự do (Freedom), the boat that carried Vietnamese refugees to Australia in 1977.
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Festival of the Spoken Word
A celebration of Jewish culture and the stories that shape us
MS Readathon
Join thousands of Australians and turn every page into support for families impacted by MS
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
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Crafting in stitches social group
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment
Customs House readers group
Monthly forum for reading and reviewing fiction or non-fiction books
Gentle exercise at Pyrmont
Stay active and enjoy a gentle full body workout in a safe environment
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
Minds Collective community football program
Free weekly football program to support people in their mental health recovery
Northcott fitness workout
Free workout for social housing residents and the broader community
Recycling and lids sorting volunteer session
Let’s turn small actions into big impact — one lid at a time
Sydney tattoo convention 2026
Sydney Tattoo Convention 2026 | Australia's Premier Tattoo Expo. 250+ artists, live tattooing & entertainment. 7–9 Aug.
Latin Dance Classes for Seniors
No partner or prior experience is required, just your enthusiasm!
Hidden Sydney Tour for International Students
Join us for a fun and relaxed walking tour through Sydney’s hidden laneways.
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Paint and flow workshop: Lions gate 8:8 and eclipses
Discover what the August 2026 eclipses may be opening for you through your birth chart, creativity, art and sound.
Photography: Technical skills workshop
Learn to improve your technical photography skills with us
Zumba class Pyrmont
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
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
2026 Uniserve for Cancer Gala Luncheon
A fun-filled afternoon of fine food, drink and entertainment to help raise funds for a worthy cause
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour session on breathwork and meditation on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
City2Surf post run afterparty
Cross the finish line and head to Okanui! DJ, free drinks, medal engraving, giveaways & more. Don't miss out!
Free meditation class - uplift your wellbeing
Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation
Nedd & Mates
Nedd Brockmann brings a special fundraising event to the Sydney Opera House
Petersham Bowling Club community feast - 130th anniversary
Join us at the bowlo as we celebrate 130 years of Petersham Bowling Club and 20 years of community ownership
Sydney Queer board gamers and allies
Bring a board game, meet some people and have some fun
Voltaren City2Surf
Experience the World's Largest Fun Run and join us on 9 August 2026.
International Cat Day Celebration
Hang out with fellow cat lovers and celebrate all things feline in a fun, chill vibe! While you eat raise money for cats
KGV evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
Chair yoga
Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair.
Come and get techie at Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
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
Gentle exercise
Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Free bike tune ups: Darlinghurst
We’re out and about on shared paths and cycleways in inner Sydney twice a week.
FREE Tai Chi Tuesdays at Market City
Enjoy FREE Tai Chi every Tuesday at Market City. Improve balance, flexibility and wellbeing. Everyone welcome.
French classes for your kids and you - Artarmon
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Artarmon
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
Women’s social art group
Get creative at this super casual art group – just good company, creativity and a cuppa.
GROW Rainbow & Allies Group meetings
Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies
Lunch with friends
Order your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble Community Centre
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat each week
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Certificate III in Auslan
Advance your Auslan skills with more complex conversations and deeper cultural understanding
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Digital skills workshop and tech support ***FULL***
Free bilingual classes and bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to get help to use it
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Cantonese
Get help from a Sydney Multicultural Community Services case worker
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Green Square Sings
Come meet your neighbours and learn to sing in a welcoming environment
Riding the Silver Wave
The silver wave is coming. It doesn't care if you're 25 or 85. What does it mean for you?
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Wednesdays Film club
Chill out midweek with some cool flicks and good vibes at our film hangout.
Informal coffee and chat sessions
Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
Board games night
Join us a relaxed evening of board games, friendly conversation and connection.
Open Mic Night Newtown: Musicians, comedians and poets
Each performer gets a free drink!
Stand up comedy night
4 comedians, a magician and an exclusive preview of a new Aussie play. The funniest event you'll attend all year.
8 Ways to Survive the Corporate Circus
Because in the corporate circus, everyone is performing something.
Poppet Centre craft circle
Being a parent is a full-time gig - and sometimes you just need a moment to breathe, to connect, and to create.
Queer Afro-Desi Dynasty
A celebration of queer African and South Asian culture, artistry and community and a night of radical belonging!
Social knitting group: Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters, from beginners to experts
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.
Official opening of the expansion of Gunyama Park, Zetland
Join us to celebrate the opening of the expanded Gunyama Park and George Julius Avenue
Skate!
Free skateboarding workshop, skate JAM sessions, and demonstrations, all guided by a team of pro skaters
Sydney Gluten-Free Expo
Coeliac Australia is proud to bring you the Gluten-Free Expo Sydney on 15 - 16 August 2026
Guided Ride: Oxford Street cycleway - city connections
Explore the Oxford Street Cycleway and discover how it connects into Sydney's growing active transport network.
Return to Rest
A restorative journey from breath-led Asana into Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Choose to Move
A programme for people over 50 who want to be more active and connect with others in their community
Come and get techie
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
KGV lunch futsal competitions
Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
Come and get techie: Reg Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website
Let’s Talk: Bullying, meanness and social exclusion
Let’s Talk Parent Conversation Series... Real conversations for real parenting challenges
14 Artists in the Garden Gallery
Uniquely Australian artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles, mediums and creative perspectives in the Royal Botanic Gardens
Connections over Cocktails: North Sydney
Join the Business Connections community for a convivial interaction with other local business people
Green Square Language Exchange
Connect, share cultures, and practise languages over tea, games, and friendly conversation.
Sydney Dog Lovers Festival 2026
Experience pure joy at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival!
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Open Day
Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.
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
Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off event
Drop off household items including electronics, polystyrene, worn-out clothes, bicycles, x-rays and more
Seniors Health & Fitness Program
Learn to stay active, strong and connected in this 10-session fitness program!
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Storytime in the Children’s Library
Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.
Workshop for supervisors of learner drivers
Give your learner driver the best possible introduction to driving: their life could depend on it
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Cliff Noble Community Centre free open day
Meet our friendly staff and explore your local community centre.
Full Moon meditation for women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
Thrive Sydney: The Apocaloptimists!
What if you could look 10 years into the future of Sydney's Creative Industries with defiant optimism?
Resist & Rebel: A socialist conference
Join Solidarity for a one day conference to discuss capitalism’s crisis and how we can fight back.
Bhajan Clubbing Sydney 2026 | Fusion Bhajans Live Band
Get ready to groove with soulful fusion bhajans at Australia’s biggest live bhajan clubbing!
Lifeline Pickleball Classic Mosman Edition
Every serve, volley, and dink helps fund vital crisis support and suicide prevention services in our local community.
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
Tea meet Sound
Join Cenk& Carol for a cosy Tea meet Sound ceremony to step into a sanctuary of stillness through these sacred practices
Healthy Ageing Hub
Learn about and access the services and support you need to live well and independently
Hearing loss management information session
Come along to this free talk by Hearing Matters Australia
Beyond Borders Patagonia: ENCORE Screening + Q&A
A journey through Chile’s wild frontiers. An exploration of its most remote landscapes.
The Big Spin at Fleet Steps!
12-hour team spin bike challenge to raise funds for sick kids
Glebe Anxiety Support Groups
Free anxiety support groups offering safe, supportive spaces to connect with others and access peer support.
LGBTQIA+ anxiety peer support groups
Free LGBTQIA+ anxiety support group offering a safe, supportive space to connect with others and access peer support.
Lighten Your Mood: Overcoming depression
Simple practical techniques that can lift your mood quickly and reliably
Wesley LifeForce suicide memorial service
Join us for the Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Service to honour lives lost and support those affected by suicide.
Palimpsest: Story Factory and the State Library of NSW
Celebrate the launch of ‘Palimpsest’, a new collection of student poetry, with Story Factory and the State Library of NSW.
R U OK? KGV Sports Day
Register a team for pickleball or dodgeball for this fun one off round robin tournament
Tai Chi Open House in Redfern
Try the healing moves of tai chi at a free Open House event on Thursday 10 September from 7–8pm
Great Irish Famine Commemoration 2026
Saturday September 12th - Remembering the famine in Ireland, ancestors, and Irish influence in Australian development
Writing Speculative Fiction
Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
Bondi Community Walk for World Suicide Prevention Day
Walk with Lifeline Bondi to remember a loved one or to show your support
Walk for WAGEC 2026
5km or 10km run raising funds for women and children impacted by violence
Sydney Inspire – Jacky Boele, Tales of an Adventure Medic
The challenges of life as an adventure medic, expedition guide and international community development leader.
Intergenerational pancake morning tea
Let's celebrate community, connection and culture
Might and Power Race Day Event
Experience a premium day at the races and help create brighter futures for children with cerebral palsy.
Awaken Your Psychic Senses Workshop
Learn how to awaken and strengthen your natural intuitive abilities
Reiki Master Practitioner Certification & Attunement
Advanced master course in energy healing
KGV Tuesday lunch mixed volleyball competition
For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Girls gone wild @ Sydney Fringe Festival
A wellness retreat descends into chaos in this sharp dance-theatre satire on female rage and toxic positivity.
The LBW Trust 20th Anniversary DInner
20 Years of Impact, A Future of Possibilities
KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions
Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
School Holiday Table Tennis
Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables
Accentuate the Positive: How to work with negative emotions
Through meditation and reflection on some simple questions, we can ground ourselves in the face of negative emotions
The Search for a Sense of Personal Identity: a Buddhist View
Nurture a deeper understanding of who we really are to find the confidence to weather life’s ups and downs
Understand Your Mind
insights into how we can work with our mind to reveal our own capacity for inner peace
Honour Awards 2026
Shining a light on inspiring people and organisations making a positive impact on rainbow communities in NSW.
Step Out for Cancer
The ultimate day out for a cause - walk or run to help end childhood cancer
Adult Art Classes
All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.
Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink
Triathlon Pink is designed to be fun, inclusive, and empowering.
Experience the magic of the Chalice Well Gardens
A one-day workshop of sacred water, intuition and guidance
Sydney Inspire Series – Jess Thomas, Finding Awe by Bicycle
Stories from cycling through 40+ countries — and how it led to building a cycle touring company in India.
Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico | Day of the Dead Spectacular
Day of the Dead Spectacular
Melbourne Cup on the Terraza
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Sweethearts Terraza, Sydney’s vibrant Mexican Restaurant and rooftop bar
Declutter your home, reclaim your life information session
Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery
Beating burnout and stress
Simple ways to bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease stress and worry
2026 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony
Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson
Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
Discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and gourmet foods in a unique heritage setting overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Abilities unleashed: Adults
A free, fun and inclusive day of activities for adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities
How to remain unshaken by life’s ups and downs
Advice on how by setting aside worry we all can find strength to face the ups and downs of modern living.
Black & white photography workshop
Learn the art of black-and-white photography with our photography short courses in Sydney