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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.
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Cantonese
Get help from Sydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) caseworker
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
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
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Bystander training program
Join our free Bystander workshop to learn how to safely respond to Islamophobia and support inclusive communities.
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Game-changers from the 20th Century to today - Ultimo
Journey through the heights of global innovation, see ideas and technologies from the 20th century to today.
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
PEERS Adult social communication & friendship course
Boost confidence, improve conversation skills and learn how to make lasting friendships
School for Seniors open week: trial classes
Ignite your passion. Trial courses for free during Open Week
The bomb and its aftermath
Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
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
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
KGV lunch futsal competitions
Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Alexandria
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Movement and dance class
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
Boards & Bottles: wine & games
Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.
Carers Network
Carers Network is a welcoming space for carers of people living with dementia to connect and share experiences
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Pathway to Purpose program 2025
A mentoring program for established and emerging filmmakers and content creators ready to tell stories that matter.
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
A presentation by Dr Edwin Rose and overview of his new book, Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
Sydney Conscious Community - Live Music & Storytelling
Join a group of like minded people and enjoy some live music and storytelling with Sonic Horizon
Weekly walk and talk for all ages
Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people
Winter Read-In
A time to slow down, leave the phone at home and read in a cosy book cafe
Community planting for National Tree Day – Harold Park
Get your hands dirty planting native greenery
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
Lunch and Yarns
Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
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
Community dinner
Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
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
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Makers' morning social craft group
Try gem art with other local craft minded people
Sydney Disability Pride Festival 2025
A disabled-led, disability-affirming event to celebrate ourselves and empower our communities.
Jesse Younan Tribute
A magical night of music and memories and Leukaemia Foundation fundraiser
SKY - Sound Healing, Kirtan, Yogic Breathwork
An evening of transformative wellness practices and devotional music
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
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: 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
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
French classes for your kids and you - Pyrmont
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Pyrmont
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
Knitting group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays
Ukulele class
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Learn to read music and sing
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
Social art class
If you love art and a chat, join this self-guided art class and get to know your local community.
Yoga class for all ages and experience
Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
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 connection group for Cantonese speakers
This free 8-week course brings people together to support wellbeing and social connectedness.
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.
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday fortnightly during school terms for some food and fun
Clearly Queerly Coded by Guy James Whitworth
An exhibition of Queer-coded paintings by renowned artist and host of Sydney's Queer Sketch Club Guy James Whitworth
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life
Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Album launch event – All Our Tomorrows
For the release of 'All Our Tomorrows', join the OLC Music Collective at Artspace: The Gunnery for live music
Decision Thinking Accelerator
The perfect event for anyone making a decision – from buying a house to trying a new food.
An Open Heart in Tumultuous Times
How the Buddhist approach to compassionate living can nourish us all.
Circular Economy Club: We’re in a pickle
Join us for ‘We’re in a Pickle’, a lively, hands-on event exploring how creativity can help keep products in circulation
Knitting group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Perfect Imperfection
Watercolour Meditations on Gandhara's Fragments - Richard Chao Solo Exhibition
Zumba class - Pyrmont
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
Food Preservation Workshop with TAFE
Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course
Monthly social morning tea in Woolloomooloo
A social gathering for gym members and locals on the first Monday of the month.
KGV Tuesday lunch mixed volleyball competition
For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Access ideas and insights: The emerging artists toolkit
How can the sector better support emerging artists with disability?
Healthy Ageing Hub information session
Informative talk about services the hub provides
Integrating Buddhist wisdom into the workplace
Integrating Buddhist wisdom into the workplace
Surry Hills Probus Club meeting
We invite anyone who is retired or semi-retired to come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
How to avoid serious injuries with Dr Dane Chalkley
What older people can do to keep safe
After dinner walking group for older people photo exhibition
Would you like to be active & make friends while seeing the city at night?
Killer Podcrafts
Bring your current craft project and work on it while listening to fascinating true crime podcasts
Reading Ulysses with Sydney U3A
Come along and join this reading group twice a month
Mix & Mingle
Real people, real chats, real possibilities – a connection event with a twist for people with a disability.
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
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
Sydney Disability & WorkAbility Expo
Bringing together disability specific products, services and employment options.
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.
The Songwriting Prize 2025 – Sydney Semi-Final
Australia's largest live performance songwriting competition
Top Dog Film Festival 2025
A 2-hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people.
Full Moon Meditation for Women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
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
Bingay 90's
Whether you're a Genie in a Bottle or just want to Vogue, this night is all about Livin' La Vida Loca!
The Sceptical Botanist book launch
Join us for the launch of Tim Entwisle's new book, The Sceptical Botanist.
Sydney Tattoo Convention
Immerse yourself in Sydney's tattoo culture at Sydney Town Hall : Top artists, live shows, and endless inspiration!
Victory in the Pacific Day Commemoration
80th Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War
Women in Media National Conference 2025
Where women in media lead, learn, and ignite change
Great Irish Famine Commemoration Event
Remembering the famine in Ireland for the many of Irish descent and the Irish influence in the building of this nation
Rapha 101
Build your confidence as you start road cycling and learn the skills of riding in a group.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration
Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War
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 at Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
Cliff Noble Community Centre free open day
Meet our friendly staff and explore your local community centre.
Open Day at One&All Hub for NDIS Participants
Are you an NDIS participant—or do you support one? Looking for a vibrant and meaningful day program that goes beyond the ordinary?
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
Reiki Group Practice
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Wear It Purple Day trivia and crafty session
Join us for a fun quiz, and make friendship bracelets, badges and other crafty things.
Pound paws dog day
As featured on The Morning Show, The Living Room and many other leading media outlets
Puppy adoption playdate - fun for kids
Get ready for a heart-warming, hands-on event where kids become proud new puppy parents – plush puppy parents, that is
Best friends' walk
Walk with your best friend (furry or human) this September to help homeless pets find their best friends
Ways to save with government rebates & vouchers
Service NSW info session for older people
Home Grown: Bound by Place
Artists explore how place, community, and upbringing shape identity.
The Big Spin for sick kids
Grab your team. Take on the 12-hour challenge. Support seriously sick kids.
Miracle Moon Walk 2025
Miracle Moon Walk is a spectacular night walk, taking in iconic sites of the city and surrounding areas
Transforming Loneliness
Through working with our own mind and heart, emotions like loneliness can be transformed and transcended
Intergenerational pancake morning tea
Join student council representatives from local high schools for pancakes and entertainment
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
Financial wellbeing: Building confidence for the future
Join us for our Wellbeing & Financial Confidence event on 26 September in Sydney
Healing low self esteem
Investigate how we can heal ourselves by connecting with the fundamental goodness that we have within us
Ukrainian DNA
An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian-themed acrylics by Maru Jarockyj
Finding inner peace and contentment
Immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to establish or deepen your meditation practice
NASCA’s 30th Birthday
This year, NASCA is proud to celebrate 30 years of walking alongside our communities.
Basic sanity
Explore how meditation can begin to pacify monkey mind and reconnect us with our innate, vibrant wisdom
Christmas in Pyrmont
Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
NLP Workshop: Empower Yourself for Change
Discover how neuro-linguistic programming can reframe your thinking and fuel personal growth.
Break Free from Self Obsession
Investigate how self-centredness stacks up against a more compassionate view,
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.