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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.
Community dinner
Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
Healthy hips and core fitness class
A weekly 45 minute strengthening and mobility class
Stitching circle
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch.
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees
Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
Table tennis hire at Ultimo
Professional tables for hire at Ultimo Community Centre
Tai chi class
Join this fun 1-hour class designed to increase your flexibility and help achieve calmness.
"Yeah The Girls" Female Street Art Self-Guided Walk
Take a self-guided walk of street art by Sydney's best female street artists
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
IARC's lunchtime immigration series
A lunchtime webinar series on various immigration topics for services that support migrant and refugee communities
Kings Cross Charity Op-Shop
A shop full of quirky, unexpected kitsch delights and surprises, very reasonably priced, wonderful gifts and offerings
School holidays at Coogee Pavilion
Enjoy family fun at Coogee Pavilion from 26th September-7th October
Sequinned steps LGBTIQ Sydney tour
Sydney is home to the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras started in June 1978
Skirting Sydney - Sydney's Super Women
Finally you get to discover the impact of Sydney's awesome women on a fun-filled 2 hour discovery tour
The First, First Families
This exhibition contains many of the earliest views of Sydney and representations of Aboriginal people from 1788
What are you minting?
What are "NFTS and the Blockchain" - A 10 week introduction course.
Bike Buddies 1-on-1 guided rides and cycling skills
Get a free guided bike ride or cycling skills session with a qualified instructor
Aboriginal art and culture gathering
A welcoming creative space for people to come and explore art and learn about Aboriginal culture
Gay park run at Centennial Park
Join members of the LGBTQ community for a social 5k run each Saturday morning
Looking for Alibrandi
The much-loved Sydney story that defined a generation is now taken from the page to the Belvoir stage in its home city.
Fortnightly lesbian discussion group
A free discussion and social group for lesbians of all ages and backgrounds
Kino! contemporary movie nights at Estonian House
Exploring post-Soviet identity through an Estonian lens
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Specialised relaxation treatment program specifically designed for disability, behaviours and mental health concerns.
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Women's art group
A weekly self-guided session to work on your own art projects with other women
Drawing and meditation class
A 10-week short drawing course with a focus on fundamentals and incorporating mindfulness exercises
PRISM LGBTIQA+ Awareness Training for youth sector workers
To celebrate Wear it Purple Day 2022 the City is offering free PRISM LGBTIQA+ Inclusivity training for community workers
Over 55s fitness class
Weekly class combining strength training, aerobic exercise and basic movement to improve balance and flexibility.
Fun social dance
Exercise, have fun and meet new people as you learn to dance the Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz and more
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, board games and a chat each week
First Nations Speaker Series
Join us for the First Nations Speaker Series at the Museum of Sydney
Wrap with Love knitting group
Join this friendly knitting group to make wraps for people in need.
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Yoga class at the Rex
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1 hour class
Introduction to Chinese painting
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun program for babies and toddlers, combining rhymes, music and singing
Bush Tucker Bash
Take a guided bush tucker tour with Shared Knowledge around the wetlands of Centennial Park
Walking in the Garden of the Righteous
Join us for a remarkable talk focusing on interfaith connection and the power of shared humanity
Move for all fitness class
A weekly 1 hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness.
Adult Glee Club Stanmore
Sing your heart out, no auditions required, no experience needed, just a willingness to try
Dare the Magician presents the magic show "Isolation"
The Magic Show with a message!
Services for older people expo in Redfern
Hear about services available for older people, tenancy rights and personal safety tips, followed by lunch and Zumba.
Discovering the Bible
A forum to discuss and explore the meaning of faith and life through the bible
Mood active's free face-to-face: 4 week wellbeing workout
Free program using exercise to improve your mental health
Would you like to play cards?
It's simply a room with people playing cards (or boardgames)
Household Chemical CleanOut
Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly
Clyne Reserve - Lord Mayor Launch Event
Improving our parks and playgrounds through great urban design
Embera beading workshop with Mami Watta
The Embera Beading is an ancestral way of beading practiced by the tribe in Colombia from more than 300 years ago
Sydney Harbour Hike
Partake in a 34km walk along Sydney's coastline for the Fred Hollows Foundation
The Drying Green launch
There’ll be music, free coffee and gelato while you enjoy the new park and meet your neighbours.
Lord Mayor's Welcome for International Students 2022
International Student Leadership & Ambassador 2021-22 Graduation and Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students
Amnesty and Bob Brown Foundation screening of Franklin
Oliver Cassidy, star of Franklin, will speak before screening of film
Carer Support Day
A wellness and mental health day for carers, to celebrate Carer's Day
Purpose Conference
An immersive, two day event for the purpose-driven business community
Refugee chef dinner banquet
Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees!
United Nations Day Gala Dinner
Join us on Friday 21st October at Parliament House, Sydney, for a fun evening full of inspiration
United Nations Day Gala Dinner: UNAA
A dinner that celebrates the formation, goals and contribution of the United Nations.
Civic participation workshops
Transform your informal group to a formal organisation and access City of Sydney grants to support your community
Maker time: Regular makerspace sessions
Gain practical makerspace skills and experience in this regular 3-hour session
Comedy for a Cure
Join us for a night of laughs to raise vital funds in support of families impacted by a devastating rare disease, TSC
Community growers morning
Celebrate growing food in the city with local community gardeners and urban farm volunteers
Digital literacy class
Learn skills to thrive in the online world in this monthly class led by our City of Sydney Library team
Ben’s Book Club featuring ‘The Liars’ by Petronella McGovern
Join best-selling author Ben Hobson in conversation with Petronella McGovern to discuss her new novel ‘The Liars’.
LBDGroup October Dinner & Conversations
Our dinners give you the platform to discuss your challenges, opportunities to share ideas and to learn from your peers.
Exploring Glebe through the City of Sydney online archives
Learn how to use the City of Sydney's digital history resources
Roughtober 2022 (Fundraising for Rough Edges)
Sleep rough for those doing it tough
Mindfully well: health and wellness activity day
Come and connect with health services and wellness activities in the neighbourhood to live life to the fullest.
Day of the Dead and Halloween on the Plaza
Listen to scary stories and dance on the plaza to Mexican music to celebrate the Day of the Dead and Halloween
Alchemising our sense of purpose and place
Small intimate gatherings with speacial guest speaker legendary Maggie Hamiliton
Janssen Bondi to Manly Ultra
An 80km run traversing the coastline between Sydney's 2 most famous beaches
Ways to save: Rebates and vouchers for older people
Find out about NSW Government rebates and vouchers and how to access them in this talk by Harry Ramani from Service NSW.
Accelerating action for a net zero, nature positive future
Climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected challenges.
2021-22 Sydney Peace Prize award ceremony and lecture
Awarding Australia's only international peace prize to the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Garage Sale Trail
Sell. Shop. Learn. on the Garage Sale Trail this November as Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff returns to Sydney.
Intl. Games Month: Retro Console Gaming (Darling Square)
An open opportunity for visitors to play gaming consoles available to borrow
2021-22 Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner
Honouring and celebrating the Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Great Humpty Ball
Black tie gala fundraising ball to raise money for kids in hospital
Safety awareness workshop for older people
Learn how to detect, defuse, defend from expert Chris Futcher-Coles and hear from NSW Police followed by lunch
Intl. Games Month: Tabletop Games Afternoon (Ages 12-16)
Play fun quirky games with others after school
Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off event
Drop off household items including electronics, polystyrene, clothes, gas bottles, x-ray scans and more
The neuropsychology of spending
Brought to you by supperUNYOKED – small intimate gatherings to inspire transformation in ourselves.
NYE 22 Harbour Cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises
All-inclusive harbour cruise with food, open bar, live DJ and a great vantage point for the renown Sydney fireworks!