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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.
Refugee Week: Sophie's story
Hear from guest speaker Sophie followed by a Syrian morning tea
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Cantonese
Get help from Sydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) caseworker
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday fortnightly during school terms for some food and fun
KGV lunch futsal competitions
Enter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.
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 Week: Samah's story
Joins us for afternoon tea, live music and an inspiring talk
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, knit or crochet, and a chat each week
We Were Just Little Boys photography exhibition
A photographic exhibition of the men who survived Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home
Awareness Through the Body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection.
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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
KGV Fitness – Full Body Circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Reading Ulysses with Sydney U3A
Come along and join this reading group twice a month
The State of the Free World
Dr. Michael Fullilove discusses the ‘State of the Free World,’ sharing insights on global leadership and foreign policy.
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.
Bike Buddies 1-on-1 guided rides and cycling skills
Get a free guided bike ride or cycling skills session with a qualified instructor
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 evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
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 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.
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
Melinda Ham on The Lucky Ones
Join us for an engaging talk with award-winning journalist and former foreign correspondent Melinda Ham.
Playgroup
Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play
Thursday Night Interactive Trivia
Get your game face on at the Polish Club Ashfield's free interactive trivia night
Weekly walk and talk for all ages
Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people
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
Move for all fitness class
A weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness
Refugee Week: Oliver's Story
Celebrate the strength, stories, and contributions of refugees in Australia.
Australian British Chamber Rugby Lunch
Join us for rugby, networking & legends' stories—plus prizes! Supporting Hearts in Rugby Union.
Casual table tennis in Alexandria
A fun and friendly way to stay active at this weekly social session.
Crafting in stitches
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch
Intergenerational pancake morning tea
Join student council representatives from local high schools for pancakes and entertainment
Knitting Group at Glebe Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Glebe Library fortnightly on Fridays
Latin Nights by the Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights by the Bay
Minds Collective community football program
Free weekly football program to support people in their mental health recovery
Social painting group on Friday mornings
Paint, cuppa and chat at South Eastern Community Connect
Winter Solstice at the Garden
Celebrate the arrival of winter at The Chinese Garden of Friendship Winter Solstice Festival.
Winter Solstice Festival at Pocket City Farms
Part fundraiser, part winter solstice celebration and all things farm!
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.
Gayby Baby Daddy
A cheeky storytelling show from Matt Young (aka Graham's Dad from Gayby Baby), about becoming a gay parent.
Zumba class Glebe
Join us for Zumba every Saturday to get fit, make friends and have fun
Callan Park Mid-Winter Walk
Join Dark Tales on a 2-hour ramble around this historic site for true crime and dark historical tales
Still Sunday with Charlotte Thodey
Join Charlotte Thodey for this Sunday session of still life painting and take a break from the noise.
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
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien
This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
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
Learn how to play the ukulele in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
With One Voice community choir: Redfern/Waterloo
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
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, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Yoga class for all ages and experience
Weekly yoga class for mind, body & spirit - all welcome
English Courses information day - TAFE NSW Randwick
Free English courses from beginner to advanced level
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
In conversation: Community Policing, Policing a Community
Join us for a panel discussion on the complex relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community and the police.
Movement & Meditation Classes
Relieve stress, shift energy and find focus during your lunch break.
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.
With One Voice community choir: Chatswood
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Refugee chef dinner banquet
Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
English Courses Information Day - TAFE NSW St Leonards
English Courses from Beginner to Advanced level
Textiles that tell a story: Samurai silk to royal underwear
Fabrics have shaped – and been shaped by – culture, identity, and innovation throughout history.
Barbecue on the Block
Come and meet your neighbours and fellow community members at this free event
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Women's Reconciliation Network - Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Pride Culture Club feat. Paul Mac
A queer musical extravaganza at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, featuring an incredible line up of queer artists
The Great Deception
What if the world you know is only the mind’s mirage – never the thing itself?
Community dinner
Join friends and neighbours and make new ones at this monthly dinner
Lecture: Colourful Costumes China Guangxi Costumes Culture
Discover the vibrant traditional costumes of Guangxi’s twelve ethnic groups, and stunning brocades, symbolic embroidery.
Woolloomooloo tripartite agreement: celebrating 50 years
Join us to recognise the landmark deal that protected Woolloomooloo’s public housing and land from redevelopment.
Winter Latin Makers Market
A vibrant Latin market with curated stalls, live music, dancing, kids workshops, street food & community vibes.
Pride Month Drag bingo - Sydney Outfielders Softball League
Drag queens, bingo balls & big prizes! Join us for a fierce night of laughs, games, and glitter – all for a good cause
Awakin
A transformative two-day event bringing together experts in the fields of spirituality, holistic medicine, and personal growth.
Creative Toolbox Symposium
Inner West Council presents Creative Toolbox – a three-day symposium for artists and creative professionals.
Gardening in Small Spaces
Living in small spaces is not a barrier to creating a beautiful lush and sustainable garden.
INHALE | EXHALE - Men's Mental Health Fundraiser
Join us for a breathwork workshop focused on self-reflection & using breathwork techniques to regulate emotional states.
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.
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Knitting Group at Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters together at Newtown Library fortnightly on Mondays.
Healthy Ageing Hub information session
Informative talk about services the hub provides
Killer Podcrafts
Bring your current craft project and work on it while listening to fascinating true crime podcasts
Meditation: Meet Your Fundamental Goodness
An introduction to meditation & practical advice on how meditation can help us meet the challenges of difficult times
NAIDOC Week in Darling Harbour
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with special NAIDOC themed fireworks, Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, and more!
National Indigenous Art Fair
Celebrate Indigenous art and culture at Sydney’s annual National Indigenous Art Fair
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
Words on Art and Life with Bindu Narula
Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Surry Hills Probus Club Meeting
We invite anyone who is retired or semi-retired to come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
History of The Archibald Prize
Gain an insight into the controversies, scandals and secrets that surround Australia’s most important art prize.
NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with AbSec’s annual Family Fun Day, a free community event for all ages!
NAIDOC in the City
A free celebration of the world’s longest living cultures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Full Moon Meditation for Women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
Pulse X Politics 2025
Drinks are on us. So is the future of Australian politics — come be part of it.
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
St Helen's community clothes swap
Swap your good condition clothing and upgrade your wardrobe
The Neighbour at the Gate
Unravelling the impacts of colonisation, race & ethnicity between & within First Nations and Asian Australian peoples.
Creative impact: Accessibility
Learn how to foster accessibility in the arts, ensuring inclusive, meaningful engagement for everyone.
Eastern Suburbs Young Onset Parkinson's Support Group
A support group for people 65 years and under living with Parkinson's Disease
Creative impact: Artist payment standards
Learn about the industry standards and equitable pay structures that ensure artists receive fair remuneration
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
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
Sydney Disability Pride Festival 2025
A disabled-led, disability-affirming event to celebrate ourselves and empower our communities.
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life
Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
An Open Heart in Tumultuous Times
How the Buddhist approach to compassionate living can nourish us all.
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
Creative impact: Diversity & inclusion
Learn how to integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into your creative project or business planning
Great Day! Choir
A joyful singing group for people with dementia and their community.
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.
Top Dog Film Festival 2025
A 2-hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people.
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
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration
Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War
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!
Miracle Moon Walk 2025
Miracle Moon Walk is a spectacular night walk, taking in iconic sites of the city and surrounding areas
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
Financial Wellbeing: Building confidence for the future
Join us for our Wellbeing & Financial Confidence event on 26 September in Sydney
Finding inner peace and contentment
Immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to establish or deepen your meditation practice
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.
Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference
This conference focuses on refugee trauma recovery and resettlement practice, policy, research, and lived experience.