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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.
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
Glebe Anxiety Support Groups
Free anxiety support groups offering safe, supportive spaces to connect with others and access peer support.
KGV Fitness – Full body circuit
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
School Holiday Table Tennis
Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables
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.
Reimagined Toy, Share Joy!
Give pre-loved toys a second life! Volunteer to clean, sort and pack toys for children in need. Ages 6+.
Free meditation class - uplift your wellbeing
Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation
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
Introduction to Brush Calligraphy
A cosy, beginner-friendly introduction to the art of brush lettering! Learn the basic strokes and find a creative flow
September Book Club - On Tourism, Fantasies & Mimicry
Labadee by Joiri Minaya x A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid
KGV evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
Forms and case management help in Mandarin and Hokkien
This free service is provided by Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) trained volunteers and caseworkers.
Live and digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
Queer meditation Sydney
A welcoming weekly meditation group for Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community.
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: 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
Fitness class for older adults
Strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
FREE Tai Chi Tuesdays at Market City
Enjoy FREE Tai Chi every Tuesday at Market City. Improve balance, flexibility and wellbeing. Everyone welcome.
Healthy Ageing Hub
Learn about and access the services and support you need to live well and independently
HSC ready? We’ve got space for you
Darling Square and Green Square libraries will be open after hours in the lead up to and during exams
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
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection and presence
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
Green Square Sings
Come meet your neighbours and learn to sing in a welcoming environment
Turbo trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights
Informal coffee and chat sessions
Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment
InsideOutside art exhibition
A celebration of works on paper by the Bathurst Street Printmakers and students of Cilla Campbell
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
Board games night
Join us a relaxed evening of board games, friendly conversation and connection.
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
GAS SYD presents The NXT1
With the theme of 'Art Moving Forward' 30 Independent local artists present a dynamic range of work
Honour Awards 2026
Shining a light on inspiring people and organisations making a positive impact on rainbow communities in NSW
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Potts Point
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Masculinity workshops with ACON
Join ACON for a series of workshops for LGBTQ+ people of all genders who would like to explore their own masculinity
Open Mic Night Newtown: Musicians, comedians and poets
Each performer gets a free drink!
Sydney Eye Hospital Community Open Day
Join Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation and partners to celebrate World Sight Day at Sydney Eye Hospital
Toddler craft and chat
Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents
Mahjong in Green Square
Come and meet your neighbours and enjoy a friendly game of mahjong every Thursday afternoon
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
Breathwork and meditation session
Join us for this relaxing session during Mental Health Month.
Crafting in stitches social group
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment
Gentle exercise at Pyrmont
Stay active and enjoy a gentle full body workout in a safe environment
KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions
Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
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
Redfern Roman Cancel
Your fortnightly competitive hub for anime fighters located in Sydney!
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.
St Helen's community clothes swap
Swap your good condition clothing and upgrade your wardrobe
Latin Dance Classes for Seniors
No partner or prior experience is required, just your enthusiasm!
LGBTQIA+ Anxiety Peer Support Groups
Free LGBTQIA+ anxiety support group offering a safe, supportive space to connect with others and access peer support.
Step Out for Cancer
The ultimate day out for a cause - walk or run to help end childhood cancer
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour session on breathwork and meditation on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Spring Cycle
Ride the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Join Sydney's most supporting cycling community for a day of fun for the whole family.
Adult Art Classes
All levels and abilities welcome. Explore your medium. Develop your style.
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
French classes for your kids and you - Paddington
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
Come and get techie
Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team
English class for seniors
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Social group for Chinese speaking seniors
Join this friendly group of older people each week for coffee and conversations
French classes for your kids and you - Artarmon
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Artarmon
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
Brain Health: Our Beautiful Mind
Can brain compatible living help us thrive? Learn how your brain works
Certificate III in Auslan
Advance your Auslan skills with more complex conversations and deeper cultural understanding
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
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
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
23rd Annual National Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition
23rd Annual National Acquisitive $30,000 Paddo Painting Prize Exhibition of Natioonal Finalists
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Green Square Language Exchange
Connect, share cultures, and practise languages over tea, games, and friendly conversation.
Halloween Bingay
Shine your fangs, show off your devil horns and get set for a spooky time. Halloween Bingay makes all the queens scream
Movement and dance class
Learn different styles of dance including line, square and Chinese folk in this class for older adults.
Climate justice and community building workshop
A workshop for learning, empowering and strengthening climate knowledge and action
Community toy reuse volunteer session
Give pre-loved toys a second life! Join us to clean, sort and prepare donated toys for reuse. Ages 11+
Queer Cinema October: Vale Tim Curry
Join us in celebrating and loving queer cinema!
Timeless Harmonies by The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra
A free classical music concert for all ages
Makers Frontyard Trail
Follow the Trail. Meet Makers & Artists in their Inner West Front Yards
Household Chemical CleanOut
Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly
Breakthrough 9D Breathwork session
Immersive, multi-sensory experience to reset your nervous system
Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink
Triathlon Pink is designed to be fun, inclusive, and empowering.
Reiki group practice
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Music instrument class
Learn how to play the ukulele, hulusi and erhu in this fun class for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Register for My Aged Care
Help and info session run by King Cross Community Centre
His Story – ‘The Lie I Believed About Myself’
Six men spanning six generations share a story that has helped shape who they are as man.
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
Night of letters
An evening of words, wine, and storytelling in support of Australian writers
The Relevance of Buddhism to the Modern World
A conversation between Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Matthieu Ricard
Net Zero Futures: Young voices. Bold ideas. Real change.
Hear from the next generation of climate changemakers who are taking action in a myriad of ways. Film screening and talk
Reginald Murphy Community Centre open day
Join in the fun and meet the team at our free open day
Halloween drag trivia hosted by Zephyr
Come to a night of fun, fangs and frivolity as we test your knowledge on all things horror and Halloween
15th Annual Sydney Chocolate Ball
An unforgettable night of impact, philanthropy and chocolate!
Experience the magic of the Chalice Well Gardens
A one-day workshop of sacred water, intuition and guidance
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
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
Creative writing 4-week course
Learn about creativity and the craft of storytelling in this free 4-week workshop.
Global Nuclear Security and India's Nuclear Program
Dr Rajagopalan, Resident Senior Fellow, ASPI, presents a lecture on Global Nuclear Security and India's Nuclear Program
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.
Storytime in the Children’s Library
Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.
BGF's HalloQueen trivia with Tom Ballard
BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia returns this October for a night of laughs, friendly competition and Halloween fun
Health for Life program
Learn about how the food you eat helps you live a healthy life
Mindfulness in the Garden
Take a pause and reconnect with yourself and the natural world
Munch & Meet – International Students Picnic
Free snacks, fun games and great vibes!
The Halloween psychic show
BEYOND THE VALE HALLOWEEN PSYCHIC SHOW with Melanie Obeid
Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico | Day of the Dead Spectacular
Day of the Dead Spectacular
Gennarosity Abroad's wine & cheese masterclass
Great wine, artisan cheese & giving back
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
Julia Baird and guests: Letters to Young Men
Join some of Australia's favourite thinkers and storytellers for an unmissable evening of conversation and reflection
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
Beating burnout and stress
Simple ways to bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease stress and worry
Culture Alive Festivals
Take a trip around the globe with free festivals celebrating food, music and culture from around the world.
2026 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony
Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson
2026 Sydney Peace Prize gala dinner
Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson.
Sydney running community end of year soiree
A community event supporting Achilles and celebrating the running community and the moments that move us
The Social Enterprise Festival
Curious about social enterprise? Come along to the biggest festival in Australia for business-for-good. Free entry!
Buddhist wisdom to reclaim your attention
timeless Buddhist wisdom for working with your mind to reclaim your mental focus and find contentment every day
Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades WBBL
Sixers celebrate local cricketers as they take on the Renegades at home.
Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
Discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and gourmet foods in a unique heritage setting overlooking Sydney Harbour.
All aboard for the Rotary Sydney Cove SOLAS regatta
Experience spectacular yacht racing on Sydney Harbour with Rotary Club of Sydney Cove while supporting a good cause.
Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off event
Drop off household items including electronics, polystyrene, worn-out clothes, bicycles, x-rays and more
Sir Hermann Black Memorial Lecture 2026 The Year in Review
Dr Stuart Rollo – C for ISS Centre for International Security Studies, presents the lecture "2026 The Year in Review"
Full Moon meditation for women
Join our supportive community to gather in stillness, release, reflect & reconnect. All ages welcome.
WBBL Double Header | Thunder v Strikers | Sixers v Stars
The Sydney Sixers will host a prime-time double header under lights to finish off the home season of the WBBL.
Abilities unleashed: Adults
A free, fun and inclusive day of activities for adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities
Enduring Hearts: Walk for life
A beautiful community walk in Centennial Park remembering all who have lost someone from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Economic Abuse Awareness Day
From action to impact: delivering real outcomes for women’s economic safety
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
Gentle exercise
Low intensity guided movement techniques to improve your balance, strength, coordination and movement
Culture Fest: Stories, Flavours, and Friendship
Join us for a free day of stories, flavours, friendship, and celebrate the vibrant cultures in your community.
Celebrate Christmas in Surry Hills
You’re invited! Bring your friends and celebrate Christmas with carols, a hope-filled message, and the joy of community.
The MPN Annual Networking Forum
Don’t miss the chance to connect with a diverse community and expand your network!
Randwick toy swap at the Saturday Circle
Swap pre-loved toys and books with local families at Randwick Toy Swap. A fun, sustainable way to reuse!
The MPN Gala Dinner
Experience an enchanting evening of networking, gourmet dining, and entertainment