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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.
Slay Wednesdays
See Sydneys hottest up and coming performers at this drag competition
Bike Buddies 1-on-1 guided rides and cycling skills
Get a free guided bike ride or cycling skills session with a qualified instructor
Book Exchange
Are you a book lover and is looking for something interesting to read?
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Finding inner peace and contentment
Immerse yourself in the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom tradition to establish or deepen your meditation practice
Inundated
Explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore told through the lens of photographer Natalie Grono.
Meditate in Sydney
Discover practical solutions to our daily problems drawn from Buddhist wisdom
Meditate in Sydney - Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
Spring school holidays programs in Mosman
Get the kids outdoors this spring with water-based activities for ages 7-12
Think, Eat and Move - Healthy Lifestyle Program for Teens
Free online program for young people aged 13-17.
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
Story time at the Museum – Coomaditchie Dreaming
Join us for a relaxed and fun story time session followed by a craft activity inspired by the Dreaming stories
Fitness class for older adults
Weekly lower impact class including strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility
Digitally guided mindfulness meditation
Unwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation session
iMeditate free meditation, quiet space & empowering seminars
Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city every Thursday at iMeditate Sydney
KGV evening futsal competitions
Play your way to a better day, enter a social or corporate team
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.
Sober October at Solander dining and bar
Join us for a health series with non-alcoholic pairings, supporting Sober October
Yoga class at the Rex
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions
Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Move for all fitness class
A weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitness
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Gentle pilates and stretch for mums with newborn babies and toddlers followed by coffee
Stitching Circle
A social group that gets together to knit, crochet and long stitch
Minds Collective community football program
Free weekly football program to support people in their mental health recovery
Spring into Green Square celebration
Come and join in the fun, meet your neighbours and connect with local clubs and community groups
Deaf life: Let’s talk about it
It takes a village to raise a child – and there’s a village of support for families with Deaf kids
GoodSAM at Sydney Streets in Glebe
GoodSAM is excited to bring a pop-up stand to the Sydney Streets event in Glebe.
Growing Food for Wildlife Project
Help us to grow food for sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the care of local wildlife rescue groups
Guided Ride: Sydney's Circular Economy
Join us on this free Guided Ride and learn about initiatives helping to reduce waste in Sydney for a circular economy
Reconnect Project
Bring your mobile phones/tablets of any age or condition and laptops to be repaired and used by someone in need.
Saturday PermaBee – Community Gardening
Community garden volunteering at the Randwick Sustainability Hub
A call for seekers of truth
An introduction into the ideas and teachings of GI Gurdjieff
Bondi Community Garden Bee
(Re)connnect with nature, improve your well-being and make new like-minded friends at Bondi Community Garden
Free yoga meditation beginner class at Sydney CBD
Manage stress, remove troubling thoughts and emotions, and find long-lasting happiness with heartfulness meditation
Zumba Gold
Get fit, make friends and have fun in this weekly class suitable for beginners and older adults.
Chair yoga
Yoga movements have been adapted to be performed while seated in a chair
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
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Social games at the Tote - over 55s club
Come and meet your neighbours and have a chat over a cup of tea and board games.
With One Voice community choir: Sydney CBD
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
KGV Tuesday lunch mixed volleyball competition
For social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hours
Learn to read music and sing
No experience is needed to join this free singing and theory class
Social art class
If you love art and a chat, then pop down to the Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Body blast at KGV
A 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a high
Carers day out Sydney
Celebrate and recognise carers in the community with free activities, resources, refreshments and connect with others
Community-Driven Archaeology in GunaiKurnai Country
Bruno David & Uncle Russell Mullett: Alps to Sea: Community Driven Archaeological Research in GunaiKurnai Country
Crochet for beginners
Unlock your creative potential in a relaxing, creative, and supportive atmosphere. No prior experience required
English class for seniors (Booked out)
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Free chair yoga and meditation beginner class
Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice
Meditate in Chatswood
Our weekly Chatswood meditation class includes two guided meditations and a teaching
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
With One Voice community choir: Chatswood
Come join our community choir! No prior experience required.
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday weekly (excluding school holidays) for some food and fun
Seniors social group
Meet new people and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, knit or crochet, and a chat each week
Care finder information session
Learn about support services to help older people to continue to live independently
Celebrate National Bird Week and the Aussie Bird Count
Create your favourite Aussie bird.
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
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program – Alexandria
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Accessible yoga class
Everyone is welcome to this yoga class, no experience necessary
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program - Potts Point
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.
Redfern community barbecue
Meet your neighbours and get to know your local services
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Bingay celebrates Priscilla
Shake your groove thing and come join us for BINGAY’s Priscilla Edition
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
The Georgie Collective – Womxn Are Worth Celebrating
The Georgie Collective is a safe space for curious women to connect and grow with one another.
Tai chi class
Increase your balance, strength, flexibility and mobility and become calmer in this 1-hour class.
Green Square community barbeque
Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free monthly event.
Latin Nights By The Bay
We are bringing back the dance heat with another season of Latin Nights By the Bay.
The Red Ball - BGF gala auction 2024
BGF's annual Gala Auction returns this year and your generosity at our premier fundraiser has never been more important
Makers Frontyard Trail
Follow the trail and meet the makers of local, handmade wares in their front yards across the Inner West
Uber x Red Cross clothing drive
Donate for free from your doorstep on Saturday 19 October 2024
Civic participation workshops: Social media and NGO setup
Transform your informal group to a formal organisation and access City of Sydney grants to support your community
Household Chemical CleanOut
Dispose of old household chemicals safely and responsibly
Amber Lawrence - Giddy Up Wylie's
Catch 6 x Golden Guitar winner, Australian singer-songwriter, Amber Lawrence for one night only at Wylie's Baths
batyr's Blue Tie Ball
Celebrate 10 years of the Blue Tie Ball and raise funds for youth mental health
Crows Nest Fest 2024
Crows Nest Fest 2024: Celebrating Connection, Culture, and Creativity
Electrical recycling drop off
Drop electronics off at The Bower Summer Hill for free recycling and recovery
Heart Community Gathering
Experience live music, yoga, meditation, and sound healing at our monthly Heart Community Gathering.
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Dog show at Rushcutters Bay benefiting programs to end loneliness and social isolation
Youth check-in mentoring and coaching
For teens ages 14 to 18 who need support to reach goals in school and employment
Computer, tablet and mobile phone tech support
IT support for computer, tablets and mobile phones
Guided meditation course Sydney
5-week guided meditation course starts 21 October 2024
Youth Boxing at Redfern
Free after school sports and fitness program for ages 11 to 18
SCRAPS: Sew soft toys, bags, blankets for community
Sew for a cause and socialise at the same time
Author Talk; Danforth Slater on Black Dog, Blue Sea
Join travel writer Danforth Slater as he retells his journey on circumnavigating the Caribbean with a grumpy old Man.
Fell (Liveworks Festival 2024)
A single image of stillness and suspended movement
How To Become A Highly Successful Coach
Create A Fulfilling Lifestyle Helping People
Youth table tennis and games in Glebe
Free after school social after school program for ages 11 to 18
Sleep under the stars
Sleep under the stars at Sydney's stargazer lawn this October 25 to raise money for homeless children and young people
Sound Meditation with channeled Voice & Crystal Bowls
Be bathed in sound waves to soothe your mind, body and spirit and come back into more peaceful, grounded alignment.
Who I Am Not – A Story of Identity and Courage
Special film screening co-presentation with Queer Screen and the City of Sydney for Intersex Awareness Day
Tabletop games afternoon for ages 16+
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Smart rhythms and moves class
Join us and learn movement and dance routines and tips to improve memory function and improve brain connection.
Online: Writing Memoir
Somewhere in your many years, encounters, lessons and relationships is the tale you need to tell.
Ron Williams Community Centre open day
Explore our centre in Redfern, find out about our fantastic programs and services and enjoy some fun activities.
An evening lecture with Jill Robinson from Animals Asia
Join Jill to hear insights on animal welfare, conservation, and education, highlighting efforts to end bear bile farming
Australian sustainable finance summit 2024
Bringing together thought leaders from across the sustainability landscape
Refugee Diaries
Witness the resilience of young refugees who have the strength to not only survive but thrive
GoodSAM at Sydney Streets in Surry Hills
GoodSAM is excited to bring a pop-up stand to the Sydney Streets event in Surry Hills
Pyrmont architectural time capsule walk
Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a ninety-minute walk with a trained AAA volunteer
Family Sunday: Real Pigeons
The crime-fighting Real Pigeons return to the library for their latest adventure!
Guided Ride - City Center Inside Sydney's Cycleways
The City is inviting community members to hear the behind the scenes stories of the City’s bike network, for free.
Sunday Sounds
Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Monthly social morning tea in Woolloomooloo
A social gathering for gym members and locals on the first Monday of the month.
Healthy Ageing Hub
Learn about and access the services and support you need to live well and independently
Inspired: Michael Kozok, unmotorised Australia crossing
2022/23 unpowered crossing of Australia through its 4 geographic capes and the highest peaks of all continental states
Melbourne Cup on the Rooftop
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Sweethearts Rooftop, Sydney’s vibrant Mexican cantina and rooftop bar
Reginald Murphy Community Centre open day
Join in the fun and meet the team at our free open day
Pasta and movie night 13-18 year olds
A fun, free, supervised event for young people once a month
2024 Refugee Ball
Gala dinner raising funds and celebrating journeys of refugees and survivors of torture
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
Paws day out in Green Square
Join us for a fun day dedicated to dogs. Get expert advice and enjoy workshops, talks, a doggy fashion parade, pet product and information stalls.
Greyhound Rescue “Use your noodle” trivia night
Get Ready for an unforgettable evening of FUNdraising
PUG Men's Shed Homeless Services fundraiser night
Raising Money for Fresh Start Missions and the work they do to support the homeless in Wentworth Park
Ultimo Public School Reading Corner
Children's reading corner at Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Cooking and nutrition course
Fun nutritional activities, practical good cooking lessons and a social meal
Green Square Knitters meet up
Come and knit blankets for Wrap with Love or a teddy bear for a meaningful cause.
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
Sound Meditation with channeled Voice & Crystal Bowls
Be bathed in sound waves to soothe your mind, body and spirit and come back into more peaceful alignment with yourself.
Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
Discover one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and gourmet foods in a unique heritage setting overlooking Sydney Harbour.
GoodSAM at Sydney Streets in Redfern
GoodSAM is excited to bring a pop-up stand to the Sydney Streets event in Redfern.
Uni vets and city pets
Free pet vaccinations, health checks, de-sexing bookings and microchipping for eligible City of Sydney pensioners.
Reiki Group Share
Join our Reiki Share: healing swaps, connection, community. All levels welcome for renewal and heartfelt connections!
Walk For Life
Free event aimed at bringing together family & friends of young people who have died suddenly & with no apparent cause.
Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture 2024
Awarding Australia's only international peace prize to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Sydney Peace Prize Gala Dinner 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Sydney Peace Prize recipient, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Messiah: With the Australian Christian Orchestra & Choir
Featuring selections from Handel's Messiah, carols and much more!
Poppy Ball 2024
Fundraising cocktail party, raising funds for veterans and their families
Sydney Made 2024 Art & Design Market
The popular Sydney Made market is back again at Sydney Town Hall this November 2024 just in time for Christmas!
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Golden era reunion gala event
What began as a reunion of friends celebrating the golden era of ‘70s and ‘80s has evolved into a fundraising event
Introduction to furniture building
This woodwork course will leave you ready to tackle furniture-making projects of your very own
Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink
Female only triathlon. Men can enter the fun run distances.
Surry Hills Christmas Concert
Kick off Christmas at our free, family-friendly Christmas concert
Benjamin Stevenson on Everyone this Christmas has a Secret
Benjamin Stevenson returns with a Christmas addition to his bestselling Ernest Cunningham mysteries.
Abilities unleashed: Adults
A free, fun and inclusive day of activities for adults with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities
Noir NYE 2024/25
Celebrate NYE in style at NOIR. Offering an all inclusive drinks and deluxe canapés package for the evening.
NYE Pier Party
Ring in the new year with friends and family at the Pier Party with DJ entertainment from Havana Brown!