Upcoming Events
The festive season is just around the corner and so begins the season of carols! Check out our list of carol events across Sydney:
- Campbelltown Christmas Carols - Saturday 5 December
- Carols by the Sea at Bondi Beach - Wednesday 9 December
- Carols Under the Bridge - Sunday 13 December
- Christmas by the Beach - Friday 18 December
- Carols in the Domain - Saturday 19 December
- Carols by the Sea at Avalon Beach - Saturday 19 December
- The Sydney Theatre Company
- Cockatoo Island
- Pier One Sydney Harbour
- The Opera House
- New Year's Even Australia
- Sydney New Year's Eve
- Sydney.com
Paid Events
The Sound of Music is a masterpiece in cinema and made Julie Andrews a household name. Now the London Palladium is bringing a stage production of The Sound of Music to Sydney, directed by the one and only Julie Andrews! Don't miss this one in a lifetime opportunity. Running from Sunday 13 December 2015 at the Capital Theatre, check out their website to book tickets.
The Sydney Hills Shakespeare in the Park is an annual event, staged in partnership with the Hills Shire Council, the Festival is a repertory season of plays produced by SfJ at Bella Vista Farm Park throughout December each year. This year's event runs from Friday 11 December to Wednesday 30 December 2015 so check out their website for more details.
Sydney Crystal Show is happening on Saturday and Sunday 5-6 December 2015. Check out some of the world's incredible natural wonders from Australia's leading merchants. For more information visit their website.
Calling all Super Heroes and Super-Villains: The Art of the Brick: DC Comics will have its worldwide premiere on Sunday 21 November 2015 at Powerhouse Museum, Sydney – the exclusive Australian venue for this exhibition.
Created by legendary LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya, this contemporary art exhibition uses hundreds of thousands of bricks to create large-scale sculptures of the most enduring Super Heroes and Super-Villains: from Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, to The Joker and Harley Quinn. It will be the world’s largest collection of DC Comics-inspired LEGO artwork, ever! For more information please visit the Powerhouse Museum. Red Bull Billy Cart is an event in which amateur drivers and their fearless team of three build and race homemade billy cart vehicles. Each handmade machine is fuelled by nothing but sheer courage, the force of gravity and perhaps a little Red Bull. This unique, non-motorised racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous billy cart dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.
#redbullbillycart will take place on November 15, 2015 at Centennial Parklands in Sydney. Visit their website for more information. Each November, the legendary Festival of Fisher's Ghost comes alive in Campbelltown. The Festival is steeped in history, dating back to 1956. It is named after Australia's most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher.
Held over 10 days, the Festival features the spectacular Street Parade, the prestigious Fisher's Ghost Art Award, annual Fisher's Ghost Fun Run, a Street Fair, Craft Exhibition, open days and a giant carnival with fireworks. Be part of the legend and enjoy the many events on offer - if you dare! The 2015 Festival will run from Friday 6 November to Sunday 15 November. For more information visit the #festivaloffishersghost website. The MS Sydney to the Gong Ride is Australia’s most respected and spectacular one day community bike ride, held on 1 November 2015 (Sunday).
Over its 33 year history it has become a Sydney’s cycling tradition famous for its atmosphere, spectacular scenery through national park and ocean road, wonderful volunteers and the generosity of its riders and supporters. Since 1981, hundreds of thousands of cyclists have taken the challenge of riding to Wollongong and raised over $33 million dollars to support people with MS. The ride is capped at 10,000 cyclists and sells out. Riders commit to fundraise a minimum $250 and year after year over 90% of you do this; for this we thank you. This support is the reason we stage the ride and allows us to continue to provide programs and services to some of the 100's of Australians affected by this baffling and debilitating disease. For more information visit the #mssydneytothegongrace website. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the 2014 Sydney Country Music Festival, the event has been extended to two big days in 2015 with a line-up of 26 Australian and International artists.
The Sydney Country Music Festival will be held on Saturday 31st of October and Sunday 1st of November at the stunning, rustic location of Bella Vista Farm Park, Cnr of Elizabeth MacArthur Drive and Norwest Blvd, Bella Vista. It is THE ‘must attend’ live country music event in Australia - creating an unforgettable experience for fans, and visitors filled with live music, food, activities and much more! For more information visit the #sydneycountrymusicfestival website. Enjoy an exciting, fun-filled day at Australia’s largest health, wellbeing and natural therapies show. Learn from over 200 exhibitors, attend free inspirational seminars, book yourself a psychic reading, try some body pampering, watch the free stage performances, join a free meditation session and taste some delicious health foods!
Indulge yourself; see, try and buy unique products and gifts from more than 150 pop-up shops selling jewellery, cosmetics, music, books, giftware, clothing, crystals, educational courses, body treatments and more! For more information visit the #mindbodyspiritfestival website. Take in the breathtaking ocean views from Palm Beach as you begin the 35kms through Avalon and Newport. Delight in the spectacular scenery along the cliffs above North Curl Curl beach before reaching Manly beach.
The Bloody Long Walk makes the most of this rare opportunity to experience this stunning course with the full support of checkpoints and refreshment stops on Saturday 18 October 2015 Enjoy the 35km challenge at your own pace, be it a walk, jog or run, knowing that every step is one step closer to finding a cure for mito! For more information visit #thebloodylongwalk website. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Choreography during its most recent Broadway revival, ANYTHING GOES is a stunning nautical favourite. For decades, ANYTHING GOES has captivated millions with its delightful story of madcap antics aboard the S.S. American. This dazzling musical celebration features a hilarious tale of topsy-turvy relationships, mistaken identities and foiled plots, peppered with some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards including You’re The Top, I Get A Kick Out Of You, and of course the title song, Anything Goes. For tickets and show times visit their website.
This year your Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST experience will be maxed to the limit!
Not only will you see an awesome show, but there will be an outdoor carnival experience for you to enjoy before and after the show. The festival area will be located adjacent to the venue. There will be games, rides, food, drinks and merchandise available to purchase and participate in, along with some great interactive activities to see and do. Entry to the SLIMEFEST interactive area is free and is open to the general public. Costs for rides, merchandise, food and drinks will apply. The event is on Friday 25 September at Sydney Olympic Park. For information for Mums and Dads and tickets visit their website. The annual and much anticipated Chancellor's Committee BookFest will be held in the Great Hall from Saturday, 19 September.With thousands of books at low prices, this year's event is shaping up as the best ever. Thanks to generous donations there will be an extensive range available including art, Australiana, poetry, journals and more.
For diehard bargain hunters, Tuesday is $10 day when as many books as you can jam into an A4 box will cost only $10. And your A4 box will cost just $5 on Wednesday. All proceeds from the BookFest support the important work of the Chancellor's Committee. For more details visit their website. Join thousands of other Sydneysiders and enter a magical world at the second annual Medieval Faire at St Ives Showground.
Running on Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September the two-day festival is unlike anything you will see in Sydney. This eye-popping event is designed to keep you and your family bedazzled all day. Watch some of the world’s best jousters compete in the Tournament of St Ives. Witness battle scenes from history re-enacted by costumed warriors. Marvel at birds of prey as they swoop and attack on command. This is a truly medieval experience in your own backyard! Dress up as your favourite medieval character and be in the running to win great prizes. A spellbinding event from open to close! To purchase tickets visit their website. On World Suicide Prevention Day (on Thursday 11 September), Sydney’s finest classical musicians are coming together for a glorious night of music making to raise money for suicide prevention. Concert for Life aims to raise money for research and education programmes and all the profits from the event go to Suicide Prevention Australia and Lifeline. For more information visit the Concert for Life website.
Run for Your Lives is a zombie apocolypse 5km obstacle course fun run.
It runs on Saturday 5 September and registrations opened in June. It is the world’s premier Zombie-infested obstacle course. Participants assume the role of either a Survivor or a Zombie in this one-of-a-kind event. Part obstacle course, part music festival, and a full on encounter with "the running dead", Run For Your Lives promises a fun day with friends, colleagues and evil ex-bosses alike. For more information and entry fees, please visit their website. Relay for Life is a fundraising fun run for the Cancer Council. There are several events across NSW coming up so check out their website to see when and where to run!
Australia’s hottest new creative team, Helpmann Award winning Dean Bryant and Andrew Hallsworth stage a brand new production of Cole Porter’s de-lightful and de-lovely musical ANYTHING GOES. This smash hit musical comedy, ANYTHING GOES is now playing in Brisbane and sets sail for Sydney from September 2015!
Visit the website for more details. Experience an obstacle adventure full of colour, fun and guaranteed laughs with your child at Little BIG DASH™. The event runs on Sunday 23 August 2015.
For more information visit their website. Secure your tickets to be part of the most swinging event on the calendar set in the grounds of Sydney’s iconic mid-century home, Rose Seidler House. This is Sydney's Fifties Fair.
Shop for authentic vintage wares, have your hair styled, enjoy live music and rock n’ roll dancing, tuck into gourmet food, and marvel at our classic car displays and Rose Seidler House. Grab some friends and celebrate all things 1950s in a day of vintage fun on Sunday 23 August 2015. For more information visit the website. Taste, see smell and hear the stories of the sea!
Oddysea is a highly specialised, hands-on, interactive theatre experience for young people with special needs including those with multiple disabilities. Children will experience tactile, hands-on story where touch, taste and smell are as important as sight and sound. Visit the Sydney Opera House website for more information. On at the Sydney Lyric Theater from July 2015 Matilda the Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. For more information visit http://au.matildathemusical.com/
"Zingara!" is an innovative narative dance production based on the life a gypsy dancer, spanning the time from childhood to elder and depicted over the course of one day. It on at "The Playhouse" in Newcastle on Saturday 8 August (2pm or 8pm). For more information, visit http://www.danceoflife.com.au/page/490937586
The St George and Sutherland Shire Home Show will be held on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2015.
This inaugural event will replace the long running Leader Home Show which was held for 28 years and was renowned for drawing large visitor numbers. This success was testimony to the interest and support that the local community offered to an iconic Expo. For more information visit their website. Get your skates on at Parramatta this winter and experience the cool factor at Parramatta this winter and master a few tricks on a giant outdoor ice rink as part of the spectacular Parramatta Winterlight event at Prince Alfred Square, 10am till late, from 25 June to 12 July 2015.
There will be themed stalls, free winter activities for children, as well as an assortment of food outlets serving up all your favourite wintery treats. Go along to their opening night extravaganza Thursday 25 June from 6pm. Check out the website for more information. Erth’s widely acclaimed show, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™, takes audiences into a new dimension of theatre and is at Riverside Theatre from Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 27 June.
Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages 5 years and up. Get up close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology. Meet our most recent zoo addition, a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, discovered in Queensland and is the most complete meat-eating skeleton yet found in Australia. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™ includes a menagerie of insects, mammals and dinosaurs that once roamed free around the world and are now in daily residence. Learn how to feed and interact with Erth’s dinosaurs in a once in a lifetime interactive experience. Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to these prehistoric creatures. Check out their website for more information. Australia will play host to North America’s finest and most passionate ice hockey players when USA takes on Canada in the highly anticipated inaugural 2015 Ice Hockey Classic. Team lineups will include current NHL players and will be coached by international ice hockey royalty, and STOPCONCUSSIONS co-founders, Keith Primeau (USA) and brother Wayne Primeau (CDN). For more information, including ticket prices visit http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=IHC15PX
Enjoy a fun family day out at St Ives Show on Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May. Visit http://www.stivesshow.net/ for more information.
Buddha's Birthday Celebrations marks the birth of the founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha (traditionally celebrated on the day of the full moon in May, which in 2015 is Monday May 4). In order to celebrate the occasion, there will be lots of Buddhist activities, including exhibitions, ceremonies, performances, arts and crafts, and vegetarian food stalls.So head down to Tumbalong Park and check it out! Visit http://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/buddhas-birthday-festival/ for more information.
Taking a bunch of kids to see a Shakespearean play may not be something that immediately springs to mind when looking for ways to entertain your kids during school holidays, however, there is a way to inspire a love of theatre in your kids at an early age. In partnership with Bard on the Beach and Woollahra Council, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is bringing you a family friendly outdoor theatre performance with Shakespeare by the Bay and their rendition of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Visit Weekend Notes for more information.
The Great Centennial Park Easter Egg Hunt is back for its fifth year! Use your Trail Map to follow the clues, complete the challenges and claim your prize from a furry Easter friend. It’s easy to book. Simply buy a ticket online, exchange your ticket for a Trail Map on the day and start hunting! For more information visit their website.
Hunter Valley Gardens will be hosting a fantastic program of activities, entertainment and prizes over the Easter Long Weekend. During Easter Saturday & Sunday, join the Easter Bunny to search for lots of coloured eggs in our Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Every child will receive a gift of Easter chocolate at the completion of the hunt. For more details visit their website.
Hunter Valley Gardens will be hosting an event where you can race and challenge your family and friends on 7 giant inflatables for all ages! Get lost in the Jungle Maze, squash your way through the Big Squeeze, bounce around on the Storybook Jumping castle and much more. For more details visit their website.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show. Yes ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again!! The school holidays begin officially after the Easter Long Weekend, but the Easter Show opens on Thursday 26 March. So whatever your fancy, be it rides, animals, good food, show bags, or watching the wood chopping, there is something for everyone at Sydney Olympic Park and the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show. For more details visit The Sydney Royal Easter Show website
The Shire Amazing Race is the ultimate suburban adventure race set in the Sutherland Shire, south of Sydney. Based on the Amazing Race TV series, this action-packed pursuit will excite, challenge and inspire community spirit, whilst promoting fitness, fun and friendship.
This inaugural event will start and finish at Gunnamatta Pavilion, Gunnamatta Bay, Cronulla on Saturday March 21. The key focus will be to raise funds to support our Charity Partner Enough Is Enough and in time to become a major calendar event for the Sutherland Shire. Unlike a marathon, fun run or obstacle event, The Shire Amazing Race will have teams of 2 racing against the clock and each other, deciphering clues and puzzles as well as a variety of fun and challenging activities. The cost is $90 per person. Visit the Shire Amazing Race's website for more information including how to register! www.shireamazingrace.com.au/index Outdoor Cinemas:
The Towers of Tomorrow LEGO Exhibition the Museum of Sydney, open daily 10am to 5pm (running until Sunday 19 April 2015) and with fun for young and old! The exhibition displays replicas of famous towers from Australia and Asia, including Centrepoint Tower in Sydney, that have been created by a "LEGO Professional", one of only two in the world. There is even a competition you can enter that will give you a chance to win a workshop with this LEGO professional! Tickets are $15 for children and adults (with under 2s gaining free entry). For more information visit the Museum of Sydney's website at http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/exhibitions/towers-tomorrow
Manly Inflatable Boat Race - Sunday 8th February. The entry fee is $35 if you pay in advance, or $45 if you pay on the day. But don't worry, it all goes to charities such as Tour de Cure! If you don't want to participate, it is still a fun place to go for some beach fun and to watch the race ... there is also a free sausage sizzle for participants after the race.
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Free Events
parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. They have different venues around Sydney so visit their website to find out your closest parkrun: http://www.parkrun.com.au/
Markets, including Twilights Markets and Farmers' Markets. Below are a list of a few, but there are many more and this page will updated as we find out more information!
Santa is visiting Trainworks! He’s checking his list, have you been naughty or nice? Experience Christmas cheer in a beautiful and unique setting, Trainworks is NSW’s premier heritage rail attraction. Santa is at Trainworks to hear the last minute additions to your little ones wish-list. Bring your camera or smart phone and capture the moment to take home with you!
Trainworks has a dedicated Santa’s letter station, write out your list and mail it in style! Our mailvan was built in 1891 and was trusted for over 80 years to deliver these special letters to the North Pole. Check out the website to find out when he's going to be there! The IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney is set to impress triathletes from all over the globe once again with breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains on Sunday 29 November.
For more information visit their website. The Glebe Street Fair was first held in its current form in 1984, succeeding from the long running Glebe Food Fair. One of Sydney’s longest running annual events, attracting more than 100,000 people every year, the Glebe Street Fair is run by the Glebe Chamber of Commerce and has always had a strong connection to the Glebe community.
The #glebestreetfair is on Sunday 15 November 2015. For more information visit their website. Newtown Festival is the Newtown Neighborhood Centre’s flagship event, encapsulating the spirit of Sydney’s most vibrant creative, conscientious, and inclusive community. It’s no secret that we’re a suburb of visionaries, innovators and luminaries, and this year we’re taking our cheeky declarations further, embracing our highest ideals and dubbing the Festival ‘Newtopia’.
Each year, Newtown Neighborhood Centre (NNC) presents this bumper, award-winning festival in order to raise funds for the invaluable work it does with the local community. We rely on your support and generosity – the Festival is entirely free, so please donate to NNC bucket collectors at the festival gates. All funds raised by the Festival go towards providing community support services at NNC, in particular to disadvantaged groups such as the aged, people with disabilities, people who are homeless, people with mental illness, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people on low incomes. The event runs on Sunday 8 November and for more information visit the #newtownfestival website. The Indian Festival of Lights, is the most widely celebrated festival of the people from the Indian sub-continent and across the whole world.
Deepavali means rows of lights, it is the festival symbolising victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Though there are many mythological explanations to this wonderful festival, however, in the current world what the festival of lights really stands for is a reaffirmation of hope, a renewed commitment to friendship, religious tolerance, spreading the word of peace and harmony and above all, celebration of “simple joys of life”. The Hindu Council of Australia, a national body representing all Australian Hindus (over 300,000), has been celebrating this festival of lights for the past 15 years on a large scale in Australia. Join everyone in at Parramatta celebrating on Sunday 8 November. For more information visit the #deepvaliindianfestivalofthelights website. The Double Bay Festival is on at Guilfoyle Park on Sunday 1 November.
For more information visit their Facebook page. Erko Berzerko is Erskineville's premier community festival held at Erskineville Public School on Saturday October 24th 2015.
Held every two years, it is an opportunity for the wider community to celebrate with the school and to have a fabulous day out. For more information visit the #erkoberzerko website. Quite probably the largest street festival in Australia, Norton St Festa is a wonderful celebration of what makes Leichhardt special and why up to 100,000 people attend each year ... this year it is on Sunday 25 October 2015.
And Festa’s free! Carnival rides, jumping castles, animal farms, face painting and puppet shows for the kids, organic markets, entertainment, concerts, dancing and free cooking demonstrations by the best Italian professional chefs PLUS the best local Italian Nonnas! All mixed in with hundreds of stall holders showcasing and selling the latest, the unusual and the best in products, and food, coffee and gelato to die for. For more information visit the #nortonstfesta website Music, dance, film and flavours come together in a celebration of cultures at Parramasala 2015.There’s a whole world to explore at this free event in the centre of Greater Sydney.
Parramasala will present the inaugural Tourism Week of India, with the India Tourism Pavillion showcasing performer workshops and Chai Tea Stall – meet performers, learn about their culture and find out more about the instruments and dance movements. For more information visit the #parramasala website Ignite your passion and feed your soul with Latin music, dance, food and culture as Fiesta heats up Darling Harbour this October. Check out their website for more information.
Spring is the perfect season to participate some cultural events and festivals around Sydney. The Sydney Taiwanese Festival is one of the popular cultural events in Darling Harbour where you can enjoy yourself in the great tastes and sounds of Taiwanese culture. This increasingly popular festival will take place on Saturday 5 September (11am - 9pm) to Sunday 6 September 2015 (10am - 5pm).
For more information visit the Weekend Notes on the event. The Strathfield Spring Festival will return on Fathers Day, September 6, 2015. An exciting main stage line up will include performances from Samantha Jade, as well as former members of The Collective, Trent Bell and Jayden Sierra (teaming up with his brother Jack), showcasing their new musical projects. For the kids, the popular Hoot and Hootabelle show will make two appearances on the main stage, along with a meet and greet.
The popular Kidz World will feature specialised entertainment, the live demo stage, sports quarter and carnival rides will be action packed, and a selection of stalls will feature something for everyone. Come along for a great family day out. Visit the website for more details. The St George and Sutherland Shire Home Show will be held on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2015.
This inaugural event will replace the long running Leader Home Show which was held for 28 years and was renowned for drawing large visitor numbers. This success was testimony to the interest and support that the local community offered to an iconic Expo. For more information visit http://www.shirehomeshow.com.au/index.html Everyone's welcome at North West Sydney's biggest annual fete, and one of Sydney's largest school fetes - The Great Fete on Sunday 16 August. This exciting day out attracts over 6,000 visitors a year, and has free gate entry and an ATM on site. It's our major school fundraiser, with something to appeal to everyone. This year's highlights include:
A fun, free family festival of science displays and activities to celebrate National Science Week. Witness an Erth Dinosaur roaming the Park, live animal displays, pot a plant, discover the science of chocolate and lots more from the weird to the wonderful! Take your kids to Science in the Swamp at Sydney's Centenial Park on Saturday 15 August. For more information please visit http://goo.gl/wXzQIn
Friday 7 August is Jeans for Genes Day - don't forget to wear those jeans to work and donate a gold a coin to this worthy cause! For more information visit the Jeans for Genes Day website
Grab a coffee from the nearby cafe, and come on over to Speaker’s Corner, the ‘University for the People’. Sit in a chair (provided) and listen to the soapbox speakers. Soapbox Orators celebrates Sydney's Speaker's Corner and creates an environment for the sharing of views. It runs from July to December 2015.
If you decide you have had enough, a large art gallery is provided across the road. For more information visit https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/soapbox-orators-in-the-domain PechaKucha 20x20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images. PechaKucha Nights are informal and fun gatherings where creative people get together and share their ideas, works, thoughts, holiday snaps -- just about anything, really -- in the PechaKucha 20x20 format.
Anyone can present -- this is the beauty of PechaKucha Nights. Astrid's daughter presented when she was 5 (about her artwork) and Mark's mother presented when she was 69 (about her elaborate wedding cake creations). The key to a great presentation is to present something you love. Most people use PechaKucha Night to present their latest creative projects or work. Some people share their passion and show their prized collection of Nana Mouskouri records, while others share photos of their latest visit to a construction site or their recent holiday snaps. We always recommend people go and see a PechaKucha Night before they ask to present to get a good feel for what it's all about. For more information and a list of events please visit http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/blue-mountains/events Celebrate Eide in style and attend the Eide Multicultural Festival at Fairfield Showground (494 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood) on Sunday 7 August! For more information about what's on visit http://www.meff.ifew.com/
White Ribbon Night: Join communities across Australia uniting to bring an end to violence against women by having a night in to get the word out on Friday 31 July! Visit http://www.whiteribbon.org.au/night/ for more information.
Music on the Streets is part of Bondi's Winter Magic Festival and is on 26 July from11am to 3pm at Campbell Pde, Gould Street, Hall Street, Curlewis and surrounds. Whether you're a regular busker, an established performer, part of an orchestra, garage band, musical family of Jackson Five potential, a bag pipe player or Lady Ga Ga wannabe, we want you to register and bring Bondi Beach alive with music, again!
Alternatively if you just want to enjoy some good music you can also head down and enjoy the shows! Visit http://www.bondiwintermagic.org.au/winter-events/event-5 for more information. The Pyjama Foundation helps children in foster care enjoy a brighter future through reading, education and encouragement. The National Pyjama Day (17 July) event is a fun way to highlight the importance of reading and to raise funds for children in foster care at the same time through a simple gold coin donation. Stay in your PJ’s all day and make a gold coin or online donation to show support for the 43,000 children in foster and alternative care. For more information visit their website http://www.thepyjamafoundation.com/pyjama-day/
The Bleu Blanc Rouge Festival is on at Custom House in Sydney's Circular Quay. It celebrates French culture and is on from 10-12 July. For more information visit their website http://bbrfestival.com.au/
Blacktown Drive-In Markets are known throughout Sydney for our mix of old and new, food and entertainment, artisan items and all kinds of amazing local crafts all in one place. Blacktown Markets is also home of the largest continuous garage sale in Sydney. Join thousands of shoppers who call Sunday their fun day with us. Every Sunday from 7am to 2pm.
Retro Roadtrip @ Drive-In Markets is on Sunday 17th May at the Blacktown Markets with retro/vintage Stalls, Food Trucks, Live Music, Car Show and 150+ Variety Stalls. Check out their website www.blacktownmarkets.com for more details. The Aberdeen Highland Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain's Address that officially opens the day.
Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family - there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan Warriors to enjoy as well as tug-of-war, egg tosses, three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, and food and drink to complete your day. For more information check out their website. Discover the talents and creativity of local communities. Share ideas, hospitality, understandings and the humanity connecting us all. That's what the Marrickville Open Day is all about! It opens on Friday 19 June and runs until Sunday 28 June.
Over ten days of free celebrations and events, great food, art, children's activities, talks, tours and more, there's something for everyone at Open Marrickville. These activities are organised by local community groups, schools and community organisations, with support from Marrickville Council through a grants program. For more information checkout their website. Hornsby Council's World Environment Day Festival is on Saturday 6 June. Everything is FREE, including face painting, smoothies, kids craft, live music, native animals, workshops, yoga and much more. For more information check out Hornsby Council's website.
Mother's Day is Sunday 10 May and listed here are websites that let you know about the events you can take your Mum to ... some paid and some unpaid!
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) holds its annual Open Day with fire stations across the State to give visitors a personal glimpse into Australia's busiest fire and rescue service. Open Day coincides with the launch of FRNSW’s Winter Fire Safety Campaign. Open Day includes safety demonstrations, fire station tours and the chance to inspect firefighting equipment and trucks used by our firefighters when responding to fires and other emergencies. There is also an array of activities for kids. Visitors can also speak to firefighters first-hand about fire safety in the home, including how to install and maintain smoke alarms and how to develop a home escape plan to ensure they can quickly and safely escape a fire. For more information visit http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=619
Campbelltown City Council is working in partnership with Totem Skate School to deliver a number of skate workshops across our skate parks. This is a great opportunity for young people to get active in their community, meet some new friends and learn some great skills from skateboarding professional in a safe and friendly environment. All workshops are free, with coaches and gear provided. Registration forms are required to participate. Registration Forms can be submitted on the day or you can email them to nige@totemskateboarding.com or visit the website for more information http://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/YouthSkateParksandActivitiesPrograms or http://www.totemskateboarding.com/
Vivid Sydney is back! Check out the wonderful sights and sounds of Vivid. For more information visit the Vivid website http://www.vividsydney.com/
Anzac Day (April 25) is a time to remember the men and women that have fought and died in our military services and those that are currently serving ... a day to remember their sacrifices and their accomplishments. It is also a time to remember the World Wars and the birth of the Anzac spirit at Gallipoli in 1915. There are events happening to celebrate this day, a major part of Australia's history. For information on Anzac Day events, visit http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/public-holidays/anzac-day or http://www.sydney.com/events/anzac-day
'African/Australian' - Louise Whelan. This photographic exhibition is on at Sydney Custom House in Circular Quay. It is a great way to learn about the vibrancy of the African cultures and possibly get an insight into what it is liked to be an African/Australian. This runs from 3 February to 22 March 2015.
For more information visit the What's on in Sydney website http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/26704-african-australians-louise-whelan St Patrick's Day is once again here and Sydney is celebrating in its usual style!
That's right, the annual St Patrick's Day Parade and Family Fun Day kicks off at 11am with music at entertainment at Town Hall. The parade itself begins at 12.00pm from Bathurst St and Pitt St and ends up at the Hyde Park Family Day which starts at 12.20pm. For more information, visit the St Patrick's Day Parade and Family Fun Day website http://www.stpatricksday.org.au/ Twilight Food Fare: Running until Friday 13 March, it is on at Civic Centre Park, North Sydney, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm every Friday night. For more information visit Weekend Notes’ website: http://www.weekendnotes.com/twilight-food-fair-sydney/
'Actions for Tomorrow' - Yangjiang Group. The exhibition focuses on two distinct bodies of work that will include wax-encased sculpture, kinetic elements, and a specially commissioned large-scale calligraphic mural spanning several metres of the gallery walls. The exhibition is on at 4A - Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, 181-187 Hay Street Haymarket. This runs from 17 January to 7 March 2015.
For more information visit the What's on in Sydney website: http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/26477-actions-for-tomorrow-yangjiang-group Chinese New Year Celebrations - Friday 13th February to Sunday 1st March. Visit the Sydney Chinese New Year website: http://www.sydneychinesenewyear.com/
This celebration includes the “Lanterns of the Terracotta Warrior Exhibition – Chinese New Year” that will go on display on Friday 13th February and will be on display at Dawes Point Park, beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the The Rocks until Sunday 22nd February – daily from dusk until midnight! For more information visit the Weekend Notes website: http://www.weekendnotes.com/lanterns-of-the-terracotta-warrior-exhibition-chinese-new-year/ Chinese Lantern Carnival is on at Darling Harbour from Thursday 19 February to Monday 23 February, 10am to 10pm (except Sunday 22 February when vendors close at 5pm). For more information visit "What's On In Sydney" at http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/26362-chinese-lantern-carnival-2015
Annual Library Sale - Liverpool City Library, on Saturday 14th February. Open 10am-3pm. For more information please visit the Weekend Notes website: http://www.weekendnotes.com/annual-library-book-sale/
Sydney Tomato Festival - Saturday 14th February to Sunday 15th February is at the Royal Botanical Gardens with free and ticketed events. Weekend Notes describes the festival by saying: “Unlike the festival in Spain that is about smashing and throwing tomatoes in a huge food fight, the Tomato Festival in Sydney is all about savouring this humble fruit and the many ways to enjoy it.” For more information please visit the Weekend Notes website: http://www.weekendnotes.com/tomato-festival-sydney-2015/
Serbian Festival - Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th February. This is the largest Serbian Festival in the Southern Hemisphere, or so the website boasts. With fun activities, music, food, entertainment and competitions, whether you are Serbian or not it looks like it will be a fun weekend and a great way to introduce yourself to Serbian culture. For more information, please visit the festival's website: http://www.serbianfestival.com.au/
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