This year’s fete is “fundraising with porpoise” supporting the students and programs at Bourke Street Public School while delivering a huge day of fun, food, and festivities.

A free event celebrating Parramatta’s history and heritage!

Celebrate Diwali at Powerhouse Castle Hill with an all-ages event for the Festival of Lights with performances, music, storytelling and tours.

Join the Museums of History NSW for a vibrant street party to celebrate the completion of a once-in-a-generation conservation project at Susannah Place, located in the heart of The Rocks.

Bring the whole family for a journey through history at Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park Barracks museum.

A full day of hands-on science for all ages.

Join us for a morning of fun activities to celebrate the opening of The Curious World of Pamela Allen.

Join us for a day filled with vibrant art, captivating dance, dynamic music, delicious food and fun free activities for all ages.

Join us on Sunday 17 August for Science in the Swamp – a FREE family fun day out at Centennial Park!

This FREE annual science get-together offers an evening of discovery, research highlights and engaging conversations, hosted by Bernie Hobbs and in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney, UNE and UTS.

Join us on Sunday 10 August for Science in the Scrub – a FREE family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands!

Kick off National Science Week with a FREE, family-friendly day of science fun at the AM, hosted by the Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman.

Come in from the cold and have some fun at the State Library!

NAIDOC Week (6–13 July) is a time to celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements. This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.

A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and enterprise featuring music, dance, crafts, arts and products and services from First Nations businesses.

Yarn, spindle and fluff – do any of these words sound familiar to you? They’re all connected to the process of spinning yarn, which sees fibre transformed into a continuous thread. First Nations people use yarn for practical purposes such as for making rope, and line for fishing, and for children’s games like cat’s cradle.

In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway inspired by the exhibition  Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country, on now at the Museum of Sydney.