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Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the heart of Parramatta Park. It's about climbing, collecting, splashing, balancing, building, and wandering - without rushing to the next thing.
Each week at Bush School, we follow the rhythms of the season – discovering what's happening in the park right now!
Their sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children's curiosity, allowing us to respond to what we find and what captures their imagination each day.
Meeting point: The Dairy, Parramatta Park
Best Parking: Long Avenue, Parramatta Park
Each session is child-led and open-ended. There are cubbies to build, ropes to tie, bugs to watch and plenty of dirt to dig. Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities.
What to expect.
Hands-on nature play and outdoor exploration
Sensory activities and creative arts
Bushcraft and storytelling
Carer-child connection through shared learning
Practical take-home ideas for nature play
Curiosity-led sessions shaped by weather, wildlife and children's interests.
After almost 20 years, the Willoughby Art Prize returns in 2026 as the Willoughby Emerging Art Prize, celebrating the next generation of Australian artists and contemporary creative practice.
Originally established in 1983 and paused in 2007 during the construction of The Concourse, the prize marks a renewed commitment by Willoughby City Council to supporting emerging artists. The exhibition brings together a diverse selection of works across a range of disciplines, showcasing fresh perspectives, creative talent and the exciting practices shaping Australia's emerging art scene.
With a total prize pool of AUD15,000, generously supported by the Civic Place Trust, the prize includes AUD10,000 for First Prize and AUD5,000 for Second Prize. The 2026 prize is judged by artists and curators Consuelo Cavaniglia and Monica Rani Rudhar.
Come and discover the finalists, explore new artistic perspectives and celebrate the return of this much-loved Willoughby arts initiative.
Every Wednesday night, wander through the Art Gallery after hours and discover new art and old favourites in the latest exhibitions and collection displays.
Join a guided tour, and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat in the cafe.
A courtesy bus runs every 20 minutes from 6 pm until closing from the Art Gallery to various locations in the city close to public transport.
Ananas brings together classic French dining and live jazz for a relaxed midweek experience.
A jazz duo sets an elegant backdrop as dinner moves at its own pace. Settle in over the À La Carte Menu, from Soupe à l'Oignon and Escargots à la Bordelaise to Canard Confit, Poisson Rôti à la Poêle and other Ananas signatures, with thoughtfully chosen drinks alongside.
Whether joining for a midweek dinner, a late table or simply staying a little longer, Dîner et Jazz pairs the ease of French dining with live music and a relaxed sense of occasion.
Stay for dessert, linger over a glass and let the evening unfold.
Acclaimed photojournalists Lorrie Graham and Mike Bowers look back on the people, stories and photographs that have defined Lorrie's career.
Together, they'll explore Lorrie's extraordinary journey, from picking up her first camera in the 1960s and becoming the first female photography cadet at The Sydney Morning Herald in the 1970s, to her groundbreaking work across Australia and internationally in the decades that followed. They'll also discuss her lasting legacy, with her photographic collections now held in major institutions across Australia.
Presented in connection with the Library's exhibition Lorrie Graham: Photojournalist, this event shares the stories behind some of Lorrie Graham's most iconic images and discusses the process of bringing her work together for both the exhibition and her new book.
Great comedy at a great price! The home of all Comedy in Sydney.
Come for some real good laughs, and smiles that will brighten up your week! See some amazing and great comedy shows at amazingly good prices!
The Laugh Inn Comedy Club is host to amazing comedy showcases of professional comedians from all around the world. With diverse selections of different comedians, comedy styles, and shows making The Laugh Inn a perfect night out for friends, groups, couples and everyone else.
With each show, one of Sydney's most experienced comedy producers gets the best comedians to come and deliver their funniest stuff for you.
At the iconic Newtown Hotel, renowned for its great atmosphere and hilarious night of fun live entertainment, spoil you for choice with their range of drinks and an enticing menu of delicious meals and snacks. Come and have dinner at the venue before or after the show.
Aziza - the internationally acclaimed jazz quartet featuring Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke and Eric Harland - reunites in Sydney for one night this October, marking ten years since the release of their acclaimed debut album.
Aziza stands apart as one of the defining modern jazz groups of our time. Combining deep groove, rhythmic complexity, electric intensity and global musical influence, the quartet created a sound that connected the sophistication of modern jazz with the physical force of a live band operating at full power. Drawing from African, Caribbean, jazz-rock and improvisational traditions, Aziza became recognised for performances that could shift from hypnotic pulse to explosive momentum within seconds - precise, fearless and completely locked together.
The project united four of the most influential musicians in contemporary music. Dave Holland's revolutionary approach to rhythm and ensemble writing, Chris Potter's relentless improvisational fluency, Lionel Loueke's singular blend of guitar, harmony and West African influence, and Eric Harland's generation-defining rhythmic language formed a band that quickly developed a global cult following.
For this special performance at the Hall, Aziza will revisit music from their legendary debut album while opening the door to new improvisation, new energy and a decade of shared musical evolution. Few modern jazz groups have combined this level of musicianship, identity and live intensity. Ten years on, Aziza still sounds entirely its own.
Round up your smartest mates — or at least the ones who confidently pretend to know the answer — grab a drink and settle in for a classic midweek trivia night in the heart of Penrith.
Come down early, grab a pub feed and get the team ready before the questions kick off.
Praised by The New York Times for her "penetrating musical intelligence", internationally acclaimed Australian pianist Sarah Grunstein has performed in the United States, Austria, Hungary, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and her homeland. Reviews have likened her performances to those of Dame Myra Hess, Harold Samuel, and Wanda Landowska.
As a Steinway Artist who trained at the Sydney Conservatorium and The Juilliard School, she is passionate about historic pianos and Bach improvisation. A sought-after pianist and educator inspired by historical performance interpretations, Sarah Grunstein has taught at The Juilliard School as Teaching Fellow, the Manhattan School of Music, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and the City University of New York.
The Goldberg Variations is one of the most celebrated keyboard works by Johann Sebastian Bach, written around 1741. It consists of an opening aria, thirty variations, and a return of the aria at the end. Sarah Grunstein is widely admired for her interpretations of the Goldberg Variations, particularly for her clarity, emotional intelligence, and individuality. Critics and audiences have praised her performances as deeply thoughtful mesmerising, tempestuous, and technically commanding.
Sydney's historic Rocks precinct will transform into a haunted playground, with Halloween food and drinks, themed bars, live music and DJs, markets, roaming performers and larger-than-life installations set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Explore familiar streets and laneways as giant tentacles spill from buildings, six-metre spiders take over the laneways, and the precinct comes alive with lights, colour and Halloween installations.
Whether bringing the family, meeting friends for drinks, dressing up or simply looking for something different to do this Halloween, Ghost Festival offers nights to experience The Rocks in a whole new way.
The street festival and live street entertainment are free to enjoy, with selected experiences and offerings available separately.
The festival footprint expands further, with George Street and the Overseas Passenger Terminal closing to traffic, creating even more space for festival-goers to explore.
Come for the atmosphere, stay for the scares, and rediscover one of Sydney's most familiar places after dark.
To mark the launch of NSW Wine Month, Altitude Restaurant presents an exclusive evening celebrating four of New South Wales' most esteemed wineries: Brokenwood, Tyrrell's, Ross Hill and Clonakilla.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sydney Harbour, guests will enjoy a 5.5-course menu crafted by Chef de Cuisine Jason Phi Huynh, with each course showcasing the distinct style, provenance and character of the featured wineries. Highlights include Smoked Ulladulla Tuna Sashimi with bush tomato ezme and paperbark, Yamba Prawn Linguine with bisque and zucchini flower, and Pardoo Australian Wagyu MB8+ with native succulents, before concluding with Australian cheese and dessert.
Throughout the evening, guests will hear firsthand from some of Australia's most respected wine industry figures, including Stuart Hordern, acclaimed Chief Winemaker at Brokenwood Wines; Jane Tyrrell, fifth-generation family member and executive leader at Tyrrell's Wines; James Robson, co-owner and proprietor of Ross Hill Wines; and David Reist, long-serving General Manager of Clonakilla. Together, they will share the stories, traditions and innovations behind their celebrated wineries.
Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the third 2026 series of 18th Century Unpacked—their interactive lecture recitals designed to deepen your connection with our main stage touring programs.
Journey into the world of Haydn in the late 18th century as we explore what led to him being awarded an honorary doctorate from Oxford University and other influences on his London Symphonies.
Presented by special guest Genevieve Lang, with performances by the renowned AHE Quartet, this event traces Haydn's journey to London and explores the changes from his relatively isolated and obscure world at the court in Esterházy to world fame and huge sold-out public concerts of his music in London.
Featuring performance excerpts of Haydn's music, this hour-long program illuminates the life and work of an extraordinary composer whose influence remains potent to this day.
Join fellow music lovers for a relaxed and illuminating event in the glorious surrounds of the Friends Room at the State Library of New South Wales.
Behind these doors... welcome to Sydney's best-rated, most talked about escape rooms, playing across totally immersive, family-friendly adventure and horror themes.
For groups of two to eight players, from ages 9+, these escape rooms promise an hour-long, adrenaline pumping adventure like none other!
Dare you enter? See what all the fuss is about, book your escape today!
Sydney Harbour Runners is a community of runners that meet weekly on Tuesday nights from 6:00pm at the Cockle Bay Wharf Bird Fountain at Darling Harbour.
The group offers two distance options: a short 6-kilometre - 8-kilometre course or a long course around 11 kilometre - 13 kilometres.
This free club makes for a social outing too, with post-run meals and drink specials in nearby venues.
Ever wondered where fame lives? At Madame Tussauds Sydney, you'll get closer to fame than ever before. Step onto the red carpet and dive into a world of interactive experiences where you become the star of the story!
Begin your journey under the canopy of Wild Australia, an immersive zone that brings the Daintree Rainforest to life. Get up close with Aussie legends Steve Irwin and Robert Irwin, discover Robert's wildlife photography tips, and marvel at life-like native animals – from a saltwater crocodile to a playful numbat.
Then, travel through time to sit with Einstein, learn royal etiquette alongside King Charles III, and hit the sporting stage with Glenn McGrath, Dylan Alcott, and Layne Beachley. Join the Mardi Gras parade with Courtney Act, headline Sydney Live with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and G Flip. Then power up with Marvel superheroes before joining the Justice League to save the city!
Finally, step into the dazzling lights of Illuminate Sydney, the Vivid-inspired A-List Party. Rub shoulders with Chris Hemsworth, strike a pose with Angelina Jolie, snap a selfie with Beyoncé, and party with Dwayne Johnson.
Madame Tussauds Sydney is the Ultimate Fame Experience right in the heart of the CBD!
Experience the iconic wonders of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s unique marine environments. Discover an incredible 4,000+ animals from over 300 different species—the world’s largest variety of Australian aquatic life!
Meet Pig, the cheeky rescue dugong, hop aboard the Penguin Expedition Boat Ride, and get up close with a spectacular colony of king and gentoo penguins and come face-to-fin with thirteen species of shark!
Don’t miss out on the VIP experiences, like Behind the Scenes Tours, on-ice Penguin Encounters, and the incredible cage-free Shark Dive Xtreme experience. Explore all this and more at Sydney’s famous aquarium!
A modern museum built over and around the remains of Australia's first Government House, the Museum of Sydney celebrates the people and events that have shaped the character and soul of this city.
In 1788, Governor Phillip chose this site for his official residence. It quickly became the centre of the colony's administrative and social life, and an important focus of the first contact between the Gadigal people and the colonisers.
The physical remains of the colony's first government house and archaeological relics from the colony's first year of existence can be glimpsed through glass openings in the museum forecourt and foyer. This is the oldest evidence of its kind in Australia.
On the Museum forecourt, there is also Edge of the Trees, a site-specific installation created by artists Fiona Foley and Janet Laurence. This award-winning public art installation evokes the cultural and physical history of the site, before and after 1788: a pivotal turning point in Australian history when contact and invasion/colonisation took place.
Today, through a diverse and changing program of exhibitions and events, this museum interprets the history of this symbolic place and tells the city's story.
Explore the museum's creative activity space! It's the perfect spot for children, and families to join in hands-on activities, workshops, and self-guided experiences inspired by our current exhibitions and displays.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's Trial Garden tests new cultivars from plant breeders across the globe to discover which will thrive in Sydney's unique growing conditions.
The Gardens horticulturists run annual experiments here. Over 12 months, each plant here is assessed for resilience, beauty and performance in response to real-world conditions.
Come and see this fascinating array of plants yourself near the Conservatorium Gate. From this work, Botanic Gardens of Sydney produce a guide to the year's top performing annuals, perennials and natives that have flower power, vigour and pest resistance best suited to the local climate—helpful information for Sydney's plant-growers.
The Phillip Precinct commonly referred to as the Domain, is the largest open space in the central business district. This historic site is the venue for large-scale events such as Opera in the Park during the Festival of Sydney in January and Carols by Candlelight in December each year.
The picturesque, harbourside venue offers a unique, inspiring and iconic space to deliver events on the beautiful open green spaces surrounded by the harbour and city landscape.
The main part of the parkland takes in the peninsula on the eastern flank of the Royal Botanic Gardens, just next to Mrs Macquarie's Point. Other features of the peninsula include the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool and the Fleet Steps that lead down to the Farm Cove shoreline.
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and the Domain are managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust (RBG).
Experience waterfront dining, and an array of family-friendly entertainment venues - just a five-minute walk from the Sydney CBD. With the buzz of King Street Wharf, the stunning waterfront views over Darling Harbour, and a choice of cafés, bars and restaurants open late every night, King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour is ready to celebrate with you.
Get together with your friends or family for an interactive gaming adventure that'll tick everyone's boxes. With motion tracking, projection mapping, touch screens, and surround sound, Immersive Gamebox is like nothing you have experienced before. Teams of 2-6 players can enjoy 30-60 minute games featuring levels and challenges designed to be fun, social, and collaborative. Whether it's for date nights, fun with friends, or corporate events, get ready to play together in this unique gaming experience where your body is the controller.
Step into a real-life video game, where each Gamebox is an interactive smart room designed to offer immersive experiences from popular games, such as Squid Games, Batman, The Floor Is Lava, Angry Birds, Paw Patrol, Ghostbusters and more. Each Gamebox is equipped with specialised motion tracking for interactive and physical gameplay, a unique touch screen display system that tailors experiences with AI-powered adjustments based on player skills.
Discover the best of Australia at Wild Life Sydney Zoo - the Home of the Aussie Big Five.
Step into an animal adventure and meet your favourite iconic Australian animals – meet cute Koalas in Gum Tree Valley or have your photo taken with them at Koala Encounters.
Head to Wallaby Cliffs to interact with Ringo the wombat and then hop to Kangaroo Walk-About to walk amongst the Kangaroos. The Platypus Pool are where you'll find Jackie, their resident platypus, before entering the daring world of Kakadu Gorge where you'll come eye to eye with Rocky, a huge Saltwater Crocodile, and much more.
Wild Life Sydney Zoo located in the heart of the city, at Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour.
Cadi Jam Ora shares stories led by Country, culture and 65,000 years of knowing the plants and place of Gadigal Country, where land meets sea.
The stories shared arose from a deeply collaborative creative process between Gadigal Traditional Descendants, Elders and knowledge holders, and the Botanic Gardens Team, including First Nations Educators.
Across 75 metres of signage, there are many renewed stories coming from a place of responsibility for caring for Country and the reciprocal and intimate relationships with land, sky, and sea.
Strike King Street Wharf is located in the stunning surrounds of Sydney Harbour, and promises a bowling experience like no other.
Start your night with a cocktail at our waterside bar, grab a delicious old-school sanga courtesy of our pop-up mates at Rando Sandos, and then move to one of the 10 bowling alleys.
With bowling, karaoke and escape rooms our King Street Wharf venue is fully-fitted with all the fun you can handle.
