University of Sydney Community Festival – Saturday November 8
Bring the family along for a free day of fun, discovery and celebration at the
University of Sydney. Kids can enjoy obstacle courses, lawn games, circus school,
theatre workshops, giant bubbles and face painting in the Family Fun Zone, while
parents explore inspiring talks, live music, markets, and interactive science activities.
Register at: community-festival.sydney.edu.au
International Games Month – Friday gaming for teens, November 14, 21 and 28, 3.30-5.30pm
Green Square Library is hosting free gaming sessions for teens throughout November. Bookings via Eventbrite. Sales end on November 14.
National Recycling Week – November 10-16
Instituted by Planet Ark in 1996, this year’s theme is “Making a difference where we work, live and play”. The City of Sydney Council sustainability team will give a talk about all aspects of recycling, including myths and mistakes, and tips to reduce and reuse.
Venue: Cliff Noble Community Centre, corner Renwick and Suttor streets, Alexandria
Date: Friday November 14, 10.30am-12.30pm
This is a free event. Book by calling 02 9265 9116 or email council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market – Carriageworks
Friday November 14, 4-9pm; Saturday and Sunday November 15-16, 10am-5pm
Some of Australia’s best designers and makers will be in attendance with their works for sale. Cost from $10 for adults, children under 13 years free. There will be music, food and drink. Tickets available via Humanitix.
International Day for Tolerance – November 16
This UN observance, instituted in 1995, aims to promote tolerance among people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Art Gallery of NSW
Dangerously Modern – until February 15, 2026
Highlights the lives of 50 Australian women artists in Europe from 1890 to 1940.
Ron Mueck: Encounter – December 6, 2025 to April 12, 2026
Australian-born Ron Mueck is internationally renowned for his lifelike sculptures of people, ranging in size from tiny to gigantic.
Tickets: Adults $35, concession $32
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Data Dreams: Art & AI – November 21, 2025 to April 26, 2026
The exhibition features works by artists who examine how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
Tickets: Adults $28, concession $24, students $20, 13-17 years free
The Andalus Arabic Choir in concert with Ziad Rahbani – Music Beyond Boundaries
Friday November 14, 7pm – Seymour Centre
Almost sold out, with a few tickets still available here.
Summer officially starts on Friday December 1, 2025 and ends on Saturday February 28, 2026.
The summer solstice will be on Monday December 22, 2025.
