Playgroups in the Park, Tuesday 10 November, 10am–1pm at Redfern Park.
This free event gives families from Redfern, Waterloo, Alexandria, Zetland, Surry Hills and surrounding areas an opportunity to meet other parents and have fun with their children in a relaxed setting. For more information, contact Counterpoint Community Services.
2026 Social Enterprise Festival, Saturday 14 November, 10am–3pm at the Belinda Hutchinson Building, Codrington Street, Darlington.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about social enterprises as a consumer. If you are interested in fair trade products and services, there will be activities and workshops to keep you informed. Entry is free and you can book your place here.
The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market, Carriageworks, Friday 13 November, 4–9pm, and Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, 10am–5pm.
Some of Australia’s best designers and makers will be in attendance with their works for sale. Tickets cost from $7.49 for adults, with free entry for children under 13. There will be music, food and drink. Tickets are available here.
Summer Blockbusters at the Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) until 2027
Art Gallery of NSW: Takashi Murakami – When the Mountain is High, the Moon Rises Higher, 5 December to 18 July 2027, in the Naala Badu building. Earlier works will be displayed in the main gallery and new works in The Tank. Adult tickets $40.
MCA: Philippe Parreno: 5 Moons, until 26 April 2027. The exhibition features large-scale works by this contemporary French artist, exploring his unpredictable and ever-changing world. Adult tickets $28.
Also at the MCA: Robyn Kahukiwa: My Ancestors Are Always With Me, until 7 February 2027. Born on Gadigal Country in Sydney, Robyn has become one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent painters of Māori life, culture and politics.
And Ai Weiwei – Mushrooms, Tallawoladah Lawn, until April 2027. The installation features helmets that serve as the artist’s call for peace.
Hidden Gems in Our City and Suburbs: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, Lavender Bay
This is a genuine gem, hidden away on former railway land near Clark Park, Lavender Street, Lavender Bay.
Following the death of her husband, Brett Whiteley, Wendy set about clearing the overgrown land and transforming it into a wonderful public garden, a cool place to be enjoyed by everyone. She worked initially by herself and was later assisted by paid gardeners and dedicated volunteers. You can get there by ferry to Milsons Point Wharf, or Sydney Trains to North Sydney Station. Unfortunately, the Lavender Bay ferry is no longer running.
You can find more information about this wonderful garden here.
Summer officially starts Tuesday 1 December 2026 and ends Sunday 28 February 2027. The Summer Solstice will be on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
