These fantastic FREE events are what memories are made of. Connect with your community, have a good time out with the kids and get in the Christmas spirit!
North Ryde RSL Youth Club Christmas Carnival
When: Saturday 25th November 2023, 3pm till 8pm
Where: North Ryde RSL Youth Club, 231 Pittwater Road, North Ryde
The North Ryde RSL Youth Club Carnival 2023 is back for another year! Get ready for some family Christmas Fun for the whole family! This year the carnival includes:
Unlimited rides for only $10 per person
Live and FREE entertainment from Phat Brass & KICK the INXS Tribute Show
Food trucks and drinks
face painting
Hair braiding
visit from Santa plus much more!
Pyrmont Christmas Concert
When: Friday 1st December 2023 from 6-8pm
Where: Pirama Park
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert in Pyrmont.
Join The Listies, Tiptoe Giants, Endeavour Harmony, The Beanies and The Baker Boys Band to sing and dance in the spirit of Sydney Christmas. Santa will also make a special guest appearance.
There’ll be craft activities, table tennis and giant Jenga and other games for the kids (and the kids at heart).
Pack your picnic rug and get in early for the best spots. There’ll be a community barbeque, food trucks and Gelato Messina available to buy or bring a picnic.
Strathfield Christmas Carols
When: Saturday 2nd December 2023 from 6 – 10pm
Where: Strathfield Park
This family fun-filled event will see Strathfield Park turned into a Christmas wonderland with a carols stage program, a petting farm, face painting, a jumping castle and more. Plus keep your eyes peeled for a visit and photo with the Big Man in the Red Suit…
A special Christmas-themed Movies in the Park screening of Elf (PG) will be sure to get the kids in the Christmas spirit.
Parking is available along Chalmers Road, Homebush Road and surrounding side streets.
A free shuttle bus service will be running from Strathfield Station (kiss and ride area) to Strathfield Park (Homebush Road bus stop) from 5pm – 10pm.
Hunters Hill Carols
When: Sunday 3rd December 2023 from 5pm
Where: Boronia Park Ovals
Join in for:
- Food stalls
- Market stalls
- Entertainment
- Fireworks
North Epping Carols
When: Friday 8 December 2023, from 6.30pm
Where: Epping Oval (on Norfolk Rd)
Join in for some Peace on Earth and come together to experience oneness as a local community. Invite your friends to come along too! Carol singing begins at 7.15pm and finishes with fireworks ~ 9pm. Food, drinks, and glowsticks are available for sale.
West Ryde Christmas Carols
When: Saturday, 9 December 2023, 6-8pm
Where: Anzac Park, Wattle Street, West Ryde
Join in for a wonderful evening of festive cheer at the West Ryde Christmas Carols! Get ready to sing your heart out and celebrate the joy of Christmas with your family and friends.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as we gather together to enjoy enchanting carols, live performances, and delightful entertainment. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience for all ages.
Enjoy a fantastic lineup of talented local performers who will fill the air with beautiful Christmas carols, as well as fun for the whole family at the petting zoo, pony rides, FREE face painting and food vans plus so much more.
Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and a sense of community as we come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. Indulge in delicious food and drinks available from local vendors, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for Santa’s special helpers who may make a special appearance!
Please check the Facebook event and website for updates.
Cinema in the Park – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When: Saturday 9 December 2023 from 7pm
Where: Fontenoy Park, Fontenoy Rd, Macquarie Park
Come and enjoy a free movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, rated PG. The event starts at 7.00pm, with the movie starting approximately 8.00pm or sundown.
- Entry is free
- Limited free popcorn will be available
- Bring your own low chair, beanbag or picnic rug
- All venues are wheelchair accessible
- There will be food trucks on site at each Cinema
Visit the Cinema in the Park page for more information.
Carols by Candlelight Sydney Adventist Hospital
When: Sunday 10 December 2023 from 4pm
Where: Wahroonga Seventh-day Adventist Church – 183 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga
This year’s event holds special significance as the SAN celebrates 120 years of Sydney Adventist Hospital, caring for our community, and promises to be a heart-warming celebration of the hospital’s rich history while embracing the joyous Christmas spirit that San Carols brings.
Join in on the front lawn of the San from 4pm for Family Activities, including Santa photos and a meet and greet with The Beanies! The Kids Concert starts the night at 7pm with the Main Carols Concert following at 7:30pm.
Epping and Carlingford Carols in the Park
When: Sunday 10 December 2023 from 5pm
Where: Boronia Park, Epping
Market stalls and entertainment from 5pm, Carols at 7.15pm and Fireworks at 9pm! Visit the website to download your carols book.
Ryde Wharf Markets Christmas Special
When: Sunday 10 December 2023 from 10am – 4pm
Where: Anderson Park, Meadowbank
The Ryde Wharf Market at Anderson Park Meadowbank on Sunday 10 December, will be a special Christmas Market running longer from 10am-4pm. It will have a particular focus on fresh food for all your pre- Christmas entertaining needs, as well as speciality gifting stalls. Santa will be making an appearance, along with live Christmas tunes.
The St Ives Christmas Market
When: Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 December 2023
Where: St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St. Ives
Spanning over two days, the event will run 3-9pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday. With a handmade and artisan pavilion, indoor boutique pavilion, outdoor stalls, food trucks and more, this new market will be an Annual Christmas must-do!
Do your Christmas shopping at the artisan stalls, boutique retailers, local makers & emerging brands at the region’s newest market.
Christmas Carols @ Halliday Park
When: Wednesday 13 December 2023, 5 – 9pm
Where: Halliday Park, McGrath Avenue, Five Dock
Communities for Communities’ Annual Christmas Carols in Halliday Park Five Dock event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 13 December. Come along and enjoy this FREE community event and get into the festive spirit. Food and drink will be available for purchase and the one and only Santa will be visiting all the way from the North Pole!
In partnership with the City of Canada Bay, join in for a fun family night of Carols and spread the Christmas Cheer!
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Rotary Carols on The Common
When: Sunday 17 December 2023 from 5pm – 9.30pm
Where: North Ryde Common
Join in for an authentic carols experience at Sydney’s second-largest Christmas carols in the heart of Ryde.
Kicking off at 5pm and running through the night is the Carols on the Common performance, featuring all your favourite classic carols with the best performers from all over Sydney. To close out the night, the whole family will be treated to an awe-inspiring fireworks display.
Come in early to experience the amusement activities and keep the kids entertained with the giant slide, or dodgem cars and dozens of other rides. Food vendors and a sausage sizzle will be served throughout the night.
Limited parking is available on-site with a gold coin donation.