Parramatta Foundation Day

Sunday 13 November, 10am – 4pm

A free event celebrating Parramatta’s rich cultural history

Discover Parramatta’s history at this free event with family activities, tours, workshops, live music, great food, and horse and carriage rides!

This event takes place at the North Parramatta Heritage Core, site of the Female Factory and Parramatta Girls Home, so you can learn something new about the past as you explore the buildings and workshops.

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Events and workshops on the day include:

– Female Factory Friends tours
– Borderline & Forgotten Performances (Lost Voices – Cate Whittaker)
– Horse & Carriage Rides
– Flying Fox Display & Tours
– Judith Dunn Talk (artist, raconteur and historian)
– Various City of Parramatta Heritage Tours
– Parra Clay Drop-in Workshop
– Parramatta Artist Studio Kids’ Workshop
– Basket Weaving
– Old Furniture Making
– Blacksmith Demonstrations

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Come along for a fun and fascinating day out!

City of Parramatta is proud to present Parramatta Foundation Day.

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