The Bayside Spring Fair at Jack Mundey Reserve, Eastlakes, on Saturday 5 September was a resounding success, bringing families and friends together for a day of food, fun and entertainment that celebrated Bayside's vibrant multicultural community.

Bayside Council officially opened the upgraded playspace at L’Estrange Park in Mascot on Friday 4 September, with Mayor Edward McDougall and Bayside Councillors joining local families and residents to celebrate the completion of the project.

On 31 August, Bayside Council celebrated the participants of the Book Week 2026 Art Competition at a special awards ceremony.

Nominations for the 2026 Bayside Historical Marker Program, which recognises sites and people of historical and cultural significance across the local area, open on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Bayside Council's popular Diwali Festival returns to King Street Mall, Rockdale, for a vibrant night celebration featuring dazzling light displays, authentic cuisine and cultural performances showcasing the richness of Indian culture on Friday 6 November 2026.

Nominations for the 2027 Bayside Citizen of the Year Awards are now open, providing residents with an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary contributions made by local community heroes.