Bayside events
What's on this month
NSW Youth Week 2024
Mural Painting with Sam Absurd
Join western Sydney aerosol artist Sam Absurd create a mural at our Arncliffe Youth Centre during Youth Week. We are inviting young artists, enthusiasts, or anyone passionate about art to express their interest in working on this project, and have the opportunity to be mentored by Sam.
Fill out our registration form to be considered for the project. You must be available for the project on the following days:
- Painting day - 10am to 12noon, Friday, 19 April
Social Media and Content Creation Workshop
Join this fun, interactive and entrepreneurial workshop that teaches social media as a business tool.
Suitable for anyone who enjoys creating content, photography, film, advertising, and social media.
Date and location
Time: 11am to 1pm
Date: Wednesday, 17 April
Location: Arncliffe Youth Centre
Botany Pool Youth Event
Enjoy multiple games, sausage sizzle and a swim. Free entry!
Date and location
Time: 2 to 4:30pm
Date: Thursday, 18 April
Location: Botany Aquatic Centre
Basketball Jam
Register your team when you visit Arncliffe Youth Centre and compete in a friendly competition with prizes to be won!
Visit the Bayside Youth Services for more information and registrations.
Autumn Youth Holiday Program
Week one - Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Event | Details |
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Botany Golf Course |
Join a coach who will teach foundation golf skills in a fun workshop over the nine-hole golf course. This workshop is free for anyone to attend. |
Mosaic Art Workshop with Creativity Wild |
Creativity Wild is hosting our first Mosaic Art workshop at the Arncliffe Youth Centre. Come and join us and get creative! |
Social Media Workshop Wednesday, 17 April | 11am - 1pm Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe |
Join this fun, interactive and entrepreneurial workshop that teaches social media skills and creating content online. |
Botany Aquatic Centre Thursday, 18 April | 2 - 4:30pm Botany Aquatic Centre, Myrtle and Jasmine Streets, Botany |
Youth Week at the Botany Pool with free entry for young people 12/25. Enjoy multiple games, sausage sizzle and a swim. |
Basketball Jam Friday, 19 April | 4:30 - 7:30pm Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe |
Join us for a hectic day to spread the love of basketball. There will be four challenges and 3v3 comp with prizes and giveaways to be won and earned. |
Week two - Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Event | Details |
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Art Gallery NSW |
The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia’s flagship art museums and |
Outreach |
Connect with us at Wolli Creek and enjoy various activities, including basketball, table tennis, badminton, lawn games and more. Snacks included. |
Ninja Party Wednesday, 24 April | 1:30pm - 3:30pm Ninja Parc, Unit 1F/62 Ferndell Street, South Granville |
A high-energy obstacle-based activities and programs that combines fun with physical challenges. Can you be challenged? |
Sydney Zoo Friday, 26 April | 11am - 2pm Sydney Zoo, 700 Great Western Hwy, Bungarribee |
Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. |
Visit the Bayside Youth Services for more information and registrations.
ANZAC Day Services
Pre-ANZAC Day March - Sunday, 21 April 2024
Mascot RSL Sub-Branch and Bayside Council
- 2:15pm: March from Mascot Library to Memorial Park.
- 2:40pm: Wreath laying service, Cenotaph Ceremony, Mascot Memorial Park, Coward Street, Mascot.
Contact: 1300 581 299.
ANZAC Day Dawn Services - Thursday 25 April 202
Botany RSL Sub-Branch and Bayside Council
- 6am: Memorial and Wreath Laying Service, Cenotaph Ceremony at Booralee Park, corner Bay and Daniel Streets, Botany.
Contact: 1300 581 299.
Arncliffe RSL Sub-Branch
- 6am: Memorial and Wreath Laying Service, Cenotaph Arncliffe Park, 71B Wollongong Road, Arncliffe.
Contact: 9567 3966.
Bexley RSL Sub-Branch
- 6am: Memorial and Wreath Laying Service at the RSL Club, 24 Stoney Creek Road, Bexley.
Contact: 9502 1966.
Brighton-Le-Sands RSL Sub-Branch
- 6am: Memorial and Wreath Laying Service at the Memorial next to the RSL Club, 251 Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands.
Contact: 9567 5157.
Earlwood / Bardwell Park / Marrickville RSL Sub-Branch
- 6am: Dawn and Wreath Laying Service at the RSL, 18 Hartill-Law Avenue, Bardwell Park.
Contact: 9335 9999.
Kingsgrove RSL Sub-Branch
- 6:30am: Assemble at the corner between Shaw Street and Kingsgrove Road.
- 7am: March to Kingsgrove Memorial Park.
- 7:15am: Service.
Contact: 9336 1500.
Ramsgate Rockdale RSL Sub-Branch
- 6:30am: Assemble at the Sans Souci Literary Institute corner Campbell Street and Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate.
- 7am: March to the Ramsgate RSL Club for Memorial and Wreath Laying Service at 7:30am.
Contact: 9504 8000.
Trees for Mum
Bayside Council invites you to plant a tree in honour of your mother at our Trees for Mum events on Saturday, 11 May.
We are hosting two planting events at:
- 10am – 12noon | Mutch Park Skate Park, Pagewood
- 1pm – 3pm | Evatt Park, Bexley
Trees for Mum is free to attend with all equipment provided, and Council staff will be on hand to help you plant your tree.
Registrations are essential.
Bayside Seniors High Tea
In celebration of our seniors, we are hosting free high teas at Rockdale Town Hall on Friday, 17 May, and at Botany Town Hall on Saturday, 25 May.
Bayside seniors are invited to register for a fabulous high tea with two sessions available at both locations, 10am to 12:30pm or 2pm to 4:30pm.
Each senior must complete a separate registration form, even if they live at the same address. One ticket per registration
Our high teas are always popular, so we recommend reading our FAQs before filling out the Seniors High Tea registration form. You must RSVP by Tuesday, 14 May.
Healthy Mind, Healthy You
Join our free brain health information sessions to learn about maintaining a healthy brain and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
We offer the sessions in eight languages at Rockdale and Botany libraries. Morning tea is provided so registrations are essential.
Sessions
Macedonian Session
Wednesday, 8 May | Rockdale Library, 10am to 12pm
Arabic Session
Wednesday, 12 June | Rockdale Library, 10am to 12pm
Greek Session
Friday, 14 June | Eastgardens Library, 10am to 12pm
Greek Session
Wednesday, 3 July | Rockdale Library, 10am to 12pm
Chinese Session
Wednesday, 14 August | Rockdale Library, 10am to 12pm
Nepalese Session
Wednesday, 4 September | Rockdale Library, 10am to 12pm
Russian Session
Friday, 13 September | Eastgardens Library, 10am to 12pm
Future events
April - June
April
Date and location | Event |
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Tuesday, 30 April |
Remembrance Vigil Domestic and Family Violence Candle Vigil |
May
Date and location | Event |
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Saturday, 4 May |
Barton Park Opening Come along and enjoy a family-friendly day. |
Saturday, 11 May |
Trees for Mum Planting for Mother's Day. Registrations open soon. |
Friday, 17 May - Saturday, 18 May |
Chapel Nights Cultural music nights. Registrations open soon. |
Seniors High Tea Recognising our Seniors. Registrations opening soon. |
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Saturday, 25 May - Sunday, 26 May |
Sydney Writers Festival Multiple events over two days. |
27 May - 3 June |
Reconciliation Week Celebrate Indigenous history and foster reconciliation discussion and activities. |