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Your Guide to What's on in October

Parramatta comes alive this October. Explore hidden laneways, discover festivals and live shows, and taste global flavours that tell the story of our city's diverse communities. From family favourites to after-dark adventures, the city is buzzing with things to see, do and experience.

Explore what's happening in Parramatta

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Eat the World at Parramatta

Sip, slurp and snack your way across the globe without leaving Parramatta. From steaming noodle soups and hand-folded dumplings to flaky pastries and sandwiches, discover the flavours, stories and traditions that make our city one of Australia's most diverse dining destinations.

Find your next bite

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

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Parramatta Lanes

๐Ÿ“… 21-24 October

๐Ÿ“ Parramatta CBD


Parramatta Lanes is back with four nights of Eats, Beats and Art. Follow the flavours, sounds and surprises through the CBD, with 70+ food vendors, live music, pop-up bars and art. Free entry.

Plan your visit

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Foundation Day

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 31 October

๐Ÿ“ Hambledon Cottage


Step back in time for a fun and fascinating day out for all ages! Discover Parramattaโ€™s history and enjoy a day of free family activities, markets, workshops and more.

Uncover Parramatta's history

At an outdoor festival, two wheelchair users pose with two standing friends amid colorful tents; one waves beneath a giant white inflatable figure.

Parramatta Pride Picnic

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10 October

๐Ÿ“ Parramatta Park


Celebrate Pride in Parramatta with fabulous entertainment, great food, activities and plenty of good vibes. Free to attend and everyone is welcome.

Join the celebration

three brown horses racing, Jockeys with helmets on top of horses. Horse at the front wears the number 4

Hill Stakes Day

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10 October

๐Ÿ“ Rosehill Gardens


From trackside thrills to long lunches and pop-up bars, Hill Stakes Day brings together racing, fashion, food and good company.

Find out more

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Parramatta has a new link to WSI


Travel direct from Parramatta CBD to Western Sydney International Airport on a convenient express bus service with Super Shuttle WSI.

Book your seat

WHAT'S ON AT PHIVE

Colorful folded-paper heart ornaments made from book pages and patterned paper are scattered across a wooden table, creating a playful handmade craft display.

Poetry Fortunes: Find Your Voice

๐Ÿ“… Weekly from 21 October

๐Ÿ“ PHIVE


Turn your ideas into poetry, creative writing and origami fortune cookies in PHIVE's eight-week program, for ages 13-17, led by Western Sydney poets Bilal Hafda and Kevin Ngo.

Register now

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Roll into Term 4 at PHIVE

๐Ÿ“… Weekly from 17 October

๐Ÿ“ PHIVE


Messy Sensory Play for Babies, Wiggle Jiggle and Grow, after school Taekwondo and Kinder Gym are back. A new term has arrived for growing minds, active bodies and having fun.

Book your spot

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Western Terrace: What Holds Us

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 28 October

๐Ÿ“ PHIVE


Experience Sฤmoan culture and contemporary life through storytelling, sound, installation and cultural practice. Come together to reflect, connect and celebrate.

Learn more

WHAT'S ON AT RIVERSIDE

Five colorful, woolly cartoon sheep balance in a line along a bright green hill dotted with flowers, beneath a pale blue sky; the playful scene feels cheerful and whimsical.

Where Is The Green Sheep?

๐Ÿ“… 7-10 October

๐Ÿ“ Riverside Theatres


Blue Sheep, Red Sheep, Bath Sheep and Bed Sheep are here, but where is the Green Sheep? Join the search as the much-loved story comes to life before your eyes.

Book now

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The Australian Dream?

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 28 October

๐Ÿ“ Riverside Live at PHIVE


What makes a house a home? Tim Ross delivers a funny, fascinating exploration of Australiaโ€™s dream homes, design icons and property obsession.

Secure your seats

Three musicians perform against a red backdrop: a gray-haired guitarist, a curly-haired singer at a microphone, and a woman in a black hat with a guitar; lively, celebratory tone.

Triple Treat

๐Ÿ“… Friday 30 October

๐Ÿ“ Riverside Theatres


Three legends, one stage and a soundtrack of Australian classics. Experience an unforgettable night with Richard Clapton, GANGgajang and Wendy Matthews.

Don't miss out

Discover more shows at Riverside

LOCAL OFFERS

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Stay Close to the Action

๐Ÿ“… 21-25 October


Enjoy Parramatta Lanes, then unwind at PARKROYAL Parramatta. Package includes breakfast for two, Wi-Fi and 10% savings on your stay.

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