Event Suggestions for October 2025
- Gig Buddies Sydney
- Sep 15
- 12 min read
Below you will find some event suggestions for October 2025.
There are some great events happening around Sydney and the Central Coast next month.
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Please remember that the events listed below (except for our Gig Buddies social events) are not facilitated Gig Buddies events.
This means Gig Buddies staff will not be attending these events or organising outings to these events.
These are just suggestions for things you and your buddy can do together.
Please chat with your Gig Buddy about these events if you are interested in attending.
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We have listed events for the following areas (you can click on a specific area):
Click on the images or the Event Name to check out more information and to register if needed.
Sydney CBD
WHEN: On until May 2026, 7 days a week, 10:00am - 4:00pm WHERE: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
The City of Sydney is the only local government in Australia that maintains and exhibits a working scale model of its local government area.
This dynamic model—located on Level 2 of Town Hall House—has been an essential urban planning tool since the mid-1980s.
Learn about the team of skilled model makers who meticulously maintain and update the City Model at Town Hall House.
Tickets | free to join
WHEN: Friday nights, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
WHERE: Palm Grove (Outside IMAX), Darling Harbour, NSW 2000
Free for everyone to enjoy, the DJ will spin Latin beats to get everyone moving, from salsa, bachata to mambo and every style in between.
Live music and bands will bring the energy each week.
Every week is fresh, exciting, and unique! Expect new performers, different dance schools, and a brand new atmosphere every time.
Tickets | Free to join
WHEN: 4th - 6th October 2025
WHERE: Central Station, Eddy Avenue, Haymarket, NSW 2000
The award-winning Transport Heritage Expo brings Sydney's transport history to life with heritage train, bus and boat rides, heritage displays, entertainment and so much more!
Celebrate 170 years of the NSW railways with three days of unique experiences, including the Great Train Race, heritage displays and exclusive merchandise.
Tickets | Prices vary, check the website for more details
WHEN: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October 2025, 11:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000
The Moon Festival is also known as Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after the Lunar New Year.
At this time of the year the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. In Chinese culture the full moon symbolises reunion so families reunite for celebrations to worship and appreciate the moon together, and share mooncakes to celebrate.
Join creative workshops to make lanterns or badges to take home. Watch a traditional tea ceremony and sample mini mooncakes. And delight in a vibrant music program all weekend.
Tickets | Free with your entry to the Garden ($12 per person)
Inner West
WHEN: Weekends in October 2025
WHERE: Teatro, Italian Forum, 30A Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Join the kookiest family on the planet, Morticia, Gomez their children Wednesday and Pugsley, along with Uncle Fester, Lurch and someone who doesn’t need a hand, Thing!
This musical comedy from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (writers of the multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams.
Tickets | from $75+BF
AFLW: Giants v St Kilda Saints
WHEN: Saturday 4th October 2025, from 1:00pm
WHERE: Henson Park, 22 Centennial Street, Marrickville, NSW 2204
The women's GIANTS team are taking on the St Kilda Saints at Henson Park . There will be plenty of activities, delicious food and GIANT inflatables.
Tickets | From $15+BF
WHEN: Saturday 25th October 2025, 10:00am - 5:30pm
WHERE: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204
The Spring Latin Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating the richness of Latin American culture.
Attendees can explore a diverse range of stalls featuring handmade crafts, fashion, accessories, beauty products, art, and delicious food. Every corner of the market is filled with colour, creativity, and energy, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Tickets | Free to join
WHEN: Wednesdays in October 2025, 7:30pm WHERE: Zetland Hotel, 936 Bourke Street, Zetland, NSW 2017
Join every Wednesday from 7:30pm for laugh a minute fun with your Hostess – Prada Clutch
Loads of prizes $$ and mystery naughty surprises!!
Tickets | Free to join but you need to book a table
Eastern Suburbs
WHEN: Sunday 26th October 2025, from 9:00am
WHERE: Arthur Byrne Reserve, 327r/307 Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra, NSW 2035
Join the 2025 Maroubra Fun Run and Oktoberfest for a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, family, and community activities.
Participate in the Fun Run by running, walking, or wheeling your way to the finish line, or immerse yourself in the festivities and delicious food at Oktoberfest—there truly is something for everyone.
Trophies and prizes will be awarded to individuals, teams, and schools, and every participant will receive a certificate.
Tickets | you can register via the website
WHEN: from 17th October to 3rd November 2025
WHERE: Bondi to Tamarama Coastal Walk
Sculpture by the Sea will return to Bondi in 2025 as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition.
The spectacular coastal walk will once again transform into a 2km long sculpture park featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world.
Tickets | free event
City of Ryde
WHEN: Saturday 18th October 2025, 9:00am - 8:30pm
WHERE: Eastwood Shopping Precinct and Eastwood Oval, Eastwood, NSW 2122
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the festival will showcase both classic favourites and exciting new activities, including amusement rides, market stalls, food trucks, live performances, a youth zone, and kids’ activities.
The day will conclude with an action-packed finale show and a spectacular fireworks display.
What makes the Granny Smith Festival truly special is its strong community spirit, with over 200 stallholders, 500 performing artists, and up to 1,000 local participants proudly taking part in the grand street parade.
Tickets | Free to join
WHEN: Thursday 16th October 2025, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
WHERE: North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre, 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113
The City of Ryde proudly presents its inaugural Moon Festival Celebration – a joyful evening of cultural performances, community connection, and festive spirit.
Enjoy a colourful program showcasing traditional and contemporary performances from a range of cultures, including: Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese and more! There will also be activities and light catering.
Tickets | free to join but you have to register
North Sydney & Northern Beaches
WHEN: Sunday 19th October 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm
WHERE: Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Highly anticipated festival will welcome over 50,000 attendees and feature 200 stalls for a day packed with family-friendly fun, delicious food, and captivating entertainment.
There will be food trucks, live entertainment, art.beats.bar, food experiences, a dog show and more.
Tickets | free to join
WHEN: Saturday 18th October 2025, from 3:00pm
WHERE: The Greenwood Hotel, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060
The ultimate British Party! You can expect Live music and DJs playing the best British anthems, proper Biriths drinks, classic British food and a great atmosphere. If you buy tickets early, you get a free drink with your ticket.
Tickets | from $27.78+BF
WHEN: Monday 6th October 2025, 10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: Mona Vale Village Park, 1837 Pittwater Road, Bayview, NSW 2104
Enjoy the return of warmer days at the Mona Vale Spring Festival on the October long weekend. Join for a vibrant community event full of colour, flavour and fun for all ages.
There will be food from around the globe, live music, plus local makers selling fashion, jewellery, homewares, skincare, perfume and more.
Tickets | Free entry
WHEN: Sunday 26th and Friday 31st October 2025, various times
WHERE: Q Station, 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW 2095
A thrilling 90-minute journey filled with our spookiest stories, as they dive into the chilling history of the site. Each tour will focus on frightful tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
But that’s not all – your ticket also includes a chance to win the Best Dressed contest, with a special reward for the most creatively spooky costume!
A bar will be set up for you to purchase some beverages before and after your tour. Plus, the museum will be transformed into a haunted walkthrough for you to explore!
Tickets | From $50 +BF
South Sydney
WHEN: Saturday 25th October 2025, 7:30pm
WHERE: Cronulla RSL, 38 Gerrale Street, Cronulla, NSW 2230
Bandcamp is not just a tribute to one great band but to an unforgettable era.
When rock bands embraced humour in the mid 90's and 00's they made us laugh with their music, lyrics and antics.
Head down for some fun jokes and great music.
Tickets | free entry
WHEN: Tuesday 14th October 2025, 7:00pm
WHERE: Kings Head Tavern, 801A King Georges Road, South Hurstville, NSW 2221
One for the Kath and Kim fans! A night of fun, not difficult , trivia based on the well loved tv show.
It promises to be noice, different and unuuuuusual.
Tickets | free to join, you need to book a spot
Hornsby Shire and Castle Hill
WHEN: Friday 17th to Sunday 26th October 2025
WHERE: Pioneer Theatre, Level 1/14 Pennant Street, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Hornsby Musical Society is proud to present City of Angels!
A smart and stylish film noir musical, Tony Award winner City of Angels captures the gritty sights and sounds of Hollywood’s classic detective movies, all set to a brilliant, bluesy jazz score.
Tickets | from $45+BF
WHEN: Saturday 18th October 2025, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Castle Hill Showgrounds, Showground Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Sydney’s biggest Festival of Lights is back – brighter, louder, and more exciting than ever! Get ready for a day packed with colour, music, food, and celebrations as they transform Castle Hill Showground into a Diwali wonderland.
Spectacular live performances – Bollywood dance, cultural shows & live DJ, Fireworks finale to light up the night sky, Rides and games for kids (and kids at heart!), Street food & sweets from across India, Henna, rangoli & cultural stalls and Shopping stalls & giveaways from local businesses.
Tickets | free entry but you need to register
WHEN: Fridays in October 2025, from 7:30pm WHERE: Hornsby Inn, corner of Hunter and Burdett Street, Hornsby, NSW 2077
Kick off your weekend the right way at the Hornsby Inn with live music.
From acoustic sets to crowd favourites, we showcase talented local artists that'll have you singing along, dancing, or just soaking up the vibes with a cold drink in hand.
Free entry. Great music. Good times – every weekend.
Tickets | free event
Western Sydney
WHEN: Sunday 19th October 2025, 9:00am to 3:30pm
WHERE: Pearce Reserve, 17 Whitby Road, Kings Langley, NSW 2147
The Kings Langley Village Fair is a vibrant community event where locals come together to showcase their products and services in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Proudly hosted by the Lions Club, this fair helps raise vital funds in support of children’s cancer initiatives
Tickets | Free to join
WHEN: Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th October 2025
WHERE: Parramatta Lanes, Horwood Place, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Powerhouse Lane is a celebration of the culinary and musical landscape of Western Sydney, presented across four incredible nights in Horwood Place in Parramatta.
Featuring music curated by Koori Radio, KERFEW, MC Trey and artwork by celebrated Western Sydney artist Emma Pham.
Check out the website for specific events
Tickets | Free to join
WHEN: Friday 3rd to Monday 6th October 2025, 9:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: Leura, NSW, 2780
The Leura Gardens Festival is back for 2025! There will be eight magical gardens to visit, comprising of three new, Komorebi, Carramar and Westholme, and five returning old-favourites, The Braes, Allawah, Leuralla, Ewanrigg, and Hill Of Grace.
Money will be raised for the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Tickets | from $10
WHEN: Wednesday 1st to 5th October 2025
WHERE: Coronation Park Soccer, 6 Redfern Road, Minto, NSW 2566
Bringing you a cast of internationally acclaimed, world-class Australian and international performers, get ready for a captivating Circus show with something for everyone.
Watch as stunning aerialists gracefully dance in the sky on aerial silks and straps, and be inspired as the Cloudswing artist soars through the air with fearless strength and agility. The incredible juggler showcases dexterous agility with a contemporary twist – juggling balls, rings, and up to 7 Clubs with ease – something you won’t see anywhere else in Australia.
Tickets | From $45+BF
WHEN: On until 25th October 2025
WHERE: Penrith Regional Gallery, 86 River Road, Emu Plains, NSW 2750
Penrith Regional Gallery presents a mid-career survey exhibition of acclaimed artist Blak Douglas, who grew up in Penrith and began his artistic path there.
He went on to become one of the most recognised artists in Australia, winning the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW in 2022 and gaining international recognition.
This exhibition reveals drawings from his very early days as well as major works from different stages of his art practice including sculptures, posters and recent paintings.
Tickets | free entry
WHEN: Friday 31st October 2025, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield Road, Prairiewood, NSW 2176
A celebration of halloween with fairground rides, 'Globe of Death' motorcycle show, food trucks, Halloween street theatre, pumpkin patch, Halloween-themed Animal Nursery, and competition for the best Halloween dressed!
Tickets | $10+BF
Central Coast
WHEN: Tuesdays in October 2025, from 7:00pm
WHERE: Wyong Rugby League Club, 40 Lake Haven Drive, Kanwal, NSW 2259
AinFusion is a revolutionary pub gameshow night that is setting the pace in the trivia scene. Gone are the days when teams have to crowd around a beer-soaked piece of paper. Played with wireless buzzers, inFusion is the ultimate update on pub trivia that you deserve! The wireless buzzers make for fast and dynamic gameplay with multiple choice answers and a shot clock.
Throughout the night, you will play a variety of different rounds inspired by your favourite gameshows! Gameshow rounds include Family Feud, Don't Forget the Lyrics, Wheel of Fortune and a whole lot more! There is so much variety that even those who aren't your average trivia buff can play along and score big points! A huge selection of exciting mini-games like the virtual horse race, penalty shootout and the thrilling cups and balls.
Tickets | Free entry but best to book a table
WHEN: Monday 6th October 2025, 9:00am - 2:00pm
WHERE: Drifters Wharf, 12A Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW 2250
On public holiday Monday, get along to Betty Flea Market – a seaside mix of vintage finds, vinyl, handmade goods, DJs, cocktails, and brunch vibes.
You can book a table if you would like to have brunch there too.
Tickets | Free entry
WHEN: Sunday 11th October 2025, from 6:00am - 10:00pm
WHERE: The Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex, 20 Lake Road, Tuggerah, NSW 2259
A Show and shine for bikes, cars, Utes and trucks.
$15 for cars bikes and Utes, $10 for bikes.
It is a family friendly event, with food vendors, live music, trophies awarded and much more.
Tickets | from $15+BF
WHEN: Thursday 30th October 2025, 5:00pm
WHERE: FunHaus Factory, 141 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW 2250
The Welcome Choir is a drop-in choir with no auditions, no need to read music, and all the support you need from professional singers and musicians.
Everything is taught by ear, so all you have to do is show up, sing, and have fun!
Tickets | from $20+BF
Music Events & Festivals
You can find a current list of upcoming music gigs around Sydney here:
You can find a current list of upcoming Music Festivals here: https://musicfestivalsaustralia.com/tour-dates
Musicals & Theatre 2025
You can find a list of upcoming Theatre shows here:
You can find a list of upcoming musicals here:
Gig Buddies Events
Check out our upcoming Gig Buddies socials here:
More ideas
Other websites to check for more ideas:
- Secret Sydney - a list of things to do around Sydney
- Whats On Sydney - events around City of Sydney area
- Eventbrite - events around Sydney & Central Coast
- Companion Card - here's a list of place that accept the companion card
- Facebook Events - lots of events that you can search for in your area
Don't forget we have more things to do on our Gig Buddies Gig Guide and you can suggest ideas. Click the image below:
(or the link is here: https://www.gigbuddiessydney.org/gig-guide-1)
Please remember to reach out to the Gig Buddies team if you have any questions or need any support.
We hope to see you at a social soon.
Shared third party information in this post is offered as suggestions for your monthly catch up with your Gig Buddy. Suggesting these events holds no economic benefit to ACL Disability Services or Gig Buddies.
Unless stated as a Gig Buddies facilitated social, the events suggested are main stream events that are happening within the community. No Gig Buddies staff will be present.
All information is correct at time of posting.
Get in touch:
Matthew: Central Coast coordinator (inc. Hornsby Shire and Ku-ring-gai): 0402 708 814
Carol: CEO: 02 9419 6951
Chelsea: NDIS coordinator: 0412 145 819
Tony: Funding and sponsorship coordinator: 02 9419 6951
Bec: Project officer, Sydney: 0411 252 228
Aylin: Western Sydney coordinator: 0466 389 961
Lara: Greater Western Sydney coordinator: 0478 045 121
Charlotte: Northern Beaches coordinator (inc. Willoughby, Mosman, North Sydney and Lane Cove): 0403 184 404
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