What's On This Weekend: 24-25 October

Whether you're looking for your next foodie adventure, a fun night out with friends, or something different to do without blowing your student budget, there's plenty happening around the city this weekend.

Here are six events worth checking out from Friday, 23 October, to Sunday, 25 October.

🍜 Parramatta Lanes 2026

📍 Location: Parramatta CBD, Parramatta
🗓 Date: Friday, 23 October – Saturday, 24 October
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
💰 Price: Free entry

Your next night out doesn't have to break the bank. Parramatta Lanes is taking over the CBD with street food, live music and creative installations, transforming the city into a buzzing festival after dark. Grab your friends, explore the food stalls and soak up the atmosphere without paying an entry fee. Good food and good vibes? We're there. 🍜🎶

2. 🌍 Africultures Festival

📍 Location: Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
🗓 Date: Saturday, 24 October
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
💰 Price: Check ticketing details

Ready to experience a world of culture in one place? Africultures Festival celebrates the diversity of African cultures through food, music, fashion, live performances and community activities. It's a great opportunity to discover something new, support local creatives and spend your Saturday surrounded by colour, culture and energy. 🌍✨

3. ⚓ Inside the Maritime Collection Tour

📍 Location: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
🗓 Date: Saturday, 24 October
⏰ Time: Check the booking page for the session time
💰 Price: Check ticket availability

Forget the usual museum visit. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour gives you a closer look at fascinating maritime treasures that aren't normally on public display. From historic coins and ship models to salvaged artefacts, it's a chance to uncover some incredible stories hiding beneath Sydney's maritime history. Perfect for history buffs or anyone looking for a more unusual weekend activity. 🚢

4. 🌉 7 Bridges Walk

📍 Location: Across Sydney, with multiple starting points
🗓 Date: Sunday, 25 October
⏰ Time: Event villages open from 7:00 AM
💰 Price: Registration required; check official event pricing

Seven bridges, iconic harbour views and a great cause — what's not to love? The 7 Bridges Walk takes you on a walking adventure across some of Sydney's most recognisable bridges, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, while raising funds to support people affected by cancer. Take on the full challenge or enjoy the experience at your own pace. Just remember to bring your comfiest walking shoes! 🥾💙

5. 🍕 Norton Street Italian Festa

📍 Location: Norton Street, Leichhardt
🗓 Date: Sunday, 25 October
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💰 Price: Free entry

Consider this your sign to eat your way through Little Italy. 🤌 Norton Street Italian Festa brings the streets of Leichhardt to life with Italian food, coffee, gelato, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and classic cars. Whether you're there for the pasta, the pastries or simply the atmosphere, bring your appetite and your foodie friends. It's a Sunday feast you won't want to miss! 🍝

6. 🍸 Maybe Sammy Pool Bar Takeover

📍 Location: InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, Coogee
🗓 Date: Sunday, 25 October
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💰 Price: $30, including a cocktail on arrival

Want to end the weekend on a high note? Swap your usual Sunday routine for poolside drinks, coastal views and expertly crafted cocktails at Coogee Beach. With a premium cocktail included in your ticket, it's an excuse to dress up, gather your friends and enjoy a little seaside indulgence before Monday rolls around.

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