What's On in Sydney in October

October 2009 Events in Sydney and New South Wales  

• 1 to 5 October 2009 - National Young Writers' Festival - Newcastle. (See BCL Books: Writers Festivals.)
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - Jeans for Genes Day - Wear your jeans and make a donation to the national children's charity Jeans for Genes. The annual event raises funds for children with genetic disorders. (See No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 2 October (Friday) 2009 - National Walk to Work Day
   
• 2 to 4 October 2009 - Bellingen Global Carnival
   
• 2 to 10 October 2009 - Coffs Harbour International Buskers and Comedy Festival - (See BCL Coffs Harbour pages for accommodation and local information.)
   
• 3 & 4 October 2009 - Manly Jazz Festival - The festival is in its 32nd year. Both Australian and International acts are to play.
   
• 3 to 6 October 2009 - Fiesta - Darling Harbour.
   
• 4 October (Sunday) 2009 - Daylight saving begins 2.00 am - put your clocks forward 1 hour. See time zones for more information.
   
• 19 September to 4 October 2009 - Oktoberfest - (See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.)
   
• 4 October (Sunday) 2009 - Parklife - Note: 18+. 12.00pm to 10.00pm at Kippax Lake, Moore Park.
   
• 5 October (Monday) 2009 - Labour Day - Public Holiday. (New South Wales Public Holiday) (see AU Public Holidays)
   
• 8 to 11 October 2009 - Bathurst 1000 - V8 Supercar Racing - Mount Panorama Bathurst. For tickets visit Ticketek. (See V8 Supercar driving experiences.)
   
• 9 October (Friday) 2009 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 10 October (Saturday) 2009 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day
   
• 10 to 18 October 2009 - World Masters Games - The games have been held every four years since they began in 1985 and are open to all abilities and most ages. The games this year will incorporate 28 sports such as swimming, diving, hockey, lawn bowls, netball, sailing, shooting, tennis, baseball and more. Visit the website to volunteer.
   
• 12 October (Monday) 2009 - NSW of School Term 4 begins (See Australian school holiday dates.)
   
• 14 October (Wednesday) 2009 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
   
• 17 October (Saturday) 2009 - Applause Street Theatre and Buskers Festival - 11.00am to 6.00pm in the streets of Albury and the QEII Square. (See Albury.)
   
• 17 October (Saturday) 2009 - Oatley Lions Village Festival - Stalls, wine tasting, craft, dancers, jazz and local bands, bungy rides, an animal farm and Harley rides in the streets and parks of Oatley.
   
• 17 October (Saturday) 2009 - Petersham Girls High School 20 Year Reunion - For more information contact Tamara TiareShaw, Melissa Breeze and Shirleen Mulipola. (See BCL reunions.)
   
• 17 & 18 October 2009 - Sydney Specialist Cheese Show - Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.
   
• 17 & 18 October 2009 - Australian Flyball Championship 2009 - Hosted by the Norwest Thunderdogs. Competing dogs race in relays to jump hurdles and catch balls. Castle Hill Showground, Doran Dr, Castle Hill.
   
• 22 to 25 October 2009 - Art Sydney 2009 - Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park.
   
• 23 to 25 October 2009 - Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival - Including Australian and international musicians. Folk dances, workshops, busking, school concerts and more.
   
• 23 October to 1 November 2009 - Mosman Festival - The fifth annual festival will include a children’s fair, exhibitions, concerts, photography competition, literature evenings, a fair day, a concert in the park and more in various venues in Mosman.
   
• 24 October (Saturday) 2009 - Ryde High 1969 Reunion - A 40 year reunion for the 4th form of 1967 and 6th form of 1969 or anyone else who started at RHS in 1964. Students and teachers are welcome. To attend, email rydehigh69reunion [at] gmail.com (See BCL Reunions.)
   
• 24 & 25 October 2009 - The 13th Annual Kurrajong Scarecrow Festival - Scarecrow judging is at 9.30am on Saturday 24 October. The festival begins at 10.00am on Sunday 25 October. Entertainment includes live music, dancing, a fancy dress competition for dogs, a sausage sizzle and more.
   
• 24 & 25 October 2009 - 21st Annual Doll, Bear & Craft Fair - Dolls, accessories, porcelain dolls, living pottery, lace draping, wood turning, wooden toys and furniture, sewing items, knitted toys, bears and bear making supplies, scrapbooking supplies, raffles and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for concession and $2 for children. 9.30am to 4.00pm at the Museum of Fire, 1 Museum Dr, Penrith.
   
• 26 October (Monday) 2009 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
   
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
  
  
• 26 & 27 September 2009 - Spring Food & Wine Festival - 11.00am to 5.00pm at the Entertainment Quarter, Darling Harbour.
   
• 29 October (Thursday) 2009 - National savewater Awards Gala - Recognising and rewarding water saving stars from all over Australia.
   
• 29 October to 8 November 2009 - Festival of Fishers Ghost - A street parade, art award, fun run, street fair, craft exhibition and carnival to celebrate the story of the ghost of Frederick Fisher.
   
• 29 October to 15 November 2009 - Sculpture by the Sea - The 13th annual event will be held at Tamarama coastal walk, Bondi. (See Bondi.)
   
• 30 October (Friday) 2009 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Halloween - (See Halloween party products and costumes for children and adults.)
   
• 31 October (Sunday) 2009 - Haunted Museum Halloween Party - Children's activities include face painting, fake tattoes, craft activities, movies and trick or treating. Level G, College St Foyer, Australian Muesum, 6 College St, Sydney. Bookings are essential. For more information visit the Australian Museum.
   
• 31 October (Saturday) 2009 - Bexley Home Science School Reunion - A 50 Year Reunion Luncheon for girls who attended Bexley Home Science School from 1957 to 1959 only. The location for the reunion is The Earlwood Ex-Servicemen's Club Ltd, Earlwood, Sydney. For more information please contact Ronda on (02) 4454 2884 or email grahamlyons [at] blue1000.com.au (See BCL Reunions.)
   
• 31 October to 8 November 2009 - The Land of the Beardies Festival - An annual event with a beard growing competition, country music, fireworks, rides, car shows and more. Glenn Innis.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Tweed River Festival - See Murwillumbah.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - The Great Escape Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Willowglen 4x4 Challenge
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - NRL Grand Final
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Australian International Motor Show
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Stand up Against Poverty - Organised by Make Poverty History. National awareness campaign with local events.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Griffith Festival of the Gardens - See information on Griffith
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Granny Smith Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Fantastic Planet - Sydney Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Festival
   
• See November events in Sydney & New South Wales

• Art Exhibitions are now on the Sydney Exhibitions page

October 2010

• Long weekend in October 2010 - Kmart Goulburn 30 Year Reunion (See BCL Reunions) 

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  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in October. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in October. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in October. See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.