Georges River Council

What's On

We host a number of events throughout the year for the local community.

Council's events are also listed in our biannual What's On publication.
For more information on any of our events, please contact us. RSS 2.0

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August 2019

Borrow a Library Book ... from your Couch!

The library has a large online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines that are free to borrow. All you need is your library card! Bring your own device, or use ours, as we teach you how to use our online collections.
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August 2019

Art attack: Flights of fancy

Be inspired by the artist Miro, and create a fantastical sculpture.
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August 2019

NRL: Dragons v Roosters

The St George Illawarra Dragons will take on the Sydney Roosters in Round 23 at the Dragons' final home game at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in 2019.
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August 2019

Jack High Family Fun Day

Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Discos and more!
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August 2019

Open Mind Philosophy Series - Liberal Self-Determination and Refugees

Exploring the definition of who counts as a refugee, Laura Ferracioli from Sydney University, will examine what opportunities and protections are critical to determining who is a refugee.
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August 2019

Exhibition opening: ‘In the park: Georges River Artist in Residence’

Join us for the opening of our latest Dragon’s Lair Gallery exhibition.
02

September 2019

Homegrown Living - The Gut-Brain Connection

Learn about the gut-brain connection and its impact on mood and mindfulness and receive an introduction to breathing techniques and chair-based physical movement to manage these effects.
02

September 2019

iPads for Everyday Living

From staying connected with family to shopping online and borrowing books from the Library, you'll leave this session with new skills ready to embrace technology in everyday living.
02

September 2019

FREE Mums & Bubs (and Dads too) Movie: Mary Poppins Returns

Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives.

Stars Emily Blunt
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September 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
03

September 2019

History Week: Memory and Landscape

View an exhibition of historical photographs of Mortdale, share photos and enjoy morning tea.
03

September 2019

iPads for Everyday Living

From staying connected with family to shopping online and borrowing books from the Library, you'll leave this session with new skills ready to embrace technology in everyday living.
04

September 2019

Recording stories to create Oral Histories

Professional historian, Pauline Curby, will share tips with you on how to create an interesting oral history for future generations.
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September 2019

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

Laugh along as the best of Sydney's comedy talent competes for the title of 2019 Comedian of the Year.
05

September 2019

Ukulele lesson for beginners

Learn to play the ukulele in a one hour session for adults. Ukulelles can be borrowed from the library collection for use in the class and to take home.
05

September 2019

iPads for Everyday Living (Chinese)

From staying connected with family to shopping online and borrowing books from the Library, you'll leave this session with new skills ready to embrace technology in everyday living. This session will be presented in Mandarin.
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September 2019

Self-Care and emotional wellbeing for parents

Nancy Mattos a qualified counsellor will discuss the importance of self-care and emotional wellbeing for parents.
06

September 2019

iPads for Everyday Living (Chinese)

From staying connected with family to shopping online and borrowing books from the Library, you'll leave this session with new skills ready to embrace technology in everyday living. This session will be presented in Mandarin.
06

September 2019

iPads for Everyday Living

From staying connected with family to shopping online and borrowing books from the Library, you'll leave this session with new skills ready to embrace technology in everyday living.
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September 2019

Dragonflies kids’ club: Garden thyme

Make your own potted herb garden to take home.
09

September 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
10

September 2019

Development Advisory Service Information Session - For Residents

Council is offering a new quarterly information sessions for applicants and owners looking to develop their property in the Georges River Council area.
11

September 2019

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the current Main Gallery exhibition with your baby.
11

September 2019

Get Crafty - Watercolour Workshop

Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this hands-on workshop with local artist Marion Chapman.
12

September 2019

Composting and Worm Farming Workshop

Join us at our free Composting and Worm Farming workshop on Thursday 12 September at the Carss Park Community Gardens at 9.30am to learn more about these helpful little critters.
13

September 2019

Winter series – adult art classes

Learn the art of watercolour in these art classes for adults.
13

September 2019

Get Crafty - Watercolour Workshop

Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this hands-on workshop with local artist Marion Chapman.
13

September 2019

JOHN WATERS - DYLAN REVISITED

John Waters is revisiting the illustrious Bob Dylan songbook.
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September 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
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September 2019

SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL - THE EXPERTS

Georges River Council, Sydney Fringe Festival, Shopfront Arts Co-op, Create NSW and Australia Council present – The Experts
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September 2019

SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL - THE EXPERTS

Georges River Council, Sydney Fringe Festival, Shopfront Arts Co-op, Create NSW and Australia Council present – The Experts
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September 2019

Author Talk: Sue Liu

Accidental Aid Worker is the travel memoir of Sue Liu who stumbles into voluntary aid work in the wake of the 2004 tsunami and during the civil war conflict in Sri Lanka.
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September 2019

SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL - THE EXPERTS

Georges River Council, Sydney Fringe Festival, Shopfront Arts Co-op, Create NSW and Australia Council present – The Experts
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September 2019

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

Laugh along as the best of Sydney's comedy talent competes for the title of 2019 Comedian of the Year.
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September 2019

FRINGEVILLE

Fringeville is a delectable three course feast of free entertainment each night at Hurstville Plaza.
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September 2019

Retail Your Rubbish

Come along to Council's Retail Your Rubbish event - a day dedicated to garage sales in Penshurst.
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September 2019

KALEIDOSCOPE

Kaleidoscope is a new fully scripted and interactive children's show.
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September 2019

FRINGEVILLE

Fringeville is a delectable three course feast of free entertainment each night at Hurstville Plaza.
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September 2019

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - Grand Final

Laugh along as the best of Sydney's comedy talent competes for the title of 2019 Comedian of the Year.
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September 2019

FRINGEVILLE

Fringeville is a delectable three course feast of free entertainment each night at Hurstville Plaza.
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September 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
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September 2019

Art attack: Mix it up

Create a mixed-media artwork using different types of unusual materials
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September 2019

Discovery Festival of Community Arts - Opening

A showcase of local cultural music, writing, visual arts, film and performance.
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September 2019

SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL - AVOCADO SMASH

Avocado Smash serve up a delicious musical show of original toe-tapping hits for kids!
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September 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
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October 2019

School holiday program: Ecology workshop

Explore the wonders of our own backyard, with bugs to view and information from the Georges Riverkeeper.
02

October 2019

School holiday program: Self-portraits

Create quirky colourful images of yourself.
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October 2019

School Holidays FREE Kids Movie

Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.
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October 2019

School holiday program: School days

Find out what school was like in the olden days. Play some old fashioned games and make your own toy.
04

October 2019

Four Fridays

Come and enjoy live, themed music nights from local bands and musicians in Hurstville Plaza
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October 2019

Dragonflies kids’ club: Light and dark

Practise different drawing techniques using light and dark to create an artwork.
07

October 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
08

October 2019

Get Online Week - Stay Connected

Don't want to miss the latest photo of the grandkids or are you looking for an easy way to video-call overseas?
We'll show you how to stay in touch with family and friends using social media.
08

October 2019

School holiday program: Let’s fly

Become a bird or insect and create your own animal wings.
08

October 2019

Behaviour Guidance Workshop

A child psychologist will provide parents with useful tips on how to manage difficult behaviour in children.
09

October 2019

Composting and Worm Farming Workshop

Join us at our free Composting and Worm Farming workshop on Wednesday 9 October at the Oatley Community Centre at 9.30am to learn more about these helpful little critters.
09

October 2019

HSC LOCK-IN

Kogarah Library will stay open extra late to help students prepare for the HSC.
09

October 2019

Get Online Week - Stay Connected

Don't want to miss the latest photo of the grandkids or are you looking for an easy way to video-call overseas?
We'll show you how to stay in touch with family and friends using social media.
09

October 2019

Get Online Week - Stay Connected (Chinese)

Don't want to miss the latest photo of the grandkids or are you looking for an easy way to video-call overseas?
We'll show you how to stay in touch with family and friends using social media. This session will be presented in Mandarin.
09

October 2019

School holiday program: Watercolour world

Learn techniques and skills to create an artwork using watercolours.
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October 2019

School Holidays FREE Kids Movie

When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
10

October 2019

Get Online Week - Stay Connected (Chinese)

Don't want to miss the latest photo of the grandkids or are you looking for an easy way to video-call overseas?
We'll show you how to stay in touch with family and friends using social media.
10

October 2019

School holiday program: Sculpt it

Be inspired by some of the world’s greatest sculptural artists. Design and make your own balancing artwork.
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October 2019

Get Online Week - Stay Connected

Don't want to miss the latest photo of the grandkids or are you looking for an easy way to video-call overseas?
We'll show you how to stay in touch with family and friends using social media.
11

October 2019

Four Fridays

Come and enjoy live, themed music nights from local bands and musicians in Hurstville Plaza
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October 2019

FREE MUMS & BUBS (AND DADS TOO) MOVIE - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

At this special screening of 'The Greatest Showman', starring Hugh Jackman, mums, bubs (and dads too) can sit and enjoy a movie without feeling the need to leave just because their bub is crying.
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October 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
16

October 2019

Art for Mental Wellbeing

Explore your creativitiy in a relaxed and supportive environment with artist Rhonda Dee.
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October 2019

Career and Employment Expo

The Expo offers an opportunity for job seekers and career changers for people from diverse cultural backgrounds to connect with government and non-government agencies for guidance on career opportunities.
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October 2019

Georges River Council National Carers Week Event

Georges River Council would like to acknowledge the contributions carers make to their families, with a Carers Day river cruise and morning tea.
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October 2019

Four Fridays

Come and enjoy live, themed music nights from local bands and musicians in Hurstville Plaza
21

October 2019

LAUGH SCHOOL COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Join this eight week stand-up comedy workshop run by Hurstville Hysterical Society, to hone your skills and perform live on stage!
23

October 2019

Age Pension and your choices

Learn about Age Pension qualifications and claims, income and assets tests and how to plan for your retirement.
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October 2019

ELVIS - AN AMERICAN TRILOGY

Due to overwhelming demand, Elvis an American Trilogy, is back in Australia this September. Three of the world’s leading Elvis performers will take the audience on a spellbinding journey through the many eras of The King, a 20th century icon and one of the world’s most recognisable figures.
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October 2019

Launch for the Grandparents Festival 2019

Council will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Thursday 24 October to acknowledge the role and contributions made by Grandparents for their families and wider community. This celebration includes grand-friends, step-grandparents, kin carers and all people who take on the role of grandparent.
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October 2019

Age Pension and your choices

Learn about Age Pension qualifications and claims, income and assets tests and how to plan for your retirement.
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October 2019

Official opening: Georges River Art Prize

Join us as we announce the winners of the Georges River Art Prize 2019.
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October 2019

Four Fridays

Come and enjoy live, themed music nights from local bands and musicians in Hurstville Plaza
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October 2019

Art attack: Crazy collages

Make a collage using recycled materials to create an artwork that tells a story
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October 2019

Understanding Superannuation

An officer from the Department of Human Services will explain how superannuation works.
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October 2019

FREE MOVIE NIGHT - HALLOWEEN

Laurie Strode confronts her long-time foe Michael Myers, the masked figure, who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
02

November 2019

Dragonflies kids’ club: Experimental painting

What can we paint with? Let’s experiment painting with bits and bobs!
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November 2019

Homegrown Living: Bento Boxes

Tired of boring lunches? Discover quick and simple tricks with Kylie from Kidgredients to make a bento lunch that is healthy and delicious using fresh ingredients.
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November 2019

St George Migrant Information Day

An annual celebration of cultural diversity and providing important information on services for newly arrived migrants.
07

November 2019

Teen Trivia

Sign up solo or get your team of five together for an awesome night.
09

November 2019

International Games Week: Board Games Galore

Join the team at Rollers Board Games for a fun day of strategic and interactive board games with your friends. Suitable for ages 10+
12

November 2019

How to Write a Novel: National Novel Writing Month

This practical workshop will guide new writers through a series of exercises to help you develop plot, character, setting, dialogue and structure.
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November 2019

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the current Main Gallery exhibition with your baby.
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November 2019

White Ribbon Walk

Join the Georges River Community White Ribbon Walk in Kogarah and say No to Violence against Women.
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November 2019

Art attack: Colour your palette

Experiment with watercolours and create an artwork of your favourite food
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November 2019

Development Advisory Service Information Session - For Building Professionals

Council is offering a new quarterly information sessions for applicants and owners looking to develop their property in the Georges River Council area.
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November 2019

Stories Alive

Enjoy a range of live performances, craft activities, face painting and more. The festival will launch the Summer Reading Club to get you reading over the summer break.
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December 2019

Magic of Christmas at Carss Bush Park

Magic of Christmas is the premier Christmas event in the Georges River area and an event that they whole family will enjoy.
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December 2019

Photos with Santa

Santa will be touring the Georges River Area, visiting each ward for free Santa Photos.
03

December 2019

Development Advisory Service Information Session - For Residents

Council is offering a new quarterly information sessions for applicants and owners looking to develop their property in the Georges River Council area.
07

December 2019

Dragonflies kids’ club: Mad scientist

Put your scientist hat on and test some theories.
07

December 2019

Photos with Santa

Santa will be touring the Georges River Area, visiting each ward for free Santa Photos.
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December 2019

Baby Explorers

Join a tour of the current Main Gallery exhibition with your baby.
13

December 2019

Art in the courtyard

Build your drawing skills using a variety of mediums as you create your own artwork.
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December 2019

Photos with Santa

Santa will be touring the Georges River Area, visiting each ward for free Santa Photos.