The annual family festival Carols in the Park is back! Hosted by local charity Communities for Communities and sponsored by the City of Canada Bay, the event will feature live entertainment, children activities, food and beverages and most excitingly, a special visit from Santa Claus! The event will also be raising much needed funds to support a disadvantaged community in…

Join us to celebrate Harry Potter book night and impress us with your amazing knowledge of the Triwizard Tournament.

Great prizes to be won.

Maximum eight people per group.

Come as your favourite Harry Potter character. Best dressed wins a prize!

For ages 12 and up.

Learn the art and craft of stencil art design in this special workshop facilitated by creative Vaughan O'Connor.

Join the street library movement. Apply your unique designs to a Street Library canvas destined to be featured in pride of place at a dedicated public space in Rhodes.

Dress to paint. Suitable for ages 14yrs+. Booking essential

Bring your own lunch. Light…

City of Canada Bay and Boomerang Bags are working together to reduce the reliance on single-use plastic by making reusable shopping bags. Made from donated materials, Boomerang Bags is a means of providing a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

Are you someone who loves to sew, would like to learn to sew or just love creating things? Join one of our sewing bees at Concord Community…

A special free community screening of Sense and Sensibility hosted by the Rhodes Social Readers Group.

Read the book beforehand, join the party to relive the story or simply enjoy the film adaptation.

A fun event to enjoy with friends and neighbours.

Light refreshments provided.

More information:…

This information session looks at the best ways of staying cool this summer without it costing a fortune. Come along to this session to find out:

• Easy ways you can make your home more comfortable this summer

• The cheapest ways of cooling your home

• How solar panels and shopping around for the best energy deal can help you keep your…

Join Diver Dave for a morning of marine adventure! Children can get up close and touch some of these incredible marine creatures. Learn about their habitat, what they eat, how they live and touch some totally different textures.

Please note: bookings are essential as capacity is limited. This event is only open to residents of the City of Canada Bay. Proof of residency may be required…

Open day fun for all the family at the Rhodes Community Garden.

Help paint a planter bed, find out how you can get involved, and meet the friendly group of local volunteers who are passionate about gardening, sharing skills and greening their suburb. All welcome.

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Come along to celebrate Lunar New Year along the Rhodes foreshore. Hosted by Communities for Communities and supported by the City of Canada Bay, the event features cultural performances, kids activities, entertainment and more.

Fun for all the family, bring your own picnic or purchase food from a variety of stalls. Settle down on the green to enjoy the screening of a family movie at…