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Strength and balance

Fridays 8-9am

Luna Park

Friday 9 October, 8:30am-4pm

Play Centre & Soft Play

Discover all things kids play at MIISC! From our fun-filled soft playroom to our Indoor Play Centre, there's something for every little explorer.

Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm

Book a librarian Bankstown

You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.

Bookings required.

Knitting group Riverwood

Enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers at our popular knitting group every second and fourth Friday of each month at Riverwood Library.

Friday twice a month, 10am–noon (from 13 Feb 2026)

Knitting group Bankstown

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Fridays, 10am-noon

Walking Football

Develop football skills, play the game and meet new people, or come along as a spectator

Weekly on a Friday, 10-11.30am

Bingo Earlwood

Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends

Second Friday of the month, 10:30-11:30am

Knitting group Panania

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Fridays, 11am-1pm

Book club Bankstown

Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?

First Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm; Second Friday of the month, 11am-1pm; Fourth Friday of the month, 11am-1pm

Help with technology Padstow

Do you need help using technology?

Fridays, 11am-noon

Art start Chester Hill

Looking for new ways to express your creativity in 2026?

Second Friday of each month, 1-4pm

Justice of the Peace service Riverwood

JP services are available at Riverwood Library on Monday and Friday every week. Please call the library to confirm.

Mondays 5-7pm and Fridays 1-3pm

Family movie Riverwood

Friday 9 October, 2-4pm

Ben the magician Padstow

Friday 9 October, 2-3:30pm

Kids bingo Bankstown

Friday 9 October, 2:30-4pm

BYRC Youth Drop-in

This is a space for young people to enjoy their afternoon where they can play pool, be social, meet new people and have access to our youth services.

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term from 3-5pm

New challengers evening - Chess

Recapture the fun of games night at Wolf's Den in Campsie Library on Friday evenings!

Fridays twice a month, 5:30-7:30pm - see more for dates

Community Event

parkrun

For more information, visit parkrun.com/au/cooksriver

Every Saturday at 8am

Community Safety Expo

Community safety is everyone’s business and everyone has a right to feel safe.

Saturday 10 October, 9:30am-4:30pm

Community Event

Leigh place aged care community fete

The Leigh Place Community Fete is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local residents for a day of connection, entertainment, and celebration.

Saturday 10 October, 9.30am-2pm

Community Event

Mindfulness journaling workshop

Bring your favourite journal and pens for a special World Mental Health Day workshop guided by writer and mindfulness teacher Walter Mason.

Saturday 10 October, 10-11.30am

Community Event

Lakemba Spring Clean Up

Come along to join in the Clean Up Australia event.

Saturday 10October, 10am-noon

Knitting group Chester Hill

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers

Mondays, 10am-noon, and Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Movies Under the Stars: The Magic Faraway Tree

Movies, starlight and the great outdoors

Saturday 10 October, 5-9:30pm

Community Event

Where Music Lives: The Songs. The Stories. The Wurlitzer

Ruby Page with Scott Harrison at the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

Sunday 11 October, 2-4pm

Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc

A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company

Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm

Knitting group Padstow

Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.

Mondays, 9:30-11:30am

Justice of the Peace service Lakemba

JP services are available at Lakemba Library on Mondays. Please call the branch library to confirm.

Mondays, 10-11:30am

Games morning Riverwood

Who said playing games is just for kids?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm

Mon, 21 Sep 2026, 10am - 12pm

Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm
Mon, 9 Nov 2026, 10am - 12pm

Community Event

Bankstown Dementia Carers’ Group Inc

Come along to our dementia carers’ drop in centre for fun activities, meet other carers and connect

Second, third and fourth Monday of each month (except Public Holidays), 10am-2pm

Community Event

Folk dancing

Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher

Every Monday, 10am-noon

Community Event

Older Women’s Network Greek Group

Group open for all female community members. Exercise class, dancing and outings scheduled

Weekly on a Monday, 10-noon

Happy crafting Earlwood

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

First Monday of every month, 10:30-11:30am

Mahjong club Earlwood

Mahjong is a fun game that helps keep your brain active and improves your memory and stimulates your mind.

Second, third and fourth Monday of every month, 10:30am-12:30pm

Book club Campsie

Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?

Second Monday of every month, 11am-noon