Free Events and Activities This Month

Enjoying the outdoors, doing some good for nature, and having fun things to do near you with family and friends  doesn’t have to be expensive!
There are plenty of free outdoor events in Sydney, from birdwatching tours to hiking, sustainability workshops, and wildlife activities for all ages.
It’s a great way to explore Sydney’s natural beauty, learn something new, and help our planet and wildlife—all for free!

3 Aug 7am-5pm

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Keiraville

3 Aug 9am-2pm

Bella Vista Farm Open Day 2025

Bella Vista

3 Aug 10am-2pm

Growing Food for Wildlife Working Bee

Annangrove

4 Aug 10am-11am

Eco Playgroup - Possum Magic

Waverton

6 Aug 10am-12pm

Garden Discovery Buggy Tour 2025

Keiraville

7 Aug 10am-11am

Urban Gardens - Beautiful Bromeliads

Castle Hill

7 Aug 5pm-7pm

Habitat Restoration: Nocturnal Safari

Claremont Meadows

10 Aug 7am-5pm

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Keiraville

13 Aug 10am-12pm

Garden Discovery Buggy Tour 2025

Keiraville

14 Aug 6pm-7pm

Learning for Life - Caring for our Platy...

Castle Hill

15 Aug 10am-2pm

Decoding the ocean

Sydney

16 Aug 10am-12pm

Composting Workshop

Ryde

17 Aug 7am-5pm

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Keiraville

20 Aug 10am-12pm

Garden Discovery Buggy Tour 2025

Keiraville

23 Aug 10am-1pm

Growing Food for Wildlife - Flat Rock Gu...

Northbridge

23 Aug 10am-2pm

Wildventure: Verge & Urban Gardening...

Castle Hill

24 Aug 7am-5pm

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Keiraville

26 Aug 10am-12pm

Balcony and Small Spaces Gardening Works...

Thornleigh

27 Aug 10am-12pm

Garden Discovery Buggy Tour 2025

Keiraville

29 Aug 7pm-10pm

Spotlighting - Fairfield's Hidden Nightl...

Carramar

30 Aug 9am-12pm

Introduction to bushcare & WH&S ...

Saint Ives

31 Aug 7am-5pm

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Keiraville

31 Aug 10am-3pm

Sustainable Futures Day 2025

Lindfield

1 Sep 10am-12pm

Australian Plant Society walks and talks...

St Ives

More to Explore

You can also check out fun volunteering opportunities for nature, pets and wildlife —most of them are completely cost-free but leave you with plenty of treasured memories to take home!

Or, check out the local farmers’ markets near you and second-hand markets for a lovely picnic, fresh food,  or hunt for a hidden gem.

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