Community Events Sydney

🚀 NASA Space Apps Challenge Prep & Team Formation Day!

The **NASA Space Apps Challenge** is the largest global hackathon on Earth—and it’s right around the corner! Using open NASA data, teams from around the globe work together to solve real-world problems on Earth and in space. Since the main hackathon takes place on **November 14th–15th** (the weekend after this Meetup), we are getting together to get a head start, form teams, and start brainstorming! **💡 What We’ll Do** * **Explore Challenges:** Walk through the official list of NASA challenge prompts. * **Form Teams:** Find collaborators who share your interests and skill set. * **Prep & Research:** Start early brainstorming and research so you can hit the ground running on hackathon weekend. **👉 Preview the challenges and register here:** [Official NASA Space Apps Challenge List](https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/challenges/) **💻 What to Bring & Prerequisites** * **Your Laptop (and charger!)** to research and test out ideas. * **No prior space/NASA experience needed**—all backgrounds, coders, designers, and enthusiasts are welcome! **🍕 Perks & Details** * **Pizza Provided:** We'll have pizza to keep us fueled while we brainstorm! * **Community Chat:** Join the discussion before and after the event on our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5). **📸 Media Consent** By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded on video for future marketing and promotional purposes. If you have any concerns or prefer not to be photographed, please inform one of the organizers upon arrival.

🎃 Halloween Meetup 👻 200+ people at every event!!

🎃 HALLOWEEN MEETUP! 👻 🇯🇵Nippon Night × FLOW🇰🇷 are teaming up once again for Sydney's biggest Halloween Meetup! 🤝 Put on your favourite costume, make new friends, enjoy language exchanges!! Everyone is welcome🌏 🗓️ Friday, October 30th
📍 Scruffy Murphys Irish Bar
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM * 1st Floor: Meetup Only * Basement: Meetup + Club Instagram: @nipponnightevents 🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link below 👇 eventbrite.com.au/e/halloween-meetup-tickets-2001732186856

Harbour After Dark

**Harbour After Dark 🌆** **Where meaningful conversations, genuine connection, and new friendships begin.** Step into a different kind of Friday night. Harbour After Dark brings together professionals, business owners and people who are intentional about creating a full and meaningful life. It is for those who value genuine conversation, authentic connection and spending time with others who are also looking to build enriching relationships and a strong sense of community. In a world of Zoom calls, remote work, endless scrolling and busy schedules, many of us are craving something more human. A chance to step away from the screens. To unwind after the week. To meet new people naturally. To enjoy conversations that feel easy, genuine and energising. As life becomes busier, it is easy to realise that while we know plenty of people, we do not always have a community where we can simply show up, relax and enjoy being ourselves. Harbour After Dark was created to be that place. A place where familiar faces become friends, new conversations happen naturally and connection grows over time. Over the past few years, Harbour After Dark has grown into a well-established monthly gathering where people come to expand their social circles, reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Many of our guests have been attending for years and often bring friends along, while new faces join every month, making it easy to feel welcome whether it is your first event or your tenth. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you will be welcomed into a relaxed and friendly environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally. There is no pressure to network or impress anyone. Just an opportunity to enjoy the company of good people and finish the week surrounded by genuine connection. **Event Details** 📅 **Friday 6 November** 🕡 **6:30 pm to 9:30 pm** 📍**Novotel Darling Square Hotel** 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 **Dress Code** We encourage you to make an effort and dress with confidence. Think stylish, polished and relaxed rather than formal. **Food and Drinks** A selection of shared platters will be provided throughout the evening and is included in your ticket. Additional food and beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks, will be available to purchase from the bar. **Reserve Your Ticket** https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2002782464264?aff=oddtdtcreator You can reserve your ticket in advance through Eventbrite. **Our Community** Harbour After Dark has never been about hosting just another social event. It was created to build a community where people feel welcome, conversations happen naturally and genuine friendships have the opportunity to grow. Kindness, respect and inclusiveness are at the heart of every event, and we ask all guests to contribute to the warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes Harbour After Dark so special. Photography and videography may take place during the evening for use across our website, social media and promotional material. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to this. If you would prefer not to appear in photos or videos, this event may not be the right fit for you. I look forward to welcoming you. **Cristina Davy**

Love After Five - 35+ Singles Event at Club Five Dock

## Get ready for an exciting evening of connection and fun at our inaugural Love After Five event, tailored for those in their fabulous mid 30’s and up **Date:** Friday, 30th October **Time:** 6 PM - 8 PM **Location:** La Casa Room, Five Dock RSL **What to Expect:** * **Mix & Mingle:** Connect with like-minded singles in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your next great conversation is just a smile away! * **Fun Icebreakers:** Engage in lively activities designed to spark connections—no awkward silences here! * **Vibrant Atmosphere:** Enjoy a fun-filled setting where laughter and great conversations flow freely! **After Party Alert!** For those looking to keep the fun going, Jelly Jean Jam takes the stage at 8 PM! So, lace up those dancing shoes and get ready to dance the night away! This is just the beginning of many more amazing events to come. Let’s create unforgettable moments together! **Don’t miss out on a night filled with laughter, connection, and the potential for romance!** **Please Note: Jelly Bean Jam Music Event is Free and seperate to the Entry fee for Love After Five’s Event.**

Clear Colour collective Sober dance party

## Welcome to Clear Colour Collective Step into a supportive, sober space where music, art, movement and connection come together. Clear Colour Collective is a dance experience. A place to move freely, express yourself, and reconnect with your body without the pressures of alcohol, drugs or judgement. Dance is more than movement. It's a chance to let go of the week, release stress, build confidence, and experience the joy of being fully present. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious, you're invited exactly as you are. This session is a women-centred, queer-inclusive space only! **✨ Arrive from 6:45 PM** Take your time to settle in, connect with others, and ease into the space. **🪩 Dance begins at 7:00 PM** Enjoy a **90-minute guided DJ journey**, moving through different energies and emotions in a safe, welcoming environment. **💛 Connect & Reflect** The final **30 minutes** is a gentle wind-down to connect with others, journal, draw, reflect, or simply relax with music. There's no pressure to talk, just space to be. Tickets via humanitix.com https://events.humanitix.com/clear-colour-collective-sober-dance-h4fsgvug/tickets ### Our Community Values 🚫 No alcohol. No drugs. No judgement. No abusive behaviour. ✨ A respectful, supportive, chat-free dance floor. Listen to your body, rest whenever you need, and stay hydrated. Come with an open mind, leave feeling lighter, connected, and empowered. Come as you are. Move how you feel. Find your colour. Welcome to **Clear Colour Collective**.

Hang Out Club @ KC's Bar, Crows Nest

Let’s catch up at KC's Bar in Crows Nest for our monthly event. KC’s Bar in Crows Nest is a lively music and sports bar known for its neon-lit atmosphere, live music, and big-screen sport. The venue blends Southern-style pub food, cocktails, and a strong whisky selection with a fun, social vibe. Join us to meet new people and grow your social circle. Please ensure you **make a booking via the ticket link** so that I can manage numbers with the venue. You can contact me (Rudi) @ 0450 649 377 on the day if you can't find us. There should be signage on out tables or area. Kids are welcome to attend in the company of an adult.

Fairfax Walk 🚶‍♀️ (North Head)- Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

**Event Summary:** Our monthly social event is going to be a walk around North head on the trail known as Fairfax walk. The plan is to gather there at 11:00 and then do the walk. Interested in meeting new people ? Or refreshing existing friendships with members of our human hearted Sydney community? Or curious about what it means to be [Human Hearted](https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/)? Then why not come along and join us. This month we're planning a gentle scenic walk around North Head following the Fairfax trail for our our social event. The total distance shouldn't be more than about three kilometres and we'll be going at a gentle pace. The walk will include some great harbour and ocean views. Our goal is to enjoy the walk and the view, and socialise as we walk. **Connecting to our values:** This event is part of living out Human Hearted Sydney's values of positive social connection and building community in Sydney. So lets meet and connect with those we already know, and those we haven't met before. All are welcome to socialise, meet new people, and build friendships. For more information about human heartedness and its values please see our [website](https://humanhearted.org/) or [skool community](https://www.skool.com/human-hearted-world-6839/about) **Meeting Point:** We'll meet at 11am on Sunday 25th of October at bus stop 209583 ( stop name: Fairfax Walk, North Head Scenic Dr. ) on bus route 161. This bus route goes up to North Head and back from Manly Wharf. After the walk we'll head back into Many and look for a place for lunch. People are welcome to do the walk only, or also join us for lunch.

Digital Mentor Youth Network - Volunteer Community

Register here https://qualtricsxmkgg2n2lzt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_885AiIJ7jt3qXMq Free coffee! We are excited to invite you to participate in the **FREE** **Online Workshop**. This is a great opportunity to develop your digital communication and mentoring skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in our community. This Young Digital Mentor Program is proudly supported by the **Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative and includes a Digital Mentor Certificate**! After completing the training, you will have the opportunity to volunteer as a digital mentor and assist senior community members at Parramatta Library. You will also gain valuable volunteer experience and strengthen your CV.

Under-39s & Carers/Families: cafe and walk in Waverton.

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Bankstown Support Group

Sydney Claude Community: From Beginners to Builders

Welcome to the Sydney Claude Community! Whether you are completely new to artificial intelligence or a seasoned developer looking to architect enterprise solutions, this meetup is your space to learn, share, and grow. AI is moving fast, and navigating it alone can be overwhelming. We’ve broadened the scope of this group to support everyone in our local community who wants to understand and leverage AI—specifically Anthropic’s Claude—no matter where you are on your journey. **What to Expect:** Grab a coffee and join us for relaxed, open discussions broken down into three main areas of focus: •⁠ ⁠The AI Explorers (Beginners): For those who don't know much about AI yet but are eager to explore, ask questions, and get hands-on experience in a welcoming environment. •⁠ ⁠The Professionals (Intermediate): For those who understand the basics of AI but want practical advice on how to implement it to help their teams, automate workflows, or support their companies. •⁠ ⁠The Builders (Advanced): For developers and consultants willing to dive deep, study AI architecture, and prepare for the official Anthropic certification exams. **Why Join Us?** As AI evolves, getting the right guidance is crucial. One of our co-organizers is an official Anthropic Partner and a newly Certified Claude Code Architect Professional. We are here to support the community, provide mentorship, share real-world use cases, and help you navigate the certification pathways. Come along to network, share your ideas, and learn how to make AI work for you! **About the Organizers & Partners** •⁠ ⁠Code Sydney (https://code.sydney/) •⁠ ⁠Community Partner: Seiment (https://seiment.com/)