Explore the history of the Parramatta River over its centuries of use as a transport route and food source, and as a site for colonial houses, industrialisation and recreation, and become involved with the campaign to make the River swimmable again.

Travel back in time to when Australia was part of Gondwanaland and to a land of dinosaurs. We'll learn about Australian dinosaurs and have a roaring good time being a paleontologist for the day. We'll be going on a bush walk to discover who were the dinosaurs that roamed Australia.

Journey through the early years of NSW as the Halloran family forges alliances with the Governor, a famous poet and a Federation politician, after their serial conman patriarch founded Sydney’s oldest and most prestigious private school. Hear about the city planned in a Canberra style at Jervis Bay.

The Sutherland Shire Citizens' Festival is a joining of many varied groups within the Shire that share in the rich history of the area.
Our festival covers the Arts, the Music, the people and the History. there are many stories to be told throughout our festival. please come and join us!

Explore the story of food on the banks of the Hawkesbury River with Max Burns-McRuvie. Native tea tasting and stories of the colonial menu; walk alongside heritage remains of Gov. Darling’s great routes from Sydney to the Hunter; visit Mill Creek tidal mill site, and Trollops reach.

Get up close and personal with all things dinosaurs. If your child loves dinosaurs, this is the ultimate school holiday adventure show that is both exciting and educational. Full of dinosaurs, displays, fossils, an erupting volcano and activities to keep your kids busy, busy, busy.

Enjoy twilight at May Gibbs' harbourside house in Neutral Bay. The house museum and garden will be open to the public for a special after-hours experience.

Learn new skills and hear stories of local history, botany, geology and culture in a series of half and full-day sketching workshops. Faye Wilson will you through the various techniques and methods you will need to capture the raw, natural beauty of Everglades House & Gardens.

Ku-ring-gai Council presents a program of events for the Australian Heritage Festival which explores the rich history of the Ku-ring-gai and celebrates our Indigenous, natural, built and cultural heritage.

Join Muruwarri artist, Virginia Keft, for an interactive weaving, collage and creativity workshop for children and families.

Inspect three fantastic properties in the height of autumn, chosen for their beauty, difference and charm. This special self-drive guided tour visits properties not usually open to the public and includes morning tea and lunch. All beautiful, they'll impress you with modern adaptions of their heritage origins.

Occupying a prominent position upon Car-rang-gel; Q Station remains a significant site for both indigenous and colonial history. A place of food, gathering and ceremony, the arrival of quarantining immigrant ships changed the narrative of our history. Come and discover these Shared Stories

Muruwari artist, Virginia Keft, invites you to join her for a free drop-in weaving and yarning workshop. Weaving Connections is a free interactive weaving and yarning circle that supports cultural connection and builds understanding through collaborative weaving.

Explore Sydney's hidden dark side with comedian-led tours. Delve into sinister history, convict brutality, Mardi Gras origins, and thrilling crimes. The walking tour ends at Circular Quay. Unearth the metropolis' forgotten tales.

Enjoy an evening of poetry by lantern light as you traverse a trail exploring the historical village and poetry ballades and their origins. Tilba is famous for its Dramatics Art Club of 1888. This inspired Tilba Walks to create a poetry night on a guided walk of the streets of Central Tilba and revealing the story of five incredible poets.

Browse an incredible exhibition of bridal fashions from 1860-1960, hear from two guest speakers and enjoy morning tea at Dundullimal Homestead.

From 2nd-4th of May, take a special tour and participate in fun, educational activities for the whole family. On the final day (4th of May) take a discounted tram ride. Museum volunteers will welcome you and share an exciting newly resourced tour for the Australian Heritage Festival.

The 19th of April marks the 150th Anniversary of Hamilton Hume’s death. To mark this occasion Cooma Cottage will be opening from 10am – 4pm to share his stories and celebrate his life.

Join guides from the Royal Perth Hospital Heritage Society on a walking tour as they unlock closed doors and share stories of the hospital’s fascinating past.

Guided Tour of the property - Discover the interesting architectural and social history of Wyreena. The main building turns 100 this year and has had three fascinating chapters: from family home to a convent and now a thriving Community Arts Centre.

* Due to anticipated inclement weather, tonight’s Walking Thomastown has been postponed. New date to be advised.

Walking Thomastown returns on Friday May 5 6pm – 9pm transforming familiar sites and casting well known pathways in a new light. Gather at dusk and explore the world around you. Walk from Main Street Recreation Reserve, along Edgars Creek to the Westgarthtown Pioneer