Australia Day Celebrations On Australia Day, we come together as a nation to celebrate our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future.
Battle of the Bands The City of Ryde recognises the outstanding musical talent of our Youth and hosts the annual Battle of the Bands competition.
Cinema in the Park The City of Ryde holds an annual Cinema in the Park event featuring popular movies.
Citizenship Ceremonies Council conducts Citizenship Ceremonies for residents of the Ryde local government area who have been granted Citizenship.
Citizen of the Year Awards The City of Ryde Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards recognise outstanding accomplishments by individuals in our community who have excelled in their chosen field.
Diwali Festival of Lights Residents of Ryde from all backgrounds are encouraged to light up and decorate their homes and apartments to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
City of Ryde Prayer Breakfast The City of Ryde Prayer Breakfast is a time to come together as one to promote goodwill throughout the community through prayer.
Cork & Fork by the Riverside Gourmet pop-up by the water celebrating great food and wine in Kissing Point Park.
Granny Smith Festival The annual Granny Smith Festival celebrates the life and legacy of one of our district’s most famous citizens, Maria Ann Smith - aka Granny Smith.
International Women's Day Be inspired by women who have made a difference in ensuring a more gender-balanced world.
Lunar New Year Festival Council's annual Lunar New Year celebration, featuring cultural performances, lion and dragon dances, market stalls, food trucks and much more.
Markets in the City of Ryde The City of Ryde currently holds the Eastwood Night Markets and the Ryde Wharf Markets.
Mental Health Month Mental Health Month is a chance to promote activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others.
Nowruz Ceremony | Persian New Year Join us in celebrating Nowruz 2025, the Persian New Year, with a special ceremony hosted by the City of Ryde!
Regular Classes and Activities A list of regular classes and activities run by the City of Ryde for your enjoyment.
Ryde Remembers Projects to commemorate our fallen heroes from World War 1 (1914-1918) and the families at home who supported them.
School Holidays Each school holidays City of Ryde hosts a variety of activities and programs to keep our local kids busy.
SWAP | Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize Artists and members of the community are invited to enter the competition and exhibition with art and design objects that relate to sustainable living or waste themes.
Volunteer Recognition Awards The annual Volunteer Recognition Awards aim to acknowledge the contribution made by these unsung heroes.
Volunteering with City of Ryde Events Come and join the Events volunteering team and be involved in large community events.
Register as a Supplier of Sustainable Food Packaging Register as a supplier of sustainable food packaging and see a list of registered suppliers.
Event Planning Guide The City of Ryde Event Planning Guide provides information that will help you plan and hold an event within the City of Ryde.
Women's Health Week Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority.
Meet the Mayor City of Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown is hosting a series of Mayoral events to promote community and neighbourhood connection and provide an informal way for people to connect with Council.
World Environment Day Celebrations Features a series of workshops, events, and hands-on activities designed to inspire and empower you to live more sustainably and care for our local environment.