With NSW Seniors Festival running from 1-12 February 2023 we have put together some top pick events, courses, workshops and classes for this year. From high teas, expos, shows, workshops and so much more.
There are many more activities and events across the state so be sure to search on your local council website and the NSW Seniors Festival website for what’s happening near you.
BEING INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY KEEPS A HEALTHY MIND AND HEALTHY BODY.
AND IT’S FUN!
ALBURY
Various activities – low impact indoor activities, swing dancing, morning tea
3-9 February
Cost: varied
Bookings: essential
ASHFIELD
Speaker Series: Smart, Stupid and Sixty with bestselling author Nigel Marsh
Join renowned author Nigel March for his discussion around the ‘third trimester of life’
Wednesday 1 February, 11:00am – 12:00pm at the Ashfield Town Hall
Cost: FREE
Bookings: essential
Event Details
All events in and around Ashfield
BATHURST
Scenic drive and lunch -Millthorpe and Orange
Join us for a drive, a short stroll through historic Millthorpe and lunch at the Robin Hood Bistro in Orange organised by Bathurst Community Transport.
Monday 6 February, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Cost: $15
Bookings: not required
CAMPBELLTOWN
Wills for seniors
Learn the importance of planning ahead and what you need to consider when leaving a Will.
Tuesday 7 February, 10:30am – 12:30pm at the H J Daley Library (Campbelltown)
Cost: FREE
Bookings: essential
Event Details
All Events in and around Campbelltown
CASTLE HILL
Healthy brain, healthy body
Healthy Brain Healthy Body is an information session about positive ageing.
Thursday 2 February, 10:30am – 11:30am at the Castle Hill Library
Cost: FREE
Bookings: essential
CENTRAL COAST
Seniors Festival & Expo
Meet new people and connect with local community groups, services providers, and more with activities
1-12 February, 12.01pm– 5.00pm at the Wyong Race Club
Seniors Expo – 9 February
Cost: FREE
COOTAMUNDRA
Variety Concert
Local groups and guest performers provide a free concert, featuring ukuleles, guitars and didgeridoo.
Saturday 4 February, 1.00pm– 4.15pm at the Cootamundra Ex-Services Club
Cost: FREE
Bookings: essential
FAIRFIELD / CABRAMATTA
Introduction to Qigong
Qigong is a great way to help clear your mind, improve your mood and incorporate movement into your day.
Tuesday 7 February, 10.30am – 11.30am at the Whitlam Library Cabramatta
Cost: FREE
Bookings: recommended
FORSTER TUNCURRY
Aqua Golf & Putt Putt
Celebrate Seniors Festival by getting into the swing of things with aqua golf and putt putt.
Friday 7 February, 9.30am – 11.00am at the Forster Tuncurry Golf Driving Range
Cost: FREE
Bookings: essential
GERRINGONG
Rock n Roll and variety dance
Learn new moves, meet new people and groove to the tunes from your past.
Wednesday 5 February, 2.00pm-4.00pm at the Gerringong Town Hall
Cost: FREE
Bookings: recommended
GRAFTON
Vintage Film Club
The Vintage Film Club is a movie screening especially for Seniors.
Wednesday 1 February, 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Grafton Library
Cost: FREE
Bookings: not required
KEMPSEY
Various activities – poetry with Jennifer Hetherington, author talk with Sharyn Munro, film screening
2-11 February at various locations
Cost: varied
Bookings: essential
KINGSWOOD
Drumming and Dance workshop
Come drum and dance with family and friends during a fun afternoon where we Celebrate Together!
Sunday 19 February, 2.30pm – 5.30pm at the Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre.
Cost: FREE
Bookings: Essential
MAITLAND
Various activities – tech workshops, morning tea, home library, trivia, painting
31 January -9 February at various locations
Cost: varied
Bookings: essential
NAROOMA
Seniors in Eurobodalla
Explore a range of information stalls, and link in with local services and groups.
Saturday 4 February, 10.00am – 1.00pm at the Narooma Library.
Cost: FREE
Bookings: not required
NEWCASTLE
Various activities – theatre, comedy gala, mini expo, healthy ageing festival, open day
4-11 February at various locations
Cost: varied
Bookings: essential
PADDINGTON
Tai Chi Workshop
Engage the body and mind through a Tai Chi class.
Cost: $5.00
Bookings: Essential
Event details
All events in and around Paddington
PARRAMATTA
Historical Willandra House Open Day
Visit historic Willandra House. This 1840 Georgian home has views over Parramatta River and was built by James Devlin on land granted to John Small in 1794.
Friday 10 February 10.30am – 1.00pm at the Willandra House
Cost: FREE
Bookings: Essential
PENRITH
Yoga Course
A five-week Introductory Yoga Course.
Beginners Yoga Course
7 February – 7 March 10.00am – 11.00am at the Penrith Yoga Studio & Online
Cost: $50
Bookings: Essential
Event Details
All events in and around Penrith
PORT MACQUARIE
Various events and activites – mask making, tech workshops, comedy festival, museum open house
1-11 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
PORT STEPHENS
Various events and activites – nature journaling, bushfood workshop, seniors expo (Hawks Nest)
10-11 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
ROCKDALE
Garden Club and open day
A day to welcome interested residents of the area and to join us for a cup of tea and discuss gardening.
Friday 3 February, 10.00am – 12.00pm at the Seniors Hall – 36 George Street, Rockdale
Cost: FREE
Bookings: not required
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Bee farm tour and honey tasting
Get buzzy, taste some honey and have a tour of a working apiary (honey farm) in this unique tour in Bowral.
28 February 2023, 11:00am – 12:00pm at Bowral Beekeeping
Cost: $32
Bookings: essential
SHOALHAVEN
Various events and activites – choir & singalong, weaving & crafts, morning tea, games, ageing well in place workshop
1-20 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
TAREE
Various events and activites – Mahjong for beginners, Premier’s gala live stream, yoga, tech workshops
1-16 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
TWEED
Various events and activites – festival opening ceremony, family history introduction, seniors festival day
1-9 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
WAGGA
Various events and activites – yodelling, harmonies and guitar, Karen Lee Edwards in concert
9-12 February
Cost: varies
Bookings: Essential
WOLLONGONG
Laughter Workshop
Come and laugh for absolutely nothing but the joy to be together, connecting with others and your inner child
Thursday 9 February
Cost: $9
Bookings: Essential
