Upcoming Events
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- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Keep up to date with the latest Council run and supported events in Penrith.
See the Visit Penrith website for more event listings in Penrith, including non-Council events.
Write Out West Festival: Colouring in Competition
04 November 2024 - 24 November 2024
Sharpen your colouring in pencils and participate in our Write Out West Colour and Win competition for your chance to win a QBD Books voucher! Best suited for kids.
The Writer’s Space Writing Group
23 November 2024 (+ 1 more dates)
Writer's Space is back! Join us for this free 6-week program at St Marys Library.
Write Out West Festival: Children’s Author Event with Lee Constable
27 November 2024
We’re inviting junior eco superheroes to join Lee Constable, author of “How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet” and Penrith City Council’s Waste and Resource Recovery Team, for an afternoon of science, sustainability and a whole tonne of blinkin’ fun.
Write Out West Festival: A River of Stories
27 November 2024
Join us at our Write Out West opening event! Our four local authors, Felicity Castagna, Tegan Bennett Daylight, Sarah Ayoub and Vivian Pham reflect on the theme ‘A River of Stories’ and their experiences as Western Sydney writers.
Write Out West Festival: Penrith Poetry Slam
27 November 2024
Join us for an electrifying poetry slam! Experience raw talent, captivating performances, and fierce competition. Unleash your voice or cheer for your favourites at this celebration of local spoken word.
Write Out West Festival: High Street Wander
28 November 2024
Are you interested in the history of some of the older buildings around Penrith? Our Research Services Team is hosting a local history walk along High Street, where you can learn the rich history of the area.
Write Out West Festival: Story Time with Cheryl Orisni
28 November 2024
Come along for a special Story Time with bestselling picture book illustrator, Cheryl Orsini. Share beautiful stories and get an up-close look at how picture book illustrations come to life.
Write Out West Festival: James Bradley in Conversation with Lee Constable
28 November 2024
Join James Bradley, writer and critic in discussion with science and sustainability presenter Lee Constable.
Write Out West Festival: Film Screening: Brooklyn
28 November 2024
“Brooklyn” tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey, a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Rated M.
Write Out West Festival: Exploring Sydney’s Underbelly with Daniel Tamone and Natalie Conyer
28 November 2024
Join Daniel Tamone and Natalie Conyer as they delve into creating fiction set in our iconic City.
Write Out West Festival: From Page to Stage: A Literary Adventure
28 November 2024
Step into the world of your favourite stories in this exciting drama workshop for 8-11 year olds!
Write Out West Festival: Judy Nunn in Conversation
28 November 2024
Bestselling author Judy Nunn in conversation with Lisa Powell.
Write Out West Festival: Writing History with Helen Signy and Lauren Chater
29 November 2024
Helen Signy and Lauren Chater will be talking to Lisa Finn Powel about their experiences writing historical novels.
Write Out West Festival: The Lost Recipes with Ross Dobson
29 November 2024
“The Lost Recipes” celebrates 90 rediscovered and revived Australian classics from a time that honoured seasonal locally grown ingredients and truly understood the value of food as comfort.
Write Out West Festival: The Writer’s Toolbox with Kate Forsyth -- SOLD OUT!
29 November 2024
This 2-hour workshop for aspiring authors will give you a comprehensive overview of a creative writer’s toolbox, and the confidence to begin using your tools.
Write Out West Festival: Children’s Author Talk with Jacqueline Harvey
30 November 2024
Join the author of the popular Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof series for an engaging, family-friendly author talk!
Write Out West Festival: Writing with Voice and Style with Felicity Castagna
30 November 2024
Teens and young adults will learn how to write in different forms and learn how to create their own style and voice in this great writing workshop.
Write Out West Festival: Local Contemporary YA Matters: A Panel Discussion
30 November 2024
Join authors Felicity Castagna, Will Kostakis and Tegan Bennett Daylight as they discuss the importance of contemporary young adult fiction with moderator Wai Chim.
Write Out West Festival: Jen Craig in Conversation at Penrith Regional Gallery
30 November 2024
Jen Craig will be in conversation with Toby Chapman, Director of Visual Arts at Penrith Regional Gallery.
Write Out West Festival: Children’s Author Talk with Debra Tidball
30 November 2024
Join author Debra Tidball as she reads her latest picture book, “Lights Out, Little Dragon”, with an interactive presentation including songs.
Write Out West Festival: Criminal Minds Panel
30 November 2024
Crime fiction authors Candice Fox, Catherine Jinks and Hayley Scrivenor talk all things criminal with panel moderator Lisa Finn Powell. We ask the question, “What kind of creative mind delves so deeply into the darkness?”
Write Out West Festival: Trinket the Robot
01 December 2024
Based on the tale of Pinocchio, Trinket the Robot is a lively, funny, interactive solo show by Little Wing Puppets that explores emotions and offers ways for children to understand different feelings.
Write Out West Festival: Puppetry of Paper Workshop
01 December 2024
How many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop for kids is based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves multiple puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet.
Write Out West Festival: Author Talk with Chris Hammer
01 December 2024
Join us for a fascinating afternoon with Chris Hammer, one of Australia’s leading crime authors.
Christmas Household Recycling Drop-off Weeks
16 December 2024 - 27 November 2024
Bring your excess household recyclables to our recycling drop-off at Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington held on weekdays from Monday 16 December - Friday 27 December 2024 (excluding public holidays) between 3pm and 6pm.
Additional Kerbside Bin Collections over Christmas
25 December 2024 - 07 January 2025
We’re providing extra bin collections to residents from Wednesday 25 December 2024 to Tuesday 7 January 2025 to help dispose of excess holiday waste and recycling responsibly.
Real Christmas Tree Drop-off Day
11 January 2025
Bring your real Christmas tree to The Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington on Saturday 11 January 2025 between 10am and 2pm and we will make sure it’s sent to the right place to be mulched and reused. Artificial trees will not be accepted.
Celebrate Australia Day with a free pool party at Ripples Leisure Centre – Penrith and St Marys
26 January 2025
Celebrate Australia Day with a free pool party at Ripples Leisure Centre – Penrith and St Marys, on Sunday 26 January 2025, 8am-6pm!
