Good morning, Inner Westies.

From Inner West Kids Fest and Lunar Streets in Haymarket to Fair Day in Camperdown and the NRL returning to Henson Park for the first time in 36 years, your weekend is sorted.

Grab your morning coffee and join us as we explore the Inner West together.

Have a great weekend,
Jess

Note: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute.

Inner West Kids Fest returns to Enmore Park on Saturday, 14 February 2026, for an action-packed afternoon of summer fun. Families can enjoy live performances from Vegetable Plot, Ryka Ali, The Lex Man, TG5 and the Orbit Science Show, alongside hands-on workshops, interactive games, circus acts, puppets and sports challenges. Around the park, there will be bug encounters, martial arts demonstrations, AFL skills sessions, Aquatic activities, and an SES truck experience. Plus plenty of food stalls and prizes. Pack a picnic blanket and join one of the Inner West’s biggest family celebrations.

📆 Sat 14 Feb / 3pm – 7pm
📍 Enmore Park, Marrickville ♿️
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This house, with a $10 million price guide, is hidden down a rear lane in Balmain East, but once you're inside it's all about the view. Floor-to-ceiling glass across the entire ground floor opens to harbour views stretching to Barangaroo, with a limestone terrace, lawn and pool taking up the whole outdoor space. Nina Maya designed the interiors with timber joinery, oak, marble and quartz throughout. Downstairs there's a lift, a gym, a games room, and a butler's kitchen. Upstairs, all four bedrooms have their own en-suites, including a master suite with an open-plan bathtub. Four-car garage accessed via the lane.

📍 4 bed / 5 bath / 4 car
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Chef Jeff Schroeter's Darling Glebe has opened at the historic Darling Mills site on Glebe Point Road. The subterranean brasserie features the Ferrari Martini Lounge (named for the stonemason who hand-carved the space), a French omakase chef's table on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and a wine cave housing 2,800 bottles. The menu includes oyster Rockefeller made from a revived 130-year-old recipe, snail pie and Schroeter's signature strawberry foie gras.

Open 5pm Wed–Sun, plus Friday lunch from noon.

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Kick off Lunar New Year in style at Sydney Lunar Streets, lighting up Haymarket on Saturday 14 February from 5pm to 10pm. Part of the Sydney Lunar Festival and Sydney Streets program, this street party transforms Chinatown to Thaitown with lion dances, DJs, street food, markets and cultural performances. Look out for the striking fire horse installation rising above Dixon Street and wander beneath a glowing canopy of 12 lunar lanterns along Hay Street. With mahjong tables, a carousel, and festivities across multiple corners of Haymarket, it’s a great way to welcome the Year of the Horse in the heart of the city.

📆 Sat 14 Feb / 5pm–10pm
📍 Haymarket ♿️
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🦄 Minis LEGO® Workshop: Magical Unicorns (ages 7+)
Kids can build their own colourful LEGO® Creator Magical Unicorn with a rainbow mane in this Mardi Gras themed workshop, with each child taking home their creation.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am
📍 Broadway Sydney, Glebe

🦁 Kids Lion Dance Workshops 2026
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on lion-dancing workshops where kids learn traditional movements, cultural significance, and performance skills in a fun, guided session.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 12pm – 12:45pm
📍 Westfield Burwood

🎨 Kids DIY: Squeegee Art
Kids can colour and paint to create their own unique squeegee art masterpiece, with DIY Passport stamps available to collect.
📆 Sat 14 Feb & Sun 15 Feb
📍 Bunnings Alexandria / 10:30am – 12pm & 12:30pm – 2pm
📍 Bunnings Ashfield / 11am – 1pm
📍 Bunnings Rozelle / 11am – 12pm & 12pm – 1pm

🐴 Lunar Toy Pony Ride
Kids can enjoy a free toy pony ride with a qualifying spend at participating retailers during the Lunar New Year festivities at Darling Square.
📆 Sat 14 Feb – Sun 15 Feb / 3pm – 7pm
📍 Darling Square, Haymarket

🍄 Celebrate the opening of the Mushroom Pool!
Celebrate the opening of the new kids’ splash play area and upgraded mushroom pool with complimentary entry, BBQ, entertainment and a chance to meet Terry the Turtle.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 9am – 4pm (official opening at 11am)
📍 Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre

✨ Minis Craft Workshop: Shiny Suncatchers
Kids can design and decorate their own suncatcher using gems and glitter, with each child taking home their creation.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 10am, 11am & 12pm
📍 Broadway Sydney, Glebe

🧱 Kids Club Weekend Wind-Down | The Lego Ninjago Movie (all ages)
Get comfy and enjoy the free movie screening. Designed for little ones and their grown-ups. Book ahead.
📅 Sun 15 Feb / 3:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Little BIG House, Summer Hill

📚 Lunar New Year: Chinese - English Bilingual Storytime (ages 3+)
Bilingual storytime with songs and rhymes celebrating Lunar New Year.
📅 Mon 16 Feb / 10:30am – 11am
📍 Ashfield Library ♿️

🎨 Manga Club Workshop (ages 13 to 17)
Learn classic manga techniques in a small, beginner-friendly workshop for teens.
📅 Mon 16 Feb / 4pm – 5:30pm
📍 Darling Square Library ♿️

🧸 Lunar New Year: Paper Lanterns (ages 8+)
Make and decorate paper lanterns while learning about Lunar New Year traditions.
📅 Wed 18 Feb / 3:45pm – 4:45pm
📍 Balmain Library ♿️

📚 Rainbow Families Storytime @ Marrickville (ages 3+)
Enjoy inclusive storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories celebrating diverse families.
📅 Wed 18 Feb / 10:30am – 11am
📍 Marrickville Library and Pavilion ♿️

🧒 La Botte D’Oro, Leichhardt | Tuesday & Wednesday | Kids eat free from the Kids Menu (under 12, max 2 per family, dine in only) – see venue for terms & conditions.

🎬 Foreshore Flicks – Drummoyne Oval
Come down to Drummoyne Oval to catch a free screening of the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (PG).
📅 Fri 13 Feb / 5:30pm – 9pm
📍 Drummoyne Oval

🌈 Mardi Gras Themed Group Fitness Classes
Join a Belly Dancing class celebrating inclusivity and community spirit with Mardi Gras flair.
📅 Fri 13 Feb / 5:30pm – 6:25pm
📍 Ashfield Aquatic Centre

📽 Treason Flowers Presents: Cineflux 2026
A local film festival, not for profit an community based, featuring films, drinks, and live music.
📅 Fri 13 Feb / 7pm – 10pm
📍 Leichhardt Town Hall ♿️

🐉 Dragons on Darling
Celebrate love, pride and community at this Valentine’s Day dragon boat regatta featuring thrilling turns racing, live DJs, drag performances and a best dressed crew competition.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / From 8am
📍 Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour

🌈 Mardi Gras Themed Group Fitness Classes
Join this Aqua Zumba "Rainbow Splash" class celebrating inclusivity and community spirit with Mardi Gras flair.
📅 Sat 14 Feb / 10:15am
📍 Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Marrickville

❤ Cut from the Same Page: Valentine Workshop
Create a unique, sustainable paper cut-out portrait gift using rescued materials.
📅 Sat 14 Feb / 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Reverse Garbage, Marrickville ♿️

🏳‍🌈 Mardi Gras: Laser Cut Printmaking from the Archives
Create laser-cut prints inspired by Sydney’s queer history using archival images and printmaking techniques.
📅 Sat 14 Feb / 12:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 Darling Square, Library ♿️

🎪 Jin Wu Koon High Pole Shows
Experience three free high pole performances by the Jin Wu Koon dance troupe, showcasing gravity-defying acrobatics that blend art, culture and athleticism for Lunar New Year.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 2pm & 6pm; Sun 15 Feb / 2pm
📍 Market City, Haymarket

🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy
Take home a personalised Lunar New Year keepsake with your name or a meaningful message written by a skilled Chinese calligrapher.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 6pm – 8pm
📍 Darling Square, Haymarket

💃 Yearning & Burning: a Saddle Club Ball for Lovers
A Valentine’s Day line dancing ball featuring DJs, performers, love song dedications and plenty of chances to dance, connect and maybe fall in love on the floor.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 7:30pm
📍 Marrickville Bowling Club

🤼 Australia Elite Wrestling Grand Slam: Australia
A full televised night of elite professional wrestling as AEW brings its biggest stars to Sydney for a stacked card of nonstop live action.
📆 Sat 14 Feb 2026 / 7:30pm
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

🦁 LED Lion Dancing
Watch LED lion dancers light up the night with a modern take on this traditional Lunar New Year performance.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 8pm
📍 Darling Square, Haymarket

🎆 Mardi Gras Fireworks at Darling Harbour
Look up as the sky above Cockle Bay lights up in spectacular rainbow style, set to an uplifting Mardi Gras soundtrack celebrating pride, joy and love.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 9pm
📍 Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Love Day at Chuck & Son’s
A family-friendly Valentine’s afternoon with kids’ crafts by Off With The Pixies while parents relax with beers and good food.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 3pm – 5pm
📍 Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co., St Peters

🧵 Experimental Craft Day: Stuff You Never Know What to Do With!
Bring your leftover fabric, random buttons and old magazines for a relaxed craft session where you’ll transform forgotten materials into something new, with a drink included. 💰 Tix $10.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 3pm – 5pm
📍 8:52 Hong Kong Restaurant, Newtown

🏀 NBL: Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats
Sydney’s final home game of the regular season is a fiery clash with Perth as both sides push for finals.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 4:15pm
📍 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

🌈 Mardi Gras Themed Group Fitness Classes
Join this Fusion Yoga "Flow with Pride" class celebrating inclusivity and community spirit with Mardi Gras flair.
📅 Sun 15 Feb / 4:30pm
📍 Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Marrickville

💖 Beads & Besties
Create Valentine’s- and Galentine’s-themed jewellery using repurposed beads, stained glass, and sea glass, while enjoying tea and cake. All materials are included, and guidance is provided.
📆 Sun 15 Feb / 5pm
📍 Studio Inner West, Leichhardt

🏃 Mardi Gras Themed Group Fitness Classes
Join vibrant group fitness classes celebrating inclusivity and community spirit with Mardi Gras flair.Bookings essential!
📅 Mon 16, Tues 17, Wed 18 & Fri 20 Feb / Various times
📍 Inner West Council's Aquatic Centres

⚽ A-League: Sydney FC v Auckland FC
Cheer on Sydney FC as they take on Auckland.
📆 Tue 17 Feb / 7pm
📍 Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield

🎨 Inner West Creative Network Feb Meet Up
Join local creatives for the first 2026 meet up featuring networking, project sharing and the opening of Tim Anastasi’s ‘Traditions and Other Fantasies’ artist residency exhibition.
📆 Tue 17 Feb / 6:30pm – 9pm
📍 Hopsters Cooperative Brewery, Enmore

🎯 Inner West Cornhole League
A welcoming social league where anyone can come along to try cornhole, meet new people and enjoy a fun, easygoing night of play.
📆 Wed 18 Feb / 7pm
📍 Sydney Brewery, Rozelle

💖 Valentine’s Rave at Frittas
A Valentine’s Day morning rave with DJs on the decks, welcome drinks and a colour-coded dress theme for caffeine, chemistry and good vibes.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 9am – 12pm
📍 Frittas, Marrickville

💙 Valentine’s Dinner @ Kyiv Social
Kyiv Social is doing an 11-dish, share-style Valentine’s set menu celebrating Ukrainian flavours. Think oysters with borscht mignonette, beef & beet tartare, potato dumplings and pork shashlik, finishing with Medovik honey cake gelato. $75 per person, with an optional Strawberry Bellini on arrival. Bookings essential – see venue for terms & conditions.
📆 Sat 14 Feb
📍 Kyiv Social, Chippendale

🥢 Lunar New Year Banquet @ Mecca Coffee Alexandria
Hotluck Club is ringing in the Lunar New Year with an $88pp sharing banquet celebrating prosperity and good fortune. Expect prawn and scallop sticks, pork and prawn dumplings in supreme broth, char siu short ribs, and more, plus curated Chinese wines poured by Periphery Wine Imports, with importer Hamish sharing insights throughout the night. Additional dishes and wines available on the evening.
📆 Sat 21 Feb / 1 6pm – 11pm
📍 Mecca Coffee, Alexandria

💗 Galentine’s Lunch for a Good Cause @ Bloodwood
Gather your gals for a women-identifying only long lunch featuring a sumptuous three-course Syrian feast by Racha’s Syrian Kitchen. Expect a shared mezze platter, Fattet Makmour (with vegetarian option available) and traditional Halawet El Jeben for dessert, plus a non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival. $5 from every ticket goes to Bonnie Support Services, supporting women and children survivors of family violence. Bookings essential – see venue for terms & conditions.
📆 Sun 22 Feb / 1pm – 3pm
📍 Bloodwood, Newtown

🍾 Mardi Gras Recovery Long Lunch @ Bloodwood
Recover in style with Bloodwood’s Mardi Gras long lunch, hosted by Felicity Frockaccino. Enjoy 3 snacks and 3 courses showcasing Australian pork (thanks to Pork Australia), created by Thi Le (Anchovy, VIC), Claire Van Vuuren (Bloodwood) and Chris Jordan (3 Little Birds, QLD). Your $120pp ticket includes food, booze and a drag show — expect dazzling performances (and maybe a little heckling). Bookings essential – see venue for terms & conditions.
📆 Sun 1 Mar / 1pm – 4pm
📍 Bloodwood, Newtown

🍺 Singles Night at Chuck & Son’s
A Valentine’s Day singles event with DJs, drinks, great beer and zero forced romance for a fun, easy night out.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 6pm – 9pm
📍 Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co., St Peters

🌹 Valentine’s Flower Pop-Up @ Bar Planet
Bar Planet teams up with Date Night Studio this Valentine’s Day for martinis and flowers in one stop. Drop by for a cocktail and pick up blooms for your lover, with three floral options available on the day. Date Night Studio will be on-site from 3pm – 5pm, or until sold out.
📆 Sat 14 Feb / 3pm – 5pm
📍 Bar Planet, Newtown

🍸 Charlie Chan’s Haymarket | Every day | 5PM - 8PM | $15 Cocktails – see venue for terms and conditions.

🍷 Earl’s Juke Joint Newtown | Tuesday – Sunday | 5pm – 7pm | $15 cocktails, $10 wines, $8 tap beers – see venue for terms and conditions.

🍻 The Riverview Hotel Balmain | Monday - Friday | 3:30PM – 6:30PM | 25% off all draft beer & wine by the glass in the Main Bar and the Lounge – see venue for terms and conditions.

Our deadline is the close of business on Wednesday for each Friday edition.