Good morning, Inner Westies. Rains headed our way, but don’t let that dampen your weekend. Paddy's Markets' new Hay St Market is now open with 48+ food vendors under one roof—perfect for rainy day exploring. Read ahead to plan your weekend.

In today’s Inner West Guide:

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.

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

— Jess Thorning

Sydney's Paddy's Markets has launched Hay St Market, featuring 48+ food vendors with cuisines from around the world in a fully licensed space open daily. The 3,000-square-meter venue showcases dishes from notable chefs Luke Nguyen and Mark Olive, alongside specialty butchers, cheese experts, bakeries, and bars. The market transforms from morning shopping to evening dining destination, complementing the traditional Paddy's Markets while creating over 300 jobs in Haymarket. Beyond just food stalls, visitors can explore artisanal retail, fresh flowers, and unique beverages at Cans & Crates bar.

Visit Hay St Market on the Ground Floor of Paddy's Market. Open 7 days a week. For the latest updates and offerings, follow @haystmarket on Instagram, @haystmarket on TikTok, or visit www.haystmarket.com.au for more information.

Presented by CommBank, Leichhardt Oval is hosting Fan Day next Tuesday. Watch the Matildas go through their paces as they prepare to take on Korea Republic in Sydney and Newcastle. This event is free and open to the general public. Learn more here.
📍 Leichhardt Oval / Tuesday 1st April 2025 / 3:45pm - 5:30pm (Gates Open: 3pm)

🎵 Mr Tony’s Musicality Classes for 1 to 2 year olds
A stimulating setting in which toddlers can explore their free working environment , enhancing their movement and language skills with maximum security, comfort and confidence. Enquire for a trial class today. Now enrolling for Term 2.
📍 Balmain Rowing Club / Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am & Thursday 10am

🎲 Tabletop Games (ages 13 to 18)
Explore thrilling quests and epic battles with games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more.
📍 Leichhardt Library / Saturday 29th March 2025 / 1:30pm-4:30pm ♿️

🎬 Autumn Open-Air Cinema @ The Home Grounds
Launching 2nd April, head to The Home Grounds for family movie nights on Wednesdays. The kids will enjoy the outdoor cinema under the stars, with free kids' pizza at the opening night featuring Inside Out. Bring blankets and headphones for silent movie.
📍 The Home Grounds, Five Dock / Wednesday 2nd April 2025 / 5:45pm

🛹 Kickflip Cinema with Totem Skateboarding
Totem's Youth Skate Program offers intermediate skaters a supportive environment to learn new tricks, film with GoPros, and win prizes from top brands while building confidence and decision-making skills.
📍 Summer Hill Skatepark / Wednesday 2nd April 2025 / 3:30pm-7:30pm ♿️

🧩 Lego Session / Drop in Session
Enjoy a Lego session / drop in session at the Library. Children should be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times. Runs during school term. No bookings required.
📍 Haberfield Library / Thursday 3rd April 2025 / 3pm-4:30pm ♿️

👸 Disney's Snow White at The Grounds of Alexandria
Step into an enchanted forest inspired by Disney's Snow White, enjoying themed menu items at The Grounds where every detail brings this timeless fairytale to life. Dining purchase required for installation access.
📍The Grounds, Alexandria / Running to Sunday 25th May 2025 / 7:30am-9pm

✨ Neon Playground 2.0 @ Haymarket 
Chinatown and Haymarket will transform into a three-week spectacle of neon lights, art installations, music, and food, showcasing works by Asian-Australian artists. Free.
📍 Dixon St and surrounding streets, Haymarket / Running to Sunday 6th April 2025

🥟 Chinatown Street Food & Stories Guided Food Tour
Discover Sydney's Chinatown on a 2.5-hour tour featuring at least 4 street food samples from various Chinese regions. Learn about Chinese-Australian history through interactive games. Tour accommodates dietary restrictions and includes a souvenir and Chinatown dining guide.
📍 Outside Paddy’s Markets / Friday 28th and Sunday 30th March / 11:30am

🎨 Seniors Creative Club: Introduction to Mosaics
Join Miriam from Creativity Wild for this beginner-friendly mosaic workshop with provided morning tea and all materials supplied, where you'll create your own piece to take home, Registration required as spaces are limited.
📍 Burwood Library / Friday 28th March 2025 / 11am - 12:30pm

🏊 LPAC Family Splash Day
Enjoy free pool entry and a full day of family fun with games, scavenger hunts, live music, fitness activities, and a visit from Terry the Turtle at our Family Splash Day.
📍 Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, Lilyfield / Saturday 29th March 2025 / 9am-4pm ♿️

🌸 Hapa Zome - Flower Pounding
Local artist Nicole Barakat will guide you in creating vibrant prints by pounding fresh flowers and leaves onto fabric, breathing new life into old textiles.
📍 Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill / Saturday 29th March 2025 / 10am-12pm ♿️

🇯🇵 Japanese 'Tsumami' Flower Accessory Workshop
Create a traditional Japanese Tsumami Zaiku flower brooch from sustainable scrap fabrics and donated beads in this beginner-friendly workshop.
📍 Reverse Garbage, Marrickville / Saturday 29th March 2025 / 10am-12pm ♿️

🇬🇷 Greek Independence Day
Celebrate at Alex Trevallion Plaza with Greek Dancers at 1pm and 1:40pm. Between 11am and 1pm Tassos will be playing his Bouzouki at the Plaza and walking up and down Marrickville and Illawarra Road.
📍 Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville / Sunday 29th March 2025

🛍️ Drummoyne Makers Markets
Now every Saturday in a new indoor location! Meet local makers offering unique jewelry, original artwork, handmade ceramics, children's wear, local honey, pickles and jams, plus don't miss the Rotary Club of Drummoyne's bacon & egg rolls.
📍 17 Lyons Rd, Drummoyne / Saturday 29th March / 9am-2pm

🍜 Newtown Food and Street Art Small Group Tour
Experience Newtown's diverse food scene with 4 stops featuring cuisines from Egyptian to Japanese, with plenty of vegetarian options. Enjoy a craft beer tasting at a local brewery while exploring the area's history, street art, and colorful characters. Book ahead, tickets are selling fast.
📍 Newtown / Sunday 30th March 2025 / 3pm-6pm

🏳️‍🌈 PrideAbility Squad Catch Up
Join PrideAbility as they travel from Croydon Station to the free Sydney Queer and Disability group picnic, welcoming LGBTQIA+ adults with disability (bring opal card, water, hat, sunscreen and lunch money).
📍 Participate Australia, Croydon / Sunday 30th March 2025 / 10am ♿️

☕ Inner West Coffee Club Meet
Join this monthly social meet-up for coffee lovers. Meet outside Soul Brew to grab a coffee at 9.30am. See link in their Instagram bio to RSVP.
📍Soul Brew Camperdown / Sunday 30th March 2025 / 9:30am

Have you been to Goldie’s in Dulwich Hill yet? 🌴 🌮

Visit this relaxed, Palm Springs-inspired café known for its vibrant pastel décor, Cali-Mex eats and serving great brekkie, brunch and tacos.

Nelsons Cafe at Coro88 Burwood | 50% Off Kids Meals | Saturday & Sunday - See venue for terms.

Made in Italy Annandale, Alexandria & Pyrmont | Kids Eat Free | Tuesdays & Wednesdays | One free kids meal for every paying adult. The child must be 12 years or under and order from the kids meals. Dine in. - See venue for terms.

The Balmain | Monday to Friday | 4pm-6pm | $6 House Wine, Spirits & Beer - See venue for terms

Coro88 Burwood | Sunday | 3pm-7pm Happy Hour Cocktails- See venue for details

Snacky Chans Annandale | Wednesday to Sunday | 5pm-6pm - $15 Cocktails, 8pm-10pm - $15 Cocktails & $8 House Spirits - See venue for terms

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Reminder: 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 and specials can change.

Have a fun weekend!

Jess