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September 2026

Check out local events and activities across Campbelltown, Camden and the wider Macarthur region this month — sorted by date so you can plan ahead.

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1 – 30 September
Free

Paper Daisy Spring Festival

Wander a spectacular paper daisy display in bloom, catch weekend live music on the lawn, floral face painting for the kids, a florist pop-up and lawn games — plus food trucks and a nature playground.

TimeDaily, during garden opening hours (4 Sept – 11 Oct) · Live music, face painting & florist pop-up Sat & Sun, 12pm – 3pm
CostFree entry
WhereAustralian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
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Week 1

1 – 6 September

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

Free

UNLOCK Camden Heritage Festival

Guided walking tours, museum and library displays, a vintage car show, artist demonstrations, market stalls and Devonshire teas celebrating Camden's history.

Time10am – 2pm
CostFree
WhereJohn Street, Camden
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The Davisson Brothers Band (USA) — Live at The Beer Shed

The only Sydney show on their Australian tour — high-energy country-rock straight from West Virginia.

Time6pm – 10:30pm
CostFrom $30
WhereThe Beer Shed Brewing Co, Leumeah
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Exclusive Whisky Evening at Enzo's Cucina Macarthur

A four-course Italian dinner paired with six whiskies from Tasmania and Victoria — a memorable early Father's Day treat.

Time6:30pm
Cost$150pp
WhereEnzo's Cucina, Macarthur Square
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Free

Birdhaus Grand Opening

A new rotisserie chicken and burger spot celebrating its grand opening with exclusive offers.

TimeAll day
CostFree entry
WhereRosemeadow Marketplace
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Father's Day Craft Activity — The Macarthur Tavern

Make something special for Dad — limited spots, bookings essential.

Time12:30pm – 3:30pm
CostFree (dine-in only)
WhereThe Macarthur Tavern
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Free

Free Father's Day Kids Craft — Emerald Hills

Kids can make Dad a hat at the craft tables near Woolworths — while supplies last.

Time11am – 2pm
CostFree
WhereEmerald Hills Shopping Village
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Stardust Circus — Coronation Park, Minto

Australia's longest-running family circus — aerial acts, clowns and the wheel of death under the big top. Also on Wed 9, Fri 11, Sat 12 (3pm & 6pm) and Sun 13 Sept (11am & 2pm).

TimeSat 3pm & 6pm · Sun 11am & 2pm (more dates below)
Cost$35 – $60
WhereCoronation Park, Minto
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Play Date with Dad — Pipe House Brick Construction

Dads and kids build oversized brick creations together, plus a Father's Day craft corner and photo booth.

TimeSat & Sun, sessions 10am – 2:45pm
Cost$15–20 per child, dads FREE
WhereThe Celebration Society, Picton
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SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

Father's Day at Gledswood Winery

Farm activities, market stalls, kids' activities and food trucks, plus an à la carte Father's Day menu (whisky tasting extra, bookings essential).

Time10am – 4pm
Cost$10 adult / $5 kids (3–17)
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery, Catherine Field
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Free

Gledswood Hills Monthly Market

First-Sunday-of-the-month markets — food trucks, wine tasting and live music at the cellar door.

TimeMarkets 9am – 2pm · Cellar door 10am – 3pm · Live music 11am – 2pm
CostFree entry
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery
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Father's Day Whisky Tasting — Gledswood

A guided tasting of five whiskies from the Gledswood Collection, each paired with a bite — a great gift for whisky-loving dads.

Time1:30pm – 3pm
Cost$75
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery
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Father's Day at Oran Park Hotel

Choose a breakfast feast, banquet buffet or casual bistro lunch, with free face painting and a little something for every Dad.

TimeBreakfast Feast 9am · Banquet Buffet 12:30pm · Bistro all day
CostFrom $29 (kids) – $68 (adult banquet)
WhereOran Park Hotel
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Free

Father's Day Craft Activity — Oran Park Podium

A hands-on Father's Day craft session for the kids, plus a Super Dad photo op for a chance to win prizes.

Time10am – 1pm
CostFree
WhereOran Park Podium (near Boost Juice)
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NRLW: Wests Tigers vs Gold Coast Titans

Bring Dad along for NRLW action as the Tigers host the Titans on home turf.

Time1:45pm – 3:45pm
CostFrom $5 with code FATHERSDAY26
WhereCampbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah
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Wonderful Waratahs — Coloured Pencil Class

A relaxed, guided coloured pencil class capturing NSW's iconic native flower — all materials and light refreshments provided.

Time12:30pm – 2:30pm
CostFrom $70 + BF
WhereCamden Civic Centre
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Week 2

7 – 13 September

MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

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Paint Pinot — Sunflowers & Lemons

A guided step-by-step painting session — no artistic skill required, all materials supplied and you take your masterpiece home.

Time6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost$69pp
WhereTahmoor Inn
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TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

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Author Talk — Barry Corr

Historian Barry Corr discusses his book on colonisation and frontier conflict in the Hawkesbury region.

Time5:30pm arrival, 6pm start
CostFree
WhereCamden Library
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Authors' Table — Behind Every Great Story

Wollondilly Women in Business host an intimate conversation with author Steve Matthews and his wife Diane on writing, farm life and chasing a creative dream.

Time11:30am – 2pm
Cost$65
WhereWollondilly Performing Arts Centre, Picton
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THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

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Coldstream Hills Wine Dinner

A four-course dinner paired with Coldstream Hills wines — bookings and full pre-payment required.

Time6pm
Cost$79pp
WhereThe Wilton, Wilton
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Free

R U OK? Day

Big Yellow Umbrella hands out R U OK? cookies and yellow balloons while sharing local mental health support information.

Time11am – 2pm
CostFree
WhereNarellan Town Centre (in front of H&M)
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FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

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Tapas & Tarot with Emma Van Psychic

Gourmet tapas, Gledswood wine and a private tarot reading with Emma Van Psychic in the historic Cellar Door.

TimeFrom 6:30pm
Cost$95pp
WhereGledswood Cellar Door
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Caitlyn Shadbolt — Life Is For Living Album Launch

Queensland country star Caitlyn Shadbolt launches her new album live at The Beer Shed.

Time6pm – 10pm
Cost$35, all ages
WhereThe Beer Shed Brewing Co, Leumeah
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SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

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Mayor's Charity Event — The Pink Diamond Gala

Wollondilly Council's 2026 Mayor's Charity Event — an elegant fundraising gala supporting the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre's breast care services.

Time6pm – 11pm
Cost$180 individual / $1,700 table of 10
WhereWollondilly Performing Arts Centre, Picton
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Gledswood Psychic High Tea with Emma

Traditional high tea combined with a personal psychic reading from Emma Van Psychic.

Time12pm – 4pm
Cost$80, ages 15+
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery
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The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Tribute Show

A full band performing all the biggest Chris Stapleton hits, from Tennessee Whiskey to Parachute.

Time6pm – 10:30pm
CostFrom $35
WhereThe Beer Shed Brewing Co, Leumeah
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Free

Koshigaya Park Playground Opening

Celebrate the new playground with a Daruma Doll workshop, Taiko drumming, face painting and a BBQ — honouring Campbelltown's sister-city ties with Koshigaya, Japan.

Time10am – 12pm
CostFree
WhereKoshigaya Park, Campbelltown
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Free

Open Day — Eagle Vale Central

Free group fitness classes, a crèche tour, a women's health seminar and light refreshments, plus a Wellness Hamper draw.

Time10am – 1:30pm
CostFree
WhereEagle Vale Central
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Free

Carrington Fair

Live entertainment, market stalls and activities connecting the wider community with Carrington's retirement and aged care residents.

TimeCheck event page for times
CostFree
WhereCarrington, Grasmere
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Invigorate Conference 2026

A full-day conference for Early Childhood professionals with keynote speakers, panels, a marketplace and networking over morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Time8:30am – 3:30pm
CostFrom $370
WhereOttimo House, Denham Court
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Free

SubieMates After Dark — Park & Chill

A relaxed evening meet-up for Subaru owners and fans — bring your Subie, your mates, and hang out for a low-key car and chat night.

Time8pm onwards
CostFree
WhereGlenquarie Centre Carpark, Macquarie Fields
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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Free

HSV Car Show

Modified vehicles including HDT, Camaro and HSV on display, plus free kids' entertainment and a Hot Wheels giveaway.

Time9am – 3:30pm
CostFree entry
WhereBlue Rooftop Carpark, Macarthur Square
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Heritage Trades and Craft Fair

Traditional craft demonstrations, First Nations tool-making, live music, scones and sausage sandwiches celebrating Wollondilly's heritage trades.

Time10am – 3pm
Cost$5 adults / $3 child / $15 family
WhereWollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum, The Oaks
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Flora Photography Workshop — Spring in Bloom

A half-day photography workshop with Glenn Smith capturing the Paper Daisy display in full bloom — theory, practical shooting and personalised guidance. Limited to 12 participants.

Time8:15am – 1pm
Cost$180
WhereAustralian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan (Plant Bank)
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Week 3

14 – 20 September

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

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My First and Last Solo Show by Natalie Rose

A funny, deeply personal show exploring three generations of mothers and daughters, co-created with the performer's own daughter.

TimeThu 17 (7:30pm) · Fri 18 (1pm & 7:30pm) · Sat 19 (1pm & 7:30pm)
CostCheck venue for pricing
WhereCampbelltown Arts Centre
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Mental Health First Aid Training

A free two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to support a young person through a mental health crisis. Must attend both days.

TimeTwo-day course from 10am
CostFree
WhereJulia Reserve Community Centre, Oran Park
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Camden Singles Social (20s & 30s)

A relaxed mix-and-mingle night for singles in their 20s and 30s, with pizza and a complimentary drink on arrival.

Time6pm
Cost$39 – $49
WhereBuon Appetit, Camden
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FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Friday Night at the Cellar Door Wine Bar

Live music from Karleigh Rose, BBQ from Big Jays Smokehouse and happy hour margaritas to kick off the weekend.

Time6pm – 10pm
Cost$10 margaritas 5–7pm
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery
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Meg Washington — The Everything's Going To Be Fine Tour

A rare, intimate solo piano performance from the platinum-selling singer-songwriter in a unique historic setting.

Time5:30pm – 8pm
Cost$69 – $99
WhereThe Estate Camden
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Dinner with Shemreggae

A live reggae performance from Shemreggae with a seated dinner service — ticket is non-refundable and not a deposit.

TimeFri 18 & Sat 19 Sept, doors 6pm
Cost$25
WherePicton Social Cafe
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Connect & Celebrate — Jinja Rooftop

Rooftop views, complimentary drinks and bites on arrival, live music and $15 cocktails until 7pm for an evening to connect and unwind.

Time5pm – 8pm
CostFree entry, 18+ only
WhereJinja Rooftop, Level 2, Oran Park Hotel
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SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

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Camden Park House Spring Open Weekend

Guided house and garden tours, Devonshire teas, plant and gift stalls, live music and heritage family talks at one of Australia's most intact Georgian houses.

TimeSat 19 – Sun 20 Sept
Cost$15
WhereCamden Park House, Camden Park
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Boots & Ballgowns — Macarthur's Biggest Country Ball

A night of live country music, line dancing, speed dating and a traffic-light party in the Level 1 Ballroom.

Time5pm – 11:30pm
CostFrom $33.08
WhereOran Park Hotel
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Free

Social Saturday at Camden Valley Inn

Shop local businesses and preloved fashion racks with live music and cocktails — just walk in.

Time11am – 3pm
CostFree, no bookings needed
WhereCamden Valley Inn, Cawdor
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Free

Feast Campbelltown

A celebration of culture and diversity with international food, live dance performances and cultural entertainment all afternoon.

Time2pm – 9pm
CostFree
WhereRedfern Park, Minto
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The Lisa McGuigan Experience at Gledswood

A six-course wine degustation lunch personally guided by award-winning winemaker Lisa McGuigan.

Time12pm – 4pm
Cost$130
WhereGledswood Homestead & Winery
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parkrun Campbelltown — 600th Park Run Party

Celebrate Campbelltown parkrun's 600th event with a milestone party — walk, jog, run, volunteer or watch, then stay for fresh fruit and snacks.

Time6:50am for 7am start
CostFree (register before you come)
WhereRaby Sporting Complex
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SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

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A Night of Disney Magic

Dress-up, Disney trivia, karaoke and a giant raffle draw supporting the Macarthur Community Kitchen.

Time5:30pm – 9pm
Cost$15 – $20
WhereOz Funland, Leumeah
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Free

Emergency Ready Day

Meet NSW Police, Fire and Rescue, SES and Red Cross, with a free sausage sizzle, face painting and kitchen fire demonstrations.

Time11am – 2pm
CostFree
WhereKoshigaya Park, Campbelltown
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Free

TASTE Camden

Camden's favourite food festival returns with live music, chef demonstrations from Justine Schofield and free kids' activities.

TimeFrom 12pm
CostFree entry
WhereCamden Town Farm
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Appin Fair & Car Show

A car and motorbike show with market stalls, rides, raffles and food trucks, fundraising for Appin Public School.

Time9am – 3pm
CostCheck event page
Where97 Appin Road, Appin
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24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur — Classic Car & Bike Cruise

A classic car and bike cruise to Cordeaux Dam for a sausage sizzle, raffles and music, raising money for Macarthur's cancer care units.

Time8:30am – 2:30pm
Cost$25 registration per car/bike
WhereMeet at 1 Kellicar Rd, Campbelltown
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Free

Free Community BBQ for Men

A relaxed, free BBQ connecting men across the community over conversation and support for men's mental health.

Time10am – 12pm
CostFree
WherePembroke Park, Minto
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Week 4

21 – 27 September

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

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Entrepreneurial Business School — Campbelltown

A practical strategy session for business owners, with attendees offered a complimentary $2,190 Business Diagnostic Session with an EBS coach.

Time5:30pm – 7pm
CostFree, limited seats
WhereRydges Campbelltown
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THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

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Author Talk — Jane Messer

Author Jane Messer retraces her grandmother's extraordinary journey from pre-war Berlin to Melbourne in her book Raven Mother.

Time5:30pm arrival, 6pm start
CostFree
WhereOran Park Library
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Platypus Information Evening

Platypus experts from Western Sydney University share how to spot and help protect this unique local species, as part of World Rivers Day.

Time6:30pm – 8pm
CostFree
WhereCamden Civic Centre
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

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Conscious CONNECTS 2026

Free workshops, industry stations and performances for aspiring and practising artists and music industry workers in Western Sydney's hip-hop community.

Time11am – 5pm
CostFree
WhereCampbelltown Arts Centre
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World Rivers Day — Nepean River Guided Walk

A guided 7km walk along the Nepean River Waterway Walk, learning about local wildlife and how to protect the river.

Time9am – 11:30am
CostFree
WhereElizabeth Macarthur Reserve, Camden South
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Destiny Women High Tea Conference 2026

A day of faith, fellowship, support and empowerment for women — Blooming Together High Tea Conference.

Time10am – 3pm
Cost$38.37, ages 21+
WhereRydges Campbelltown
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Sydney Hotshots — Live at Campbelltown RSL

Australia's leading Magic Mike-style show — the ultimate ladies' night out with high-energy dance routines.

Time7:30pm – 9:30pm
CostFrom $42.85
WhereCampbelltown RSL
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In Her Shoes Preloved Fashion Market

Browse a curated selection of preloved men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories.

TimeSat 26 – Sun 27 Sept
CostCheck event page
WhereCamden AH&I Hall
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parkrun Camden — 8th Birthday Party

Celebrate Camden parkrun's 8th birthday — walk, jog, run, volunteer or watch, then stay for fresh fruit and snacks.

Time7:50am for 8am start
CostFree (register before you come)
WhereCowpasture Reserve, 6 Argyle St, Camden
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SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Free

Doggie Day Out — Camden

Dog market stalls, food vendors, dog competitions, face painting and mascot meet-and-greets for the whole family.

Time10am – 3pm
CostFree
WhereOnslow Oval, Camden
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Sydney Colour Frenzy

A colourful, self-paced fun walk/run with five colour stations, a foam station and market stalls — no timing, no pressure.

Time8:30am, fun run starts 9:30am
Cost$22.50 – $42.50
WhereCamden Bicentennial Equestrian Park
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