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📚 Sydney Writers’ Festival is coming to Parramatta Town Hall - Saturday 23 May   Spend the day in the heart of Western Sydney with big ideas, engaging workshops and unforgettable stories. Choose one session or make a full day of it. There’s something for everyone.   Program highlights: 11.30am - 12.30pm | What Makes a Writer with Maxine Beneba Clarke (@maxinebeneba ), Yumna Kassab and Eda Gunaydin (@edapresents ) 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Omar Musa: Fierceland (omarbinmusa) 2pm - 5pm | How to Grow a Poem Workshop with Bankstown Poetry Slam (sold out!) (@storytellerinchief ) 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Nikita Gill: Hekate (@nikita_gill ) 6pm - 7.30pm | Bankstown Poetry Slam (@bankstownpoetryslam )   🎟️ $10 per session, everyone is welcome   👉 Book tickets via the link in our bio

Making your way to Riverside Live at PHIVE? It’s a short 2 minute walk from the Parramatta Train Station and 200 metres from the new light rail station. Look for the bright red roof of PHIVE, then head inside and downstairs to Riverside Live at PHIVE’s dynamic new theatre. And, they’ve set up a bar serving drinks, snacks and sweets to complete your theatre experience. It’s the perfect, easy-to-get-to stage for unforgettable performances. Discover more shows @riversideparra Check out the “Riverside Live at PHIVE” link in our bio to plan your next visit 👈

Last Saturday we welcomed our first little movers to tumble, explore and build confidence through play - and there’s still time to join in this term!⁣ ⁣ From babies finding their balance to preschoolers growing independence, PHIVE's Kinder Gym program supports children aged 6 months to 5 years to move, learn and connect in a safe, welcoming environment, with parents and carers right by their side.⁣ ⁣ Missed the first session? Spaces are still available across our Saturday classes for Term 2. Come along, join the fun and be part of the journey.⁣ ⁣ 📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣ 🗓 Saturdays until 27 June 2026⁣ 👉 Visit the link in our bio to book now

📣 Starting tomorrow morning! Ready to tumble, play and grow? PHIVE’s new Kinder Gym program kicks off tomorrow and there’s still time to join in. Designed for little movers aged 6 months to 5 years, these fun, supportive classes help children build confidence, coordination and skills, with parents and carers right by their side. 📅 Saturdays from 9 May - 27 June 📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square Only a few spots are left! 👉 Don’t miss out! Visit the link in our bio to enrol now

Come play board games with me at Tabletop Social! Every Thursday night at @phive.ps from 5pm - 9pm. It’s free and everyone is welcome, although if you’re under 14 you’ll need to come with a parent or guardian. Hit the link in my bio for more info! #boardgames #tabletopgame #gaming #parramatta

🥋 Kick‑start confidence with Taekwondo! Our Taekwondo program for children aged 7-12 helps young people build strength, focus and confidence in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Across fun, 45‑minute classes, children will learn fundamental techniques, self‑defence skills and respectful teamwork, guided by encouraging instructors (@topmartialartsacademy ) who support every child to progress at their own pace. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. 📅 Tuesdays | 5 May - 23 June 2026 🕓 4pm - 4.45pm 📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square (Dharug Country) 💲 $15 per session or $80 for the term Bring a water bottle and comfortable activewear (uniform optional). 👉 Places are limited! Visit the link in our bio to book now.

City of Parramatta's Riverside Live at PHIVE has been nominated under the Arts & Culture category in the National Awards for Local Government 2026.⁣ ⁣ Delivered in under six months by Riverside staff, our welcoming new theatre is strengthening community connection, celebrating diverse voices, and keeping the arts accessible for Western Sydney.⁣ ⁣ Help us champion arts, community, and accessibility in Western Sydney by voting for us with a simple registration.⁣ ⁣ Submit your vote now for Riverside Live at PHIVE now at the link in our bio 👈⁣ ⁣ Voting closes Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Stories of Faith was a beautiful way to conclude the Western Terrace series. Curated by Jumaana Abdu (@jumaanaabdu ) and Felicity Castagna (@felicitycastagna ), the evening brought together dance, poetry and storytelling to explore how faith, in all its forms, shapes our lives over time.   Thank you to everyone who joined us across the series and became part of the Western Terrace community, and to our artists, cultural and community leaders, performers, and those who shared food and conversation. Together, you helped create welcoming spaces for connection and communal meals after each gathering.   Western Terrace has been a place to gather, share stories and come together - like an extension of home. Thank you for facing West with us. Images by Garry Trinh (@garrytrinhphotography )

FREE fun here 👇🏻 If you’re looking for FREE activities for kids in Sydney, there are so many great options at @phive.ps in Parramatta. Many of these activities are indoors too, which is perfect heading into the cooler months, or on a rainy day. 📌Story time at Parramatta Library at PHIVE 📚 The library hosts free story and rhyme time session daily. There are different sessions for various ages. 📆 Check out the PHIVE website for session times 📌Soft play 🧒 Free soft play for under 4s in the foyer of PHIVE 📆 Daily 📌Farmers Market 🥦 Fresh local produce and delicious treats in the heart of Parramatta Square 📆 Wednesdays 7.30am - 2.30pm 📌Activities in Parramatta Square 🏀 This spot is a hive of activity with pickle ball regularly set up, a basketball court or enjoy live music from the many buskers 📌Coffee spots ☕️ Check out @threefoldpastry for incredible pastries, or @bourkestreetbakery , both in the square. Send this to a mum who’s looking for the best FREE activities for kids in Sydney! AD | #sydneythingstodowithkids #sydneyfreethingstodo

Explore colour, texture and storytelling through textiles with award‑winning artist Nicole Barakat (@nicolembarakat ) This welcoming eight‑week workshop at PHIVE invites you to experiment, learn new techniques and create your own artworks in a supportive and inclusive space.   You’ll be guided through a range of textile practices including appliqué, embroidery, beading and fabric manipulation - no previous experience needed. All materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring along reused fabrics or clothing to give them new life.   🧵 Thursdays, 7 May - 25 June 2026 🕕 6pm - 7.30pm 📍 Level 3, Makers Space, PHIVE 💲 $120 for all 8 sessions ($15 per week) 👤 Ages 18+ | Beginners welcome   Places are limited. For access requirements, please contact [email protected]   Visit the link in our bio to book now 👈

Fun for under 5s here 👇🏻😍 @phive.ps in Parramatta hosts some of Sydney’s best activities for under 5s and they’re really affordable! Their classes are a great way to meet other parents while supporting your child’s development. Here’s what you can enjoy 👇🏻 📌 Wiggle Jiggle & Grow 🥁 A fun session where little ones (and their grown ups) can move, dance and explore through music and play. 🧒 6 months - 5 years 📆 Tuesdays 10am - 10.45am (May 5 - 23 Jun) 🎟️$15 per class, or $10 per class for 8 classes 📌 Kinder Gym 🤸‍♂️ An active, play-based session where kids can climb, jump and build confidence while developing their coordination through fun movement activities 🧒 6 months - 5 years 📆 Saturdays from May 9 - 27 Jun (class times are grouped by age) 🎟️ $15 - $20 per class for 8 classes (by age) 📌 Messy Sensory Play for Babies 🎨 A hands-on sensory session where kids can explore different textures, colours and materials through creative play 🧒 Under 12 months 📆 Thursdays at 1pm - 2pm (May 7 - Jun 25) 🎟️ $15 per class, or $10 per class for 8 classes Send this to a mum who’s stuck for ideas about what to do with her baby, toddler or preschooler. @atparramatta AD | #sydneykidsactivities #sydneyactivitiesforunder5s

NEW PROGRAM ALERT!⁣ ⁣ Little movers, big milestones 💛⁣ ⁣ Looking for a fun, supportive way for your child to move, play and build confidence? PHIVE'S Kinder Gym is designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with age‑appropriate classes that support physical, social and emotional development.⁣ ⁣ Join us weekly for guided movement, playful learning and quality time together, led by experienced, accredited coaches in a safe and welcoming environment.⁣ ⁣ 🗓 Saturdays | 9 May - 27 June 2026⁣ 📍 Active Wellness Studios, Level 3, PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square⁣ 👶 Parent/guardian‑supported and independent classes available⁣ 🎟️ $15 - $20 per class for 8 classes⁣ ⁣ Places are limited and fill quickly.⁣ ⁣ 👉 Book now and see which class is right for your child! Link in bio