Get ready for a busy September in Lane Cove with the Lane Cove Festival.
This month-long festival features community and Lane Cove Council-run initiatives including live music, film screenings, talks, walks and workshops.
There are exciting and diverse events that will keep you out of the house and celebrating community life. This year, there is something for everyone.
The festival includes your favourite events (such as The Lane Cove Fun Run and the Big Family Fun Ride). The events are broadly categorised as follows:
- Cameraygal Week
- Bush Life
- Family Fun
- Music and the Arts
- Sustainability
- Community Groups & Cultural Events
- Your Libraries
- Children
- Sustainability
- Adventure
Lane Cove local graphic designer Lauren Barretta designed the artwork for the festival – see her work on the full festival program here.
Lane Cove Festival Launch Event
It all starts with the Lane Cove Festival Launch Party in the Lane Cove Plaza on Friday, 30th August, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Lane Cove Plaza.
There will be an afternoon of fun and excitement in Lane Cove Plaza. This family-friendly event welcomes the community to the heart of Lane Cove with children’s activities including a craft workshop, roving perfomers and musical performances.
Some Hightlights include:
Cameraygal Week 1st – 7th September
Cameraygal Week takes place in the first week of September to celebrate the traditional owners of the land which is now known as Lane Cove.
There are a number of events including a guided walk at Blackman Park to learn more about the Aboriginal heritage of the area, and a Weaving With Weeds session.
Walking Country
Join Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office on a short accessible walk and talk with. A wonderful opportunity to gain insights into local Aboriginal heritage of the Cameraygal and Wallumedegal people, their culture, spirituality, language and connection to Country.
When: Thursday 5 September, 10:30am – 11:00am
Where: Blackman Park
Cost: Free, but bookings essential.
Celebrate with Music
Celebrate Creativity
Gallery Lane Cove + Lane Cove Art Society Present: The Lane Cove Art Award
The Lane Cove Art Award is open to all Australian residents, and is supported by Lane Cove Council in conjunction with the Lane Cove Art Society. This exhibition comprises of the works from the finalists of the award.
When: 20 September 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios, 164 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove
Cost: Free
Celebrate Culture
Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple Open Day
Shinnyo-en believes their simple daily actions of kindness are the first step towards peace and harmony. Join us in participating in the Higan Equinox Service. Experience the resonance of chanting, short meditation, and words of wisdom from Her Holiness Keishu Shinso Ito with light refreshments and informal discussion afterwards.
When: Sunday 22 September 1:00pm to 4:00pm (2:00pm service)
Where: Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple, 231 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Bookings: [email protected]
Celebrate Nature
Bush Kids: Spring Surprise
What animals, birds and insects are out and about in spring to surprise and enchant us? Who’s starting to build a nest? What’s different and surprising about spring? Come along on a bush walk and let’s have a look.
When: Thursday 19 September 9:45am to 11:15am
Where: Tambourine Bay Reserve
Cost: $10.85 + booking fee
Bookings here
Spring-time Walks
Spring is the perfect time for you to get out and about and explore some of Lane Cove’s beautiful bushwalks on your own or with family and friends:
Manns Point Lookout to Greenwich Baths, Greenwich
500m, 10mins. Grade: Moderately easy
Access to walk: From Prospect Street, Greenwich or Greenwich Sailing Club car park.
Shell Park to Greenwich Point, Greenwich
800m, 20mins. Grade: Easy
Access to walk: From Greenwich Road (northern end) or Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf, Lower Serpentine Rd (southern end).
Tambourine Bay Reserve to Warraroon Reserve, Riverview
1.5km, 40mins. Grade: Moderately easy
Access to walk: Main access is from Tambourine Bay Park, end of Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview.
You can download a full copy of the Bushwalks Around Lane Cove from Council’s website: www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushwalks
Celebrate Community
The Smartest Street/Apartment – Hosted by Jacky Barker Founder In the Cove and Trivia Nut (yes she has been on Millionaire Hotseat)
Invite your neighbours to a trivia night at The Alcott. Book your trivia team using your street name and let’s see who the smartest street in Lane Cove is! It would be great to see as many streets in Lane Cove as possible represented.
When: Thursday 21st September, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Alcott Lane Cove, 1 Birdwood Ave, Lane Cove
Cost: $10 with all proceeds donated to The Sydney Library of Things
Host: Jacky Barker from In the Cove
Bookings essential: book here
Celebrate Your Library
Location: Lane Cove Library, 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, 2066, View Map
Celebrate Being Active
Social Tennis Group Sydney Community Services is pleased to announce their Social Tennis Group. Whether you are an experienced player or just starting out, this is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant tennis community. All welcome!
When: Every Thursday, 9:00am to 11:00am
Where: Kenneth St Longueville.
Cost: $5.00
Register: [email protected]
The Lane Cove Fun Run
There is no reason to feel like you cannot be a part of the Lane Cove Fun Run.
It’s an event for the entire community.
Don’t miss out! Register now! www.lanecovefunrun.com.au.
The event is on Sunday, 8 September 2024, at Kingsford Smith Oval.
Read more here.
The Big Family Fun Ride
The Big Family Fun Ride is back in 2024. This popular family event will start at Blackman Park this year.
Make sure you’re wearing your dancing and cycling shoes as you groove along with local DJ Nacho Pop, who is bringing a disco on a bike!
Join the party as you cycle around Blackman Park, singing and dancing from 11:00 a.m.
Revolve Recycling will check your bike from 10:00 a.m. At the Revolve Recycling collection point, you can even donate your pre-loved bike to someone else to love.
Kids can test their cycling skills on the obstacle course, hunt for clues on the cycle scavenger hunt, and unleash some creativity by decorating their helmet and bike with Pedal Set Go from 10:00 a.m. Everyone can also tuck into a sausage sandwich. Register here.
Get involved
Download Your Festival Programme today here.
