Get Ready to celebrate the Lane Cove Festival by the River between 1st – 14th November 2024.
Celebrate life on the river with a range of activities, self-guided walks, art exhibitions, live music, and a film screening.
River Festival Programme
Download the 2024 program here.
Some of the highlights are featured below.
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Club – Open Day on the River
Saturday 2 November, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Longueville Wharf | Registration Required | Free
Join the club for a day by the Lane Cove River, with tours of our sailing facilities, information about our Learn to Sail program for kids 8 to 16, and opportunities to get involved through volunteering. Watch crews rig their boats and enjoy front-row views of the races, followed by an afternoon on the deck as the sun sets on the river.
Bookings: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/lc12ftssc/events/258386
Exploding Happiness – Live Music
The Live Music Zone and Carisbrook Historic House join forces once more on Sunday November 3. This event showcases an epic live music experience that will have your heart pounding and blood racing!
Exploding Happiness is a dynamic ten-piece swing/funk/jazz and soul band. The two-hour concert begins at 6pm and ticket price again includes cheese and wine.
Just $45 a head will give you an unforgettable night of frenetic fun.
Secure your tickets now and be a part of Lane Cove’s epic musical journey! Music is Life!
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CTYWY
Food and Wine by the River
Sunday 3 November, 11:00 am – 5:00pm, Burns Bay Reserve,
Lane Cove Council and Mudgee Wine Region are the perfect pairing for North Shore locals looking to enjoy a delicious day out this November. This partnership will see close to 20 popular regional wine and food stallholders serving up the best of the region.
More details here: https://inthecove.com.au/2024/09/22/lane-coves-food-and-wine-by-the-river-sunday-3-november-2024/
Greenwich Village Arts Trail
Saturday 2nd and 3rd November 2024
A diverse range of Greenwich artists will open their studio doors to visitors. See the spaces where paintings, sculptures, jewellery, pottery, photographs, linen, silk and paper prints are created. A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of the local artists, some of whom are multi-award winning and whose art has been hung in the Sulman and Archibald. Wander from studio to studio and enjoy the harbour views along the way.
More Details Here: https://inthecove.com.au/2024/10/02/greenwich-village-arts-trail-2-and-3-november-2024/?_
Riverview Spotlight Walk
Next date: Friday, 08 November 2024 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
See what wildlife comes out at night!
Enjoy an evening walk along the river looking for nocturnal creatures. Spot possums, search for geckoes and listen for bats with our bat detector. See what wildlife comes out at night!
Bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for ages 8 years and up.
Specific meeting point provided after booking and closer to the date.
Bookings essential, spaces limited. Please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.
Bookings: https://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/Riverview-Spotlight-Walk-951187406137#
Screen on the Green – Rising Up
Saturday 9 November, 6:00pm The Canopy | Film + Q&A Panel | Free
RISING UP Join us for a community screening of ‘Rising Up’, an inspiring film by Kal Glanznig and Joel Bryant in partnership with Take 3 for the Sea, addressing climate change and offering hope for the future. Learn how we can take action together while supporting young Australians affected by climate change. Stay afterwards for a discussion on practical solutions and how we can make a positive impact.
No bookings required.
Come and Try Sailing with the Greenwich Sailing Club
Sunday 10 November, 10:00am to 12:00pm Greenwich Sailing Club | Free Event
Contact the club for more information: [email protected]
Discover the joy of sailing with our welcoming community – whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced sailor, there’s something for everyone. Learn more about the exciting world of dinghy sailing and how you can become a part of this amateur club, which has been a cornerstone of the Lane Cove community for over 75 years. Come and see why so many have made sailing a lifelong passion at our club!
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