Celebrate the winter solstice with family-friendly activities at Pocket City Farms in Camperdown Commons.
Saturday 20 June 2026
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Camperdown Commons, 31A Mallett Street, Sydney
Free
Experience a joyful blend of community spirit and nature at the Winter Solstice Festival 2026. This event is perfect for families looking to enjoy fresh fair food, engaging workshops, and live entertainment in a beautiful urban farm setting. The festival celebrates 10 years of Pocket City Farms nurturing community connections through sustainable urban farming.
Expect a warm welcome with a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, followed by a variety of activities for all ages. Kids and adults alike can enjoy face painting, lantern making, and farm tours, culminating in a magical lantern parade around the farm.
The day is filled with market stalls featuring local sustainability initiatives and social enterprises, delicious food, lively music, and a cozy bonfire to end the celebration.
The festival runs from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at Camperdown Commons. Highlights include:
- Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at 12:30pm
- Workshops for adults and children
- Guided farm tours
- Market stalls showcasing local sustainable businesses
- Face painting and lantern making workshops
- Lantern parade at 5:30pm
- Food, music, and bonfire to close the event
This event is free to attend and suitable for families wanting to connect with nature and community.
Held at Camperdown Commons, 31A Mallett Street, Sydney, the festival is easily accessible by public transport and offers a welcoming urban farm environment. The site is a green oasis in the city, perfect for children to explore and learn about sustainable farming practices.
Visitors can enjoy the farm's greenery, participate in hands-on activities, and support local sustainability initiatives through the market stalls. The venue is community-focused and encourages visitors to engage with the environment and each other.
Pocket City Farms is a charity and social enterprise dedicated to food security and urban farming across Australia. This festival marks a decade of their impactful work in the community.
The event is family-friendly and designed to be inclusive and educational, with activities suitable for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to participate in the Welcome to Country ceremony and workshops.
Volunteering opportunities and educational programs are also available through Pocket City Farms for those interested in deeper involvement.
Attendance is free, and no prior booking is required. Visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the day to enjoy the full range of activities and entertainment.
Support for the event comes from local businesses and social enterprises, with market stalls providing opportunities to purchase sustainable products and learn more about urban farming.
This is a wonderful chance for families to celebrate the winter solstice while supporting community and environmental initiatives.
