Budget Friendly Events Sydney

☕🍫 Coffee, Chocolate & New Friends (20s & 30s) – It's Back! 🎉

✨ **Follow us on Instagram for the latest events, updates & social adventures!** ✨: https://www.instagram.com/newfriends_sydney?igsi=cG1ybjM3ZWc0c2wz&utm_source=qr Love chocolate? Join us **weekly** for a relaxed midweek coffee catch-up with fellow chocolate lovers who enjoy good conversation, sweet treats, and a friendly vibe. 🍫🍰 This is a **casual, low-pressure weekly social**, perfect if you: ✅ Love chocolate (dark, milk, or white 🍫) ✅ Want something social but easy after work ✅ Are new to Meetup or just want familiar faces ✅ Prefer smaller, welcoming groups ✨ **What to expect** ✅ Midweek coffee catch-ups ✅ Buy your own coffee (and dessert if you like!) ✅ Friendly, relaxed chats — no forced icebreakers ✅ Come for 10 minutes or stay the whole time ✨ **Good to know** ✅ This is a **weekly recurring event** ✅ Limited spots to keep the group comfortable! ✅ New members always welcome 💰 **Membership Fee**: $10 one time only (Unlimited Events). Past attendees who have already paid are FREE to join again! Please send $10 via PayID to A MIU (0432847305) and send me a screenshot of your payment ***on the day before the event***. Thank you! If you’re a chocolate lover looking for a chill midweek reset and a regular social routine, this one’s for you ☕🍫 Stay tuned for any further updates! Alison - 0432847305 **Did you have fun?** 😄🎉 If you could please leave a quick review in the pop-up **“How did you find it?”** when the event has ended and share your thoughts. Your feedback will help us make the next one even better! 💬✨ 📝 **TERMS & DISCLAIMER:** ✅ If something has come up, please **Edit** your RSVP to ‘**Not Going**’ ASAP. This will allow others who are available to join. Thank you! 😊 ❌ **Late Cancellations** or **No Shows** will not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!

Poly......in Surry Hills

Mackey Park - 6pm - GAME CONFIRMED - Wednesday Friendly Soccer

Please Note that the RSVP opens at 8am on Sundays Friendly game- all levels! Playing field: Mackey Park Hey all! This is a friendly game and there will be one game played with up to 10 v 10. If you are on the "waitlist" and show-up, you will only get a spot if one frees up. No guarantees. Being on the "going list" is mandatory and only those who are on the list will get to play. We also do not want anyone to miss out, so please ensure your RSVP is up to date the night before to allow others to play if you are unable to attend. Details: The game will be 10 v 10 max, the games are competitive but friendly- and good sportsmanship is required :) Please arrive on time as we start the games at 6.00pm SHARP. For those who are new to the group, there is a $20.00 one time contribution per year. Cash or Bank deposit is okay. Ensure to write your name in the bank reference. Thanks. Jai Cummings BSB: 062 319 ACC: 10600548 payid 0424 424 747 We are a friendly, safe and inclusive group. Which means no hard or slide tackling (please stay on your feet) and please be kind towards others. We are playing at Mackey Park Reserve. Look for goals pink, blue, red and yellow bibs. Game is on grass- sneakers/cleats/boots recommended. Games run until around 8.00 pm- please plan accordingly.

BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR - Get $25 worth of Chocolates so REALLY it's a FREE TOUR

**Limited-Time-Offer:** Indulge in Our Scrumptious Chocolate Tour for just $25! - IT IS the BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR (Previously $35) because you taste or take home $25 worth of Chocolates, so **REALLY it's like a FREE TOUR!** Come On! Enjoy! **Discover Sydney's Only Chocolate Tasting Tour**: 7 delicious stops, 15 indulgent tastings, and heaps of free treats! Yes, it's real - plus, take home plenty of goodies. **Exclusive Extras!:** Just arrived, Swan Valley Chocolates! - Exquisite Melba Chocolates - Charley's Chocolate Factory & Yarra Valley's Chocolate Mill, best Belgian flavours. **Explore Sydney's** finest chocolate shops on an unforgettable day out, featuring smooth, flowing chocolate tastings from around the world. **What's Included:** 1\. A ***unique guided tour***—there’s nothing like this in Sydney! 2\. Chocolate tastings at 7 top chocolate shops\, featuring ***Belgian, Greek, Australian, German, French, Swiss, Italian***, and artisan chocolates. (Ice Creams/Nuts Tasting Bonus) 3. ***Exclusive chocolates*** unique to Australia at brand-new venues 4\. Take home or taste over $25 worth of chocolates—***plus extra freebies!*** Yummy!! 5\. Discover the ***rich history*** behind each type of chocolate—learn about its origins, how it’s made, and the story of Australian chocolate. 6\. Visit a ***stunning, newly opened chocolate shop***—a sweet surprise awaits. 7. ***Perfect for special occasions:*** birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team-building events, or just because! Treat yourself and your loved ones to Sydney’s sweetest adventure. 8\. Savour more chocolate than $25 could ever buy\, ***thanks to our exclusive partnerships*.** **START TIME:** 1pm sharp! Please be 10 minutes early, meet others. 15 people limit. **MEETING POINT:** Outside Haigh's Chocolate Shop Entrance - QVB Town Hall End. **RAIN or SHINE:** Tour is never cancelled, we are mostly inside. **PRICE:** $25 **PAYMENT OPTION 1:** CASH on arrival is OK, text to confirm coming. **PAYMENT OPTION 2:** PAY ID to George Palasty 0435801602 **CONTACT:** George on 0435 801 602 call or text.

Free BIG Art Gallery PARTY @ 5 Famous Venues near Central+ More

**Amazing event in the world's BEST CHINATOWN** [https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFqPlOmdBG/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFqPlOmdBG/) We'll start at China Height Art Gallery then walk to the other 4 This evening you'll meet hundreds of Sydney's nicest & brightest: artists, **art lovers, investors** etc etc You can join us at any one of the galleries, but afterwards we may get to a **FREE DINNER** at the end, but please book for that ASAP **0419500023**

Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Join us at the Art Syndicate for a fun and engaging Cultural Exchange Night where international and exchange students, expats, and community members come together to celebrate diversity and forge new friendships. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with people from different parts of the world and learn about various cultures. The venue offers an all-NSW drinks menu with wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in a cozy and relaxing setting. As we are a small venue: RSVP's ESSENTIAL! We are looking forward to seeing you! Your hosts, the friendly staff at the Art Syndicate

Coffee & Collage | The Grounds

#### Coffee & Collage @ The Grounds is a energetic 1-hour self-guided analogue collage experience designed to help you stay off screens, reconnect with your creativity and enjoy some time away from the digital world. **$30 - All materials included** **[Book your spot](https://www.theinspiredwithin.com/shop/p/coffee-collage-thegrounds)** You’ll create in the most instagrammable café in Sydney and spend the session cutting, layering and creating while sipping your favourite brew. The session will be hosted at The Grounds Cafe (indoor area). Please look for the Coffee & Collage sign. **A note about the venue:** The Grounds is a busy café, so expect background chatter and the general buzz of a lively venue. Only 8 spots.

Play, Learn and have fun playing golf with a PGA professional providing guidance

Have you been too scared to play golf? No one to play with? Don’t know how to get started? This is the group for you. Play each week under guidance of a PGA Professionals tuition and have fun with like minded golf enthusiasts! Don’t have clubs? They will be provided. Cost is $70 per person per session on card or $50 cash.

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

Music Bingo, Free Drink, $1 Hot Dogs - Every Tuesday @ The Soda Factory

Tuesday nights get no better than at **The Soda Factory**! Download your ticket to get a **free drink** on arrival plus wristband for **$8 drinks** til midnight! **Make sure to show your ticket at the door to get your drink voucher and wristband for discounted drinks.** · Free entry all night · $1 hot dogs · Musical bingo 7:30pm-9:30pm · DJ's from 9:30pm til late **Tickets:** [https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues](https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues) **This is not an organized Meetup, just an awesome offer we have for you! Our organized Meetups are our pub crawls on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays!** *Please don't leave a negative review as we have informed you that it is not a Meetup and there won't be any host.*

Coffee & Collage

#### **Coffee & Collage is a relaxed 1.5-hour self-guided analogue collage experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity and enjoy some time away from the digital world.** **[Book your spot](https://www.theinspiredwithin.com/shop/p/coffee-collage)** Surrounded by vintage chairs, shelves of second-hand books and the warm atmosphere Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore is known for, the session is designed to get your creative flow happening, without rules. Intentionally small so you can feel comfortable coming on your own, meet new people and simply enjoy being present. Only 6 spots per session. $25 - All materials included

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!