Community Events Sydney

Hacktoberfest Meetup Sydney x Code For Sydney

This month, we are running an interactive 🕵️ **Cybersecurity Capture The Flag (CTF)** competition! Your mission: Discover bots communicating over a virtual MQTT network, intercept and decode their encrypted messages, and interact with the final bot to claim victory. * Tech Stack: You can use any programming language supported by MQTT. * AI Tooling: AI assistance (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) is encouraged to help you solve challenges along the way! ⚠️ **IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION LINK** We have teamed up with **Major League Hacking** as part of **Hacktoberfest** for the month of October! 👉 **Please register on the MLH page instead of Meetup:** **[Register Here on MLH](https://events.mlh.com/events/15037-code-for-sydney-hacktoberfest-2026) and on MeetUp** **🚨 THIS ALSO MEANS THERE WILL BE FREE SWAG FOR ALL ATTENDEES!! 🚨** ⏰ **Schedule** * **10:15 \- 10:30 \|** Housekeeping & Setup * **10:30 \- 11:00 \|** Cryptography Introduction * **11:00 \- 12:00 \|** Hacking (Phase 1) * **12:00 \- 12:30 \|** Lunch & Pizza 🍕 * **12:30 \- 14:00 \|** Hacking (Phase 2) & Wrap-Up 💻 **What to Bring & Prerequisites** * A fully charged **laptop** with Wi-Fi capability. * Basic programming knowledge (or familiarity using AI tools to assist with coding). 📸 **Media Consent** By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded on video for future marketing and promotional purposes. If you have any concerns or prefer not to be filmed, please inform the organizers upon arrival. 💬 **Community & Chat** Join the conversation before and after the event on our **Discord** server: 👉 **[Join the Discord](https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5)**

Harbour After Dark

**Harbour After Dark 🌆** **Where meaningful conversations, genuine connection, and new friendships begin.** Step into a different kind of Friday night. **🎟️ Reserve your ticket here:** https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/harbour-after-dark-tickets-1999754264838?aff=oddtdtcreator Harbour After Dark brings together professionals, business owners and people who are intentional about creating a full and meaningful life. It is for those who value genuine conversation, authentic connection and spending time with others who are also looking to build enriching relationships and a strong sense of community. In a world of Zoom calls, remote work, endless scrolling and busy schedules, many of us are craving something more human. A chance to step away from the screens. To unwind after the week. To meet new people naturally. To enjoy conversations that feel easy, genuine and energising. As life becomes busier, it is easy to realise that while we know plenty of people, we do not always have a community where we can simply show up, relax and enjoy being ourselves. Harbour After Dark was created to be that place. A place where familiar faces become friends, new conversations happen naturally and connection grows over time. Over the past few years, Harbour After Dark has grown into a well-established monthly gathering where people come to expand their social circles, reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Many of our guests have been attending for years and often bring friends along, while new faces join every month, making it easy to feel welcome whether it is your first event or your tenth. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you will be welcomed into a relaxed and friendly environment where meaningful conversations happen naturally. There is no pressure to network or impress anyone. Just an opportunity to enjoy the company of good people and finish the week surrounded by genuine connection. **Event Details** 📅 Friday 2 October 🕡 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 📍 Pumphouse Sydney 17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 **Dress Code** We encourage you to make an effort and dress with confidence. Think stylish, polished and relaxed rather than formal. **Food and Drinks** A selection of shared platters will be provided throughout the evening and is included in your ticket. Additional food and beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks, will be available to purchase from the bar. **Our Community** Harbour After Dark has never been about hosting just another social event. It was created to build a community where people feel welcome, conversations happen naturally and genuine friendships have the opportunity to grow. Kindness, respect and inclusiveness are at the heart of every event, and we ask all guests to contribute to the warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes Harbour After Dark so special. Photography and videography may take place during the evening for use across our website, social media and promotional material. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to this. If you would prefer not to appear in photos or videos, this event may not be the right fit for you. I look forward to welcoming you. **Cristina Davy**

🎃 Halloween Meetup 👻 200+ people at every event!!

🎃 HALLOWEEN MEETUP! 👻 🇯🇵Nippon Night × FLOW🇰🇷 are teaming up once again for Sydney's biggest Halloween Meetup! 🤝 Put on your favourite costume, make new friends, enjoy language exchanges!! Everyone is welcome🌏 🗓️ Friday, October 30th
📍 Scruffy Murphys Irish Bar
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM * 1st Floor: Meetup Only * Basement: Meetup + Club Instagram: @nipponnightevents 🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in our bio!
Don't miss out on our discount tickets!!

Community of Practice 🗣️ - Human Hearted Sydney 🌻

Join our monthly Community of Practice (COP) where we discuss the ideas of Human Heartedness: a secular approach to life that promotes empathy and social connection based on cultivating our human social potential. Each meeting we discuss these concepts and how they can help us in practical ways to live better, happier, and more fulfilling lives. The meeting is followed by an optional lunch together nearby. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find your local community! ⏰ **When:** Sunday October 11th at 11:00am 📍 **Where:** Darling Square Library, Level 1 - Ideas Space 2 (see directions) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 🧑‍🦱 **Who should come:** anyone looking to meet new people and build connections with like-minded Sydneysiders. We’re queer-friendly and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds :) **About Human Heartedness:** The modern world’s focus on competition and materialism makes it easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed. The collapse of traditional sources of meaning like religion and local community intensify this so that we’re often left with a lack of meaning and purpose. We can try to fill the void with money and success—or to numb it with drugs and technology— but nothing seems to work. Human heartedness reminds us that the path to living well doesn’t come from money and power, but from building on the best in our own human hearts. Our human social potential. It points to a better way: to build in-person communities that build on our innate social potential and inherent value as humans. By building good relationships and social connections, we can live a more fruitful and fulfilling life (and help others to do the same). We can move from struggling alone to flourishing together. Following the human hearted way offers a secular, inclusive, forward looking solution to the meaning crisis of our times. [Learn more about Human Heartedness and our other events here!](https://linktr.ee/humanheartedsydney) **About the Community of Practice (COP):** Our human hearted community of practice (COP) offers a friendly welcoming environment in which we support and encourage each other to live more human hearted lives. Our goal is to build a community that supports us all to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. We welcome you to join us in exploring together how to live better lives. *Human Hearted Sydney is sponsored by Humanists Australia which kindly funds our activities and keeps events like this free. Consider donating to Humanists Australia to show your support for community-building in Sydney and beyond. All our events are governed by [Humanist Australia's Code of Conduct](https://bit.ly/ha-conduct-pdf).*

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Lunch and Co-Working

Sydney Claude Community: From Beginners to Builders

Welcome to the Sydney Claude Community! Whether you are completely new to artificial intelligence or a seasoned developer looking to architect enterprise solutions, this meetup is your space to learn, share, and grow. AI is moving fast, and navigating it alone can be overwhelming. We’ve broadened the scope of this group to support everyone in our local community who wants to understand and leverage AI—specifically Anthropic’s Claude—no matter where you are on your journey. **What to Expect:** Grab a coffee and join us for relaxed, open discussions broken down into three main areas of focus: •⁠ ⁠The AI Explorers (Beginners): For those who don't know much about AI yet but are eager to explore, ask questions, and get hands-on experience in a welcoming environment. •⁠ ⁠The Professionals (Intermediate): For those who understand the basics of AI but want practical advice on how to implement it to help their teams, automate workflows, or support their companies. •⁠ ⁠The Builders (Advanced): For developers and consultants willing to dive deep, study AI architecture, and prepare for the official Anthropic certification exams. **Why Join Us?** As AI evolves, getting the right guidance is crucial. One of our co-organizers is an official Anthropic Partner and a newly Certified Claude Code Architect Professional. We are here to support the community, provide mentorship, share real-world use cases, and help you navigate the certification pathways. Come along to network, share your ideas, and learn how to make AI work for you! **About the Organizers & Partners** •⁠ ⁠Code Sydney (https://code.sydney/) •⁠ ⁠Community Partner: Seiment (https://seiment.com/)

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Bring yourself along, we explain how it works.

Cultural Crossroads: Share Stories, Make Friend, Grow Together over Coffee

**Beyond Language, Beyond Borders** Hi Sydney Social Explorers, At "Cultural Crossroads," we believe every person carries a universe of stories within them. This isn't just an English practice session—it's a weekly journey where coffee becomes the catalyst for connection, and strangers become fellow travelers on life's path. **What Awaits You:** ☕ **Share Your Story in a Safe Space** * Bring your experiences, traditions, and perspectives * Discuss meaningful themes like: * "The bravest decision I ever made" * "A cultural misunderstanding that taught me something beautiful" * "What 'home' means when you've lived between cultures" 🌍 **Learn Through Others' Journeys** * Hear how someone rebuilt their career in a new country * Discover parenting traditions from different cultures * Gain insights about navigating life transitions 🤝 **Build Genuine Friendships** * Connect with open-minded individuals who value depth * Form study groups, hiking buddies, or simply find your next coffee companion **Cost and Venue:** * **Fee: $10 one-off** Membership contribution/donation (Unlimited Events). * **Returning members: Free.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! * **Venue:** Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, World Square. Good selection of shakes, coffee, etc. **At least one order to support the venue.** **You will leave with:** * Practical wisdom from diverse life experiences * Deeper cultural understanding and empathy * New friendships that transcend surface-level connections * Enhanced English confidence through authentic conversations **Perfect For:** * Global citizens seeking meaningful exchange * Those navigating life transitions or cultural adaptation * Anyone who believes we grow faster when we learn together *All English levels are warmly welcomed. Your story matters more than perfect grammar.* *** **What to Bring:** An open heart, curiosity about others, and money for your coffee/meal. *"We are all chapters in each other's stories. Come write with us."0*

138) Resident Evil [2026]

-Sep Movie- +[\~Dinner b4 Movie] [Cost] - Under $30 Free Parking: Starts 7pm or 4Hrs Member Parking Session Time: TBA (Regular) [\~Horror/Comedy/Thriller] Hey Y'all\~ Resident Evil is Back!... 👍 But This time, It will Follow a Normal Citizen (Like Outbreak Files #1&2) with a Popular Director? you Like Zombies & Thriller? this should be a Good Time!🔥 \-\-\- Usual Info ### ###​ For Movies, I'll usually do it, Once a month,​ Unless something Super Special Epic is on, then probably go 2 (... I Went 4 even, Last Dec! Went every week 👌)​ PLUS, I know an Rewards Program, where I can Generally get you 10-15% off tickets! It's good stuff\~ So if you're a Movie goer as much as I am?? & Want to Share a Popcorn?? Get ready, for $30 night outs!!​ So hopefully come watch the Movie\~ & Chill out afterwards for chat & drinks? for the Weekend out ✌ ... Hope 2 c ya! * Dez

Harbour After Dark

Coffee n Brunch Morning at North Sydney

**Coffee n Brunch Morning at North Sydney** **Date: SATURDAY, October 3rd at 11AM - till 12.30pm-ish** **\*\*\*Event Fee: $5 contribution to David Newton at start of the event please.** **Venue: THREE Waters Cafe** Greenwood Plaza, 36 Blue St, North Sydney NSW 2060 (This cafe is inside the ground level walk up to the center of the shopping area) **About This Cafe -** Classic cafe beverages, hot drinks like piccolo, and quick breakfast or lunch bites. This cafe was previously called "Taste Baguette" and Ive been going to this place for many years its friendly and has good quality food. **Please note everyone who books must buy a coffee or brunch meal to be with our group.** **No "Phantom" Bookings Please!** \*\*\* Spaces are limited – if you rsvp for this event we expect you to attend. **How To Get There:** **Trains -** (heavy) trains to North Sydney Station then walk directly into the shopping plaza from the railway station **Buses -** Any bus from the city or the north shore to either Blue St or Miller St **Metro -** to Victoria Cross - then walk to Greenwood Plaza via escalators