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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONLocation details are available at time of booking.

These programs are available through the City of Parramatta Council and there is often a waiting list. If you are unable to attend please advise at least 24 hours prior.

Paid events are non-refundable but may be exchanged for an alternative participant or event with prior notice.

Bookings are essential for all activities except where noted as ‘drop in’.

Carers are welcome to attend children’s activities but must supervise younger children in their care.

PRIVATE GUIDED AND GROUP BOOKINGSThe City of Parramatta offers a range of guided walking tours and activities showcasing our destination’s cultural and natural heritage to suit the interests of individuals and groups.

Our knowledgeable, passionate guides can also join your coach to provide interpretation of the intriguing history, significant sites and events of early Parramatta. This bus tour around Parramatta’s heritage precincts is very flexible, with the option of extending the tour to include your choice of site tours of any of Parramatta’s heritage properties. The stories of prominent colonial and Aboriginal personalities will be shared and their experiences and significance revealed. Contact us for further details.

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICES Visit the Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centre. Our friendly Host & Guides will assist you and share insights and information on all the things to see and do in our destination.

Opening Hours: Mon to Sun, 9am – 5pm (Open every day except Christmas and Good Friday)

Phone: 1300 889 714 or 02 8839 3311 Email: discoverparramatta@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au Website: discoverparramatta.com

RESEARCH SERVICES To learn more about your family history and Parramatta’s history and heritage, visit our Research Library where you can access Council’s research, archival and cultural collection resources as well as our friendly research team who are more than happy to assist you.

Opening hours: Mon to Sat, 10am – 5pm Phone: 02 8839 3322 Email: localstudies@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au Website: arc.parracity.nsw.gov.au

The Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre is located at 346A Church Street Parramatta NSW 2150.

We celebrate culture and diversity and look forward to sharing our history and heritage with you.

EXPERIENCE PARRAMATTA JULY TO DECEMBER 2019 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Warami Mittigar - Aboriginal Cultural Walk Join a traditional custodian on this relaxed walk to learn how local Aboriginal clans survived and thrived in the Parramatta region.  Discover ongoing connections to country. Dates: Mondays – 1 July, 5 August, 2 September (History Week), 4 November, 2 December Sundays – 7 July, 11 August, 8 September(History Week), 13 October, 10 November, 8 December When: 10am-12pm Meet:  Parramatta Heritage andVisitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults, children 7 and up. Cost: $5 per person

Historic Dairy Cottage Tour Visit one of the three oldest colonial buildings in Australia on this small group tour Dates: Mondays – 15 July, 19 August, 16 September, 21 October, 18 November Saturdays – 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November, 14 December When: 11am - 11.45am Meet: Parramatta Park Suitable for: Adults, children 7 and up Cost: $12 per person

Sustainable Shopping Tour Discover ways to develop sustainable and socially beneficial shopping habits on this new walking tour of the Parramatta CBD. Dates: Fridays – 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 22 November When: 10am-12pm Meet: Clocktower, Centenary Square Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Step into Parramatta’s Past Iconic heritage sites reveal the stories and personalities that have shaped our city.

REGULAR TOURSDates: Saturdays – 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November Sundays – 28 July, 25 August, 22 September, 27 October, 24 November When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Step into Parramatta’s Past – Chinese language Iconic heritage sites reveal the stories and personalities that have shaped our city. Delivered in Mandarin language. Date: Saturday – 10 August 10, 12 October Sundays – 1 December When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Handful of Heritage Heritage sites reveal the historic themes that have shaped our city. Abridged weekday tour.Dates: Mondays – 22 July, 12 August, 26 August, 9 September, 23 September, 14 October, 28 October, 11 November, 25 November, 9 December When: 11am-12pm Meet: Clocktower, Centenary Square Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Connect with your City This relaxed walk informs new residents about the services, events and activities available in the city, including iconic heritage sites. Dates: Saturdays – 3 August, 15 September, 2 November, 7 December Sundays – 21 July, 18 August, 20 October, 15 December When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre

Suitable for: New residents; visiting friends and relatives Cost: Free

Connect with your City – Chinese language This relaxed walk, delivered in Mandarin, informs new residents about the services, events and activities available in the city. Dates: Saturdays – 13 July Sundays – 1 September, 3 November When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: New Mandarin-speaking residents; visiting friends and relatives Cost: Free

Connect with your City – Korean language This relaxed walk, delivered in Korean, informs new residents about the services, events and activities available in the city. Dates: Saturdays – 6 July, 24 August, 7 September, 26 October Sundays – 17 November, 8 December When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: New Korean-speaking residents; visiting friends and relatives Cost: Free

Parramatta Unlocked This quick tour introduces the range of options and events the city offers, and locates key services. Ideal for workers and students. Dates: Tuesday – 19 November Fridays – 26 July, 23 August, 15 October, 1 November, 8 November, 15 November, 29 November, 6 December When: 12.15pm-1pm Meet: Clocktower, Centenary Square Suitable for: New workers and students Cost: Free

WELCOME WALKS

CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTIVITIES

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS Local Government Week – Urban Dynamics Parramatta is changing fast. Look at recent advances in the city and discover where the next five years will take us. Dates: Sunday 4 August When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Sydney Science Festival – The Science of Archaeology This walking tour will visit some key archaeological sites in Parramatta, using each to illustrate a different aspect of the science and technology utilised in modern archaeology. Dates: Sunday 11 August When: 10am-1pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults, children 7 and up Cost: $20

Sydney Science Festival – Pandemic in Parramatta Join us, on this centenary anniversary year of the Spanish flu pandemic in Parramatta, for an event where social history and medical virology will intersect to explore the profound impact of the disease on our local communities. Dates: Wednesday 14 August When: 6pm-8pm Meet: TBC Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5

Sydney Science Festival – Bush Medicine Workshop Join us in an exploration of Aboriginal medicine at an interactive workshop, which includes a bushwalk and a learning circle. Date: Saturday 17 August When: 10am-1pm Meet: Lake Parramatta Suitable for: Adults, children 7 and up. Cost: $20 per person

Sydney Science Festival - From Sawbones to Specialists On this fascinating walk, discover how developments in scientific and medical knowledge have influenced the treatment of patients and their ailments from colonial days to the current time. Dates: Sunday 18 August When: 10am-12.30pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $10 per person

History Week and Parramatta Heritage Weekend – World Heritage Wonders (AA, CH) This comprehensive walking tour of a World Heritage site includes entry and guided tours of elegant Old Government House and the historically significant Dairy Cottage, lunch and a guided tour of Parramatta Park. Date: Saturday 7 September, Sunday 3 November When: 10.45am-2.45pm Meet: Dairy Cottage, Byrnes Ave, Parramatta Suitable for: Adults Cost: $45. Lunch included.

International Day of Peace - Women’s Textile Circle To celebrate the International Day of Peace, local women of all backgrounds are invited to stitch and show their favourite textile crafts, while sharing aspects of their traditional cultures. Bring some finger food to share. Date: Thursday 19 September When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre - TBC Suitable for: Women Cost: $5

World Mental Health Day – Treating the Troubled Mind Join us on a coach journey through the evolution of Australian mental health treatment, from colonial times to the cutting-edge treatments of today. Includes on-site walking tours. Date: Thursday 10 October When: 10am-2.15pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $15 per person

WELCOME WALKS

JULY TO DECEMBER 2019 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTIVITIES

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

COACH TOURABORIGINAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES

BUSHWALKS

Parramatta Lanes Festival – Ochre Painting Workshop Join with a traditional custodian to adorn the trees along the river with ochre designs. Date: Wednesday 16 October When: 3pm-5pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Everyone Cost: $5 per person

Parramatta Lanes – Hidden Gems of Parramatta Unearth the stories behind Parramatta’s hidden lanes, artworks and monuments. Date: Friday 18 October When: 3pm-5pm Meet: Parramatta Library, Fitzwilliam St Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Parramatta Heritage Weekend - Feisty Females Watch out for our free children’s craft and games at Foundation Day Celebrations. Check discoverparramatta.com for details. Date: Saturday 2 November When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $10 per person

Parramatta Heritage Weekend – Children’s Activities Watch out for our free children’s craft and games at Foundation Day Celebration. Check discoverparramatta.com for details. Date: Sunday 3 November Suitable for: Children aged 5-11 Cost: Free

WALK OF THE MONTH Urban Dynamics Parramatta is changing fast. Look at recent advances in the city and discover where the next five years will take us. Dates: Saturdays - 27 July, 23 November When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

Spring into Spring – Wildflower Wander Celebrate spring and see the bush come alive with colour on this relaxed bushland walk. Date: Saturday 24 August When: 10:00am-12:00pm Meet: John Curtin Reserve, Winston Hills Suitable for: Adults, families. Cost: $5 per person

Nature Walk and Wheel This interactive bushwalk follows a wheelchair accessible, concrete pathway through beautiful bush surrounds. Be engaged by this rich environment and its intriguing history. Accessible toilets available. Date: Saturday 31 August When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Third Settlement Reserve, Winston Hills Suitable for: Adults, families. Cost: $5 per person

Aboriginal Cultural Activity – Bush Tucker Walk Celebrate the rich resources of the bush with an Aboriginal guide. Learn about the variety of bush foods that enriched the Aboriginal diet on a relaxed bushwalk by a beautiful stream. Dates: Saturday 14 September When: 10am-12pm Meet: Hunts Creek Reserve, Carlingford Suitable for: Adults, families. Cost: $5 per person

From Sawbones to Specialists On this fascinating walk, discover how developments in scientific and medical knowledge have influenced the treatment of patients and their ailments from colonial days to the current time. Date: Saturday 26 October When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Adults Cost: $5 per person

CHILDREN AND YOUTH Parramatta Tales On this family-oriented walk, heritage sites reveal the stories of our city. Engaging children’s games and activities included. Dates: Monday 8 July When: 10am-noon Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: Families Cost: $5 per person

Digging Up Deep Time Learn about Parramatta’s pre-historic past and early animals through immersive games and activities. Date: Tuesday 9 July When: 10am-noon Location: Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Nature Walk and Wheel for Kids This child-focussed interactive bushwalk follows a wheelchair accessible, concrete pathway through beautiful bush surrounds. Sensory activities and hands-on experiences. Accessible toilets available. Date: Wednesday – 10 July Sunday – 29 September When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Third Settlement Reserve, Winston Hills Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

More than Games Children discover their local heritage through playing Aboriginal, colonial and environmental games. Date: Thursday 11 July When: 10am-noon Meet: Jubilee Park, Harris Park Suitable for: 7-11 year olds Cost: $5 per person

Bush Detective School Learn to think and act like a detective as you follow the clues to uncover how the bush works. Date: Tuesday 16 July When: 10am-noon Meet: Lake Parramatta Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Riverkeepers Learn about our amazing eels through storytelling, puppet fun, riverscape creation and craft. Date: Wednesday 17 July When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 5-8 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Aboriginal Cultural Activity – Introduction to Darug Culture Discover Aboriginal culture with a Darug traditional owner – toolmaking, storytelling and plant uses. Date: Thursday 18 July When: 10am-noon Meet: Rydalmere Wharf Suitable for: Everyone Cost: $5 per person

Art in the Park - Photography Pick up some professional tips on seeing landscapes, wildlife, architecture and heritage in a new light. Get the most out of your phone and camera. Date: Friday 19 July When: 10am-noon Meet: Parramatta Park Suitable for: High school students Cost: $5 per person

Nature Ramble Engaging activities and a pleasant meander in a parkland setting introduce children to the wonders of nature. Dates: Tuesday – 7 August Wednesday – 30 October When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Third Settlement Reserve and Lake Parramatta Suitable for: 3-5 year olds with carers Cost: $5 per person

Minibeast Safari Children use a range of techniques and tools to get up close and personal with the tiny bugs and beasties that live in the bush. Date: Saturday 28 September When: 10am-12pm Meet: Lake Parramatta Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Colonial Capers Interactive games and activities will engage children as they discover the strange lives of colonial children and characters. Dates: Monday 30 September When: 10am-noon Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Environmental Treasure Hunt Explore the bush to uncover a range of natural treasures. Date: Tuesday 1 October When: 10am-11.30am When: Edna Hunt Sanctuary, Epping Suitable for: 5-8 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Mini Master Builders Children explore the world of design and construction, taking a walk to look at our built heritage and completing a range of building tasks. Date: Wednesday 2 October When: 10am-12.30pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Art in the Park - Batty for Bats Come and be creative in a beautiful bush setting. Delve into the fascinating stories of our local microbats and flying foxes while you create bat-themed craft items, ready for Halloween. Date: Thursday 3 October When: 10am-noon Meet: John Curtin Reserve, Winston Hills Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

River Through Time This new program introduces the natural and cultural interactions around the river, revealing how these have changed over time. Engaging activities tell the story of our city’s lifeblood – the Parramatta River. Date: Friday 4 October When: 10:00am-11:30am Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 5-8 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

More Than Meets the Eye An immersive activity based walk where children will use all of their senses to become more in tune with the bush and nature. Date: Tuesday 8 October When: 10am-12pm Meet: Lake Parramatta Reserve Suitable for: Families with children 5 and up. Cost: $5 per person

Aboriginal Cultural Activity –Culture Camp Discover Aboriginal culture with an Aboriginal guide, as you enjoy storytelling, song and traditional plant uses. Date: Wednesday 9 October When: 10am-12pm Meet: Boronia Park, Epping Suitable for: Everyone Cost: $5 per person

The Life Giving River The Parramatta River was once a place of orchards, market gardens and farms. Children will discover the stories of the colonists who tended the crops and try their hand at keeping the colony alive. Date: Thursday 10 October When: 10am-11.30am Meet: Wentworth Point TBC Suitable for: 7-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5 per person

Youth Archaeology Join a qualified archaeologist on this walking tour visiting some key archaeological sites in Parramatta. Discover the many cutting-edge technologies utilised in modern archaeology. Dates: Friday 11 October When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: High school students Cost: $5

Christmas Craft Create your own heritage and nature-themed craft and cards, to use as festive decorations or gifts. Dates: Sunday 8 December When: 10am-12pm Meet: Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Suitable for: 5-11 year olds and their carers Cost: $5