News

REAL Festival 2026 attracts 50,000+

30 September 2026

More than 50,000 people attended Penrith City Council’s REAL Festival 2026 over 3 days, transforming Tench Reserve into a vibrant festival destination and reinforcing the event's status as one of Western Sydney's premier community celebrations.

Council invests in community arts programs to strengthen local identity and activate public spaces

30 September 2026

Three community arts projects will receive funding through Penrith City Council's highly regarded 2026-27 Magnetic Places Grant Program , to magnify residents' stories, facilitate creative expression and celebrate neighbourhoods.

Young people invited to finalise Youth Strategy

29 September 2026

Penrith City Council is inviting young people and the wider community to review the Draft Penrith Youth Strategy and Action Plan 2027-2031 and provide feedback during the public exhibition from 5 October to 1 November 2026.

Penrith Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 endorsed

29 September 2026

The Penrith Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026-2030 , that will help make Penrith a more accessible and inclusive City for everyone, has been endorsed by Council.

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What's On

Car Maintenance Workshops with Galmatic

01 October 2026 (+ 1 more dates)

Want to feel confident behind the wheel? Whether you're a new driver or been driving for years, this hands-on workshop is for you! We have 2 sessions running.

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Recharge Penrith

07 October 2026 (+ 11 more dates)

Recharge Penrith is your midweek invitation to rest, recharge and connect in the city centre, with a new series of free wellbeing activities every Wednesday in October.

Village Café Kingswood

08 October 2026 (+ 1 more dates)

Connect with friends and local support services while enjoying a free barista-made coffee. Open the second Thursday of the month.

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Village Café North St Marys

15 October 2026 (+ 1 more dates)

Connect with friends and local support services while enjoying a free barista-made coffee. Open the third Thursday of the month.

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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Darug and Gundungarra people who are the traditional owners in which Penrith Local Government Area is situated.

We also pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging, and to the First Nations people living in our community today.

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