If you walk around Parramatta on those warm Summery evenings, you’ll find it glowing. Launching in time to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of light, you’ll see your City lit up in an array of different colours at Parramatta Square, Centenary Square, and the River foreshore (between the Lennox Bridge and Ferry terminal). 

There’s no shortage of things to do around Parramatta to keep the young and the young-at-heart happy. Here are 5 excellent ways to spend family time close to home.

Looking to make the most of your weekend in Parramatta? Don't miss these fun ideas for the perfect staycation.

Parramatta has so many great cycling tracks for people of all levels of fitness. Get a great bike ride while soaking up the sights as you go.

Can’t stand to be separated from your furry friend? Fortunately, with these pet-approved pit stops in Parramatta you don’t have to be.

Make Dad feel the love this Father's Day and check out these things to do and places to eat in Parramatta.

To celebrate National Science Week, Council has teamed up with Western Sydney University to bring you an exciting range of digital events for all ages and interests.

With restrictions easing across the state, accommodation is reopening and we encourage support for our hotels, many of whom have refurbished during the shut down period.

World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park is transforming walking and cycling, through a two-month trial of its ‘People’s Loop’, from 18 May to 19 July 2020.

There are lesser-known walks in Parramatta which can be done to get out and about and stay away from crowds.

With over 85 hectares of grasslands, mature trees, gardens and river frontage Parramatta Park provides an idyllic way to enjoy the fresh air. Our parks will remain open to the public unless advised otherwise.

Our brand is our story and it’s time we shared it with the world.

Parramatta is our home. It’s where we live, play, learn and work. It’s where we’ve created our stories and where we’ve shared them for more than 60,000 years.

There is no shortage of epic locations in and around Parramatta that are perfect for a smartphone shoot. Here are four fab local spots to capture and share.

When the evening is just getting started, you need something a little different to get your all-nighter vibe on. Check out the following venues for some good times at night.

Looking for a healthy way to unwind? Escape the frenetic pace of city living with these stellar walks, which will put you in touch with nature and bring you back to yourself.

Pack up a picnic basket, explore and cool down with a swim at Lake Parramatta Reserve.

Spring is here! As the days get warmer, entertain the kids at one of these water play parks in and around Parramatta.

This spectacular, UNESCO World Heritage-listed park provides an idyllic space for the Parramatta and wider community to come together and tells a unique story of Australia's history.

Located just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Parramatta's CBD is an all-inclusive play space perfect for play dates or weekend visit.

Just a short drive from Parramatta CBD, urban explorers can visit vibrant cafes, colourful playgrounds, explore native bushland and winding waterways.

Nothing screams ‘fun for the whole family’ like a good ol’ fashioned game of tenpin bowling, and at Kicks Tenpin & Arcade they’ve got you sorted.

There are plenty of ways to explore a city while being kind to the environment. Here’s our green-hearted guide to Parramatta

Discover UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Government House, the oldest surviving public building in Australia right here in Parramatta.

From street markets and independent boutiques to fashionable malls, here’s our locals’ guide to shopping in Parramatta

From burlesque dancer to sought after nail artist, Lauren LaRouge is in Parramatta to stay.

Play for the meat tray or play for the fame and glory! Here are five places you can get your trivia on.

Learn about Burramatta culture – from Arrunga Bardo garden, where a wealth of bush food grows, to Third Settlement Reserve, where legendary warrior Pemulwuy battled against colonisation.

Tucked away in a corner of Centenary Square is Western Sydney's only independent record store. We chat to owner Pete Curnovic about Beatdisc in Parramatta's landscape.

Because a Sunday well spent brings a week of content.

Chase waterfalls, sink a putt or park yourself under a tree in the neighbourhoods of North Rocks and Carlingford.

Make every minute count with this whirlwind tour of the geographic and demographic heartland of Sydney.

Calling all dapper gents: here are the local barbers you need to know.

Discover some of the significant pieces of Australian history housed in Parramatta.

From outdoor adventures, to water action and plenty of hands-on history.

Not just the home of the 2000 Olympic Games, discover everything Sydney Olympic Park has to offer.

Whether it's for exercise, getting around or for fun, here are five cycle routes in Parramatta.

Discover the story of James Ruse’s transformation from convict to pioneering man of the land, the stuff of Australian legend.

These are our favourite dance classes in Parramatta.

Home to Australia's first private farm, and named after surgeon Dr John Harris, the suburb of Harris Park is now a thriving, dynamic, multicultural hub. Here are a few reasons why you should head to Harris Park.

Once a verdant farming valley, then a quarry and, later, home to a buzzing open-air cinema, here are four reasons to explore Dundas.

Come rain, hail or shine, sometimes being outside just doesn’t cut it for family fun. Here's some inspiration to keep the little (and big) tackers entertained.

Discover the laidback, revamped riverside suburb five kilometres west of Parramatta.

A heritage site and home to a sprawling naval storage depot, discover all there is to do at Newington Armory.

12 perfect parks for a picnic, a BBQ and a play with the kids.

From dresses to dining, day spas to dance lessons, Parramatta is the bride-to-be’s ultimate pre-wedding day destination.

A remarkable piece of Australia’s early European history sits modestly among the houses and flats of suburban Parramatta. Elizabeth Farm was the residence of wool pioneer John Macarthur and his family from 1793.