Walk in nature, give gratitude for its beauty. Gardens truly are natures art. There will be 8 spectacular gardens, all with something special for you to visit. Some gardens will be familiar, some are brand new to the festival. The Braes Heritage Garden Estate open Sunday 2 October with Katoomba Jazz Quartet. Karoola is at ... Read more
Welcome to the first Saturday of the Month Beginners lessons and strum at the Royal Hotel Springwood with The Blue Mountains Ukulele Group (The Blue MUGs). The idea is that we will get you singing and playing lots of tunes, and it won't have been a struggle. The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn, ... Read more
Join us for an open mic style storytelling event, under the spring blossoms in the Katoomba community garden. Bring a cushion, blanket and a story to share! Drug and alcohol free event.
Rejoice in the resilience of our community! What histories of resilience have happened in the past? What resilience brings us together today? What do our imaginations hold for our region in the future? We want to amplify our stories of community resilience and transformative actions in response to climate-change driven destabilisation. The Sydney Environment Institute ... Read more
What histories of resilience are here? What brings us together today? What do we imagine for a future of planetary health in the Blue Mountains? We invite you to collaborate in a free family friendly art project where together, we will create a layered collage of our journey toward planetary health and a resilient Blue ... Read more
Saturday : Keep your eyes out for the Climate Action Superheroes, WaterWiz, Veg Head and Fashion Fixer who will be wandering the crowd educating on how you can help be a planet protector! Take the Superhero Pledge! Saturday: Collaborative Art Project -A free family friendly art project where together, we will create a layered collage ... Read more
Reconnecting with the primal skills of our ancestors is nourishing, invigorating, and fun! The skills you’ll learn on this family-friendly weekend are ancient art forms practiced by all cultures around the world for countless generations. These skills are a powerful way to revive our connection to the earth. Join renowned forager Diego Bonetto and Bushcraft ... Read more
Raise your voice to celebrate our resilient, creative, connected community Join in as we all learn and sing a "pub choir" style song with vibrant choir leader Suze Pratten Enjoy performances from Blue Mountains choirs Ecopella and The Heathens Sing for Country, for connection and for community!
Leura Public School hosts a Spring Fair and Open Day to celebrate the launch of the Yanema Budjery Gumada walking trail around the school that features 14 unique sites of cultural, ecological and historical significance. The trail name means 'walk with good spirit' and was chosen by Darug artist and cultural educator Leanne Tobin, whose ... Read more
FREE Children under 12 and their parents/carers are invited to express their creativity together in a joyful and messy art workshop. Materials and inspiration are both provided by facilitator Hannah. Book in now! The third Saturday of each month Noon-1.30pm Bookings essential: 0404 288 487 Text only.
Come along to Toolo's Repair Cafe. Bring along your broken items and with the help of a volunteer expert learn how to repair it. The concept is simple, but the outcomes are significant - for our community and the planet. Meetings are the third Saturday of the month. Cottage behind Junction 142, 142 Katoomba Street, ... Read more
Probus Clubs provide friendship, fun and fellowship for active retirees through outings, club meetings with speakers and various activities. As we know, connection with others is key to the health and wellbeing of people through all stages of their lives. Friendship in retirement is key to a positive outlook and greater resilience as we age. ... Read more
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
