Parramatta locals and visitors are invited to attend a celebration of history and culture at Heritage Day at Parramatta North on Saturday, May 9.
Heritage Day is a family-friendly event filled with free guided walking tours of sensitively restored heritage-listed buildings, a historical talk, live music, great food, market stalls, and children’s activities.
The day’s official program will begin at 10am with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony by Jannawi Dance Clan, inviting people to the home of the Traditional Custodians – the Burramada people of the Dharug Nation.
Walking tours of the Parramatta Girls’ Home and the Parramatta Female Factory will headline the program, featuring stories of the many lives woven together that have helped shape the story of Parramatta North. In the afternoon, Judith Dunn OAM will host a historical talk about ‘Unknown Women Pioneers’.
Kids will love the free petting zoo, face painting, craft, and lawn games at Heritage Day. A variety of unique stalls will also offer thoughtful gifts, handmade goods, and special finds – perfect for celebrating Mum this Mother’s Day.
Heritage tours and historical talks are free and require pre-booking, with tickets allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. All tours and talks are approximately 45 minutes long.
Tickets are now available: https://events.humanitix.com/heritage-day-at-parramatta-north-2026.
“Heritage Day provides the community with an opportunity to discover Parramatta’s significant contribution to the history of Australia. It offers locals and visitors a chance to explore the site alongside fun-filled, family-friendly activities,” said State Parramatta MP Donna Davis.
“The Parramatta North heritage and cultural precinct is a special place with a remarkable history, and its compelling stories deserve to be shared.”
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