Events Calendar

Gala events

Elegance and purpose – experience the magic of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation’s exclusive fundraising galas, where glamour meets giving for a life-changing cause.

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Emerald Ball

Date: Saturday 16 May 2026

Grace Gala

Grace Gala

Date: Saturday 23 May 2026

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Gold Dinner

Date: Thursday 4 June 2026

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A Bear Affair

Date: Saturday 1 August 2026

Challenge events

Ready to take on a challenge and raise much-needed funds for SCHF? Find out what’s on and sign up for one of our Challenge Events!

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Terrigal Swim Fest 2027

Dates: Saturday 27 February - Sunday 28 February 2027

A group of Walk for Kids with Cancer walkers all waving as they begin the walk

2027 Walk for Kids with Cancer

Date: Sunday 21 March 2027

The finish line for the Hoka Marathon with many runners and a huge crowd cheering them on

2027 HOKA Runaway Sydney Half Marathon

Date: Sunday 2 May 2027

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The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon Festival 2027

Date: 10 - 11 April 2027

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HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB 2027

Date: 13-16 May 2027

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Parramatta Half Marathon 2027

Date: Sunday, 27 June 2027

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2027 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

Date: Sunday, 29 August 2027

Community events

From gala dinners to local BBQs, there are countless ways to get involved with our community of supporters.

A Night in Paris

When: Saturday 21 November 2026
Where: Fullerton Hotel, Sydney
Time: 7pm till late
Cost: $250 (early bird until 9 October). $290 after 9 October. Tables of 10 $2500. Tables of 12 $3000.

About the event:

Join Sydney Kids Committee for A Night in Paris, our 2026 Annual Gala Ball at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Saturday 21 November. Enjoy an elegant evening of dining, entertainment, auctions, prizes and Paris-inspired glamour, while helping raise funds for essential medical equipment for Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. Gather friends, colleagues or clients for a memorable night out with a meaningful purpose.

Jam in a Jar Charity Concert!

When: Friday, 9th October 2026
Where
: Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel 
Time: 6pm - 11pm
Cost: $32 - $40 

The UNSW Kensington Colleges are proud to be hosting 5 incredible artists at the annual Jam in a Jar Charity Concert, once again supporting the SCHF's Child Life and Music Therapy Program. Join us for a fun-filled night, JAM-ing out for a great cause!

Kids Market: Future Entrepreneur

When: Every Friday
Where
: Burwood Chinatown kids playground
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Cost: $50 to run a stall

A heartwarming mini market run by local young entrepreneurs, celebrating joy, creativity, and community.

A Night in Rio

When: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Where: Mounties Showroom, Mounties Club, Sydney
Time: 6PM – 11:00 PM
Cost: $3,500 per table of 12 (Individual ticket price - $350)

Join us for A Night in Rio, an elegant and vibrant gala supporting Rio’s Legacy and Mounties Group with the build of our hospice - Mounties Care Cottage - Western Sydney’s first children’s palliative care facility.

30th Annual St Spyridon Golf Day

When: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Where
: Bonnie Doon Golf Club 
Time: 10am-8pm
Cost: See website for more details 

We are proud to return in 2026 for the 30th Annual St Spyridon Golf Day at Bonnie Doon Golf Club, the very venue where the event first began. We invite players, sponsors and supporters to be part of this special milestone through golf participation, sponsorship packages, donations, raffle prizes and auction items.

32nd Annual Rotary Club of Sydney Cove Regatta

When: Friday 20 November 2026
Where: Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA)
Time: 11.30am to approximately 5pm 
Cost: See website for more details

The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove are holding their annual regatta, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), home of the Rolex Sydney Hobart yacht race. It is a spectacular day that starts with lunch at the club and then an afternoon of yacht racing on Sydney Harbour.

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