Lantern Making

Program Moon Festival

Lantern Making

Bring to life large-scale lanterns on the Sydney Observatory lawn in this drop-in workshop. Visitors can participate in community lantern making and help craft lanterns designed by artist Truc Truong to feature in the Moon Festival celebration at the Observatory on the evening of 2 October.

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Ended 2 Oct 2025

12–5pm

Free

FreeGeneral Drop-in, Ages 6+

Sydney Observatory

On Gadigal Land

Sydney Observatory

1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000

Notes

This is a drop-in event. As this is an outdoor event, we recommend weather-appropriate clothing for your comfort.

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