February in Sydney is where summer really hits its stride.
From adrenaline-fuelled challenges and heritage café openings to wild dining experiences, star-studded conversations and food festivals worth planning a road trip around, here’s what to eat, see and do around Sydney this February.
Spartan: The Central Coast Trifecta Takes Over Glenworth Valley
Just over an hour from Sydney, Glenworth Valley becomes the ultimate proving ground as Spartan Australia unveils its newest and most scenic race location yet. Set among towering gums, river crossings and dense bushland, the Central Coast Trifecta promises to be one of the toughest — and most beautiful — Spartan events in the country.
Athletes can take on the 5K Sprint, the 10K Super (a National Series event), or the brutal 21K Beast, while younger competitors get their moment with the 1–3K Kids Race, an official APAC qualifier for the World Championships. Whether you’re racing, cheering or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s a full-throttle way to spend a summer weekend.
Heritage Cooper Park Pavilion Reborn as The Cooper Clubhouse
One of Sydney’s most beloved heritage sites has entered a new era. The Cooper Clubhouse has officially opened in the heart of Cooper Park, transforming the 106-year-old pavilion into a serene café and community hub while preserving its original architectural charm.
Led by eastern suburbs hospitality veterans Ketty Laffi and Giancarlo Bazzocchi, the space feels like a true escape — a calm, leafy retreat just moments from Bondi Junction. The menu leans into classic breakfast favourites with an Italian twist, from the much-loved Cooper Park scones to refined sandwiches made with premium local and imported ingredients. With tennis courts still in play and a fit-out that blends seamlessly into the landscape, it’s a destination designed for lingering mornings and post-walk coffees alike.
Recharge and Rejuvenate at One Playground’s Urban Oasis Wellness Weekend
One Playground is inviting Sydney to slow down and reset with its Urban Oasis Wellness Weekend, a two-day celebration of health, recovery and connection held in the heart of Surry Hills on 21st–22nd February. Across the weekend, the serene wellness space will host a curated program of special classes, immersive workshops and complimentary one-on-one consultations, alongside a wellness market featuring brands spanning holistic skincare, movement and nutrition. Highlights include contrast therapy sessions combining infrared sauna and ice baths, breathwork led by Align Breathwork’s Chris Sulfa, lymphatic activation workshops and an accessible astrology session exploring Sun, Moon and Rising placements. Open to members and non-members alike, it’s a thoughtfully designed weekend for anyone looking to recharge body and mind before summer winds down. Tickets available here.
Second Life Archive Hosts A Valentine Pop Up at Ace Hotel
If your idea of romance leans more vintage than roses, Second Life Archive’s Sydney Vintage Valentines is the one to mark in your calendar. Taking over the lobby of Ace Hotel Sydney for a one-day-only event on February 14th, the elevated archive sale blends fashion, food and festivities into a distinctly Sydney Valentine’s experience. Expect a carefully curated edit of archival and designer vintage, prosecco and cocktails flowing, a luxe oyster bar, florals throughout and live jazz setting the tone before DJs carry things into the evening. Whether you’re planning a date, a Galentine’s outing or a solo shopping moment, it’s a celebration of great style, good energy and falling back in love with vintage. Tickets here.
Take A Walk On The Wild Side with Christine Manfield & Margie Harris
With Mardi Gras season in full swing, Cho Cho San turns up the heat with a bold, two-night-only collaboration dinner led by culinary icon Christine Manfield and partner Margie Harris. The theme? Eat Wild, Dress Wild and Go Wild.
The shared feast celebrates wild-harvested and wild-caught produce from across New South Wales, with dishes ranging from Narooma sea urchin and kangaroo tail rendang to wild oysters dressed with finger lime. Designed for generous, communal dining, the evening is lively, social and story-driven, with Manfield and Harris bringing the room together through food, conversation and plenty of personality. Optional wine pairings from Mac Forbes Wines keep the celebration flowing well into the night.
Nimbus Launches a 28-Day Wellness Challenge Designed for Real, Lasting Change
Cut through the noise of quick fixes and wellness trends with Nimbus’ 28 Day Challenge, a structured, science-led reset designed to build healthier habits that actually stick. Available year-round, the evergreen program blends heat, cold, and expert guidance to help participants improve energy, resilience and overall wellbeing. Across 28 days, challengers commit to twice-weekly sauna sessions to detox and recharge, paired with twice-weekly ice baths to sharpen both body and mind. A free one-month Whoop membership rounds out the experience, allowing participants to track their progress in real time. It’s not about extremes or perfection, just real advice, real wellness, and a reset you can return to whenever you need it.
ABODE Bistro. Bar Launches a New Seasonal Menu
Fresh off its win for Best Casual Dining Experience at the 2025 NSW Accommodation Awards, ABODE Bistro. Bar has unveiled a new seasonal menu that leans fully into its core philosophy: food that feels like home.
Created by Sous Chef Miguel, the menu highlights peak summer produce through confident, comforting dishes — think Cowra lamb rump with greens, prawn mafaldine with Calabrian chilli, and roasted chicken with habanero butter. To celebrate, ABODE is offering a two-course menu for $69 per person, complete with house-made bread, dessert and a complimentary drink. It’s an easy, midweek option that still feels special, and exactly what casual dining should look like in 2026.
M&M’S Introduces Crunchy Cookie Flavour
M&M’S has unveiled its latest flavour innovation, Crunchy Cookie — a new locally made addition developed in Ballarat that layers crunchy cookie pieces through the brand’s signature milk chocolate and colourful candy shell. Landing just in time for Valentine’s Day, the release is designed with sharing and gifting in mind, whether folded into a low-key celebration or enjoyed straight from the bag. The launch also marks a broader brand moment, coinciding with a playful Valentine’s collaboration with Australian sleepwear label Peter Alexander, extending M&M’S focus on everyday moments of enjoyment beyond the chocolate aisle.
Sonoma Launches a Monthly Bake Sale at Its Alexandria Flagship
Sonoma is opening the doors to its test kitchen with the launch of a new monthly Bake Sale series, debuting Saturday 14 February at its Alexandria flagship. Curated by Executive Chef Aoife Noonan, the one-day-only event brings together limited-run pastries, exclusive cakes and small-batch creations rarely seen outside the kitchen — from nostalgic madeleines and choux to seasonal fruit galettes and statement tarts. Crafted using Sonoma’s signature long fermentation and hands-on technique, the Bake Sale celebrates the artistry behind the brand’s pastry program while reinforcing the Alexandria bakery as a true community hub.
What’s On Outside of Sydney
Beginning Boutique’s Valentine’s Day Café Takeover
To mark Valentine’s Day, Beginning Boutique is bringing the love to the Gold Coast with a playful café takeover at Palm Springs Burleigh. From 8am on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, the fashion brand will be giving away 100 free ‘Sweetheart Brew’ iced lattes each day, topped with a strawberry bubblegum gold foam, alongside complimentary fairy floss until sold out. Set against Palm Springs’ pastel-hued backdrop, it’s a light-hearted, feel-good way to celebrate, whether you’re stopping by with a partner, a friend or flying solo.
FOOD Week 2026: A Flavour-Driven Celebration Worth the Trip
While it officially kicks off in March, FOOD Week 2026 deserves a spot on your February radar. Tickets are on sale now, and events sell out fast. Celebrating 35 years, Australia’s longest-running regional food festival will once again transform Orange into a must-visit destination for food and wine lovers.
With close to 100 events planned, the program spans vineyard dinners, orchard long lunches, immersive tastings and hands-on workshops. Highlights include the return of Meet the Producers, offering behind-the-scenes access to cheesemakers, orchardists and fermenters, alongside creative experiences that blend food, art, and place. It’s a festival built on connection, to produce, to people, and to region, and one well worth planning ahead for.
