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New Bondi Junction Twilight Markets Launch with a Special Moon Festival Edition

10/09/2026

There’s something new coming to Bondi Junction this spring — and it could become a great regular Thursday evening outing for Eastern Suburbs families. The Bondi Junction Twilight Markets will launch on Thursday 24 September 2026, transforming Oxford Street Mall into an evening market filled with food, shopping, live music and entertainment. Even better, the very first market will be a special Moon Festival edition, bringing some of the flavours, stalls and atmosphere of Sydney’s Chinatown Markets to Bondi Junction. A New Monthly Market for Bondi Junction The Bondi Junction Twilight Markets are set to become a regular fixture, taking…

by jay

Free, School holidays

Free Family Fun Day Comes to Bondi Junction These Spring School Holidays

10/09/2026

Looking for something free and fun to do with the kids these spring school holidays? Head to Bondi Junction on Monday 28 September for a Family Fun Day filled with activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences for kids. Taking over Oxford Street Mall from 10:30am to 1:30pm, the event is a great excuse to get out of the house, meet up with friends and keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune. Plenty to Keep the Kids Busy Waverley Council’s Family Fun Days are all about giving children the chance to create, explore, learn and play. Families can expect a mix…

by jay

Coogee Public School pavilion classroom in 1913

Community, Education, Events, Local, Schools

Coogee Public School celebrates 150 years

10/09/2026

Coogee Public School will welcome its community, past and present, for a landmark 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The free community event will celebrate the generations of students, staff and families who have shaped the school since it was established in 1876. It is a chance to reconnect with old friends, share memories, explore the school’s history and see what learning at Coogee Public School looks like today. When: Saturday 12 September 2026, 11am-3pm Where: Coogee Public School, corner of Byron Street and Coogee Bay Road, Coogee One hundred and fifty years of…

by Justin Wastnage

Child Care, Education

Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse Invites Eastern Suburbs Families to Its Open Day

09/09/2026

If you’re starting to think about early learning or childcare for 2027, Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse is opening its doors to Eastern Suburbs families this September. On Saturday 19 September, parents and children are invited to visit Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse for a morning where you can explore the centre, meet the team and get a better feel for what everyday life at the centre could look like for your child. Take a Look Inside Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse Choosing an early learning centre is a big decision for families, and sometimes the best way to know whether a centre…

by jay

Markets

Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun

08/09/2026

Looking for a beautiful way to spend a spring Sunday? Watsons Bay Spring Market returns on Sunday 13 September, bringing more than 150 stalls, fantastic food, local makers, live entertainment and loads of FREE activities for the kids to Robertson Park. Now in its ninth year, the Watsons Bay Spring Market has become one of the biggest markets of the spring season — and with its spectacular location between the harbour and the ocean, it’s also one of the prettiest. Even better? The market is right at Watsons Bay ferry wharf, so leave the car at home and make the…

by jay

Events, Free

Free Lunchtime Concerts Are Coming to Bondi Pavilion – Here’s What’s On

07/09/2026

Need an excuse to escape the usual routine for an hour? Bondi Pavilion’s free Lunchtime Concerts could be just the midweek break you’re looking for. Running monthly on selected Wednesdays through to December, the concerts bring live music to the High Tide Room at Bondi Pavilion, with everything from jazz and soul to folk, Sinatra classics and Christmas carols. Best of all? They’re completely free. The performances run from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, making them easy to combine with lunch, a walk along Bondi Beach or a catch-up with a friend. A Different Kind of Lunch Break We love finding free…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized

Women’s Health Week 2026: Mums, This Week Is About You Too

07/09/2026

Between school drop-offs, work, appointments, groceries, after-school activities, family admin and remembering what everyone else needs, it can be surprisingly easy for mums to put their own health somewhere near the bottom of the list. Women’s Health Week runs from 7–11 September 2026, and perhaps its most important message this year is a very simple one: your health deserves some attention too. Run by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Women’s Health Week is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people. This year’s theme is “Do it anyway” – encouraging women to take…

by jay

Pets

Dog Days Out Is Coming to Varna Park – Bring Your Four-Legged Best Friend

07/09/2026

Looking for something different to do with the family this weekend? This time, your four-legged family member is invited too! Dog Days Out is coming to Varna Park on Saturday 12 September, bringing together local families, dog lovers and their furry companions for a fun morning of activities, useful advice and community connection. Running from 10am to 1pm, the event is a great excuse to get outside, meet other local dog owners and perhaps learn a thing or two about keeping your pup happy and healthy. Free Health Checks for Your Dog One of the highlights of Dog Days Out…

by jay

Free, School holidays

Calling All Zara Larsson Fans: A Pop Party Is Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

07/09/2026

If you have a 10+ year old who loves pop music, getting creative and hanging out with friends, Waverley Library has a school holiday activity that might earn you some serious parenting points. As part of Waverley Council’s School Holiday Program, the library is hosting a Zara Larsson Party – an hour of music, creativity, face art and pop-star fun inspired by the Swedish pop superstar. And this one feels particularly perfect for tween and teen girls looking for something fun to do with their friends during the holidays. Grab Your Friends and Make a Morning of It Taking place…

by jay

School holidays

Calling All Junior Detectives: A Forensic Science Workshop Is Coming to Waverley Library

07/09/2026

Got a curious kid who loves mysteries, science experiments and figuring out whodunnit? This could be one of the most intriguing activities on the school holiday calendar. Waverley Library is turning young investigators into forensic detectives these spring school holidays with a hands-on workshop designed especially for children aged 8 to 12 years. Hosted by Mad About Science, the Forensic Detective Workshop invites kids to grab their notebooks, sharpen their observation skills and discover how science can be used to solve a mystery. Can Your Junior Detective Crack the Case? Forget simply hearing about forensic science – in this workshop,…

by jay

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New Bondi Junction Twilight Markets Launch with a Special Moon Festival Edition

Free Family Fun Day Comes to Bondi Junction These Spring School Holidays

Coogee Public School celebrates 150 years

Harbour Early Learning Vaucluse Invites Eastern Suburbs Families to Its Open Day

Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun

Free Lunchtime Concerts Are Coming to Bondi Pavilion – Here’s What’s On

Women’s Health Week 2026: Mums, This Week Is About You Too

Dog Days Out Is Coming to Varna Park – Bring Your Four-Legged Best Friend

Calling All Zara Larsson Fans: A Pop Party Is Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

Calling All Junior Detectives: A Forensic Science Workshop Is Coming to Waverley Library

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