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The Tea Centre Opens at Westfield Bondi Junction – Discover the Art of the Perfect Cup of Tea

29/09/2026

Tea lovers have a new reason to visit Bondi Junction! The Tea Centre has opened a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, bringing its huge collection of premium loose-leaf teas, matcha, tea accessories and gifts to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. To celebrate the opening, The Tea Centre is hosting two special launch events on Friday 2 October and Saturday 3 October, giving locals the chance to meet the team, taste different teas and learn a little more about the art of making the perfect cup. And if you’re someone whose usual tea-making routine consists of dropping a tea bag into a…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park Skate Park: A Huge Skate, Scooter & BMX Park for Kids

29/09/2026

Looking for somewhere for the kids to burn off some energy these school holidays or on the weekend? Sydney Park Skate Park is well worth adding to your list. Located at Sydney Park in Erskineville, just outside Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, this impressive facility is the largest skate park in Sydney and has different areas catering for a range of abilities and riding styles. Whether your kids love skateboarding, scooters or BMX, there’s plenty of space to practise their skills, try something new and spend a few hours outdoors. Something for Different Skill Levels One of the great things about Sydney…

by jay

Events

Chardy Party at the International

29/09/2026

Sun’s out, charge your Chardy glass this October Long Weekend! We’re celebrating all things Chardonnay with Chardy Party, bringing 30+ winemakers and 100+ wines to the heart of the CBD for one big afternoon in the spring sunshine. Australian Chardonnay is having its moment in the sun, and it’s earned, not hyped. Few grapes respond quite so vividly to place and the hand of the winemaker as Chardonnay. We are leading the world, nipping at the heels of the French, with wines of finesse and power. Chardy Party celebrates the full spectrum, along with a special one-day-only menu from The…

by jay

School holidays

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

28/09/2026

Spring school holidays are made for breaking free, getting outside, letting little imaginations run wild and making the most of every day off school. From 26 September to 11 October 2026, families can spend the holidays building, discovering and playing together with a huge program of activities at Darling Harbour. There are plenty of FREE activities on offer, including robotics, STEM experiments, cooking classes, giant lawn games, movies, Moon Festival celebrations and more. Leading the school holiday fun is the debut of Big Ideas Factory at Tumbalong Park, a brand-new hands-on program combining science, robotics, construction, creativity and plenty of…

by jay

School holidays, Swimming Pools

School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

25/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that keeps the kids moving while building an important life skill? The Spring School Holiday Swimming Intensives are back, giving children the opportunity to build confidence in the water, improve their swimming technique and fast-track their skills during the September/October school holidays. Running across both weeks of the spring school holidays, the program offers group classes, private lessons and targeted stroke clinics for different ages and swimming abilities. A Great Way to Keep Kids Active These School Holidays Rather than taking a break from swimming over the holidays, an intensive program can give children…

by jay

Community, Free

Celebrate NYE at Bondi Beach – Limited Free Tickets for Local Families

24/09/2026

Looking for somewhere local to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the kids? Bondi Beach is set to welcome 2027 with a huge New Year’s Eve celebration – and Waverley locals will have the chance to attend a special family-friendly event for free. On 31 December 2026, Bondi Beach will host elrow Sydney XXL, a major ticketed New Year’s Eve concert. But for local families, there’s something extra planned. A dedicated Locals Lawn will give Waverley residents the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bondi with fireworks, entertainment, performances and food trucks – without having to buy a ticket. A…

by jay

Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

What’s Happening at Bronte Surf Life Saving Club?

24/09/2026

If you’ve been to Bronte Beach lately, you’ve probably noticed plenty happening around the surf club. The redevelopment of the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities is taking shape, with construction reaching another important stage. For local families who regularly visit Bronte Beach, the ocean pool and Bronte Park – or have kids involved in Nippers and surf lifesaving – here’s an update on what’s happening behind the construction fencing. The New Bronte Surf Club Is Taking Shape Construction progressed steadily throughout August, with some major parts of the new building now completed. The Level 1 concrete slab…

by jay

School holidays, Sports

Get the Kids Surfing These School Holidays with Waves Surf School

24/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that gets the kids outdoors, off their devices and into the ocean? For families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Waves Surf School offers school holiday surf camps where kids can spend the day learning to surf, improving their skills and building their confidence in the ocean. Based out of Bondi and running surf trips, tours and lessons since 1999, Waves caters for everyone from first-time surfers through to more experienced kids wanting to take their surfing to the next level. More Than Just a Surf Lesson What we like about the Waves school holiday program…

by jay

Community, Free, Uncategorized

Spot On 2026: Six Thursday Nights of Food, Music & Family Fun at The Spot

24/09/2026

The Spot in Randwick is coming alive again this spring, with Spot On returning for six Thursday evenings of outdoor dining, live music, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Running every Thursday from 24 September to 29 October 2026, Spot On transforms the popular Randwick dining precinct into a lively street festival, giving local families a great reason to head out for dinner and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. Partly funded through the NSW Government Open Streets Program, the six-week series celebrates The Spot’s restaurants and local businesses while creating more space for people to eat, meet and enjoy the neighbourhood….

by jay

Community, School holidays

Glenayr Avenue Street Party Returns to Bondi This Spring

24/09/2026

Glenayr Avenue Street Party Returns to Bondi This Spring Spring is here, and Bondi is getting ready to celebrate with the return of the Glenayr Avenue Street Party on Saturday 10 October 2026. Glenayr Avenue will come alive for a full day of live music, street food, kids’ entertainment and community fun, making this a great local day out for Eastern Suburbs families. A Spring Street Party in the Heart of Bondi Waverley Council is transforming Glenayr Avenue into a lively pedestrian-friendly celebration from 11am to 8pm, bringing locals, families and visitors together to enjoy everything that makes Bondi such…

by jay

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

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The Tea Centre Opens at Westfield Bondi Junction – Discover the Art of the Perfect Cup of Tea

Sydney Park Skate Park: A Huge Skate, Scooter & BMX Park for Kids

Chardy Party at the International

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

Celebrate NYE at Bondi Beach – Limited Free Tickets for Local Families

What’s Happening at Bronte Surf Life Saving Club?

Get the Kids Surfing These School Holidays with Waves Surf School

Spot On 2026: Six Thursday Nights of Food, Music & Family Fun at The Spot

Glenayr Avenue Street Party Returns to Bondi This Spring

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