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Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea Returns to Kensington This September

19/09/2026

Friday 25 September 2026 | 10am–12pm | Kensington Park Community Centre | Free New parents and their little ones are invited to come together for the annual Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea in Kensington this September. Hosted each spring by Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, the morning tea celebrates the newest additions to local families while giving parents an opportunity to meet other families and connect with community organisations, support services and local businesses. Matt Thistlethwaite is the current federal Member for Kingsford Smith. This year’s event will take place on Friday 25 September from 10am to…

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Markets

Introducing Bondi Junction Twilight Markets

16/09/2026

There’s a new reason to spend time in Bondi Junction after work. Bondi Junction Twilight Markets are coming to Oxford Street Mall, bringing an exciting new evening market to the heart of the Junction on the last Thursday of every month from 4pm to 9pm. Whether you’re looking to unwind after work, grab dinner on the way home, discover something unique or simply enjoy an evening out with friends and family, the Twilight Markets will offer a changing mix of food, shopping, music and entertainment. Your new Thursday night tradition The markets will bring together an eclectic selection of rotating vendors, giving…

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Community, Free

Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness Comes to Maroubra These School Holidays

16/09/2026

Looking for a free school holiday activity in the Eastern Suburbs? This one should be a lot of fun for kids who are fascinated by police cars, horses, police dogs and emergency services. Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness is coming to Broadarrow Reserve in Maroubra on Monday 28 September, bringing NSW Police and the local community together for three hours of family-friendly activities. And it’s completely free. Held as part of the Year of Kindness, the event is all about helping children meet some of the people who work in their community while enjoying plenty of entertainment…

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Books, Free

Author Talk: Katie Hoskins in Conversation with Sophie Stern at Randwick Library

16/09/2026

If your book club is looking for its next read — or you simply love stories about friendship, motherhood and the complicated realities behind seemingly perfect lives — this local author event is worth adding to your calendar. On Wednesday 23 September, Margaret Martin Library in Randwick will welcome local author Katie Hoskins for a conversation about her debut novel, When the Party’s Over. Katie will be joined by Sydney author Sophie Stern for an evening discussing the novel, its characters and the themes of friendship, family and motherhood that run through the story. Even better, Katie is a genuinely…

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School holidays

Dive into a Mystical Ocean at DigiPark Sydney These School Holidays

16/09/2026

Looking for an indoor adventure these spring school holidays? A new underwater world is surfacing at DigiPark Sydney, with the launch of Mystical Ocean for a limited time across the September and October NSW school holiday period. The ocean-themed experience combines immersive technology, interactive digital art, creativity and play, taking families beneath the surface to discover colourful underwater environments and marine creatures — without getting wet! And for families who have visited DigiPark before, there will be plenty of new ocean-themed content to discover alongside the venue’s existing attractions. Dive Beneath the Surface During Mystical Ocean, selected DigiPark projection spaces…

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Free, Garden

Free Native Plant Giveaway for Sydney Residents

15/09/2026

Want to add a little more greenery to your garden or balcony this spring? City of Sydney residents can currently claim two free native plants for their household, thanks to a partnership between the City of Sydney and Indigenous nursery IndigiGrow. And you don’t need a big backyard to take part. There are plants suitable for gardens, smaller spaces, sunny and shady spots, and even balcony pots. Two Free Native Plants Per Household The plants available through the giveaway are native to coastal Sydney, with many belonging to the endangered Eastern Suburbs banksia scrub plant community. This native vegetation once…

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School holidays

Spring School Holiday Fun at Woollahra Libraries

15/09/2026

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these spring school holidays? Woollahra Libraries has a packed program of activities for both younger kids and teenagers across Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay. From spring craft and family movies to robotics, drama, coding, crochet and games, there’s plenty happening throughout the holidays — and many of the activities are free. Activities for Kids Spring Into Craft | Ages 5–12 Kids can create colourful flowers, butterflies and critters in these spring-inspired craft sessions. 📅 28 September – Paddington Library 📅 29 September – Watsons Bay Library 📅 30 September – Woollahra…

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Free, Parks and Beaches, School holidays

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music & Fire Dancers on Bondi Beach

15/09/2026

There’s something pretty special about sitting around a fire by the ocean — and this October, Bondi Firelight is returning to South Bondi Beach for a free evening of bonfires, live seaside vibes and spectacular fire dancing. Bring a picnic rug, round up the family and friends and settle in on the sand as the sun goes down and the fires are lit. Bonfires on Bondi Beach Bondi Firelight offers families the chance to experience Bondi Beach a little differently. Gather around the crackling bonfires, listen to relaxed seaside tunes and enjoy the sound of the waves as evening settles…

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Events, Fun, School holidays

This Show is a Joke! The Listies Bring the Laughs to Bondi Pavilion These School Holidays

15/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that will have the kids — and probably the parents — laughing out loud? **The Listies are coming to Bondi Pavilion this October with their hilarious new family show, This Show is a Joke! ** Australia’s much-loved kids’ comedy duo Matt Kelly and Richard Higgins are bringing an hour of slapstick, songs, ridiculous gags, bubbles, bananas and complete chaos to the Bondi Pavilion Theatre. Recommended for ages 5+, this could be a great one to add to your spring school holiday calendar. Prepare for Some Serious Silliness This Show is a Joke! is a…

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Free, Fun

Afterschool Fun: Mermaids & Pirates at Waverley Library

15/09/2026

Ahoy, little pirates and mermaids! Waverley Library is hosting a fun-filled afternoon of crafts and sensory play for children aged four and over. Taking place on Thursday 24 September, this special afterschool activity is perfect for little ones who love everything from treasure-hunting pirates to magical mermaids. Children will get the chance to explore a range of pirate and mermaid-themed crafts and tactile sensory activitiesdesigned especially for younger kids. It’s an easy afterschool activity for families looking for something creative to do in Bondi Junction — and a fun way for kids to use their imagination while getting hands-on with…

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Welcoming the Babies Morning Tea Returns to Kensington This September

Introducing Bondi Junction Twilight Markets

Spark in the Park: Cops, Community & Kindness Comes to Maroubra These School Holidays

Author Talk: Katie Hoskins in Conversation with Sophie Stern at Randwick Library

Dive into a Mystical Ocean at DigiPark Sydney These School Holidays

Free Native Plant Giveaway for Sydney Residents

Spring School Holiday Fun at Woollahra Libraries

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music & Fire Dancers on Bondi Beach

This Show is a Joke! The Listies Bring the Laughs to Bondi Pavilion These School Holidays

Afterschool Fun: Mermaids & Pirates at Waverley Library

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