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Culture Vibes Returns to Kensington for a Colourful Celebration of Music, Food and Family Fun

09/10/2026

Get ready for an afternoon and evening of global flavours, live entertainment and cultural experiences as Culture Vibes returns to Kensington Park on Saturday 17 October 2026, from 3pm to 10pm. Pack your picnic blanket, gather the family and get ready to travel the world without leaving Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs! Culture Vibes is back, bringing an exciting mix of international music, dance, delicious street food, colourful markets and hands-on cultural activities to Kensington Park. This vibrant community festival celebrates the many cultures that make Randwick City such a wonderful place to live, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together…

by jay

Schools

Hartford College Families Fight to Save Their School and Call for 12-Month Extension

09/10/2026

Families at Hartford College in Daceyville are fighting to keep their beloved school open after its Board announced plans to close the college at the end of 2026. Parents are calling for a 12-month extension to give the school community an opportunity to develop a sustainable plan for its future. For the families and students of Hartford College, the news of the school’s impending closure has come as a devastating shock. With only weeks remaining in the school year, parents are now facing the difficult prospect of finding new schools for their children, potentially separating friendships and disrupting an educational…

by jay

Community, Creative, Inspiration

Get Creative at Waverley Library: Make Your Own Handmade Soap

09/10/2026

Looking for a creative evening out in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? Waverley Library is inviting locals to roll up their sleeves, explore their creative side and discover the art of handmade soap making at its upcoming Artisan’s Table workshop. Whether you love DIY projects, enjoy making thoughtful handmade gifts or simply want to try something different, this hands-on workshop offers a lovely opportunity to learn a new skill while enjoying a relaxing evening away from the usual routine. Discover the Art of Soap Making On Thursday 12 November, Waverley Library will host Artisan’s Table: Soap Making, an interactive workshop where participants…

by jay

Family, Local, Travel

The Iconic 333 Bondi Bus: 20 Years of Connecting Sydney Families to the Beach

08/10/2026

From school runs and family beach days to millions of passenger journeys every year, Sydney’s famous blue 333 bus is much more than public transport. It’s part of Bondi’s identity and everyday life in the Eastern Suburbs. There are a few things that immediately make you think of Bondi Beach: the golden sand, rolling surf, Bondi Icebergs, the Norfolk pine trees and, of course, the iconic blue 333 bus. For locals, it’s simply part of life. For visitors, it’s often their first introduction to Australia’s most famous beach. And for mums, dads and kids across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, the 333…

by jay

Family photographer taking a portrait of a family in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

Photographers

Family photographers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

07/10/2026

Family photographers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Family photography is often an annual step in recording the milestones that shape family life. Babies become toddlers, children change schools, grandparents visit and familiar family routines evolve. A thoughtful set of photographs preserves those moments long after the details begin to fade. Choosing a photographer is personal. Families are not only comparing prices and packages; they are looking for someone whose style feels right, who can help children relax and who will notice the connections that make their family unique. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is served by photographers specialising in maternity, newborn, family, children’s...Continue reading

by Lana

Halloween

Halloween: Friend or Foe? A Spooky Adventure for Kids in Centennial Park

07/10/2026

Looking for something a little different to do with the kids this Halloween? Centennial Park is getting spooky this October, with an afternoon of creepy creatures, outdoor challenges, costumes and trick-or-treating designed especially for younger children. Halloween: Friend or Foe? takes over the Wild Play Discovery Centre on Saturday 31 October 2026, inviting kids aged 4 to 8 to explore the park and discover some of the fascinating creatures that come alive after dark. Rather than simply being about scares and sweets, this Halloween adventure combines plenty of fun with nature discovery. Kids will crawl through a spooky obstacle course,…

by jay

Halloween

Ghost in The Rocks Returns for Four Huge Nights of Halloween Fun

07/10/2026

Ghost in The Rocks Returns for Four Huge Nights of Halloween Fun Sydney is getting ready for its biggest Halloween celebration yet, with Ghost in The Rocks returning for four nights from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Billed as Australia’s Biggest Halloween Street Festival, the event will transform one of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhoods into a sprawling open-air Halloween playground filled with giant creatures, lights, live entertainment, food, music and plenty of costumes. And the best part? Entry to the street festival is FREE. This year Halloween falls on a Saturday, and organisers are preparing for a particularly…

by jay

Community, Events, Fun

Free Family Fun Day Is Coming to Moore Park South This October

06/10/2026

Looking for an easy free family day out in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? Pack the kids, bring your picnic blanket and head to Moore Park South on Saturday 17 October for an afternoon of animals, sport, nature activities, face painting and plenty of outdoor fun. The Moore Park South Family Fun Day is a free community event running from 11am to 2pm, with activities and entertainment designed for kids and families of all ages. And did we mention it’s FREE? A Free Day of Play at Moore Park South Moore Park South will come alive for three hours of family-friendly entertainment,…

by jay

Halloween

Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party for Kids in Mascot

06/10/2026

Halloween is getting ready to light up the dance floor! Families looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season can head to Mascot on Saturday 31 October for a Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party, created especially for children aged 2.5 to 10 years. Running from 5:30pm to 7pm, the party promises plenty of music, movement, creativity and Halloween fun. Best of all, parents and guardians attend free, making it an easy family Halloween outing. Whether your little one wants to arrive as a witch, superhero, ghost, princess, skeleton or something completely sparkly, costumes are encouraged! A Halloween Party Where Everyone…

by jay

Finance

Becoming a Mum Changes Everything – But Don’t Lose Sight of Your Own Financial Future

05/10/2026

Becoming a mum changes the way you think about almost everything. Your time, your career, your priorities and, inevitably, your money. Suddenly there are prams, childcare fees, swimming lessons, school costs and what feels like an endless stream of shoes that are outgrown almost as quickly as you buy them. At the same time, many women take maternity leave, reduce their working hours or step away from paid employment for a period. With so much attention naturally focused on your children and the household, it can be surprisingly easy to stop paying attention to your own financial future. But becoming…

by jay

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Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

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Culture Vibes Returns to Kensington for a Colourful Celebration of Music, Food and Family Fun

Hartford College Families Fight to Save Their School and Call for 12-Month Extension

Get Creative at Waverley Library: Make Your Own Handmade Soap

The Iconic 333 Bondi Bus: 20 Years of Connecting Sydney Families to the Beach

Family photographers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

Halloween: Friend or Foe? A Spooky Adventure for Kids in Centennial Park

Ghost in The Rocks Returns for Four Huge Nights of Halloween Fun

Free Family Fun Day Is Coming to Moore Park South This October

Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party for Kids in Mascot

Becoming a Mum Changes Everything – But Don’t Lose Sight of Your Own Financial Future

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