Unblocked Drains Sydney provides fast, same-day blocked drain clearing for Eastern Suburbs families at a fixed price, using advanced equipment and transparent service to ensure quick, reliable solutions with no call-out fee and a 90-day guarantee.
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Does brushing time at your house involve a little too much negotiating? A free afternoon in Double Bay is bringing songs, giant toothbrushes and a very large tooth together to help make the conversation more fun. On Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 4pm to 6pm, families are invited to Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf to meet Bondi dentist Dr Eli Gold and Toothy, the giant tooth. Designed for children aged 4–10, accompanied by a parent or carer, the event also welcomes educators. With an after-school start, it’s an outing you can head to straight from pickup—and there will be snacks and…
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Have a little one who loves spotting ants or watching worms wriggle? Waverley Library is inviting preschoolers to explore tiny creatures through stories, craft and hands-on play this November. Minibeasts Storytime and Play is designed for children aged 3–5, with a busy morning of activities inspired by the small creatures around us. Stories, slime and bug-inspired creativity Children can build their own anthill, explore worm slime and make a stick creature, alongside other bug crafts. There will also be minibeast stories and a chance to learn about bogong moths and their remarkable migration. Before heading home, browse the library’s bug…
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Before packing the towels and getting the kids ready for a Coogee swim, there’s a local closure to keep in mind. Wylie’s Baths is temporarily closed for swimming, with repair work scheduled for completion on 4 December 2026. The downstairs pool deck is also closed, including to season pass holders. However, the upstairs area and kiosk remain open from 7.30am to 2pm. What’s being fixed? Leaks in the northern pool wall have been allowing water to escape, lowering the pool level at low tide. Randwick Council is repairing the wall, with the timetable dependent on weather, tides and swell. For…
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The scent of fresh pine, a box of favourite decorations and the kids deciding where every bauble should go — there’s something special about bringing home a real Christmas tree. Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees is returning for Christmas 2026, bringing its family-grown trees to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Visit the pop-up shop at 34 McKeon Street, Maroubra, to choose yours, or arrange delivery to make getting your tree home a little easier. A family tradition three generations strong Behind Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees is the Geddes family, whose connection to Christmas tree farming spans three generations and more than 20 years….
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Looking for a free outing for your budding artist or animal lover? Wild at Art 2026 is coming to Bondi Pavilion, bringing together children’s artwork, Australian wildlife and activities for families. Presented by ACF Eastern Sydney and supported by Waverley Council, the exhibition celebrates young artists and the threatened native animals and plants that inspired their creations. Head along to the opening celebration on Saturday 14 November, from 1–2 pm, in the Seagull Room. See wildlife through children’s eyes Wild at Art invites children aged 5–12 to create original artworks featuring Australia’s threatened species. The Bondi exhibition showcases entries from…
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Make room in the family calendar for a little Christmas singing by the beach. Carols by the Sea returns to Bondi Park’s Dolphin Court on Wednesday 9 December 2026 from 5 pm, with free entry. Presented by Waverley Council, the celebration features Bondi Beach Public School performers, School of Arts Academy of Dance, Bondi Brass and soprano Kirsten Busby. Local performer Eve Wheeler will host. Children can enjoy free face painting until 7.30 pm, while a possible Santa visit adds to the excitement. Pick up a sausage from the WAYS Youth fundraising barbecue or buy an ice cream during the…
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2027 GUIDE Finding childcare is one of those family decisions that can look straightforward on paper and feel deeply personal in practice. You are choosing the people and place that will become part of your child’s everyday world, while also trying to make the hours, location and cost work for your family. Families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs can choose from family day care, long day care centres and preschool programs. We’ve brought together four local services from the Eastern Suburbs Mums directory, with a few practical questions to help you make the most of a visit. What to look for…
Continue reading2027 GUIDE Finding reliable childcare can be a challenge. Whether you need a nanny, an au pair or extra help at home, it helps to understand the options and know what questions to ask. We’ve brought together a selection of nanny agencies and services for families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, from occasional babysitting to ongoing care and postnatal support. This guide brings together nanny agencies and nanny services for families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The profiles below outline the kind of support each provider offers and where to find out more. We’ll update the guide as local options change. Every…
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It’s that time of year when the calendar starts filling with Christmas catch-ups, the kids begin their wish lists and a little festive excitement finds its way into everyday life. And this November, you won’t need to travel far to get into the Christmas spirit. Double Bay Christmas Festival is coming to Steyne Park on Saturday 28 November 2026, bringing Christmas shopping, food, entertainment and an evening celebration to the Eastern Suburbs. With free entry and festivities running from midday until 9pm, it’s an outing you can shape around your family—whether that means an afternoon browse or staying for the…
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