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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

Free, Swimming

Get Shark Smart Before Summer: Free Beach Safety Information Session in Randwick

07/09/2026

With warmer weather on the way, many Eastern Suburbs families will soon be spending a lot more time at the beach. And while we’re lucky to have some of Sydney’s best beaches on our doorstep, knowing a little more about ocean safety and how our coastline is monitored can help everyone head into summer feeling more confident. Randwick City Council and the NSW Government are holding a free community information session on Thursday 10 September, giving local residents and beachgoers an opportunity to learn about shark safety, beach surveillance and some of the technology being used along the NSW coastline….

by jay

School holidays

Waverley’s Spring School Holiday Program Is Packed With Creative kids Fun

07/09/2026

If you’re starting to wonder how you’re going to keep the kids entertained these spring school holidays, Waverley Council has put together a program filled with creativity, live entertainment, art and plenty of opportunities to get out of the house. The Waverley Spring School Holiday Program runs from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026, with activities taking place around the local area and special family events at Bondi Pavilion continuing into the surrounding weekends. Whether your child loves getting messy with art materials, prefers being active, or simply wants a good laugh, there are options for different ages…

by jay

Swimming, Swimming Pools

Free Swim Trial Days: Boost Your Child’s Water Confidence This Summer

06/09/2026

The City of Sydney’s Learn to Swim program offers free Come and Try Days at four local aquatic centres, giving Eastern Suburbs families a chance to experience swim lessons, meet teachers, and receive personalized swim level assessments for children aged 3 to 19, with added benefits like free pool access, activities, and enrolment incentives.

by Lana

Father's Day

7 Fun Things to Do with Dad in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs This Father’s Day

04/09/2026

Father’s Day is here, and if you’re still wondering what to do with Dad, there’s no need to venture far from home. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are packed with easy family activities that are more about spending time together than buying another Father’s Day present. From a movie at the Ritz to a coastal adventure, picnic or family bike ride, there’s something to suit every kind of dad. Here are seven Father’s Day ideas in the Eastern Suburbs to make the day a little more memorable. 1. Take Dad to the Movies at the Ritz Sometimes the simplest plans are the…

by jay

Dog Days Out: Take the Whole Family (Including the Dog!) to North Bondi

Pets

Dog Days Out: A Fun Family Event for Dog Lovers in North Bondi

03/09/2026

Looking for a family event where the dog gets to come too? Grab the kids, clip on the lead and head to North Bondi Park on Saturday 5 September 2026 for Dog Days Out, a community event celebrating dogs, their humans and everything that comes with being a responsible pet owner. Running from 10am to 1pm, it could be the perfect excuse for a family morning at Bondi — especially if your four-legged family member usually watches sadly from the window as everyone else heads out. And this time, the dog might actually be the star of the outing. A…

by jay

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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

Get Shark Smart Before Summer: Free Beach Safety Information Session in Randwick

Waverley’s Spring School Holiday Program Is Packed With Creative kids Fun

Free Swim Trial Days: Boost Your Child’s Water Confidence This Summer

7 Fun Things to Do with Dad in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs This Father’s Day

Dog Days Out: A Fun Family Event for Dog Lovers in North Bondi

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