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.
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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…
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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…
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Looking for something fun to do with Dad this Father’s Day? Pack up the family and head to Kokoda Memorial Park in Kensington on Sunday 6 September for Eat Drink Play | Father’s Day, a free community celebration filled with food, live music, games and activities for the whole family. Running from 11am to 3pm, the event is an easy way to make a day of Father’s Day without having to organise everything yourself. Whether you’re celebrating Dad, Grandpa, Stepdad or another special father figure, there’ll be plenty happening to keep everyone entertained. Challenge Dad to a Round of Mini…
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Spring in Sydney means warmer afternoons, longer days, flowers appearing everywhere… and the occasional WHOOSH above your head. Yes, swooping season is back. For adults, being swooped by a magpie can be startling. For a child walking or riding to school alone, it can be genuinely frightening — particularly if they don’t understand why it’s happening or what they’re supposed to do. The good news is that most magpies don’t swoop people at all, and those that do aren’t being mean or hunting humans for sport. They’re being very protective parents. So rather than teaching kids to be frightened of…
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If you’re looking for a family day out these Spring School Holidays, Taronga Zoo Sydney has plenty happening to keep kids of all ages entertained. Alongside more than 6,500 animals, families can catch a free PAW Patrol Kids Show featuring Chase and Marshall, meet some adorable new animal arrivals and enjoy more than 15 wildlife presentations and keeper talks throughout the day. With so much included in general Zoo admission, it could easily become a full-day school holiday adventure. Meet Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol For younger PAW Patrol fans, this could be the highlight of the holidays. Chase…
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If you have a family dog who loves investigating everything they find on a walk, there’s an important reason to keep them a little closer at the moment. With H5N1 bird flu detected in birds in Australia, Randwick City Council is encouraging dog owners to take extra precautions when out walking — particularly by keeping dogs on a short lead around birds and wildlife. For families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s a timely reminder. Our beaches, coastal walks, parks and reserves are home to plenty of birdlife, and an inquisitive dog can reach a sick or dead bird remarkably quickly….
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When the weather warms up and the kids are looking for somewhere to cool down, the Splash Park at Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra is a great local option for families. Designed especially with younger children in mind, the colourful water-play area gives kids a place to splash, climb, spray and play while parents and carers can stay close by. It’s one of those handy Eastern Suburbs spots worth remembering when you’re looking for an easy activity on a warm day. Water Play Made for Kids Forget simply dipping your toes in the toddler pool — the Splash…
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PCYC Eastern Suburbs offers a variety of safe, supervised sports and activity programs for kids and teens, helping Eastern Suburbs families keep their children active, confident, and socially engaged in a welcoming community environment.
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THE GRAND ELECTRIC presents CLUB FLAMINGO, A daytime nightclub where kids rule the dance floor, grown-ups join the fun and the whole family becomes part of the show Sydney families are invited to slip on their sparkles, sequins and dancing shoes as Club Flamingo transforms The Grand Electric into Australia’s Family Nightclub Saturday afternoons from 5 September. Expect a resident DJ, incredible guest circus stars, a giant dance floor and spectacular live entertainment. Think dance-offs, confetti, bubbles, incredible circus acts and one giant dance floor where kids and their grown-ups are invited to join the action together. Audience favourites from…
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