Christmas 2025 Archives

Christmas 2025

Merry Christmas from Eastern Suburbs Mums

December 25, 2025

As the year draws to a close, we want to wish our wonderful Eastern Suburbs Mums community a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our village — for sharing local tips, supporting small businesses, cheering on community events and lifting each other up throughout the year. Eastern Suburbs Mums is what it is because of you: mums, families, local businesses and community champions who care deeply about where we live and raise our kids. We hope this Christmas brings you moments of calm, laughter around the table, sandy feet at the beach,…

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Christmas 2025, Free, School holidays

A Magical Santa’s Breakfast at Eastpoint Food Fair

December 17, 2025

Santa’s Breakfast + Elves’ Workshop at Eastpoint Food Fair A special Christmas event for Eastern Suburbs families Families are invited to enjoy a festive and memorable morning at Santa’s Breakfast + Elves’ Workshop, hosted at Eastpoint Food Fair, Edgecliff. This short and beautifully curated Christmas experience is designed especially for young children and their families, offering festive entertainment, creative activities and a delicious breakfast in a magical holiday setting. What children will enjoy Entertainment with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves Elves’ Workshop activity: decorate a large Santa sack to take home Printed photo with Santa Christmas breakfast box including…

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Christmas 2025

Free Calls to Santa Are Back for 2025 — And Kids Are Queuing Up Already!

December 13, 2025

Christmas excitement has arrived across Australia, with kids rushing to the nearest payphone to be among the first to call Santa. Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa hotline is officially switched on for 2025, running from 13 November right through to Christmas Eve. To make a free call straight to the North Pole, families simply head to any Telstra public payphone and dial #HOHOHO (#464646). It’s quick, easy and completely free. What began in 2021 as a small idea to help children learn how to use a public phone has grown into a national Christmas tradition. More than 1.5 million calls…

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Christmas 2025, Markets

Don’t Miss the Final Two Weeks of the Martin Place Christmas Markets

December 10, 2025

Sydney’s most magical city-centre Christmas experience is back. The Martin Place Christmas Markets will once again transform the CBD into a sparkling festive playground across four weekends in November and December — and this year promises even more atmosphere, colour and Christmas charm. Set in the heart of Sydney beneath the city’s iconic Christmas tree, these curated markets are the perfect place to soak up the season. Expect artisan stalls, delicious festive food, glowing lights, live entertainment and that unmistakable holiday buzz that fills Martin Place every December. Whether you’re meeting friends for a Christmas catch-up, bringing the kids into…

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Christmas 2025

Matraville Carols in the Park Returns for 2025 – A Fun, Festive Community Favourite

December 10, 2025

Get ready, Matraville — one of Randwick City’s biggest and brightest Christmas celebrations is back. Matraville Carols in the Park returns for its 22nd year on Saturday 13 December 2025, promising an afternoon and evening packed with music, family fun and all the festive spirit you can handle. Each year, thousands gather in Barwon Park to enjoy a star-studded line-up of local performers — many of whom go on to become Australia’s rising stars. It’s the perfect, relaxed, family-friendly way to celebrate Christmas with your neighbours, friends and community. Event DetailsWhen: Saturday 13 December 2025Time: From 4 pmWhere: Barwon Park,…

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Christmas 2025, Community, School holidays

See What’s On in Bondi’s Pavilion, Your Guide to the Pav’s 2026 Program

December 10, 2025

Get ready for a huge year of arts, culture and community at the Pav! The 2026 program is packed with live performances, family events, music, theatre, visual art and big ideas. Whether you love circus, storytelling, comedy, dance or hands-on creativity, there’s something for all ages — from toddlers to grandparents. It’s a program designed with, for and by the community, inspired by surf culture, family life, imagination, and the joy of gathering together.Watch the launch video, explore the full program, and grab early-bird tickets before 31 December 2025. FAMILY PROGRAM Families can expect a full year of playful, imaginative…

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Christmas 2025

Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees: A Family Tradition Three Generations Strong

December 9, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the unmistakable scent of a fresh Christmas tree, that bright, piney aroma that fills a home and signals the start of the festive season. For hundreds of Sydney families each year, that smell comes from one place: Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees, a proudly family-run business with more than 20 years of history and three generations of the Geddes family behind every tree. The story of Elizabeth Springs is rooted in a small village in the Southern Highlands – Wingello – where Scott spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farms. Those early years shaped his love of…

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Christmas 2025, Events, School holidays

Christmas at the Cathedral 2025: A Magical Sydney Tradition for Families

December 9, 2025

Sydney beloved Christmas at the Cathedral returns for 2025, bringing nine enchanting nights of lights, music and festive celebration to the heart of Sydney. From 17–25 December, families can enjoy a beautiful evening out from 5:30pm–10:30pm, with the much-loved light show beginning at 8:30pm each night. This year’s theme, “A Little Drummer Boy,” will be presented as a beautifully narrated illumination across St Mary’s Cathedral’s iconic façade. Through millions of animated pixels, the timeless story of the Little Drummer Boy will unfold in a stunning blend of light, colour and sound—creating a gentle, moving and unforgettable atmosphere for visitors of…

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Christmas 2025, Community, Events, Free, School holidays

Coogee Carols 2025: A Magical Christmas Night by the Sea

December 7, 2025

Coogee’s favourite festive tradition is back! Randwick City Council proudly presents the 24th Annual Coogee Carols on Sunday 21 December 2025, from 6.30pm–8.30pm at Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach. This much-loved free community event brings families, friends and neighbours together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in one of Sydney’s most iconic beachside locations. Bring a picnic rug, settle in on the grass and enjoy a relaxed summer evening filled with music, joy and holiday cheer. Hosted by Amanda Keller and Alex Lee This year’s Coogee Carols will be co-hosted by TV and radio favourites Amanda Keller and Alex Lee, who…

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Christmas 2025

Christmas in Randwick City: Coogee Tree Lighting & Program Launch

November 28, 2025

There’s nothing quite like kicking off the festive season by the ocean — and this year, Coogee Beach is bringing all the magic! On Monday 1 December, families across the Eastern Suburbs are invited to gather in front of the Rainbow Walkway at Goldstein Reserve for a joyful twilight celebration as Randwick City Council launches its 2025 Christmas program. This much-loved annual tradition is the perfect way to welcome December with the kids. Picture balmy summer weather, the sun setting over Coogee, twinkling lights coming to life, and the sound of carols drifting across the beach. With live entertainment, delicious…

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