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Free, School holidays

Free Family Fun Day Comes to Bondi Junction These Spring School Holidays

Looking for something free and fun to do with the kids these spring school holidays? Head to Bondi Junction on Monday 28 September for a Family Fun Day filled with activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences for kids. Taking over Oxford Street Mall from 10:30am to 1:30pm, the event is a great excuse to get out of the house, meet up with friends and keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune. Plenty to Keep the Kids Busy Waverley Council’s Family Fun Days are all about giving children the chance to create, explore, learn and play. Families can expect a mix…

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Events, Free

Free Lunchtime Concerts Are Coming to Bondi Pavilion – Here’s What’s On

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…

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Free, School holidays

Calling All Zara Larsson Fans: A Pop Party Is Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

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…

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

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….

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Free, yoga

Free Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial: A Calm Space in the Heart of Sydney

For mums and other members of our community working in healthcare, emergency services, policing or the military, finding time to switch off from the demands of the job isn’t always easy. Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial offers a welcoming space to do exactly that — and classes are completely free for frontline workers. Held in the peaceful auditorium of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, the weekly yoga classes focus on resilience, strength and connection, with beginners very much welcome. And you don’t have to be a frontline worker to take part. Members of the general public can also…

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Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
Events, Free, Fun

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is returning to Bondi Beach on Sunday 13 September 2026, bringing spectacular kites, live entertainment, workshops, rides, animals, food and plenty of free family fun to the Eastern Suburbs. Held on the second Sunday of September each year, Festival of the Winds sees professional kite flyers and makers transform the skies above Bondi Beach with an incredible collection of kites big and small. Presented by Waverley Council alongside the Australian Kite Flying Society (AKFS), the free festival runs from 11am to 4pm,…

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Events, Free, Sports

TCS Sydney Marathon Weekend Brings Family Runs, Dinosaurs, Live Music & Free Fun to Sydney

Sydney is getting ready for one of its biggest running weekends of the year, but you certainly don’t need to be a marathon runner to join the fun. The TCS Sydney Marathon weekend, running from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, is shaping up as a huge celebration across the city, with activities for kids and families, free live entertainment, a four-day festival and even a chance to run through Sydney and finish at the iconic Sydney Opera House. From the family-friendly TCS Sydney Mini Marathon to dinosaurs taking over Circular Quay and free music stages along the marathon…

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Community, Environment, Free

Free Bike Maintenance at Randwick Sustainability Hub

With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to dust off the kids’ bikes and get the whole family ready to ride again. Got a kids’ bike sitting in the garage with flat tyres, dodgy brakes, a slipping chain or something that just doesn’t seem quite right? Before you give up on it, bring it along to the Randwick Sustainability Hub for a FREE bike check and tune. Skilled bike mechanics will be on hand to give bikes a basic service and answer your bike maintenance questions as part of Randwick City Council’s monthly Saturday Circle. Get…

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matcha, powdered green tea of Japanese origin
Community, Culture, Free

Discover the Art of Matcha at a Free Japanese Tea Experience in Maroubra

If you’ve ever been curious about matcha or wanted to experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, this special event at Lionel Bowen Library in Maroubra is the perfect opportunity. As part of Multicultural Health Week, Wellness Through Matcha: Discover Japanese Tea Culture invites the community to explore the traditions, flavours and wellbeing benefits of one of Japan’s most treasured cultural practices. Whether you’re already a matcha lover or simply looking to try something new, this free event offers a relaxing afternoon of learning, mindfulness and tea tasting. More Than Just a Cup of Tea Matcha has become increasingly popular around…

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Community, Free, Parks and Beaches

Discover Bondi’s Hidden Rainforest at Nature Tales Story Time

Did you know Bondi is home to a hidden rainforest? This National Science Week, families are invited to discover one of Bondi’s best-kept secrets at Thomas Hogan Reserveduring Nature Tales – Nature Based Story Time at Playgroup. Combining storytelling, nature play and sensory activities, this special outdoor event encourages little explorers to connect with the natural world in a fun and engaging way. Designed for children of walking age and older, it’s the perfect midweek adventure for curious little minds. A Storytime in Nature Forget the library walls—this storytime takes place beneath the trees in the peaceful surrounds of Thomas…

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