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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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kids bike repair randwick nsw
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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Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years
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Storytime at Darling Square Library for Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)

Looking for a free activity that encourages a love of books and helps prepare your child for school? Darling Square Library is hosting weekly Storytime sessions for children aged 3 to 5 years, offering a fun morning of stories, songs and social interaction. Designed for preschoolers and their parents or carers, Storytime is a wonderful way to support your child’s early literacy development in a welcoming and engaging environment. Inspire a Love of Reading Each 30-minute Storytime session features a delightful mix of stories, songs and rhymes that encourage children to develop language, listening and communication skills. The interactive program…

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story time Surry hills
Free, Toddlers

Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library: Free Weekly Fun for Babies and Toddlers

Looking for a free activity to enjoy with your baby or toddler? Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library is a wonderful weekly session where little ones can sing, clap, learn and play while developing important early literacy skills. Designed especially for children aged 0 to 2 years, this engaging 20-minute program combines songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplay to create a fun and interactive experience for both children and their parents or carers. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to meet other local families and introduce your little one to the joy of books and language from an early age. Why Rhymetime is…

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Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026
Art, Free

Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026

If you’re visiting Bondi Festival this winter, don’t miss one of the festival’s most spectacular free attractions. Accordion, an immersive light installation by internationally acclaimed artists Amigo & Amigo, is transforming the Bondi Pavilion Courtyard into a colourful playground of music, movement and creativity. Running from 20 June to 28 July 2026, this free interactive artwork extends beyond the official Bondi Festival dates, giving families and visitors even more opportunities to experience its magic. Celebrating Bondi’s Special 2026 Milestone This year is particularly significant for Bondi. With Bondi’s postcode being 2026, Bondi Festival is celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime connection by expanding…

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Environment, Events, Free, Parks and Beaches

Celebrate National Tree Day with the Family at Cooper Park

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time outdoors with the kids? This National Tree Day, families are invited to roll up their sleeves and help create a greener future by joining Woollahra Council’s community tree planting event at Cooper Park. Taking place on Sunday, 26 July, this free event is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults alike to reconnect with nature, learn about local wildlife and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Help Grow a Greener Eastern Suburbs From 9.30am to 11.30am, volunteers of all ages will help plant a variety of locally native trees and plants…

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Winter Kids Movie Screening
Free, School holidays

Free Winter Kids Movie Screening Coming to Waverley Library These School Holidays

Looking for a free school holiday activity that’s perfect for older kids? Waverley Library is hosting a Winter Kids Movie Screening these July school holidays, offering families the chance to enjoy a fun morning of laughs, action and adventure. The screening will take place on Friday 17 July, from 10:00am to 11:30am, at Waverley Library in Bondi Junction, and is suitable for children aged 8 years and over. An Action-Packed Family Adventure The featured film is an entertaining action-comedy about two children who believe their parents lead ordinary, uneventful lives. What they don’t realise is that their mum and dad…

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