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Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween 2025 Guide

October 27, 2025

We’ve rounded up the spookiest, most fang-tastic streets and local events to celebrate Halloween 2025 in true Eastern Suburbs style! 👻🎃 This year, Halloween falls on Friday 31 October — the perfect night for a fright! With no school the next day, families can let the little ghosts and goblins stay up late, fill their buckets with treats, and enjoy a night of spine-tingling fun under the moonlight. As always, we encourage families to stay safe and be spooky-smart — keep an eye on the kids, be mindful of noise, and spread good vibes (and good scares!) around the neighbourhood….

by jay

Free, Halloween

Sydney Streets: Halloween Fun Comes to Macleay Street, Potts Point

October 27, 2025

Get ready for a spooktacular day out as Macleay Street in Potts Point transforms into a lively community festival on Saturday 1 November, from 11am to 8pm. This free, family-friendly event is part of the Sydney Streets series — celebrating local neighbourhoods with entertainment, food, and fun for all ages. Wander along Macleay Street and discover pop-ups, special offers, and creative activations from local businesses. Enjoy live music, roving entertainers, and alfresco dining, all while soaking up the festive atmosphere. Kids (and grown-ups!) will love the Halloween-themed fun — from roving performers and spooky surprises to face painting and colourful…

by jay

Community, Free, Homes and Living

Clear Out, Cash In, and Join the Fun – The Garage Sale Trail is Back This November!

October 22, 2025

It’s time to clean up, clear out, and have some fun while doing good for the planet! The Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, is back for two huge weekends on 8–9 and 15–16 November 2025 — and everyone’s invited to get involved. Whether you’ve been meaning to declutter your home, empty the garage, or finally tackle those boxes in the spare room, this is your chance to turn unused items into cash or community good. Across Australia, homes, unit blocks, schools, community groups, charities and even pubs will be hosting garage sales and secondhand markets, all on…

by jay

Community, Events, Free

Halloween at the Boo! Factory

October 21, 2025

Witches, robots, and tiny goblins — it’s that time of year again when Bondi Junction gets a spooky makeover! Halloween at the Boo! Factory is back, and it’s shaping up to be the ultimate family-friendly fright fest. Expect a lively mix of fun, laughter, and just the right amount of spooky for kids aged 3–12 (and the grown-ups who love them). Step inside The Boot Factory and discover a world of Halloween magic — from a costume crawl where every little monster can strut their stuff, to a spooky silent disco that’ll have everyone dancing like a skeleton under the…

by jay

Events, Free

Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: Kevin Sullivan

October 20, 2025

Take a midweek break by the beach and enjoy an hour of live music at Bondi Pavilion’s popular Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav series — featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Kevin Sullivan. Known for his rich storytelling and heartfelt songs about Australian life, Kevin’s journey from forensic crime scene investigator to chart-topping musician is as fascinating as his music. His performances blend humour, warmth, and authentic storytelling, with influences from legends such as Paul Kelly, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, and Johnny Cash. Kevin will perform songs from his ARIA #1 album THREEWAYS, which remained in the top ten for 12 weeks, along…

by jay

Community, Events, Free

Spooky Story Time and Play (Ages 3–5)

October 12, 2025

Get ready for a morning of Halloween fun at Waverley Library’s Spooky Story Time and Play! Little ghosts and goblins aged 3–5 years are invited to join in a delightful half-hour of interactive stories, games, craft and sensory play— all with a spooky twist. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in a friendly, creative and engaging environment where imagination runs wild. Children can listen to Halloween-themed tales, get hands-on with themed activities, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Parents and carers are asked to stay and join the fun — because it’s not just the kids who…

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Cinema, Free

Stargazer Cinema: Free Outdoor Films Under the Stars at Barangaroo Reserve

October 8, 2025

Get ready for a magical night out under the stars! Stargazer Cinema is bringing a free outdoor film series to Barangaroo Reserve every Thursday evening from 2 October to 20 November. Set on the stunning Walumil Lawn with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, this eight-week event invites families and film lovers alike to enjoy a night of storytelling, culture, and community — all beneath the open sky. A Celebration of First Nations Storytelling Presented by Winda Film Festival, Stargazer Cinema celebrates the voices and visions of First Nations filmmakers from Australia and around the world. Each screening explores powerful themes…

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Events, Free

Sculpture by the Sea Returns to Bondi 2025

October 3, 2025

Bondi’s most much-loved family event is back! From 17 October to 3 November 2025, the spectacular Sculpture by the Sea will once again transform the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk into a magical outdoor gallery. For 18 days, families can enjoy more than 90 incredible artworks set against the sparkling ocean backdrop, making it the perfect day out to explore, wander and be inspired together. Now in its 27th year, Sculpture by the Sea is the largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition in the world, attracting around 450,000 visitors every year. The 2km coastal trail will come alive with creativity, showcasing…

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Free, School holidays

Free School Holiday Fun at NSW Parliament’s Family Fun Day

September 30, 2025

Looking for something different (and free!) to do with the kids these October school holidays? Why not take them on an adventure into the heart of democracy at NSW Parliament House! On Friday 10 October, the historic building on Macquarie Street will throw open its doors for the 15th annual Family Fun Day, welcoming families to explore, play, and learn in one of Sydney’s most iconic heritage sites. It’s a rare chance for children to step inside Australia’s oldest parliament, take part in hands-on activities, and discover what happens behind the scenes of state decision-making – all while having loads…

by jay

Free, School holidays

ICONIC FIREWORKS AT DARLING HARBOUR RETURN TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

September 29, 2025

Sydney’s favourite fireworks are back! Darling Harbour is bringing back the sparkle with the much-loved, dazzling weekly firework shows at Cockle Bay. Following a successful trial of drone shows for the month of September, the fireworks will return on Saturday 4 October at 8:30pm and run every Saturday night for the rest of the year (excluding a short break for an activation on 1, 8, 15 November), bringing colour, excitement and atmosphere to one of Sydney’s most vibrant precincts. Showings from 11 October to the end of the year will start at 9.00pm. The return of the beloved firework display…

by jay