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Coogee Public School celebrates 150 years

10/09/2026

Coogee Public School will welcome its community, past and present, for a landmark 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The free community event will celebrate the generations of students, staff and families who have shaped the school since it was established in 1876. It is a chance to reconnect with old friends, share memories, explore the school's history and see what learning at Coogee Public School looks like today. When: Saturday 12 September 2026, 11am-3pm Where: Coogee Public School, corner of Byron Street and Coogee Bay Road, Coogee One hundred and fifty years of...Continue reading

by Justin Wastnage

Events, Free

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

07/09/2026

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…

by jay

Free, School holidays

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

07/09/2026

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…

by jay

School holidays

Calling All Junior Detectives: A Forensic Science Workshop Is Coming to Waverley Library

07/09/2026

Got a curious kid who loves mysteries, science experiments and figuring out whodunnit? This could be one of the most intriguing activities on the school holiday calendar. Waverley Library is turning young investigators into forensic detectives these spring school holidays with a hands-on workshop designed especially for children aged 8 to 12 years. Hosted by Mad About Science, the Forensic Detective Workshop invites kids to grab their notebooks, sharpen their observation skills and discover how science can be used to solve a mystery. Can Your Junior Detective Crack the Case? Forget simply hearing about forensic science – in this workshop,…

by jay

School holidays

Waverley’s Spring School Holiday Program Is Packed With Creative kids Fun

06/09/2026

If you’re starting to wonder how you’re going to keep the kids entertained these spring school holidays, Waverley Council has put together a program filled with creativity, live entertainment, art and plenty of opportunities to get out of the house. The Waverley Spring School Holiday Program runs from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026, with activities taking place around the local area and special family events at Bondi Pavilion continuing into the surrounding weekends. Whether your child loves getting messy with art materials, prefers being active, or simply wants a good laugh, there are options for different ages…

by jay

School holidays

PAW Patrol, Baby Animals and Wildlife Adventures at Taronga Zoo These Spring School Holidays

29/08/2026

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…

by jay

Events, School holidays

CLUB FLAMINGO

26/08/2026

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…

by jay

School holidays

Museum of Illusions Sydney: A Mind-Bending Family Adventure in the City

25/08/2026

Looking for a Sydney outing that will have the kids questioning everything they see? Museum of Illusions Sydney has opened in the heart of the CBD, bringing more than 70 interactive exhibits, optical illusions and reality-bending experiences to George Street. Part science, part playground and part photo opportunity, this immersive attraction is designed to entertain curious minds of all ages — making it an easy addition to the list for Eastern Suburbs families looking for something different to do in the city. Is Your Brain Playing Tricks on You? At Museum of Illusions, things aren’t always quite what they seem….

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This Spring

25/08/2026

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This SpringFamilies with older primary school kids and young teens will soon have another reason to head to Rushcutters Bay Park, with a brand-new recreation area specifically designed for 8 to 14-year-olds expected to open in spring 2026. The new Rushcutters Bay Youth Recreation Area is being developed by Woollahra Council and will include a junior scooter and skate area, basketball and netball facilities, seating and landscaping. For local families, it’s a welcome addition for an age group that can sometimes find itself caught between the playground and facilities designed for…

by jay

Events, Free, Fun

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

19/08/2026

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,…

by jay