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Roll Up, Roll Up! Kids Circus Workshops Are Coming to South Eveleigh These School Holidays

05/10/2026

If your kids have ever dreamed of running away with the circus — or simply love climbing, balancing, performing and trying something new — South Eveleigh is bringing a little circus magic to the spring school holidays. On Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October, kids can step into the spotlight at a series of hands-on Circus Workshops on Locomotive Street. From little acrobats to future ringmasters, the workshops give children the chance to learn circus skills, challenge their balance and coordination and discover their inner performer. And at just $5 per ticket — with every attendee receiving a $10 gift…

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Art, Events

Head On Photo Festival 2026 Comes to Bondi Pavilion This November

05/10/2026

Bondi Pavilion will become a meeting place for photographers, artists and curious visitors this November as the Head On Photo Festival 2026 brings almost a month of exhibitions, talks, workshops and special events to the beachfront. Running from 6–29 November 2026, the festival is an opportunity to experience photography from Australia and around the world — and many of the exhibitions at the Pavilion are completely free to visit. Whether you’re passionate about photography, love discovering new artists, have a teenager interested in taking photos, or simply want to see something different while you’re at Bondi, this is one to…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park Skate Park: A Huge Skate, Scooter & BMX Park for Kids

29/09/2026

Looking for somewhere for the kids to burn off some energy these school holidays or on the weekend? Sydney Park Skate Park is well worth adding to your list. Located at Sydney Park in Erskineville, just outside Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, this impressive facility is the largest skate park in Sydney and has different areas catering for a range of abilities and riding styles. Whether your kids love skateboarding, scooters or BMX, there’s plenty of space to practise their skills, try something new and spend a few hours outdoors. Something for Different Skill Levels One of the great things about Sydney…

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Events

Chardy Party at the International

29/09/2026

Sun’s out, charge your Chardy glass this October Long Weekend! We’re celebrating all things Chardonnay with Chardy Party, bringing 30+ winemakers and 100+ wines to the heart of the CBD for one big afternoon in the spring sunshine. Australian Chardonnay is having its moment in the sun, and it’s earned, not hyped. Few grapes respond quite so vividly to place and the hand of the winemaker as Chardonnay. We are leading the world, nipping at the heels of the French, with wines of finesse and power. Chardy Party celebrates the full spectrum, along with a special one-day-only menu from The…

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School holidays

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

28/09/2026

Spring school holidays are made for breaking free, getting outside, letting little imaginations run wild and making the most of every day off school. From 26 September to 11 October 2026, families can spend the holidays building, discovering and playing together with a huge program of activities at Darling Harbour. There are plenty of FREE activities on offer, including robotics, STEM experiments, cooking classes, giant lawn games, movies, Moon Festival celebrations and more. Leading the school holiday fun is the debut of Big Ideas Factory at Tumbalong Park, a brand-new hands-on program combining science, robotics, construction, creativity and plenty of…

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School holidays, Swimming Pools

School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

25/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that keeps the kids moving while building an important life skill? The Spring School Holiday Swimming Intensives are back, giving children the opportunity to build confidence in the water, improve their swimming technique and fast-track their skills during the September/October school holidays. Running across both weeks of the spring school holidays, the program offers group classes, private lessons and targeted stroke clinics for different ages and swimming abilities. A Great Way to Keep Kids Active These School Holidays Rather than taking a break from swimming over the holidays, an intensive program can give children…

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Beaches, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

What’s Happening at Bronte Surf Life Saving Club?

24/09/2026

If you’ve been to Bronte Beach lately, you’ve probably noticed plenty happening around the surf club. The redevelopment of the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities is taking shape, with construction reaching another important stage. For local families who regularly visit Bronte Beach, the ocean pool and Bronte Park – or have kids involved in Nippers and surf lifesaving – here’s an update on what’s happening behind the construction fencing. The New Bronte Surf Club Is Taking Shape Construction progressed steadily throughout August, with some major parts of the new building now completed. The Level 1 concrete slab…

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School holidays, Sports

Get the Kids Surfing These School Holidays with Waves Surf School

24/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that gets the kids outdoors, off their devices and into the ocean? For families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Waves Surf School offers school holiday surf camps where kids can spend the day learning to surf, improving their skills and building their confidence in the ocean. Based out of Bondi and running surf trips, tours and lessons since 1999, Waves caters for everyone from first-time surfers through to more experienced kids wanting to take their surfing to the next level. More Than Just a Surf Lesson What we like about the Waves school holiday program…

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Community, School holidays

Glenayr Avenue Street Party Returns to Bondi This Spring

24/09/2026

Glenayr Avenue Street Party Returns to Bondi This Spring Spring is here, and Bondi is getting ready to celebrate with the return of the Glenayr Avenue Street Party on Saturday 10 October 2026. Glenayr Avenue will come alive for a full day of live music, street food, kids’ entertainment and community fun, making this a great local day out for Eastern Suburbs families. A Spring Street Party in the Heart of Bondi Waverley Council is transforming Glenayr Avenue into a lively pedestrian-friendly celebration from 11am to 8pm, bringing locals, families and visitors together to enjoy everything that makes Bondi such…

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Art, School holidays

Big Ideas in Small Packages: School Holiday Sculpture Fun at Woollahra Gallery

22/09/2026

Got a young artist at home? These spring school holidays, kids can get creative at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf — and they could even see their own sculpture exhibited in the Gallery. Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is inviting young creators aged 5 to 12 to think small and dream big with the launch of the inaugural Woollahra Super Small Sculpture Prize, alongside a series of hands-on Super Small Sculpture Workshopsduring the spring school holidays. Whether your child is constantly making things at home, loves experimenting with art or simply wants to try something completely different these holidays, this is a…

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