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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in The Spot, Randwick

12/02/2022

Over the next few months, The Randwick City Council will be hosting a series of local activations to help bring life and vibrancy back to our town centres. The first will be focussed on The Spot in Randwick, where we’ll be adding a splash of romance for Valentine’s Day on Monday 14 February. Between 6pm – 9pm, there will be live music, as well as the chance to get your photo taken in a romantic setting with your loved one, friend or family. Plus, a few lucky passers-by could receive a beautiful rose, which will be handed out on the…

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Kids, What to do

OPPO launches the #SelfieServe – the Coolest Selfie Around

11/02/2022

Free Ice creams being dished out across Sydney with your face on it With summer in full swing, smartphone brand OPPO is combining Aussies’ love for ice cream with technology to keep us cool. The OPPO #SelfieServe ice cream truck will be touring across Sydney this month, starting from the 12th of February. All gelato lovers need to do is, simply turn up, snap a selfie and score a free ice cream with your face printed on it. With more than 5,000 ice creams up for grabs, the free OPPO #SelfieServe is a delicious treat for your taste buds and…

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What to do

House Plant Takeover

08/02/2022

11 February 2022 10:00 am – 05:00 pm Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf Participate in a giant House Plant Takeover of Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf with Woollahra Artist in Residence, Penelope Cain. As part of the House Plant Takeover, Woollahra Artist In Residence Penelope Cain, invites the community of Woollahra to bring in their houseplants and partake in a temporary ‘takeover’ of the gallery during the period 11-13 Feb. Through this we will reveal houseplants from the domestically private sites they normally inhabit, and celebrate people’s relationships with houseplants in this shared community space. Across the last 18 months people have…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Your Say Randwick: New amenities planned for Dunningham Reserve Coogee

08/02/2022

Dunningham Reserve Coogee Amenities Randwick Council is planning to build new permanent toilet amenities in Dunningham Reserve, Coogee to replace the current temporary facilities. The temporary toilets were installed in 2013 following community requests for a return of toilet facilities in the area, after the old toilets were demolished in 2009. The current temporary toilets are not wheelchair accessible or pram friendly, with the nearest accessible toilets located along the lower promenade at Coogee Beach. We would like your feedback to help us ensure we design an amenities building that caters to the needs of our community and visitors. …

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Eating Out with Kids, Events

Moonlight Cinema, Centennial parks starlit cinema

03/02/2022

Pack a picnic, gather the loved ones and celebrate the summer with a cinematic night out under the stars! Moonlight Cinema features movies in Centennial Park till 3 April. Catch the summer’s biggest blockbusters, new releases, advanced screenings and cult classic films under a starlit cinema screen. A favourite amongst families, groups of friends and for that special date night, Moonlight Cinema is the quintessential summer experience. It’s more than a movie experience, it’s an opportunity to kick back in the outdoors and relish in the summer vibes. Being a BYO event, Moonlight makes a night out easy. Prepare a picnic…

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Events, Kids

New Ice Cream & Street Art tour for families launched in Newtown

29/01/2022

Sydney’s “funnest” tour operator, Local Sauce Tours, has launched a new family-friendly ice cream and street art tour of Newtown Long known for its colourful street art, in recent years, Newtown has become a mecca for ice cream lovers. Along King Street and Enmore Rd, there are a range of small, locally-owned ice cream stores that have popped up over the last few years, specialising in everything from traditional Italian gelato to stretchy Turkish “dondurma”. Now one local tour company has come up with a way to combine Newtown’s street art with its delicious ice cream options, in a family-friendly…

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Events, What to do

CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE TIGER AT SOME OF SYDNEY’S MOST ICONIC LOCATIONS

26/01/2022

Get ready to roar as Darling Harbour and The Rocks kicks off the Year of the Tiger with festive fun! From 29 January – 14 February, the two precincts will light up with Lunar New Year celebrations as we ring in 2022, a year symbolising strength and bravery. Darling Harbour Kick off the celebrations by marvelling at the Lunar New Year Gates at Tumbalong Park and the ICC Forecourt. The two brightly-coloured gates were designed by Australian-Chinese artist Tianli Zu and feature intricate designs celebrating Lunar New Year. Catch the Lunar Block Party at the Pier St. Underpass on Saturday…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Zoo on the Move at Vaucluse House

22/01/2022

Did you know that the grounds of Vaucluse House almost became a zoo? This January, we imagine what could have been if the animals took up residence. Spot the playful animal illustrations, go wild and get creative in our activity hub, and try to identify the animal sounds in the pleasure garden. Plus, book into one of our Zoo Talks with Taronga Zoo or join the Procession of the Animals in Erth’s Marvellous Menagerie puppetry workshop. These activities take place outdoors with limited capacity. What’s on Animals on parade 13–30 January, Vaucluse House gardens, free event Playfully illustrated by artist…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five local walks in the East

19/01/2022

There are many family-friendly scenic trails within the Eastern Suburbs that are packed with adventure, gorgeous views and fun playgrounds. The team at Woollahra Council have put together a number of different walks where you can explore our gorgeous surroundings. Visit Woollahra Council for more exciting trails. Cooper Park Trail Cooper Park is the Eastern Suburbs’ hidden gem. With a natural creek flowing through and towering native trees, it feels like you’ve escaped the city and found yourself in a primeval forest. The whole area is criss-crossed by paths, but make sure to check out our Go Slo for a…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

The Pedal Club – Let your kids grow into cycling, not out of it

16/01/2022

A brand new concept has arrived on Sydney’s shores… The Pedal Club; Australia’s first and only kids bikes subscription service. Fresh off the back of their launch last year and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Hatch Taronga Accelerator, The Pedal Club’s mission is simple; to reduce the unnecessary carbon footprint of the kids bike industry, and to keep good bikes from cluttering homes and streets, and most importantly out of landfill. For the equivalent weekly cost of a couple cups of coffee, parents can choose from a range of kids bikes to be delivered to their door, as…

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