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The Sydney Christmas Fair

28/11/2021

Celebrate the festive season over three jam-packed weekends this December! The Sydney Christmas Fair is set to take over Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park on the weekends of 4th-5th, 11th – 12th, and 18th-19th December 2021. Tickets are on sale now! This family-friendly extravaganza will feature a huge line-up of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, including all your favourite Carnival Rides and Games, interactive Elf Workshops, Gingerbread House Party, Letters to Santa and so much more! Get into the spirit of Christmas at the Sydney Christmas Fair and look forward to: Carnival Rides: Check out the 2-hour unlimited rider…

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School holidays, What to do

10 Things to Do in Sydney on a Rainy Day

27/11/2021

Sydney has a near perfect climate, with pleasant daytime temperatures in winter, and long warm days during the summer months. And best of all, the sun always shines in Sydney. Or does it? Believe it or not, Sydney actually experiences on average 100 rainy days per year, with an average yearly rainfall of more than 1200 mm. Compared to other Australian cities, those statistics aren’t too bad, but for some of us they may still come as a surprise. So what do the outdoor-loving locals do on those rainy days in Sydney when we can’t go outside without getting soaked?…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Bronte House Open Weekend – garden only!

26/11/2021

Bronte House’s story begins in 1836 when William Mortimer Lewis, Colonial Architect, bought 42 acres of land at ‘Nelson Bay’ (the name given to the bay at Bronte Beach). He began building a house but when an economic depression hit in 1843, was forced to sell the property before its completion. Robert Lowe, an English barrister and later NSW parliamentarian bought the property as a ‘country residence’ and finished the house in 1845. He and his wife Georgiana were some of the Bronte House’s most charismatic inhabitants, despite only being in resident for four years. The house change hands quickly…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

THE ROCKS TRANSFORMS INTO A FESTIVE WONDERLAND THIS CHRISTMAS

26/11/2021

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate with a wonderful Christmas in The Rocks! Heading into a festive period we all truly deserve, The Rocks is putting on an unmissable show of holiday fun. GRAB THE PERFECT GRAM AT THE ROCKS WONDERLANES To get Sydneysiders into the Christmas spirit, The Rocks will transform into a magical wonderland featuring fun, festive holiday Wonderlanes for the first time, with holiday cheer hidden down every cobblestoned path. Starting at Nurse’s Walk, dozens of elves have come in from all directions bringing Christmas magic to The Rocks. See…

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Inspiration, What to do

Off-Piste Ski and Snowboard

25/11/2021

A Little Bit About Us… Off-Piste is Sydney’s only Indoor Ski & Snowboard Simulator Training Facility. We have four state of the art simulators which emulate the exact feeling of flying down the slopes. Our combination training technique and cardiovascular conditioning builds muscle memory to prepare you for the snow and to become SkiFit. Here at Off-Piste we offer a wide range of classes and training to best tailor each session to You. With experienced and certified ski and snowboard instructors to take You through each lesson you’ll be ready for the slopes in no time! Our training is suited…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New Playground in Clovelly ready for Summer

25/11/2021

Clovelly’s Bundock Park playground to be re-opened Local families are invited to join a small celebration to mark the opening of a newly built children’s playground at Bundock Park, located alongside Clovelly Beach, on Wednesday 1 December, starting at 3.30pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The new playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was designed following consultation with the community. Located just south of the previous playground, new equipment includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a wooden boat with sensory play items, climbing equipment, toddler play station, seating…

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Inspiration, What to do

Ultimate Family weekend getaway “The Beach House at Newport”

24/11/2021

Only 60 minutes from the eastern suburbs, The Beach House Newport offers a great family weekend away. Whether your thinking of an unforgettable group getaway, yoga retreat, or family reunion; The Beach House was designed with group activity in mind. If you feel like you’d rather have some alone time, sneak away to read in the garden, grab a coffee at a nearby café or walk along beach only 250m away. Thoughtfully designed for the entire group, the owner has used the layout to create spaces for group get togethers with 11 individual beds. The decor is modern, completely clutter-free,…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Come see the newly improved Kokoda Park Playground in Kensington

24/11/2021

A popular children’s playground at Kokoda Park, Kensington will be re-opened with a small event for local children and their families on Saturday 27 November at 3pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The newly improved playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was relocated to a larger space and equipment for inclusive and sensory play included in the design. The improved playground includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a toddler-appropriate multi-play boat, see-saw, voice tubes for sensory play, rope equipment and a wheelchair accessible carousel for all ages and…

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Kids, What to do

What Dead Poets Society Taught Us About Raising Children

23/11/2021

Arguably, one of the ’80s most iconic movies, and god bless Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society was not only a great film but had extremely important messages that are still relevant for the children of today. “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits, and necessary, to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” While the noble pursuits here are not romanticised like the art of vulnerably expressing yourself, it’s important to remember that the highest achievers in their medical, law or business field are all those with creativity. Without creativity, you’re unable…

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Kids, What to do

Sydney Opera House to open new venue: Centre for Creativity

23/11/2021

Sydney – Tuesday 23 November, 2021. The Sydney Opera House will open its new Centre for Creativity on January 4, 2022 – a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences inside the world-renowned building.The Centre will significantly increase the breadth of year-round participatory performances, workshops and installations, in line with the Opera House’s commitment to engage new audiences on site, in schools, and in homes across Australia and the world.It’s one of the final projects in the Opera House’s Decade of Renewal, funded by the NSW Government, and is the first new dedicated programming venue to open in more than 20 years….

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