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Youth Creative Lab Comes to Randwick Town Hall Take Over These School Holidays

19/09/2026

Got a creative teen at home? Randwick Town Hall is transforming into a creative hub these spring school holidays, with five days of free music, art and digital workshops for young people aged 14–20. Take Over: Youth Creative Lab will bring young people together to experiment, create and learn alongside practising artists from Heaps Decent. From songwriting and DJing to digital art and merchandise design, there’s plenty to explore — and no previous experience is needed. Throughout the five-day program, participants can get hands-on with a range of creative activities, including: Songwriting and beat-making DJing Recording and music production Performance…

by jay

School holidays

Dive into a Mystical Ocean at DigiPark Sydney These School Holidays

16/09/2026

Looking for an indoor adventure these spring school holidays? A new underwater world is surfacing at DigiPark Sydney, with the launch of Mystical Ocean for a limited time across the September and October NSW school holiday period. The ocean-themed experience combines immersive technology, interactive digital art, creativity and play, taking families beneath the surface to discover colourful underwater environments and marine creatures — without getting wet! And for families who have visited DigiPark before, there will be plenty of new ocean-themed content to discover alongside the venue’s existing attractions. Dive Beneath the Surface During Mystical Ocean, selected DigiPark projection spaces…

by jay

Free, Parks and Beaches, School holidays

Bondi Firelight Returns: Bonfires, Music & Fire Dancers on Bondi Beach

15/09/2026

There’s something pretty special about sitting around a fire by the ocean — and this October, Bondi Firelight is returning to South Bondi Beach for a free evening of bonfires, live seaside vibes and spectacular fire dancing. Bring a picnic rug, round up the family and friends and settle in on the sand as the sun goes down and the fires are lit. Bonfires on Bondi Beach Bondi Firelight offers families the chance to experience Bondi Beach a little differently. Gather around the crackling bonfires, listen to relaxed seaside tunes and enjoy the sound of the waves as evening settles…

by jay

Events, Fun, School holidays

This Show is a Joke! The Listies Bring the Laughs to Bondi Pavilion These School Holidays

15/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that will have the kids — and probably the parents — laughing out loud? **The Listies are coming to Bondi Pavilion this October with their hilarious new family show, This Show is a Joke! ** Australia’s much-loved kids’ comedy duo Matt Kelly and Richard Higgins are bringing an hour of slapstick, songs, ridiculous gags, bubbles, bananas and complete chaos to the Bondi Pavilion Theatre. Recommended for ages 5+, this could be a great one to add to your spring school holiday calendar. Prepare for Some Serious Silliness This Show is a Joke! is a…

by jay

Parks and Beaches, School holidays

School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

14/09/2026

Looking for something a little different to do with the kids these spring school holidays? A day in one of Sydney’s beautiful national parks could be the perfect excuse to get everyone outdoors, explore somewhere new and enjoy a break from the usual school holiday routine. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is running a range of ranger-guided activities and family experiences across Sydney during the holidays. Kids can become junior rangers, learn bush and navigation skills, get creative with nature, search for native wildlife or discover some of Sydney’s fascinating local history. There are activities for different ages,…

by jay

School holidays, Sports

School Holiday Footy Camps: Big Fun for Little Footy Players

13/09/2026

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active during the school holidays? Little Foxes Footy Academy is running school holiday Footy Camps designed especially for younger children aged 4 to 7 years. With plenty of games, movement and footy fun, the camps are a great opportunity for kids to burn off some holiday energy while learning new skills, building confidence and making new friends. And importantly for younger players, the focus isn’t on competition – it’s about having fun, getting involved and enjoying footy. Footy Skills Through Play Little Foxes Footy Academy has designed its holiday camps specifically…

by jay

Free, School holidays

Free Family Fun Day Comes to Bondi Junction These Spring School Holidays

11/09/2026

Looking for something free and fun to do with the kids these spring school holidays? Head to Bondi Junction on Monday 28 September for a Family Fun Day filled with activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences for kids. Taking over Oxford Street Mall from 10:30am to 1:30pm, the event is a great excuse to get out of the house, meet up with friends and keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune. Plenty to Keep the Kids Busy Waverley Council’s Family Fun Days are all about giving children the chance to create, explore, learn and play. Families can expect a mix…

by jay

Coogee Public School pavilion classroom in 1913

Community, Education, Events, Local, Schools

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…

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