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Waverley School Holiday Program, Winter 2024

June 18, 2024

Bookings for the Winter School Holiday Program are open from Thursday 13 June 2024. The programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. Waverley school holiday program has a great line-up of fun-filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Winter School Holiday program. Both free and paid activities will be facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi Pavilion Bondi Festival Ice Rink Seaside Sketch Sesh Werewolves Gould St Street Party Bondi Vista Ferris…

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Playgroups

Storytime at Wairoa Community Centre Playgroup

June 14, 2024

Join Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Library and Waverley Council’s Community Programs for this special Story & Rhyme Time. Experience the benefits of playgroup for quality play, access to information and community resources, and creating a connected and resilient community in which children and families can thrive. This session is for families with babies and toddlers aged 0 – 2 years. For further information contact 9083 8936 Visit the event website: www.eventbrite.com.au Date and time: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM AEST Location: Wairoa Community Centre Hall, 67 Wairoa Avenue North Bondi, NSW 2026 Cost: Free

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Events

Bondi Festival Ice Rink

June 13, 2024

This winter, glide across the ice with friends and family on the iconic Bondi Festival Ice Rink. We have ice skates of all sizes and push-along penguins for the little ones, so shimmy into some skates and glide across the ice (or shuffle if you’re a first-timer) – all whilst enjoying the best view in town. The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is open to everyone, every day of the Festival. PRICES: Ages 15+ $27 Ages 5 – 14 $20 Ages 4 & under $15 Group Booking (10+) $20s Family Ticket (2 adults 2 kids or 1 adult 3 kids) $75…

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Events, School holidays

Spotlight Prowl for Families 2024

June 9, 2024

Dusk is a wonderful time to spot animals in Centennial Parklands. The Park is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from brushtail possums, microbats, and tawny frogmouths to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of grey-headed flying-foxes. Join our experienced Rangers for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down. Meeting point: Robertson Road Gates What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm clothing – it gets cold after dark! Torch Camera (no flash) Waterproof clothing in case of wet conditions, the walks run rain or shine A sense of adventure PLEASE…

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Events, School holidays

CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL STARTS SOON!

June 8, 2024

The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) kicks off THIS SATURDAY in Melbourne and next Saturday in Sydney, offering a month-long celebration of cinema for young audiences and their families. Running throughout the school holidays, CHIFF features 18 Australian premiere titles, family short films, and special events for kids aged 3 and up. This year, CHIFF welcomes renowned Australian artist and author Leigh Hobbs as its special guest! Known for his beloved characters like Old Tom and Horrible Harriet, Leigh was the Australian Children’s Laureate in 2016 and 2017. Don’t miss the screening of his short film Mr Chicken Goes to…

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Events, Inspiration

SYDNEY VEGAN MARKET

June 6, 2024

Sydney Vegan Market is your ultimate destination for all things plant based, cruelty-free & vegan. From fresh food to home wares to coffee to fashion, whether you’re selling, buying or browsing, we have you covered. Sydney Vegan Market is different. We have designed our event to embody and capture an experience unlike any other and have created a go-to event that highlights the wonders of cruelty-free living, celebrates the strength of community and offers up a damn good day, every single month! Sydney Vegan Market (SVM) is proudly presented by Vegan NSW, a community based charity with a simple mission…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Spring Street Reserve Paddington, Playground upgrade. Community consultation

June 6, 2024

The Woollahra Council is inviting the local community for feed back and consultation. The council is excited to share the draft concept plan for Spring Street Reserve, Paddington designed to provide accessible, inclusive, imaginative and flexible play for children and families. You are invite you to have your say on the draft concept plan via the feedback form below by 11.59pm on Wednesday 12 June. The reserve is nestled within close proximity to local residences and currently features a fenced playground, shade sails, park benches and a climbing unit with slide surrounded by mulch soft fall. The reserve playground…

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School holidays

Bop till you Drop – Performing Arts School Holiday Program

June 5, 2024

This July Holidays we have a brand-new theme ‘Lost in Space’. With six 45-minute classes per day in SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, SCIENCE, COOKING & CRAFT! There is bound to be something for everyone! Are you looking for a School Holiday Program with a difference. Bop till you Drop our launching our brand new ‘Lost in Space’ Performing Arts Workshop. This themed & structured fun-filled experience will keep your kids entertained and comes with an abundance of bonuses: – A 2-day creative experience with six 45-minute classes in DANCING, SINGING, DRAMA, SCIENCE, COOKING and ARTS & CRAFTS. – Sequential learning experiences…

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Events

GOULD ST STREET PARTY, Bondi Festival

June 5, 2024

Celebrate Bondi at the free Gould St Street Party this winter. Live music, performances, activities, street trading, food and fun for everyone! Don’t miss Gould St Street Party, the vibrant celebration of community and creativity, closing Bondi Festival 2024. A Bondi Festival first, Gould Street will be closed off and transformed into an all-day street party for everyone. Enjoy an array of eats and beats, local brewers, shopping pop-ups, and eclectic entertainments! Explore Gould Street fashion houses and take advantage of special offers and unique experiences from a range of businesses joining in the party, including hands-on workshops, tailor-made and…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Whale Watching Picnic with Dr Vanessa Pirotta

June 4, 2024

Whale watching season in Sydney has begun, and thousands of humpback whales are already travelling north on the East Australian Current ‘highway’ straight past Waverley. They are migrating to warmer waters to breed and feed so that they can build up fat and survive their return to the colder Southern Ocean. Join internationally recognised whale expert, Dr Vanessa Pirotta, author of the Humpback Highway, to watch and learn about these amazing creatures as they pass by Waverley’s intertidal marine protected area and the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve. Dr Vanessa Pirotta, author of the Humpback Highway will be hosting this event and…

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