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TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

August 21, 2024

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure 28 September – 13 October 2024 Pioneer Garden – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney This Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom; who will help Tinkerbell on a magical quest to find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the fun…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Lyne Park Playground upgrade

August 21, 2024

he newly-upgraded Lyne Park Playground in Rose Bay is open for play! Stop by to check out all the improvements, including a double flying fox, seven types of swings for all ages and abilities, sensory and water play areas, new landscaping and seating. There’s even more to come, with the completion of an intergenerational play area, new Indigenous art and a spectacular flying boat (a nod to the site’s history as the former Rose Bay International Airport) with climbing, sliding and swing elements, expected to be added before the end of the year. The project was funded by Woollahra Council,…

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Events

Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: August – December 2024

August 16, 2024

Free Monthly Gigs to Enjoy with Your Lunch Be treated to free lunchtime music at Bondi Pavilion with this diverse lineup of exceptional musicians. Mark your calendars with the dates below from August to December 2024, and don’t forget to register to reserve your spot. About Lunchtime Concerts Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav are relaxed, accessible, and free monthly performances held in the High Tide Room at Bondi Pavilion. The series features solo and duo acts spanning a range of genres, from pop to jazz and classical music, offering something for every musical taste. Ibid 14 August 1.30pm Enchanting and…

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Kids, Kids Sports, School holidays

GeckoSports: Empowering Kids Through Active Play

August 15, 2024

In the fast-paced digital age where children are often glued to screens, only 1 in 4 children aged 5 to 14 years are getting their recommended 60 minutes a day of physical activity, so finding ways to keep them active and engaged can be a rewarding challenge. GeckoSports offers innovative solutions to promote physical activity among kids while fostering their overall development. Who is GeckoSports? GeckoSports is not just another sports program; it’s a movement dedicated to empowering children through fun, active play. Founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity,…

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Events

Found Objects by Shaun Parker & Co.

August 13, 2024

An epic free outdoor performance in the Pav Courtyard featuring contemporary and street dance. Found Objects is an extraordinary, highly physical, dance theatre work incorporating high-octane contemporary dance, acrobatics, hip-hop, breakdance, tutting, popping, krumping, street dance and parkour with seemingly ordinary objects. The Argus, Brighton ★★★★★ “Set to a pulsating score, it was heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time.” Winner Argus Angel Award, in recognition of Artistic Excellence, Brighton Festival & Fringe. “The charm and pure joy of Found Objects was palpable and engaging. If Shaun Parker and Company are in your neighbourhood, they are a must see.” Theatre…

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Community, Events, Free

2024 Eco Living Festival

August 13, 2024

This year the Eco Living Festival is being held at a new location at Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra Beach in combination with the Maroubra Beach Markets offering a unique day of sustainable living and local shopping including: Eco Living Festival highlights: interactive workshops on sustainable living green product stalls showcasing the latest in eco-friendly innovations expert talks on reducing our environmental footprint bike-powered smoothie making bike valet EV display volunteer’s village nature play for kids eco-prizes and more! Maroubra Beach Markets attractions: unique handmade crafts and artisanal goods vintage records and fashion fresh local produce and gourmet food stalls original homewares…

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Inspiration, What to do

Family Fun in the Sun: Best Outdoor Activities For All Ages

August 12, 2024

There’s no greater joy in life than spending time with the whole family. With spring coming up, there’s no better time than now to start looking for fun outdoor activities you can enjoy with your children. These include playing around in a backyard pool, going for a picnic in a park and riding bikes. By spending time with your family, you’ll be creating memories for both you and your children that will last a lifetime, besides strengthening interpersonal bonds. Partaking in outdoor activities is also a great way of keeping everyone fit and healthy. In this article, we’ll go through…

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Events, Family, Free

Festival of the Winds: A Bondi Beach Tradition

August 12, 2024

Who would have imagined back in 1978, when a group of wind energy enthusiasts decided to host a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that they were creating what would become one of the world’s largest and most beloved kite flying festivals? Now, 46 years later, the Festival of the Winds continues to soar, attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe to celebrate the simple joy of kite flying. The Festival of the Winds is more than just a day of flying kites; it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. People of all ages gather on Bondi Beach…

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Events, What to do

National Science Week: Speed Meet a Scientist (all ages)

August 11, 2024

Do you have a budding scientist in your midst? Or burning questions that you have not been able to answer? Take the opportunity to speed meet and ask actual scientists questions about a range of topics relevant to various scientific fields. Sessions are open to all ages. This free event is part of Inspiring Australia’s Talking Science library speaker series for Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week. In small groups, you will have 8 minute sessions with each of the scientists in the room before moving to the next. Please book tickets for each person attending including supervising adults….

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Community, Playgroups

Mainly Music Kingsford

August 11, 2024

Mainly Music Kingsford is a fun music group for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, parents and primary caregivers alike. Each session helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, mathematical and pre-reading skills as well as socialise with others. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more! Each mainly music is run by volunteers from a local church. Join our next Mainly Music session Mainly music involves a fun, interactive thirty minute session followed by time for the children to eat, play and chat together. When: 10am on Tuesdays, During school terms Get in touch if you’re interested in joining…

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