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DARLING SQUARE MOON FESTIVAL 2024

14/09/2024

Celebrate the Moon Festival at Darling Square with a large-scale vibrant lanterns’ installation, illuminated lion dancers, free kids’ activities and delicious eats! The Moon Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the Autumn harvest and originates from the ancient Chinese practice of moon worshipping to express gratitude for the year’s harvest and blessings. Originating in China, the festival is also celebrated across various countries in Asia including Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore. Moon Festival is a time to connect with family and friends, honour the full harvest moon and enjoy a feast and mooncakes with loved ones. Feast your way through…

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School holidays, What to do

Sydney’s Best Kept Picnic Spot – Hidden Gem at The Rocks

13/09/2024

Looking for the perfect family picnic spot in the rocks Sydney? Look no further than The Rocks, home to one of the city’s best-kept secrets – Dawes Point Park. Nestled under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, this stunning picnic location offers a day out like no other. Start your adventure by wandering through the bustling Rocks Markets, where you can pick up some of Sydney’s finest artisan food and drink. Whether it’s a fresh toastie, gourmet foccacia, or a cool ice cream treat, the market has something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Pair your selections with a glass of bubbly or…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Kids Birthday party? Party Different.

12/09/2024

Want to host the ultimate Messy Play party and not clean up a thing? The Messy Play Party Package has you covered. Designed by SECC’s qualified educators, our Messy Play Parties are unforgettable. Your guests will party with slime, playdough, paint, glitter, and textiles. It’s a Messy Play wonderland of fun. The SECC team sets up, facilitates the party, and cleans up the mess for you at our dedicated event space in Mascot. So just relax, chat, or join in the messy fun! This Messy Play Party Package is perfect for your little one’s first birthday, but there are also…

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Kids, School holidays

The Benefits of Dance for School-Aged Children: A Perfect School Holiday Activity

11/09/2024

Finding activities that keep children engaged, active, and entertained during school holidays can be a challenge. Dance is an ideal solution, offering not just physical exercise but also cognitive, emotional, and social development. For school-aged children, it provides a creative outlet and an environment for growth that extends beyond the dance floor. With the upcoming Oz Dance Holiday Workshop there’s no better time to introduce or deepen your child’s love for dance. Hosted by Oz Dance, the workshop offers a fun, enriching experience, perfect for keeping kids active during the holidays. Physical Benefits of Dance Dance promotes physical fitness, helping…

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Events

Spot On: Hip-hop, Bollywood, live music and angel wings…

11/09/2024

Get ready for another exciting Thursday night at Spot On! This week’s entertainment lineup is hip, dynamic, and full of colour! Arisse is a woman with many talents – dancer, choreographer, DJ and event producer – but this Thursday 12 September 2024 she will be spinning the tunes from 6pm to 10pm. We know how much you loved the DJ last week, so we hope Arisse will get you out of your seats and dancing on the street again! From 6.15pm to 8pm, Destructive Steps will pop, lock, and break their way through The Spot. This hip-hop dance community (of…

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School holidays, Sports

Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience – Fun, Adventure, & Lifesaving Skills for Kids 8+ this School Holidays!

10/09/2024

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged these school holidays? The Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience is an exciting program designed for kids aged 8 and over, run by Bondi Rescue lifeguards Troy Quinlan and Tommy Woodriff. This hands on program will teach your kids essential water safety skills, teamwork, and basic first aid, all while they enjoy activities like paddling, kayaking, and team-building games. It’s the perfect balance of fun and learning, ensuring your kids gain practical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Program Details: Dates: 30th Sept – 4th Oct & 8th –…

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Events, School holidays

The Librarian, A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.

10/09/2024

Blending clowning, physical theatre and the circus arts, this show invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination ,by whisking them away on a series of great adventures. Paul-Émile Dumoulin has been working at his town’s library for 25 years. He’s serious and nervous, also proud and sometimes clumsy. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets his nose in a book, reality disappears, giving way to the worlds he discovers between the pages. This very sensible librarian soon metamorphoses into the strange and silly characters in his books, who perform acrobatics, balancing,…

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Events, School holidays

Waverley School Holiday Programs

10/09/2024

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October 2024 Bookings for the Spring School Holiday Program will open on Monday 2 September 2024. Our programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. We have a great line-up of fun-filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Spring 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 – BOOK HERE The Librarian circus theatre (5-12…

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Kids, School holidays

MOTIV8 HOLIDAY CAMPS

07/09/2024

MOTIV8 is Australia’s leading school holiday camps and we are running in the Eastern Suburbs these school holidays. Our camps are for Primary School aged kids and a fantastic way to keep them busy, active and off screens during the holidays. Kids DO NOT have to be good at sports to love a MOTIV8 camp. Our activities suit all levels of ability and fun for all ages. Our camps are ALL WEATHER as we run out of huge indoor and outdoor facilities. MOTIV8 is all about teamwork, being active, good sportsmanship, fun and giving things a go. Kids undertake multi…

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Events

Celebrate the new season with Cambridge Markets with the return of the Watsons Bay Spring Market

06/09/2024

Get ready to enjoy one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most beloved events – the Watsons Bay Spring Market is back! On Sunday, September 15th, from 10am to 3pm, Robertson Park will be transformed into a bustling marketplace right on the stunning Sydney Harbour foreshore. With more than 150 stallholders, this year’s spring market promises a vibrant day of shopping, eating, and community fun. Local small businesses will showcase an eclectic mix of artisan products, from high-end designer fashion, menswear, homewares, and ceramics, to beautiful jewellery and fresh produce. Whether you’re after unique pieces or everyday essentials, this market has something…

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