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MAROUBRA BEACH MARKETS ( Postponed to June 2 2024 )

04/05/2024

This event has been postponed due to wet weather forecast The new scheduled day is: SUNDAY 2 June , 8am-2pm Broadarrow Reserve, 310 Fitzgerald Ave, Maroubra Maroubra Beach Market is a new monthly food and goods market featuring more than 100 stalls. The new markets will be held at Broadarrow Reserve and will include a selection of high quality products, including fresh produce, artisan food products, fashion, homewares, crafts, plants, flowers, and art. There will also be onsite dining areas and a variety of vendors selling hot foods. Marketgoers looking to shop sustainably can enjoy a section dedicated to vintage and recycled…

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Parenting, School holidays

What To Expect From A School Holiday Program: Activities And Learning Outcomes

01/05/2024

During the long break from school, many parents enrol their children in school holiday programs. These aim to keep kids engaged and learning through fun activities. But what can you really expect? Let’s explore the typical offerings and benefits. Physical Activities Galore One big focus is getting kids active through sports, games, and outdoor adventures. When you sign your kids up for a school holiday program, expect a good mix of team sports like soccer, basketball, or baseball. Individual pursuits like dance, gymnastics, or martial arts are also common. Outdoor fun could involve hiking, swimming, rock climbing and more. The goal? Boosting fitness while…

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Events, School holidays

Waverley Movies in the Park ( Reschedule Update )

28/04/2024

Waverley Council’s free Movies in the Park community event continues these autumn school holidays with everyone’s favourite Minions, penguins and more. Enjoy an evening of family-friendly blockbusters with: Sat 4 May – Happy Feet – Kimberley Reserve Sat 11 May – Wonka – Varna Park (rescheduled- new date) Sat 18 May – Minions: The Rise of Gru – Waverley Park (rescheduled – new date) There will be free popcorn from around 5pm and movies will screen at sundown. Grab your picnic rug and BYO picnic/dinner and settle in for a great night of entertainment. No glass or alcohol permitted. Mayor of…

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Events

South Maroubra Ocean Swim

26/04/2024

Stretch out the season with the annual South Maroubra Ocean Swim. South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club hosts one of the final Sydney swims of the season, with all entry fees contributing to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required by their volunteer lifesavers. This year’s event features three race courses, 500m, 1km and 2.5 km. Each course will commence and end at the south end of the beach. The first event for the day is the 500m swim for ages 8 years and above, followed by the 1km and 2.5km swims open for 12 years of age and above….

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Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park greener and more accessible than ever

24/04/2024

Sydney Park now has nearly 200 new native trees, more electric barbecues, picnic areas, seating and toilets after the City of Sydney’s major rectification works at the award-winning park. The project also saw accessibility greatly improved along Euston Road following the state government’s acquisition of land, removal of trees and demolition of park assets to create the Westconnex motorway. “With so many people in our area living in apartments, public parkland is our backyard. Sydney Park is the City of Sydney’s biggest parks, providing a green lung and vital room for exercise and fun,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Wimbo Park a winner for Surry Hills

23/04/2024

A bigger, better and more beautiful Wimbo Park is now open for residents and visitors of Surry Hills. The City of Sydney’s multi-million dollar upgrade has transformed a small rest area into 4,600 square metres of open lawns, trees, seating and play areas for children. “Space is at a premium in the city and that’s why we fought so hard to maximise the size and benefits Wimbo Park can now bring to our community,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said. “When we negotiated the light rail development agreement with the State Government, we ensured the balance of any…

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Events

The Sydney Comedy Festival @ Bondi Pavilion

21/04/2024

The biggest night of laughs is back again! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a fabulous cast of the top picks from the 2024 Festival to the Bondi Pavilion. This top-secret line-up promises to feature the very finest comics from Australia and beyond, boasting both household names and the next gen of comedy superstars. A massive night of entertainment, that is sure to leave you in stitches! Selling out year after year, be sure to get in quick to grab your seats to this massive night of the biggest laughs in town! Events will run from 7pm to 9pm…

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Events

Anzac Day, Coogee Dawn Service 2024

20/04/2024

Anzac Day is a National day of remembrance and commemoration. Commemorative services are held each year at dawn, the time of the original Gallipoli landing. The Coogee Anzac Day Dawn Service is produced in collaboration with the Coogee Randwick Clovelly RSL sub-branch and will be held at 5.30am on Thursday 25 April at Goldstein Reserve, Coogee. There are no tickets required, with 3,000 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis and plenty of standing room available. Please note that the gates will open at 5am and darkness and silence is encouraged until the ceremony commences at 5.30am. Please note that…

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Events, School holidays

Putting the FUN in family time with Experience Oz

19/04/2024

When all your weekends start to look the same—a blur of playgrounds and pools and PlayStation games—it’s time to look for new family fun. Enter Experience Oz, your oracle for organising family fun in Sydney (and in fact the whole country if you have some trips planned). This site can hook you up with experiences that will bring a sparkle to their eye and create memories that time can’t shake—right here in the Eastern Suburbs and in the regions that surround us. Finding and booking these things to do is usually tricky and timely and who wants to fuss when…

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Events, School holidays

The Barangaroo Artisan Market is back this May,

14/04/2024

The annual Barangaroo Artisan Market is back and bigger than ever, with over 60 stallholders taking over the streets on Saturday 11th of May, for a fun-filled day of shopping, live music, entertainment and gourmet treats. Taking place on the Saturday of the Mothers’ Day weekend, The Streets of Barangaroo will come alive with an array of creative folk including artisans, designers, musicians and more. Market-goers can peruse aisles of ceramics and homewares, meet and chat with local artists, and shop hand-crafted jewellery and locally designed textiles, whilst enjoying free live music and delicious eats along Sydney’s waterfront. Stallholders include:…

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