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Things to do in Sydney with kids

December 6, 2023

After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief: we’ve rounded up 20 of the best year-round activities for kids of all ages. 1. Find a new playground There are loads of playgrounds in the Sydney area. You’ll find a mix of equipment for older kids and fenced spaces for toddlers and younger children. Wulaba Park – featuring a giant slide Prince Alfred Park – fly high on a yellow balloon structure. There’s also a big see saw, dinghy and elephant slide for littlies. Darling Harbour Playground – take a…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Have your say on two new playgrounds in the East

December 3, 2023

Woollahra Council needs your help redesigning two playgrounds in the Eastern Suburbs! Thornton Reserve at Bellevue Hill or Spring Street Reserve in Paddington are both getting makeovers, and the council wants to know what you’d like to see there. The idea is to make both spaces more accessible, safe and enjoyable, but council’s designers know that nobody knows parks and playgrounds better than the children and parents who play and hang out in them every day. The feedback process is actually pretty cool: you can fill in a survey, but you can also upload pictures of other play spaces you…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Summer School Holiday Program @ Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre

December 2, 2023

We have a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Summer School Holiday program at MWRC. Sign up quickly as spaces fill up fast. Events in this collection Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRC Mon, Jan 15 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From $40.00 Save this event: Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRCShare this event: Soccer (6-8yrs) @MWRC Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRC Tue, Jan 16 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From $40.00 Save this event: Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRCShare this event: Soccer (9-12yrs) @MWRC Basketball (6-8yrs) @MWRC Wed, Jan 17 • 10:00 AM Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre From…

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

GIRLS AFL

December 1, 2023

Girls, if you would like learn and play AFL in a fun, friendly, enjoyable and supportive environment, then Moore Park Tigers is the club for you. No prior AFL experience needed… we’d love to see you! Moore Park Tigers is focused on being the club of choice for girls of all ages from 5 to 17 and all of levels of skill in Sydney’s inner suburbs and in Sydney’s east and south wanting to play AFL. Based at Bat & Ball Oval in the Moore Park precinct, a decent drop-punt from the SCG, Moore Park Tigers’ mission is to be…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Exploring the Beautiful New Indoor Play Centre in St Leonards

November 30, 2023

Nestled in the heart of St Leonards, Vitaland Kids Cafe offers a unique combination of fun, food, and family time. It’s more than just a cafe; it’s a wonderland where kids can explore and engage in playful activities while parents relax and enjoy some quality time. This post takes you on a journey through the vibrant and colorful world of Vitaland St Leonards, a destination that’s redefining family outings. A Playful Escape: The heart of Vitaland is its expansive play area, a safe and imaginative space designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers. Here, little explorers can climb, slide, and discover…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Randwick Christmas Festival – Twilight

November 30, 2023

Celebrate at our Christmas Festival The popular Christmas Festival meeting is back with FREE entry for everyone. Get into the swing of the festive season and bring the family with plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. There is plenty of free entertainment and rides featuring amusement rides such as Fantasy Cups, inflatables including Winter Wonderland Jumping Castle and inflatable maze. There’s also face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, Christmas craft activities, a carol performance from the Australian Girls Choir and a special visit from Santa and friends. Don’t miss your chance to take a photo with Santa at…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Best Gift Market Coogee

November 30, 2023

Start your Christmas shopping early at this environmentally-friendly stocking filler winner at Coogee Beach The Best Gift Market is a new Christmas event showcasing local, handmade, environmentally friendly products. There will be market stalls with artisans and designers showcasing homewares, gifts and products from across the Eastern suburbs and wider Sydney. More than 160 stallholders will have their original work for sale. They include interesting ceramics, handmade glass gifts, original fashion, clothing, blankets, knitted and wooden toys for babies and children, amazing jewellery, plants, swimwear, unique homewares and much more. Handmade gifts stalls by local artists and designers Beachside Bargain…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, What to do

Open Day @ City of Sydney Pools

November 30, 2023

Make a splash into a healthier lifestyle, while enjoying the celebration of Summer Open Day at swimming pools across Sydney. Need a way to entertain the kids and have some fun with the family? Looking to chat with a health and wellbeing expert about positive lifestyle choices? Or want to stretch, meditate and relax in a yoga class? Then look no further than our annual Summer Open Days taking place at all six aquatic and leisure centres across Sydney – and the best part, it’s all FREE! There’ll be a wide range of activities, in-centre events, and giveaways and prizes…

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Events

Matraville Carols by Candlelight 2023

November 29, 2023

Matraville Carols in the Park is one of Randwick City’s most popular Christmas celebrations. It is always held on the Second Saturday in December. 2023 will be the 20th year of this iconic star-studded Christmas celebration held in Barwon Park, Franklin St Matraville. Each year Carols in the Park sees local talent who may go onto become Australia’s biggest rising stars come together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with close to 8,000 people who join us on ground. WHEN? December 9th 2023 WHERE? Barwon Park, Franklin St Matraville. What to bring We encourage you to bring: Picnic rugs and…

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Kids, School holidays

Art, nature and play collide at a new children’s festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

November 29, 2023

This summer school holidays, children and families are invited to explore a world of art, nature and play at the new Hive Festival. Part of Sydney Festival 2024, Hive Festival is created in partnership with the Art Gallery and Blacktown Arts in collaboration with creative producer Claudia Chidiac. Presented over two weekends, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 13 & 14 January 2024 and then The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre on 19 & 20 January 2024, the free event will see both venues buzzing with interactive artworks, hands-on workshops, performances, storytelling and more. A centrepiece of the…

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