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Sun Runners

02/04/2024

Get ready for the most daring, dangerous, heart-stopping intergalactic race in the universe – ‘the Sun Run’. Gamma and Olli are the youngest ever Sun Runners and they are ready to race. Just days before the big race, they crash land on Mercury and have to get back to the asteroid belt in time for the Sun Run. Plunge headfirst into an interactive audio space adventure. With a pair of headphones and a mobile device, become one of the Sun Runners, hurtling across the farthest reaches of the solar system in the race of your life. Audioplay combines technology with…

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Events, School holidays

Kids drop-in workshop: Be at the Hive

29/03/2024

Be at the Hive is back! Join in at the Art Gallery of NSW these April school holidays and help build immersive cardboard structures inspired by shapes created by native bees in their hives and by what different pollens look like under a microscope. Learn how to fold the triaugmented hexagonal prisms and join them together to form modular structures complete with Braille and scratch-and-sniff ink for a sensory experience the whole family can be part of. Take part anytime between 11am and 3.30pm. Materials and instructions are provided. Suitable for all ages. Children under 12 must be supervised by…

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Events, Kids

Bush school: Connect children to nature

27/03/2024

Want to get your kids off the screens – and out into nature? Join our Bush School program! Bush School at Centennial Park will get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment every week, giving them a chance to explore, discover and learn at their own pace. This unique nature play program tailored for children aged 2.5 – 5 years is led by our expert education rangers, who bring urban children and their parents back to nature in the heart of Centennial Park. The program is designed to inspire a love for the natural world in children through outdoor games,…

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School holidays

RICHARD THE STORK & THE MYSTERY OF THE GREAT JEWEL| IN CINEMAS APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

26/03/2024

Get ready for a feather-filled escapade this April #SchoolHolidays! Join Richard at your local cinema as he journeys through Northern Africa, facing marabous, a greedy peacock, and a mysterious riddle to find the Great Jewel. Teamwork, trust, and spork skills will save the day. Adventure awaits! Richard, a sparrow who was adopted by a stork family, is wintering at the Great Lake in Northern Africa. When he realises that he won’t be the one to lead his flock back North, Richard decides to fly away to travel on his own and crosses paths with Samia and her sparrow flock, who are being held captive by evil…

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School holidays

ROYAL CARIBBEAN TEAMS UP WITH THE WIGGLES TO LAUNCH THE ULTIMATE WIGGLY ADVENTURE

26/03/2024

Two iconic family brands, Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles, are coming together to create the ultimate family holiday in Australia. In the summer of 2025-2026, Wiggles fans and adventurers alike can set their sights on making memories with the popular cast of Wiggly Friends on exclusive Wiggles Sailings that feature special experiences for the whole family. Holidaymakers can be one of the first to book when the new line-up is fully revealed on April 10th on www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Taking centre stage across the one-of-a-kind holidays are the likes of cast favourites Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and Shirley Shawn the Unicorn. Together with the Wiggly Friends, families can holiday the…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Expecto Patronum! Enrol in the World of Wizardry

25/03/2024

Bop till you Drop is famous for our Kid’s Disco and Speciality Parties, which we’ve been running for more than 20 years – right across Australia! But we also host amazing School Holiday Programs, with a new theme every month that keeps the kids coming back again and again! This April School Holiday, Bop till you Drop invites all Harry, Hermione, Hagrid, and Hogwarts fans on a fun filled Performing & Creative Arts adventure! For two days, your child will leave the Muggle World behind, stepping into a magical World of Wizardry. Bop’s School Holiday Programs are popular and award-winning…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Active8Kids school holiday program

24/03/2024

Active8Kids is a dedicated recreational gymnastics and parkour facility in Bondi Junction ran by a team of qualified, nurturing and professional coaches. We give children aged 0-11+ the opportunity to develop a range of gymnastics-based skills through structured sessions and play based activities. Our brand-new centre proudly opened a year ago! Our Kindergym classes begin with a circuit of large and small apparatus that focus on developing your little ones climbing, jumping and balancing skills. The coaches then lead the children through a themed group activity and cover all the basics shapes before heading into the ‘Bar Room’ to use…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Kickeroos and Shekicks Soccer Academy: Where Fun and Development Meet!

23/03/2024

Are you looking for a soccer academy that not only fosters skill development but also prioritizes fun and social interaction? Look no further than Kickeroos and Shekicks Soccer Academy, a premier institution dedicated to nurturing young soccer talents aged 18 months to 12 years old. With a comprehensive program tailored to different age groups and skill levels, Kickeroos offers a dynamic learning environment where children can thrive both on and off the field. At Kickeroos, we believe in starting early. Our program is structured to cater to children as young as 18 months old, providing them with a playful introduction…

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Events

The Spot Festival, the biggest free outdoor festival in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

21/03/2024

Thousands of Sydneysiders are expected to attend the 2024 Spot Festival in Randwick, which will mark the end of a week-long celebration of cultural diversity. The Spot Festival, which will be on Sunday 24 March, the last day of Harmony Week, will bring together people from different backgrounds across Sydney for an afternoon of food, live music, and cultural performances. There will be two stages at the event featuring various musicians and performers including breakdancers, local school performances, and the Víctor Valdes Mariachi Band who will be headlining the Harmony stage on Perouse Road. Festivalgoers can also enjoy more than…

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Events, Playgroups

New urban plaza opens in the heart of Randwick

20/03/2024

An outdoor plaza on Waratah Avenue in Randwick opened this week, providing community members with a new leisure and recreation space. The plaza, situated off Belmore Road in the heart of Randwick, features terraced seating, tables, new trees and garden beds, and accessible pathways for prams and wheelchairs. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “The new plaza is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to providing more open and outdoor spaces for community members to enjoy. “It is an important addition to the main shopping and dining hub in Randwick, where many people work and pass through every day. “The new…

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