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Events, School holidays

Sanctuary – a marine sand sculpture event

Join the crew from Blue World at Clovelly Beach for a morning of sand sculpture and marine fun. A marine scientist will join the group to share insights into the local marine life, and how we can help protect our favourite ocean life, starting with our own blue backyard. Bring buckets, spades, hats and maybe your swimmers! Led by artist and ocean educator Merran Hughes. Meet at Bundock Park Playground. Maximum 60 sculpture spots.  Conditions of booking Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian All participants need to pay. Photographs, videos and voice recordings Randwick City Council staff may…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Bop till you Drop, kids School Holiday Workshop

Elevate your child’s school holidays to an extraordinary experience with Bop till you Drop’s award-winning Performing Arts Workshop in Bondi Junction! On Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January, they offer a vibrant and exhilarating journey into the world of performing arts. Featuring an all-encompassing program from dance to drama, and from cooking to crafts, our workshop is expertly designed to boost your child’s confidence and self-esteem. This January, dive into the ‘Move it’ theme, a dynamic celebration of movement and expression. Children will be thrilled to participate in a diverse range of activities, each carefully curated to spark excitement and…

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School holidays, What to do

Art with your Phone

Are you tired of being online…want to learn photography outdoors with a group of actual people?? Join in for a fun and creative 2-day workshop to improve your phone photography and editing skills. You will build technical and creative expertise in a friendly outdoor environment. At the end of this workshop, you will have your own photographic artwork ready to print and frame. * $50 discount for Randwick Council residents — Select resident’s ticket when booking. About the workshop – no experience necessary The workshop is split into two sessions: Saturday from 10.00 am — 1.00 pm Sunday from 10.00 am — 12.00 pm Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27…

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Events, Inspiration

The 2024 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 18 February!

The 2024 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 18 February! We look forward to seeing a sea of swimmers back on the beautiful Malabar beach this February. All our regular swims will be on offer. Please choose from the 5km, 2.5km or 1km swims with some special Rainbow Club events available to our Rainbow Club children and support swimmers. Don’t miss the action on race day. Early Bird prices are open now until December 15 2023. See you at the Magic! To support or learn more about the work of Rainbow Club Australia please head to their wesbite…

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Events, School holidays

Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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School holidays, What to do

Kids’ Summer School Holidays: Summertime Slime (school years K-6)

Summertime slime-making these school holidays is bigger and better than ever, with more slime, more dates and more fun. Summertime slime will be stretchy, fluffy, sandy—you get to choose. Best of all, you get to take your super summertime slime home with you for hours of stretchy, slimey fun. For kids in school years K-6 only. Parental supervision required for children K-2. Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (open 4 December 9.30am). Subject to terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the page. Bookings: Summertime Slime is one of our most popular school holiday events. We are holding super slime-making…

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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

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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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Summer School Holidays Activities at The Golden Sheaf

The Golden Sheaf Hotel in Double Bay is back again with FREE activities for the kids on Sunday afternoons during the summer school holidays. Mark these dates down in your calendar for three fun and stress-free Sunday afternoons with the little ones. · Sunday 14th January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Arts & Crafts. Unleash your creativity and craft a masterpiece to take home. · Sunday 21st January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Plaster Painting. Pick your favourite shape and paint colours and create a work of art. · Sunday 28th January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Face Painting. Transform into the superhero, animal, or fairy…

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Events, Food

Green Square’s new outdoor fresh food market

Green Square locals can enjoy a new shopping and dining destination with Zetland now home to a weekly fresh produce market. More than 50 stalls selling farm fresh and organic fruit and vegetables, as well as smoked seafood, baked goods and other gourmet treats will set up at Green Square plaza every Saturday from 8am to 2pm. Cured meats and cheese stalls will also join the markets from April. Homewares, fashion pieces and gifts, as well as live music and activities for kids, will also be at the community markets. Green Square Market will involve local businesses, organisations and performers….

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Events, School holidays, What to do

THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE!

For over a decade the award-winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults (that’s kids and their adults). Now it’s your turn. Make Some Noise is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400.  Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out. It’s a party for your ears and both of them are invited. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family! Where: …

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