What to do Archives

Red Cross, Drive Through Clothing Clean Up

September 2, 2023

Declutter your wardrobe and give your quality clothes and accessories a second lease on life by dropping them off at our Drive Through Clothing Clean Up. Every item you drop off will collected by Australian Red Cross and re-sold in one of their stores – helping to fund critical services to support those in need. If your clothes and accessories are good enough to donate to a friend, then they are good enough for us! We will accept: Women’s and men’s and clothing Shoes Handbags and backpacks Scarves, hats, gloves Jewellery We won’t take: Children’s clothing or accessories Dirty/stained/mouldy/damaged clothes, shoes…

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Events, Kids

Mini Musica presents: Bossa Nova Bebe

August 31, 2023

Introduce your little ones to the joyous rhythms and beats of bossa nova with acclaimed singer and guitarist, Anna Salleh. Join Anna for a morning of gorgeous songs and stories from Brazil & beyond that are guaranteed to make you sway and move your feet! Anna first fell in love with Brazilian music as a child when her dad took her to see a film called ‘Black Orpheus’, set in the picturesque city of Rio de Janeiro at carnival time. Anna long dreamed of going to Brazil and in 2010 she packed her guitar and headed there. Today, Anna is…

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Events, Inspiration

A special invitation to celebrate International Literacy Day in Paddington

August 30, 2023

Eastern Suburbs Mums are being invited to join SeeBeyondBorders at their International Literacy Day event on September 7th to raise awareness and funds for children in Cambodia. What do SeeBeyondBorders do? We mentor and train teachers, introduce technology, work with local communities and run maths and literacy programs to keep children engaged and in school. Across our programs for grades 1-3 students, we see an average increase from 37% to 72% in maths and literacy achievement standards. We are urgently trying to reach new schools in Siem Reap Province, where quality education is needed most. Did you know? Currently, just…

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School holidays

Spring at Sydney Opera House

August 28, 2023

Alphabetical Sydney 20-26 September Playhouse Ages 4+ Cost from $29 | $8.95 booking fee applies per transaction Combining puppetry, theatre, songs and creative play with irresistible music by Greta Gertler Gold, Alphabetical Sydney: All Aboard! is a celebration of all that makes this city unique. Inspired by the best-selling picture book, climb aboard the tour bus to discover your Sydney, one letter at a time. The charming guides, a chaotic Ibis and order-loving Nanna will take us on a whirlwind adventure. website: www.sydneyoperahouse.com Paper Planet 23 September – 7 October Studio Ages 3+ Cost $10 Children and their grown-ups are…

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Events, Inspiration

Eco Living 2023 @ Randwick Sustainability Hub

August 26, 2023

Eco Living 2023 is held at the Randwick Community Centre and Sustainability Hub located at 27 Munda Street, Randwick. Access to the Randwick Community Centre and Sustainability Hub is via Bundock Street, Hendy Avenue and into Munda Street. There’s plenty on offer for kids… Fun Hula Hoop Games Storybook Reading Make a paper chatterbox Calm Down Corner – with Randwick Library Spark in the Park team. ….. and an endless list of fun activities and learning experiences with Adamama Jnr: Recycle Station Play – have fun sorting and learning how to recycle Kindness Rocks – decorate and take home your…

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Events, What to do

Help Greening the city. Plant with us program

August 25, 2023

Come join Randwick’s Greening Our City project and help green our City with native and indigenous vegetation. when: 1 september 2023 Cost: Free where: Heffron Park Maroubra 417-439 bunnerong road Maroubra Bookings: via Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/plant-with-us-1-september-community-planting-day-celebration-wqhjv7vp Take part @ National Tree Day celebrations National Tree Day helps you connect with nature by planting trees and shrubs to improve our natural environment. National Tree Day is a call to action for all Australians to put their hands in the Earth and give back to their community. Each year, it is time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the…

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Kids, School holidays

Two words that describe our basketball camps: FUN & STRUCTURED.

August 24, 2023

As a parent, there is nothing more disappointing than taking your child to holiday camps that are unstructured and all over the place. Your child will become bored quickly and you don’t receive value for what you paid for. Our Little Boomers Basketball Camp during school holidays will cover a range of basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and more. We split children into age groups to ensure the new skills and activities are suitable for their abilities. Each basketball holiday camp is organised efficiently to ensure that you are receiving value for what you paid for and that your…

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Events

Eat Drink Play, Fathers Day Food trucks

August 24, 2023

Support our local foodies by participating in Eat, Drink, Play for Father’s Day! Friday 1 September from 4pm to 8pm and also on Sunday 3 September 2023 from 12pm-6pm. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages for their hours of operation. There will also be live entertainment Friday to Sunday: Date Time Entertainment Friday 5pm-7.30pm Sabrina Mobbs Saturday 3pm-5pm James Lyon Saturday 5.30pm – 7.30pm Soulganic Sunday 12pm – 3pm Leap Frog Action Sports & Games (free activity) Sunday 12pm – 5pm DJ…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Jurassic World: The Exhibition roars into Sydney on 22 September ready for the School Holidays

August 23, 2023

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Sydney this Spring – just in time for the school holidays! Following its recent record-breaking engagements in cities around the world, this enormous and immersive experience celebrates 30 years of the franchise that began with the ground-breaking Jurassic Park film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a family-friendly exhibit of massive proportions based on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history. Visitors walk through the iconic “Jurassic World” gates, explore richly themed environments, encounter a life-sized brachiosaurus, velociraptors, and the most fearsome dinosaur of…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

The best picnic spots in the city of Sydney area

August 22, 2023

13 parks, gardens and reserves to explore during warmer weather. Shake things up a little for your next feast and explore one of these great parks and outdoor areas. Before you choose a spot, check out these 6 steps for a waste-free picnic. Barangaroo Reserve. Photo: Katherine Griffiths / City of Sydney Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo Expect lookouts, idyllic coves, picnic spots and stunning harbour views. The closest train stations are Circular Quay and Wynyard. There is also an underground car park on-site. Public toilets are available. Blackwattle Bay Park. Photo: City of Sydney Blackwattle Bay Park,…

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