What to do Archives

Bastille Day Kids’ Painting

July 13, 2023

Come and join for a free kids’ painting session, Sunday 16 July 2023 from 11am to 2pm and celebrate Bastille Day in style! Unleash your inner da Vinci at the La Perouse Museum this Bastille Day weekend. Take part in a free drop-in painting session for kids. This drop-in session is run by artist Niki Koeppl, and kids from 5 years and up are welcome to pick up a brush and paint their masterpiece on the law in front of the La Perouse Museum. There’ll be everything from paper plates to cut-out Eiffel Towers to decorate, so be sure to…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Exercise equipment in parks in the Woollahra council area

July 12, 2023

Woollahra Council has three parks which offer fitness equipment, providing an opportunity to exercise and get fit outdoors. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just interested in exercising socially, residents of all ages can enjoy the outdoor fitness equipment. The exercise equipment is different in each park, ranging from simple static equipment ideal for chin-ups, sit-ups and step-ups, to new dynamic equipment featuring an Aerobic Walker, Body Twist and Hand Bike. Rushcutters Bay Park (New Beach Road, Rushcutters Bay) Located at the north western corner of the park near the pathway leading to Reg Bartley Oval this equipment is highly…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Randwick council is opening new play space in Kensington

July 11, 2023

It’s time for your kids’ imaginations to run wild! Fitzpatrick Park Playground in Kensington is now complete! After three months of construction the new play space, which caters to the interests and abilities of both older and younger children is ready for play time, announced Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker. “This exciting new play space allows children to explore their imaginations and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a real adventure space, with equipment especially designed to invite kids to explore, create, and interact with each other,” said Mayor Parker Designed with community in mind, the placement of seating and picnic tables in and…

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Inspiration, What to do

The Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize 2023

July 9, 2023

Calling on all high school students from year 7 to year 12 in the local area, it’s time to unleash your creativity and submit a photo or short film entry to our Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize 2023. Our competition has been running since 1994, showcasing a broad range of images and short films from thousands of students over the years. The annual competition and exhibition, with cash prizes totalling more than $2,000, is a local celebration of creative expressions by our young and talented high school students. The Woollahra Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize 2023…

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Eating Out with Kids, Food, School holidays

Kids Eat Free And Holiday Program at the Sheaf

July 5, 2023

The school holidays have finally arrived, and parents looking for ways to keep their little ones entertained need not look any further than the Golden Sheaf, who have curated an exciting lineup of activities and offerings to keep little ones fed and busy throughout the break! Afternoons at the Sheaf are a laid-back, family-friendly vibe, best enjoyed in the dog-friendly heated courtyard shaded by the iconic 80-year-old fig tree. The menu includes rotating weekly food and drink specials (including $10 house-recipe mulled wine Fridays all winter long) and seasonal winter dishes such as slow-cooked beef cheek, vegan mushroom gnocchi and…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Step on up! Construction on Little Bay beach stairs now complete

July 3, 2023

Works to widen the timber staircase leading down to Little Bay Beach are now complete, finishing well ahead of schedule. Previously, Little Bay Beach could only be formally accessed via a single set of steep, narrow timber stairs. which made access difficult, particularly in summer when thousands of beach goers visit the beach daily carrying beach gear, eskies, fishing rods and scuba gear. The staircase has been widened using the existing footings with new Blackbutt timber treads and non-slip nosings in accordance with building regulations. Works commenced in early May 2023 and were estimated to take 12-14 weeks to complete,…

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School holidays, What to do

Little Red Riding Hood – Winter 2023

July 2, 2023

Be careful that you don’t stray too far from the path in this interactive tale of Little Red Riding Hood. This roving performance tells the classic tale we all know and love with the chance for the audience to be in the story. Meet all of your favourite characters- the hungry wolf, the sweet and innocent Red Riding Hood, and the huntsman as they tell this delightful tale set in the forest that is as enchanting as the story itself. Be a part of this Aussie adaptation of the fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood by dressing up to be…

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Events, What to do

Community planting for National Tree Day

July 1, 2023

Get hands-on planting native grasses, groundcovers and flowering herbs in Surry Hills. Come along and help enhance the meadow habitat being established along Cleveland Street. We’ll set out 5000 plants including kangaroo grass, barbwire grass and native flowering violets. This will support the local biodiversity including small birds, insect pollinators, lizards and frogs. Prince Alfred Park was originally a grassy Eucalypt woodland, which was developed as government pasture in the 1900s for livestock grazing. A native meadow was started in the area in 2011 as part of the park upgrade. Our community planting will start at 10am and finish once everything…

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Events, School holidays

Winter Book Fair, Woollahra Library

June 29, 2023

The Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity to buy an eclectic range of books from our impressive collection. From back issues of The New Yorker and Vogue to beautiful art folios, bestselling fiction, travel, cookbooks, children’s picture books and more, there is always something for everyone. Come and visit our Winter Book Fair. Browse a great variety of ex-Library fiction, non-fiction and magazines for adults and children. When: Sunday 2 July 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm Where: Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay

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Events, School holidays

Tinseltown (Christmas In July)

June 29, 2023

Tinseltown is coming, just in time for Winter! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes. The event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit! Tinseltown is all about celebrating Christmas so you can expect elves, presents, tinsel, festive tunes, and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous Christmas cocktail menu! The halls are more than fully decked with baubles, bows, hanging trees, wreaths, and just about every festive goodie ever! You’ll be left unable to shake the spirit and joy of our favourite season. Tickets include entry to the themed bar and a bespoke cocktail on…

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