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MARTIN PLACE CHRISTMAS MARKETS

11/11/2023

Friday-Sunday November 24-26 then Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until December 23, 11am-8pm. Martin Place, Sydney. Cambridge Markets is delighted to announce we are once again hosting the Martin Place Christmas markets. These beautiful, festive markets will be held in Martin Place over late November and throughout December at the Martin Place Christmas tree. Each day we will bring different stallholders across a range of goods, from fashion, to gifting, Christmas goods, candles, toys, accessories, art, photography, food and so much more. There will be global hot food stalls, live music, visits from Santa and a great community atmosphere. We can’t…

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Events, What to do

HOT JAZZ PICNIC SET TO SIZZLE THIS NOVEMBER

11/11/2023

A new one-day festival extravaganza fusing hot jazz beats, local musicians, gourmet delights and a vibrant dress code is set to ring in the summer against the sparkling backdrop of Sydney’s iconic harbour. Introducing HOT JAZZ PICNIC, an exciting new Australian picnic-style, live-performance jazz festival taking place at the enchanting Lyne Park in Rose Bay Sydney on November 25th 2023. Guaranteed to be a day to remember, the inaugural HOT JAZZ PICNIC hosted by comedy duo SketchShe, is a high-spirited celebration of live jazz, spotlighting the world-class talent NSW has to offer, and delivering a sumptuous blend of music and…

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Inspiration, What to do

First section of Kingsford to Centennial Park cycleway now open

11/11/2023

Cycling between Kingsford and the City just got a little easier with the first stage of a 1.8km separated cycleway officially opened on Friday 10 November 2023, by Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch. The new 1.1km cycleway section starts at the intersection of Houston Road and Barker Street and travels north onto Day Avenue and then Doncaster Avenue finishing at Todman Avenue. The next 700m section between Todman Avenue and Alison Road along Doncaster Avenue will open in late December 2023. The cycleway forms an important connection between Kingsford and Kensington linking with existing cycleways at Centennial Park to access the…

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Events

Coogee Carols

09/11/2023

Coogee Carols Is coming to town! Randwick City Council presents the 22nd Annual Coogee Carols at the Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach on Sunday, 17 December from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. This free event draws an audience from local and surrounding areas to celebrate community, family and the spirit of Christmas, opposite one of the most beautiful beaches in the world for a relaxed night of fun for everyone to enjoy. For more information, please visit the Coogee Carols website here. Traffic and public transport information To allow for the audience to safely depart after the event, Arden Street between Carr and…

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

BILLABONG RETREAT UNVEILS SPECIALTY DAY RETREATS

08/11/2023

Couples needing a re-boot, new mums feeling the overwhelm, and people experiencing a cancer diagnosis are just some of the participants being supported by Billabong Retreat with its new Specialist Wellness Day Retreats.  To better support and cater for a growing range of specialised needs in today’s modern lifestyle, Billabong Retreat has created five Specialty Day Retreats to launch with experts in each field.  These new specialty day experiences will complement Billabong Retreat’s current longer offerings, 2- and 3-night retreats that include delicious wholefoods, daily yoga, meditation and education workshops to empower and inspire.  Billabong Retreat is an award winning…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve throughout November.

08/11/2023

Join in for a free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve. During November, join the friendly Visitor Services team at Barangaroo to read, share and learn stories from many mobs around Australia. they will have a variety of different tools and weapons on display – to learn about and interact with. Enter via Towns Place, walk along the path past Marrinawi Cove and you’ll find the team on the grass. Everyone is welcome to drop in, no registrations required. Please note, in the case of wet weather our drop-in session won’t proceed. You’ll be updated here and across…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

From timeless pages to magical stages: Possum Magic The Stage Show

07/11/2023

Looking for a great day out with the family? The Australian classic ‘Possum Magic’ is making a magical return to the stage! Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for over 40 years. Seen by over 150,000 young people across Australia, Monkey Baa’s delightful adaptation returns to the stage. Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives, Grandma Poss uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. ‘Pack your Grandma, pack your child, pack enough Vegemite…

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Events

‘THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS’

06/11/2023

Come along this summer and meet Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to life in Royal  Botanic Garden Sydney from 5 to 28 January 2024.  This critically acclaimed theatre production, that is now Australia’s best-loved outdoor  family entertainment delivers music, songs and laughs for young and old and next year  celebrates 22 years in the beautiful gardens.  Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly, and of course, Mr Toad and Head Chief  Rabbit as they bring these immortal characters to life and encourage the young  audience to…

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Events

Artisans Market Glebe – Christmas Market

05/11/2023

Beautiful handmade gifts by local artists & designers. Are you looking for unique and beautiful products created by local artisans, thoughtful Christmas gifts for loved ones, and want to support local and passionate creatives in a beautiful outdoor setting with an inviting atmosphere?Come along to the Artisans Market Glebe on Saturday 2 December 2023 and discover a gorgeous spring spectacular of wares lovingly handmade and buy direct from the artists, artisans, creatives and designers themselves! Now in its eighth year, the Artisans Market Glebe is regarded as one of the best artisan outdoor markets in Sydney, with a carefully curated…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Rocket ship touches down at Waverley Park

30/10/2023

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce that the “landing” of our new rocket ship at Waverley Park playground successfully took place on Friday 20 October 2023. The excitement began at 10.30am when the rocket ship was delivered on truck to the park, followed by being craned into place alongside a bespoke launch control play tower. The rocket ship begins its journey to Waverley Park from our Sydney-based manufacturer. Image: Proludic. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the installation of the new rocket ship was a sight to behold and a major milestone in the Waverley Park upgrade project, proudly co-funded…

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