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Watch the 2023 World Cup Soccer in Darling Harbour

22/07/2023

The FIFA Fan Festival™ is the perfect place to watch all FIFA Women’s World Cup™ matches live and free! The FIFA Fan Festival™ is a hub of food, games, music and, of course, football. Capturing the atmosphere, games and spirit of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, this FREE festival will take over all of Tumbalong Park and is be open to football fans, families and fun-seekers from 20 July to 20 August. Watch every game of the World Cup on giant screens, as well as hosting big-name music acts, festival street food, an official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ merch shop and…

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Food, What to do

A NEW AFTER-WORK APERITIVO HAS ARRIVED AT MODE KITCHEN & GRAIN BAR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY

21/07/2023

Living la dolce vita has just arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney with the new Aperitivo at Mode Kitchen & Bar. This new offering is every Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and for just AUD 30 per person, guests can enjoy an aperitif cocktail and an expansive buffet of Italian street food, curated by Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli. Living la dolce vita is all about savouring the simple pleasures in life and being mindful of each moment, and aperitivo is the perfect tradition start enjoying. At Mode Kitchen & Bar, guests can experience this tradition with a modern…

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Events, What to do

Watch the 2023 Word cup Soccer in Heffron Park

20/07/2023

Bring your friends and family and come on down to Randwick Council’s free live site at Heffron Park to cheer on the mighty Matildas, livestreamed on the big screen! Let’s come together as a community and support our awesome Aussie team as they compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.™ This is a great opportunity to celebrate girls and women in sport both here in Randwick City and across the globe. It is free to attend the live site screenings, but booking is essential because spots are limited! You will need to present your tickets…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Balance bike clinics

19/07/2023

Kids start on balance bikes and once confident, can move onto pedal bikes. This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own. No need to book, just turn up and register with the instructors at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre. Clinics run every Saturday 9am to 11am except public holidays and during our Christmas break. Clinics also held during school holidays. These classes are held outdoors. They may be cancelled if it is raining. Where: Sydney Park…

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Events, Kids

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

18/07/2023

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure. This Spring school holidays, join in an an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flys into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairy fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom; who will help Tinkerbell on a magical quest to find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the fun and come along in their favourite fancy dress as fairies, elves,…

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Events, Kids

Magical Music from Aladdin

17/07/2023

Mini Musica is delighted to be back at Paddington Uniting Church this August. Grab your magic carpet and join the Zaki Duo for a morning of fun, music and adventure, inspired by the tales of Aladdin and 1001 Nights. From the bustling marketplace of Agrabah to the dazzling Cave of Wonders, the Zāki Duo will bring the sights and sounds of this beloved tale to life. Featuring familiar favourite songs like “Arabian Nights” and “A Whole New World” combined with a selection of Kurdish and Persian folk songs. What to expect: Enjoy high calibre music in a relaxed environment in…

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Events

Watch the Matildas live at Bondi Pavilion

14/07/2023

Cheer on the Matildas from Bondi Pavilion during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Waverley Council is proud to host free live screenings for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your picnic rug, blanket or low-lying chair and watch the Matildas livestreamed on a large outdoor screen in the Pavilion’s Garu Courtyard. Tickets are free, however registration is essential as capacity is limited. Entry from 7pm with matches commencing at 8pm. BYO food and drink. No glass, alcohol, balloons or confetti cannons permitted. Where: Garu Courtyard Bondi Pavilion. When: The following games will be screened: Australia v Ireland…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Bastille Day Kids’ Painting

13/07/2023

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

12/07/2023

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

11/07/2023

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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