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The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – Theatre Fun for Everyone

04/11/2022

May Gibbs’ quintessentially Australian classics have fascinated and delighted generations of children and families, introducing them to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush. In this new outdoor adaptation, the iconic Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie come to life for contemporary audiences. The Gumnut Babies are on a mission to see a human – but only from a distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Mrs Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid…

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School holidays, What to do

Moonlight Cinema returns for another summer of starlit cinema

04/11/2022

Pack a picnic, gather the loved ones and celebrate the arrival of summer with a cinematic night out under the stars! Moonlight Cinema brought to you by Energizer returns to Centennial Park from 24 November 2022 – 26 March 2023 for another blockbuster season of hit flicks. Catch the summer’s biggest blockbusters, new releases, advanced screenings and cult classic films under a starlit cinema screen. A favourite amongst families, groups of friends and for that special date night, Moonlight Cinema is the quintessential summer experience. It’s more than a movie experience, it’s an opportunity to kick back in the outdoors and relish in…

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Events

Schools Spectacular 2022 Creating the Magic

03/11/2022

Schools Spectacular, the world’s largest amateur variety show that shines a spotlight on the talents of NSW public school students and has become a highlight on the Sydney entertainment calendar returns to QUDOS BANK ARENA stage on Friday 25 & Saturday 26 November. This year’s show will feature 4,700 students from 350 schools who will showcase dance and musical performances accompanied by stage bands, 100-piece orchestra, 2,100 voice choir and complete state of the art sound, lighting and staging while celebrating youth, education, culture and diversity. Schools Spectacular 2022 Creating the Magic – Tickets on sale from Ticketek For more…

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Events, Food

“Farmer and Son” Markets, McKeon Street Plaza Maroubra

03/11/2022

Starting on Sunday 6th November 2022 on a fortnightly basis from 8am to 1pm Bringing fresh produce to McKeon Street Plaza, Farmer & Son is family owned and operated by the Duffell family, who have been farming in the Riverina since 1920. James Duffell has been selling his family’s produce at Farmers’ Markets in Sydney since 2015 and has since expanded the business to include wholesaling to some of Sydney’s best restaurants, as well as retail home-delivery services and more. Farmer & Son now sells not just their own peaches, apricots, oranges, grapes and sugar plums from their own orchards,…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Coogee Carols is back

03/11/2022

Christmas spirit will be alive and well in Randwick City this year as we celebrate the return of the Coogee Carols after a two-year break on Sunday 18 December. “The Coogee Carols is a signature Randwick city Council event that has been sorely missed for the past two years. We’re looking forward to getting back out there to celebrate the season and enjoy the amazing community in which we live,” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. This free event is a community favourite that is now in its 21st year, drawing locals as well as visitors from all around Sydney…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

The QVB Christmas Tree

03/11/2022

This year, the QVB showcases a truly unique Christmas tree, shining a light on the importance of Aboriginal culture within Australia. The Australian native Wollemi Pine-inspired Christmas tree ushers in the next chapter of its artistic overlay, with a collaboration of First Nations artists from Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative. Situated on the ground floor of the QVB, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s interactive art installation wraps around a lustrous vision of bush and rainforest. It is embedded with tools and utensils of which are emblematic of the ingenious innovation of Aboriginal people. As well as the beauty of Indigenous art, intelligence, systems,…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

QUAY QUARTER LANES MARKETS

01/11/2022

A new gourmet produce market will bring farm-fresh food to the Sydney CBD when Quay Quarter Lanes Markets launches on Wednesday November 9, 2022. The 40-stall market will connect Sydney’s best producers, farmers, bakers, makers, cooks, picklers, roasters, growers and gourmet retailers with city workers and urban dwellers once a month in an activation that will bring the laneways of Quay Quarter, on Loftus Lane, to life. The market is a new event from Cambridge Markets Sydney in collaboration with Quay Quarter Lanes and City of Sydney. It will feature local retailers including Zini Gelato, Adora Chocolates and Bubble Nini…

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Events, What to do

Rockpool discovery

31/10/2022

Join marine biologist and educator Will Jones, to learn how to safely explore the rock pools and discover amazing creatures the tide leaves behind. This practical session will include: What is an intertidal zone and who lives there? Identifying common animals and plants you will find on the rock platforms of Sydney such as, sea snails and sea urchins The changing habitat of the rockpools and food webs What is an intertidal protection zone and where are they in our area How to plan a safe rockpool tour or how to book one Suitable for educators of all age students…

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Inspiration, What to do

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween 2023 Guide

30/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great streets to celebrate Halloween 2023 style in the Eastern Suburbs. Even though Halloween officially falls on a Tuesday 31st October there are loads of local events if you can’t do anything to celebrate it on a school night! We also encourage that children are supervised when out in the street, respect neighbourhoods in terms of noise and have fun but be good locals! Our other tip is be a good neighbour and purchase some bags of lollies if you are walking out with the kids, this is to help replenish the…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Woomera Reserve Playground Upgrade, have your say

26/10/2022

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground in Woomera Reserve, Little Bay and building a new path connecting Esperance Close with the playground. The playground upgrade is one of many we are undertaking over the coming years, in response to the community’s request to see play spaces in Randwick City upgraded to include more exciting and adventurous equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities*. Council aims to maintain a very high community satisfaction rating for our open spaces, coastal walkways and playgrounds. The Woomera Reserve play equipment was last upgraded in 2005. The upgrade will include new play…

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