What to do Archives

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween Guide

21/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great events and streets to celebrate Halloween this year in the eastern suburbs. The past two years have made Halloween a bit hit and miss but this year it’s expected to revive with loads of fun! At Eastern Suburbs Mums 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! Best Streets for Trick and Treating Botany William Street is renowned for its Halloween enthusiasm! Randwick Gumara Road, Hendy Avenue, Rainbow Avenue, Ellen Street, and Dangar Street…

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Events, Inspiration

SCULPTURE BY THE SEA IS BACK IN BONDI

20/10/2022

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The spectacular coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculpture park over three weeks featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. With over 100 artworks by Australian and international sculptors, the world’s largest free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition will surprise and delight for its 24th year, with approximately 450,000 visitors expected to attend over the three-week exhibition. Supported by Principal Sponsor Aqualand, the Federal Government’s Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE)…

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Events, Parenting

Effective parenting for teens and family wellbeing

13/10/2022

About this event Practical communication and healthy relationship strategies for parents/ carers of young people aged 10 – 17 years. This seminar is designed for parents and carers of tweens and teens (aged 10 – 17) who want practical information and strategies for effective communication and healthy relationships, and to better understand and manage adolescent behaviour. The seminar will be led by clinical psychologist Dr Terr Said, CEO of WAYS Youth & Family and WAYS Secondary Principal, who will cover topics including: Understanding adolescent development and brain function Effective communication, managing conflict and challenging behaviours When and where Date and…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Vitaland Alexandria: The best kids cafe in Sydney | Tasty Dine | Play & Learn | Birthday Party | Hours of fun!

13/10/2022

VITALAND KIDS – Sydney’s most popular kids cafe, is now grand opened at Alexandria Homemaker Centre! You can feel the uniquely fresh and relaxed in this huge indoor space of nearly 800 square metres. With a variety of novelty toys and hottest entertainment facilities, no one could refuse to have fun here. There is no doubt that each photo you take here will capture the joy and happiness of your child in a world full of fantasy and dreamy. Vitaland gives you surprises from the entrance, you can find a huge ball pool, a 3D slide and an interactive projection…

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Eating Out with Kids, Food

HEART OF SURRY HILLS

12/10/2022

Four-Week Celebration of Sydney’s Iconic Creative and Culinary Hub Arrives this November Mouth-watering morsels to sample and savour, speciality cocktails, gorgeous character-filled streets and live music and DJ talent for all to enjoy – you’ll want for nothing this November when you immerse yourself in the Heart of Surry Hills. For four exciting weeks, from 01 to 30 November, the Heart of Surry Hills will bring together the area’s renowned and unique culinary flavours and experiences in one all-encompassing showcase. The month-long program of food and beverage, art, markets and music includes a community art project, bespoke and signature beverage…

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Parks & Playgrounds

The Drying Green Park launch, Zetland

12/10/2022

Join us for the official opening of this new park. There’ll be music, free bike tune-ups, coffee and gelato. The Drying Green takes its name from the site’s industrial past. Wool washing was one of the first industries in Green Square and fleeces were spread across grass in the area to dry. This area of natural wetlands was used by Gadigal people for thousands of generations. Our reimagined wetlands run with harvested stormwater cleansed by streaming through plants. The park has trees, barbecues, picnic areas, shade structures and lawns for friends and family to gather and play or relax. You’ll…

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Events

Sydney Shimmer Festival is a celebration of the Darlinghurst, Oxford Street precinct.

11/10/2022

Sydney Shimmer Festival is an epic four-day celebration of the Darlinghurst and Oxford Street precinct. Entering through an extravagant arch near the Oxford Street and Flinders Street intersection, the festival will take over the streets where Forbes, Bourke, and Burton Streets meet. The free event will feature 15 creative workshops and over 30 live performances where festival goers will be transported on an immersive journey showcasing the best of what Darlinghurst has to offer, from glitter to drag queens, to workshops and more. The 2022 Sydney Shimmer Festival programme includes: Shimmer Squad (FREE) | Friday 14 October from 5pm –…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Growing Big in Small Spaces

11/10/2022

Join the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub each Friday afternoon and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting. Fridays 1:30- 4:00pm Oct 14 – Dec 17 (10 Weeks) Location: Randwick Community Centre 27 Munda Street, Randwick Small spaces can yield big results when productive gardens are designed according to permaculture principles. With many of us limited in space, this practical course led by permaculture expert Margaret Mossakowska, will help you grow more than you thought possible. Over the seven weeks you will learn to identify many plants and what role they play in the garden as well as create a…

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Events

Newmarket Spring Fair returns for a weekend of family fun

05/10/2022

Families of the Eastern Suburbs should mark their diaries for the unmissable Newmarket Spring Fair. On October 8 and 9, Newmarket Randwick will host a weekend of family-friendly fun, jam-packed with free and frivolous activities for all ages. Following the success of the Autumn Newmarket Festival, the event is back and bigger than ever with live musical performances, artisan craft stalls, children’s workshops, face painting, wine and beer tasting, and more. Families and friends will battle it out in a series of lawn games, with favourites like Giant Jenga, Corn Hole and Ring Toss. Parents can peruse market stalls and …

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Inspiration, What to do

Parents NSW vouchers expire on Sunday 9 October 2022

04/10/2022

Make an accommodation booking or book an arts or recreational activity now at a participating business. Vouchers expire on 9 October. The NSW Government has launched Parents NSW Vouchers to reward and thank eligible NSW households for their efforts to support learning from home in 2021. From February 2022, one person from each eligible household can apply for 5 x $50 vouchers, worth $250 in total. The 5 x $50 Parents NSW Vouchers can be used: 7 days a week, including public holidays at participating businesses that offer arts, tourism and recreational activities at Stay NSW businesses for accommodation bookings until…

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