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CAMBRIDGE MARKETS RETURNS TO WATSONS BAY ON 4TH SUNDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2023

January 17, 2024

One of Sydney’s favourite annual events is back, with Cambridge Markets holding its annual Watsons Bay Summer Market on Sunday January 4th, from 10am – 4pm. The market, now in its 7th year, is one of the biggest market events on Sydney’s annual calendar, with more than 10,000+ people expected to attend across the day. Held at Robertson Park, more than 150 stallholders will gather on the Sydney harbour foreshore for one of the best events the Eastern Suburbs has to offer. This year’s event will be as much fun as ever, with an amazing selection of small stallholders including…

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School holidays, What to do

Wonderwater at SEA Museum

January 16, 2024

Beat the heat with a fun-filled family day out at Wonderwater, the most refreshing ticket in town this summer. Play, relax and discover on, in and around the water. The Wonderwater See It All Ticket includes… Family Fun Play, hunt and hide in the incredible interactive world of Octopus Garden Create stunning sea creatures with LEGO bricks in Great Southern LEGO®️ Reef Channel cephalopod superpowers into craft creations in Kids On Deck Meet a mermaid every Monday Amazing Exhibitions Dive into the remarkable story of ocean legend Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life Witness world class jaw dropping images in Ocean Photographer…

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School holidays

Malabar Pool to get new pump and maintenance boost

January 12, 2024

Maintenance of Malabar’s popular Ocean Pool will ramp up this year, starting with critical repairs of the pool’s pump this week. The pump, which circulates ocean water in and out of the pool to ensure it stays fresh and full, was damaged on Thursday and out of action for the weekend. Council staff yesterday, 9 January, replaced the pump and the pool is operational again. Council carries out a weekly inspection for debris and damages, however this will increase to twice a week over the summer period. Malabar Pool is cleaned fortnightly. This involves emptying the pool, pressure washing the…

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Events, School holidays

Sanctuary – a marine sand sculpture event

January 11, 2024

Join the crew from Blue World at Clovelly Beach for a morning of sand sculpture and marine fun. A marine scientist will join the group to share insights into the local marine life, and how we can help protect our favourite ocean life, starting with our own blue backyard. Bring buckets, spades, hats and maybe your swimmers! Led by artist and ocean educator Merran Hughes. Meet at Bundock Park Playground. Maximum 60 sculpture spots. Conditions of booking Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian All participants need to pay. Photographs, videos and voice recordings Randwick City Council staff may…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Bop till you Drop, kids School Holiday Workshop

January 10, 2024

Elevate your child’s school holidays to an extraordinary experience with Bop till you Drop’s award-winning Performing Arts Workshop in Bondi Junction! On Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January, they offer a vibrant and exhilarating journey into the world of performing arts. Featuring an all-encompassing program from dance to drama, and from cooking to crafts, our workshop is expertly designed to boost your child’s confidence and self-esteem. This January, dive into the ‘Move it’ theme, a dynamic celebration of movement and expression. Children will be thrilled to participate in a diverse range of activities, each carefully curated to spark excitement and…

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Art with your Phone

January 8, 2024

Are you tired of being online…want to learn photography outdoors with a group of actual people?? Join in for a fun and creative 2-day workshop to improve your phone photography and editing skills. You will build technical and creative expertise in a friendly outdoor environment. At the end of this workshop, you will have your own photographic artwork ready to print and frame. * $50 discount for Randwick Council residents — Select resident’s ticket when booking. About the workshop – no experience necessary The workshop is split into two sessions: Saturday from 10.00 am — 1.00 pm Sunday from 10.00 am — 12.00 pm Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27…

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Events, School holidays

Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

January 4, 2024

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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Kids’ Summer School Holidays: Summertime Slime (school years K-6)

January 3, 2024

Summertime slime-making these school holidays is bigger and better than ever, with more slime, more dates and more fun. Summertime slime will be stretchy, fluffy, sandy—you get to choose. Best of all, you get to take your super summertime slime home with you for hours of stretchy, slimey fun. For kids in school years K-6 only. Parental supervision required for children K-2. Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (open 4 December 9.30am). Subject to terms and conditions listed at the bottom of the page. Bookings: Summertime Slime is one of our most popular school holiday events. We are holding super slime-making…

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Art, nature and play collide at a new children’s festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

January 3, 2024

This summer school holidays, children and families are invited to explore a world of art, nature and play at the new Hive Festival. Part of Sydney Festival 2024, Hive Festival is created in partnership with the Art Gallery and Blacktown Arts in collaboration with creative producer Claudia Chidiac. Presented over two weekends, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 13 & 14 January 2024 and then The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre on 19 & 20 January 2024, the free event will see both venues buzzing with interactive artworks, hands-on workshops, performances, storytelling and more. A centrepiece of the…

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Summer School Holidays Activities at The Golden Sheaf

January 2, 2024

The Golden Sheaf Hotel in Double Bay is back again with FREE activities for the kids on Sunday afternoons during the summer school holidays. Mark these dates down in your calendar for three fun and stress-free Sunday afternoons with the little ones. · Sunday 14th January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Arts & Crafts. Unleash your creativity and craft a masterpiece to take home. · Sunday 21st January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Plaster Painting. Pick your favourite shape and paint colours and create a work of art. · Sunday 28th January 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Face Painting. Transform into the superhero, animal, or fairy…

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