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Winter School Holidays at Centennial Parklands: Nature, Adventure & Creativity for Kids

June 7, 2025

The winter school holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids active, curious, and off screens, Centennial Parklands has you covered. Nestled in the heart of the eastern suburbs, this iconic green space transforms into a wonderland of fun, learning, and nature-based discovery during the school break. With a thoughtfully curated lineup of programs designed to suit a range of ages and interests, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination. From hands-on bushcraft and creative workshops to exciting inflatables and twilight wildlife adventures, it’s the perfect opportunity to wrap the kids up…

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Art classes, School holidays

Roald Dahl School Holiday Camp – A Magical Drama Experience for Kids!

June 5, 2025

Looking for a fun and imaginative activity to keep your children entertained these school holidays? The Roald Dahl School Holiday Camp is the perfect way for kids aged 5 to 8 to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Roald Dahl through drama, storytelling, and creative play. What Will Your Child Experience? This camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop confidence, make new friends, and explore their creativity — all while having tons of fun! The workshop brings Roald Dahl’s classic stories to life through a series of engaging activities including: Drama Games & Improvisation: Children participate in…

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Art classes, School holidays

Playcarnival Fluid Art workshops with a twist for all ages

May 30, 2025

If you’re a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs looking for something fun, different, and actually engaging for your kids (and maybe even for you and your besties), meet PLAYCARNIVAL, the most joyfully chaotic, hands-on art experience in Sydney. Why Mums Love It? Let’s start with what it’s not. This isn’t your average sip-and-paint or colour-inside-the-lines activity. At PLAYCARNIVAL, traditional paintbrushes are almost nowhere to be seen! Instead, kids (and grown-ups too) dive headfirst into the wonderfully unpredictable world of fluid art. Think spinning canvases on lazy Susans, creating magical cells with blowing, bamboo skewers, chains and even chef torches! Yes,…

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School holidays, What to do

Step Back in Time with the Kids: A Fun, Eye-Opening Day Out at the Museum of Sydney

May 20, 2025

Looking for something different (and meaningful!) to do with the kids? Pop on a train or jump in the car and head into the city for Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country — a fascinating and family-friendly exhibition running until August 2025 at the Museum of Sydney. This is not your average history lesson. It’s a walk through time, showing how Sydney’s beautiful bushland, harbour, and foreshore were seen by early British colonists — and, more importantly, how they’ve been understood and cared for by First Nations people for over 60,000 years. There are incredible old maps, hand-drawn plans, early sketches, and…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Discover the Magic of Sydney Park: A Must-Visit for Eastern Suburbs Families

May 11, 2025

Looking for your next weekend adventure with the kids? Sydney Park in Alexandria is one of Sydney’s best-kept family secrets — and it’s just a short drive from the Eastern Suburbs. With sprawling green hills, a massive playground, off-leash dog zones, and one of the best children’s bike tracks in the city, it’s easy to see why this multi-award-winning regional park is a local favourite. Why We Love Sydney Park Nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Sydney Park spans over 40 hectares of open space and is packed with features to keep the whole family entertained — from toddlers to…

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School holidays

CHIFF 2025 BRINGS WORLD CINEMA TO YOUNG AUDIENCES THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

May 8, 2025

The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination. Running from 7 June to 20 July 2025 across the winter school holidays, CHIFF invites young audiences and their families to experience the magic of cinema across Sydney and Melbourne. Screening at Ritz Cinemas in Sydney, and Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Melbourne, the 2025 program features 23 titles from around the world including 19 Australian premieres and two classics from maverick directors Tim Burton and Joe Dante, as well as special events designed for children aged from 3 years old and…

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Events, School holidays

Experience Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo at Bondi Pavilion!

April 22, 2025

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure like no other as the widely acclaimed Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo roars into Bondi Pavilion this April! Perfect for dino-lovers big and small, this interactive theatre experience invites you to meet life-sized ancient creatures up close — from adorable baby dinosaurs to some of the largest predators and plant-eaters to ever walk the earth. About the Show:Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is no ordinary stage show — it’s an imaginative, hands-on experience where kids can choose to watch from a safe distance or get right up close to these prehistoric puppets. The dinosaurs are astonishingly life-like, and…

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Events, School holidays, What to do, yoga

Sydney Children’s Yoga Launches ‘Calm, Confident & Focused workshops for Kids and Teens

April 11, 2025

Sydney Children’s Yoga is excited to launch two new workshops, ‘Calm, Confident & Focused Kids’ and ‘Calm, Confident & Focused Teens’, equipping children and teenagers with practical tools and techniques through yoga and mindfulness that they can apply in everyday life to build resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS Both workshops are carefully crafted to meet the unique needs of their age groups, utilising yoga and mindfulness techniques. The ‘Calm, Confident & Focused Kids’ workshop helps younger children develop confidence, focus, and self-care habits. The ‘Calm, Confident & Focused Teens’ workshop supports teenagers in building resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and…

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Eating Out with Kids, Food, School holidays

Food trucks, Savor the Flavors at Randwick’s Easter Eat Drink Play Event

April 10, 2025

Randwick City Council is hosting the much-anticipated Easter Eat Drink Play event, a delightful pop-up weekend featuring an array of food trucks and live entertainment at Pioneers Park, Malabar. This culinary celebration is scheduled from Friday, April 18, to Sunday, April 20, 2025, operating daily from 4 PM to 8 PM.Randwick City Council+3Randwick City Council+3Randwick City Council+3Randwick City Council Event Details: Dates: Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20, 2025 Time: 4 PM – 8 PM daily Location: Pioneers Park, 1160 Anzac Parade, MalabarRandwick City Council+1Randwick City Council+1 Participating Food Trucks: Indulge in a diverse selection of culinary delights from…

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Kids Sports, School holidays

Rabbitohs All Sports Camp

April 9, 2025

Rabbitohs All Sports Camp are a 2-day multi-sport holiday camp for kids in grades K-6, catering to all sporting abilities. Delivered by Motiv8 Sports and powered by Wahu, these camps are the perfect school holiday activity. Kids will have the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental skills that can be applied across a variety of sports, all while building teamwork skills and embracing sportsmanship—fuelled by fun! Campers score a range of epic benefits including; Rabbitohs All Sports Training Tee 2x General Admission tickets to Rabbitohs a 2025 NRL home game Camp certificate Appearances by Rabbitohs NRL players and Reggie Rabbit…

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