School holidays Archives

Two words that describe our basketball camps: FUN & STRUCTURED.

24/08/2023

As a parent, there is nothing more disappointing than taking your child to holiday camps that are unstructured and all over the place. Your child will become bored quickly and you don’t receive value for what you paid for. Our Little Boomers Basketball Camp during school holidays will cover a range of basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and more. We split children into age groups to ensure the new skills and activities are suitable for their abilities. Each basketball holiday camp is organised efficiently to ensure that you are receiving value for what you paid for and that your…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Jurassic World: The Exhibition roars into Sydney on 22 September ready for the School Holidays

23/08/2023

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Sydney this Spring – just in time for the school holidays! Following its recent record-breaking engagements in cities around the world, this enormous and immersive experience celebrates 30 years of the franchise that began with the ground-breaking Jurassic Park film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is a family-friendly exhibit of massive proportions based on one of the biggest blockbuster franchises in cinema history. Visitors walk through the iconic “Jurassic World” gates, explore richly themed environments, encounter a life-sized brachiosaurus, velociraptors, and the most fearsome dinosaur of…

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Kids, School holidays

WELCOME TO FIRST NOTES MUSIC, AND WHY I LOVE WHAT I DO

13/08/2023

Hello and welcome to First Notes Music. Presumably, you’re here because you’re interested in music classes for your youngster, or you heard about Music Enrichment and want to know more! I’m here to shed some light on both, and help your child build a healthy and happy relationship with music. I decided to start this blog to help share ideas, information and tips to parents who might be interested in getting their child involved in a music class, or to learn how music can benefit their growth and development. First Notes Music was founded in 2019 after I started working…

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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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Eating Out with Kids, Food, School holidays

Kids Eat Free And Holiday Program at the Sheaf

05/07/2023

The school holidays have finally arrived, and parents looking for ways to keep their little ones entertained need not look any further than the Golden Sheaf, who have curated an exciting lineup of activities and offerings to keep little ones fed and busy throughout the break! Afternoons at the Sheaf are a laid-back, family-friendly vibe, best enjoyed in the dog-friendly heated courtyard shaded by the iconic 80-year-old fig tree. The menu includes rotating weekly food and drink specials (including $10 house-recipe mulled wine Fridays all winter long) and seasonal winter dishes such as slow-cooked beef cheek, vegan mushroom gnocchi and…

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School holidays, What to do

Little Red Riding Hood – Winter 2023

02/07/2023

Be careful that you don’t stray too far from the path in this interactive tale of Little Red Riding Hood. This roving performance tells the classic tale we all know and love with the chance for the audience to be in the story. Meet all of your favourite characters- the hungry wolf, the sweet and innocent Red Riding Hood, and the huntsman as they tell this delightful tale set in the forest that is as enchanting as the story itself. Be a part of this Aussie adaptation of the fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood by dressing up to be…

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Events, School holidays

Winter Book Fair, Woollahra Library

29/06/2023

The Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity to buy an eclectic range of books from our impressive collection. From back issues of The New Yorker and Vogue to beautiful art folios, bestselling fiction, travel, cookbooks, children’s picture books and more, there is always something for everyone. Come and visit our Winter Book Fair. Browse a great variety of ex-Library fiction, non-fiction and magazines for adults and children. When: Sunday 2 July 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm Where: Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay

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Events, School holidays

Tinseltown (Christmas In July)

29/06/2023

Tinseltown is coming, just in time for Winter! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes. The event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit! Tinseltown is all about celebrating Christmas so you can expect elves, presents, tinsel, festive tunes, and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous Christmas cocktail menu! The halls are more than fully decked with baubles, bows, hanging trees, wreaths, and just about every festive goodie ever! You’ll be left unable to shake the spirit and joy of our favourite season. Tickets include entry to the themed bar and a bespoke cocktail on…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

BONDI FESTIVAL ICE RINK

26/06/2023

Nothing says winter in Sydney like taking the family for a skate on the world-famous Bondi Festival Ice Rink. We have ice skates of all sizes and push-along penguins for the little ones, so shimmy into some skates and glide across the ice (or shuffle if you’re a first-timer) – all whilst enjoying the best view in town. The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is open to everyone, every day of the Festival. TIMES: 10am – 9pm daily (last session 8pm) PRICES: Ages 15+ $27 Ages 5 – 14 $20 Ages 4 & under $15 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 kids…

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Eating Out with Kids, Events, Food, School holidays

PAW Patrol Children’s Tea

24/06/2023

It’s all paws on deck at The Langham, Sydney as the PAW Patrol report for duty! Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, Everest, Tracker and Ryder on their next mission with our PAW Patrol children’s tea. Enter a pup-tacular world as our Harbour Room transforms into an Adventure Bay wonderland. Your little ones can expect a PAW Patrol themed sweet and savoury menu created by award-winning celebrity chef, Anna Polyviou including ‘ZUMA FUDGE BROWNIE’ – (Milo Crème, Coco Pop Crunch) ‘PAW CHASE CAKE’ – (White Chocolate Mud Cake, Salted Caramel, Whipped White Chocolate) ‘MARSHALL MAC ‘N’ CHEESE’ – (Creamy Macaroni, Mozzarella, Breadcrumbs) ‘SKYE BEEF PIE’ – (Beef Mince Gravy,…

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