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Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo to shine a light on Australia’s rare and miraculous wildlife and the Country they call home!

14/03/2023

Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo in 2023, with a brand-new line-up of captivating installations and lanterns inspired by Australia’s rare and miraculous wildlife in line with Vivid Sydney’s 2023 theme, Vivid Sydney, Naturally. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now! Located on beautiful Cammeraigal Country, Taronga’s 2023 Vivid Sydney adventure will present a dramatic tide of light more than 65,000 years in the making. Running for 18 unforgettable nights this year’s Wild Lights at Taronga has been inspired by ancient and present wisdom of the oldest continuing culture on the planet and will see Australia’s unique wildlife be transformed into…

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Sydney Family Show

10/03/2023

Sydney Family Show is back again and it’s bigger and better than ever before! The event promises a wide range of family-friendly activities that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours on end. This year’s show will run from 6th to 23rd April at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a bike and motorcycle fanatic, reptile lover, or fishing enthusiast. The Shimano Fishing Show will be a highlight offering a chance to win over $1,000 in giveaways daily! This year, the show will feature an all-new Grand Pavilion, providing heaps of shade…

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Culture on country

25/01/2023

This Australia Day event is organised by the Randwick City Join a celebration of local Aboriginal musicians and performers on the La Perouse Headland. Featuring Vic Simms and the All Star Band, with Brolga Dance Academy, Charlie Trindall, Cianna Walker and Olivia Fox, and other exciting acts to follow. Come and join for a celebration of culture on Country! Chairs and a marquee will be provided on the La Perouse Headland, so be sure to grab the best spot when the show kicks off at 3pm. The La Perouse Museum is delighted to welcome back Vic Simms and the All…

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Australia Day Randwick Community Event

24/01/2023

Randwick City Council is celebrating Australia Day with a range of food trucks as well as free kids activities, live entertainment and free ice cream at an afternoon event taking place at Kensington Park from 12 noon to 4pm on Thursday 26 January 2023 “The events give the community an opportunity to mark the day in a way that is right for them and take the time to rest and reflect with the people around them,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker. Kids will have the chance to get their face painted, partake in a circus workshop, and interact with roving…

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Australia Day Ferrython

24/01/2023

An annual crowd favourite, Ferrython is one of Australia Day’s most popular and iconic events. Head down to the harbour to watch Sydney’s beloved Emerald Class ferries race through the waves in this hugely popular Australia Day tradition. The Ferrython, which has been staged on Australia Day every year since 1977, sees Sydney’s iconic green and yellow ferries colourfully dressed in honour of their namesakes as they line up for a race from Fort Denison, around Shark Island and back to the finish line under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Spectators can watch the extravaganza on the water and cheer on…

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Australia Day, what’s on in Sydney

24/01/2023

All the much-loved Australia Day traditions are back for another year. The Australia Day in Sydney program is inclusive, reflective, respectful and packed with unmissable events. Australia Day in Sydney will champion the vibrant and diverse state of NSW and transform Sydney Harbour to a spectacular stage which provides a glorious backdrop to an uplifting and inspirational national day. The Australia Day Council of NSW and NSW Government are grateful for the guidance and insights it receives from First Nations representatives who are instrumental in creating the Sydney program. From dawn to dusk and into the night, there are…

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Gecko Sports

22/01/2023

We know that kids love to be active but also involved in something meaningful at the same time, even if it’s just playing games with friends or learning more about how their bodies work. That’s why at GeckoSports we offer a range of fun multi-sport programs for school aged children (5 to 12 years old), all developed with input from leading exercise scientists, physiotherapists, childhood psychologists, professional athletes, expert kids’ coaches and primary school educators. Our Gecko team are not just coaches, we are mentors, influencers and role models to your children. When a challenging situation arises, our coaches are…

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AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM’S SHARKS EXHIBITION EXTENDED

17/01/2023

The Australian Museum’s blockbuster Sharks exhibition is extending its run due to a wildly popular summer season and a high demand from visitors eager to learn more about these magnificent creatures. Now open until Tuesday 25 April 2023, visitors are invited to explore the diversity of these ancient predators with eleven life-size shark models, interactive experiences, and specimens from the Australian Museum collection. In addition to discovering the cultural connections that reach back countless generations, visitors will also learn about First Nations and Pasifika Peoples knowledge of sharks and how this understanding helps us to protect them. Minister for the…

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School Holiday Cricket Clinic at Heffron Park

10/01/2023

Come and join members of the Sydney Sixers W/BBL squad for a fun-filled skills clinic in Maroubra! When: Thursday 19 JAN 2023, 10 am – 11.30 am Location: Heffron Park, Maroubra. Cost: Free Randwick Council and Cricket NSW are hosting a fun cricket clinic and BBQ at Heffron Park this January school holidays. The 1.5 hour clinic will include skills and games, delivered by our accredited cricket program coordinators, with our players also joining in on the fun. All children must be supervised. Please wear sunscreen and a hat and bring water. Come and take a photo, get a signature, or have…

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6 free educational activities for kids at home

03/01/2023

These 6 online activities may help you keep the kids both entertained and inspired these school holidays. Make something new with Art Gallery NSW From making monsters and shadow puppets to toilet roll dolls and watercolour postcards – there’s a huge variety of art lessons available from Art Gallery NSW. They also have downloadable activity sheets. See everything on offer at the gallery’s kids at home program. Write, perform and build with Biennale of Sydney Lockdown Love is an amazing selection of at-home activities designed for the whole family. The activities are inspired by the participants in Biennale of Sydney…

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