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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

HOUSE DOWN UNDER IS EXTENDING THEIR STAY AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

November 23, 2022

House Down Under is Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. House Down Under will remain at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park until January 2023 due to popular demand. Capturing the most surreal photos, unique poses from an inverted perspective. Perfect for school holiday fun and they accept Parent NSW Vouchers. Turn your world upside–down at Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. Located in The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park and now extending their stay until January 2023 after popular demand before moving on to an all-new location, soon to be announced. House Down Under is incredibly fun for everyone and…

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Inspiration, School holidays

City of Sydney set for a cracker Christmas

November 19, 2022

From concerts, trees and choirs to markets, decorations and Santa, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up.For the last 2 years, the City of Sydney scaled back festivities because of the pandemic – but this year we’re bringing Christmas back with a bang.Kicking off celebrations will be our new-look Christmas in the City event. Over Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, the heart of Sydney will be transformed into a festive wonderland with Martin Place hosting new Christmas markets, roving performers and choirs. zoom_in Choirs will mark the Christmas season The focus of Saturday’s festivities will be the Martin Place…

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Events, School holidays

WHERE TO GET THE BEST VIEWS OF THE DARLING HARBOUR FIREWORKS

November 15, 2022

One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat… Fireworks will be going ahead subject to weather conditions. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram Grab a front row seat at one of Darling Harbour’s best waterfront restaurants and bars at Harbourside Shopping Centre or Cockle Bay Wharf and enjoy the show with a drink in hand or while you feast on a delicous meal. It’s one of the best…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR MARTIN PLACE LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 26

November 12, 2022

The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 26. The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more. The markets will run on the Saturday and Sunday of November 26-27, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, from 11am-8pm. “This market…

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Food, School holidays

The Curated Catering Co

November 10, 2022

We’re bringing back the luxury of entertaining at home. At The Curated Catering Co, food is our thing; and we really believe in the power of a good meal. To nourish, to delight, to bring people together. As a mother-daughter duo, we’ve been cooking together for years and revel in all things food and entertainment. In our post-pandemic world, we recognise the frustration that comes with restaurant bookings. Between credit card down payments, timed seating and a lack of staff, dining out now has an element of stress that detracts from the overall experience. As a result, we’ve heard from…

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School holidays, What to do

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12

November 8, 2022

Kids will get to play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets in these free sessions in the Darling Square Library makerspace. They’ll enjoy different activities each fortnight designed to help build digital and making skills. Kids can get hands-on with makerspace kits, including Spheros, mBots, or battle it out with our Edison robots. They’ll also get to make things that fly in our wind tube and light up LEDs using conductive tape. Our activities are appropriate for children aged 8 years and above. We think carefully about the suggested age range for our activities. Parents and…

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For Mums, School holidays, What to do

Free 1-on-1 cycling lessons and advice

November 8, 2022

The City of Sydney 1-on-1 sessions and bike help line are free to everyone who lives or works in the city of Sydney Council Area. Whether you’re new to riding or an experienced rider looking for advice, our bike buddies program and bike help line will boost your riding confidence. Bike buddies 1-on-1 lessons. Want to learn new skills or techniques for a safe, smooth riding? Get a free 1-on-1 cycling skills lesson. Bike buddies is a personalised program that pairs you with a qualified BikeWise instructor for a free cycling skills session or cycling advice. An instructor will meet…

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School holidays, What to do

Moonlight Cinema returns for another summer of starlit cinema

November 4, 2022

Pack a picnic, gather the loved ones and celebrate the arrival of summer with a cinematic night out under the stars! Moonlight Cinema brought to you by Energizer returns to Centennial Park from 24 November 2022 – 26 March 2023 for another blockbuster season of hit flicks. Catch the summer’s biggest blockbusters, new releases, advanced screenings and cult classic films under a starlit cinema screen. A favourite amongst families, groups of friends and for that special date night, Moonlight Cinema is the quintessential summer experience. It’s more than a movie experience, it’s an opportunity to kick back in the outdoors and relish in…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Coogee Carols is back

November 3, 2022

Christmas spirit will be alive and well in Randwick City this year as we celebrate the return of the Coogee Carols after a two-year break on Sunday 18 December. “The Coogee Carols is a signature Randwick city Council event that has been sorely missed for the past two years. We’re looking forward to getting back out there to celebrate the season and enjoy the amazing community in which we live,” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. This free event is a community favourite that is now in its 21st year, drawing locals as well as visitors from all around Sydney…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

The QVB Christmas Tree

November 3, 2022

This year, the QVB showcases a truly unique Christmas tree, shining a light on the importance of Aboriginal culture within Australia. The Australian native Wollemi Pine-inspired Christmas tree ushers in the next chapter of its artistic overlay, with a collaboration of First Nations artists from Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative. Situated on the ground floor of the QVB, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft’s interactive art installation wraps around a lustrous vision of bush and rainforest. It is embedded with tools and utensils of which are emblematic of the ingenious innovation of Aboriginal people. As well as the beauty of Indigenous art, intelligence, systems,…

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