School holidays Archives

The best things to do this Christmas

10/12/2022

Grab your Santa hat – and your sunscreen – because it’s time to celebrate a summer Christmas. Here are some of the best ways to get festive in Sydney. Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating at The Rocks Markets Head down to The Rocks for this free cookie decorating workshop. Katherine from Sweets by Sas will teach you and the kids how to pipe decorations onto some festive cookies. You’ll get 5 to box up and take home. Sunday 13 December The Rocks Markets Santa’s Little Workshop at Tramsheds Santa’s Little Workshop at Tramsheds Get your little ones making your…

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Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Free calls to Santa and friends from our payphones

09/12/2022

Our payphones are free for all calls within Australia to standard fixed line numbers and calls to standard Australian mobiles all year round – but this December, we’re also opening up the lines to Santa’s Workshop! From 5-24 December, we’ll be offering free calls to Santa and his festive friends from all of our almost 15,000 payphones around the country. Children around Australia can connect to Santa, Mrs Claus, and Santa’s right-hand Elf for a Christmas chat just by dialing a payphone. Aussie kids can call Santa’s Workshop from any Telstra payphone by dialing # HO HO HO, which is…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Victoria Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

08/12/2022

Victoria Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 10 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 7am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges BBQ on pool deck PLUS more Where: Victoria Park Pool Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 When: Saturday 10 December from 10am to 3pm Cost: Free Check out our website to learn more.

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Nine days of free art, music, performances and talks to celebrate the opening of our new building.

08/12/2022

Join us for a free program of exciting events and cultural experiences as we celebrate the opening of Sydney’s newest landmark – the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ stunning new building, designed by award-winning architects SANAA. A huge range of performances, talks, tours and workshops is set to bring many forms of art to life. Highlights include a concert in the Domain headlined by Grammy-nominated international pop star Ellie Goulding, supported by Australian artists Meg Mac and Electric Fields; a nightly drone show over Woolloomooloo Bay created by Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie; and a series of conversations with artists, creatives…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

New Year’s Eve at Dudley Page Reserve

07/12/2022

When & when: Date: 31st Dec 2022 – 1st Jan 2023 Time: 6pm – 12:30am Location: Dudley Page Reserve Tickets This external link will open in a new windoware now available to Waverley Council’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Dudley Page Reserve, Dover Heights. The family-friendly event kicks off at 6pm and offers unobstructed views of the 9pm and midnight Sydney Harbour fireworks in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. There will be a DJ, food stalls and a licensed bar. This year, guests can also bring their own food into the venue (strictly no glass or knives). BYO alcohol is not…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

07/12/2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Australian Geographic Our Country Immersive Experience

06/12/2022

This summer, kids and families can explore Australia, like never before with the brand new immersive experience, Australian Geographic: Our Country. Australian Geographic in partnership with Tourism Australia has launched its first-ever multi-sensory experience, Australian Geographic Our Country, showcasing Australia’s vast wilderness through vibrant video content and natural soundscapes, built from a collaboration with over 25 cinematographers and Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, sound designers and performers. Produced by Karina Holden, four-time 2022 Emmy Award winner (Love on the Spectrum), the experience celebrates every ecosystem in Australia from electric storm scenes to snowscapes featuring Australia’s much-loved wildlife, striking wildfire scenes and…

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Woollahra Summer school holiday activities 2022/23

06/12/2022

We’ve been waiting the entire year for summer and now it’s here! The kids are on school holidays for six weeks and we’ve got some fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained in December and January. There are creative craft workshops, games, movies and more. And best of all, they’re really affordable and some are even free! School Holiday events at the Library Come along and enjoy our exciting school holiday events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where kids can create a bot, experiment with Minecraft, watch a show and relax in front of a movie. Find out more and…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

Carols by The Sea Bondi

04/12/2022

When & when: Date:14th Dec 2022 – 14th Dec 2022 Time:4:30pm – 8pm Location: Dolphin Court, Bondi Park Join with us in celebrating the festive season at Bondi’s Carols by the Sea 2022 Bring your family, bring your friends, bring a picnic and a rug, and celebrate the festive season together at this year’s Carols by the Sea. Entertainment will include local young performers, Christmas songs with Kule Yule and Lara Nakle, of course the fabulous Bondi Brass, craft activities and maybe even a visit from Santa! Lineup and timings below: 4.30pm Welcome to Country 4.35pm Bondi Beach Primary School Strings &…

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Canopy of Light, Featuring 85,000 LEDs

04/12/2022

Discover a Christmas wonderland right in the heart of Sydney as you stroll along Pitt Street Mall underneath a canopy of suspended lights. Featuring 85,000 LEDs and ten stunning two metre high stars this Christmas light installation will bring sparkle to your night. While you are in the city take a minute to see the Martin Place Christmas tree. The City of Sydney is proud to support The Kids’ Cancer Project this festive season. Donate to support bold scientific research to improve outcomes for kids with cancer. For more information: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Where: Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000 When: Every day, all…

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