School holidays Archives

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12

08/11/2022

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

08/11/2022

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

04/11/2022

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

03/11/2022

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

03/11/2022

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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Events, School holidays, What to do

QUAY QUARTER LANES MARKETS

01/11/2022

A new gourmet produce market will bring farm-fresh food to the Sydney CBD when Quay Quarter Lanes Markets launches on Wednesday November 9, 2022. The 40-stall market will connect Sydney’s best producers, farmers, bakers, makers, cooks, picklers, roasters, growers and gourmet retailers with city workers and urban dwellers once a month in an activation that will bring the laneways of Quay Quarter, on Loftus Lane, to life. The market is a new event from Cambridge Markets Sydney in collaboration with Quay Quarter Lanes and City of Sydney. It will feature local retailers including Zini Gelato, Adora Chocolates and Bubble Nini…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Vitaland Alexandria: The best kids cafe in Sydney | Tasty Dine | Play & Learn | Birthday Party | Hours of fun!

13/10/2022

VITALAND KIDS – Sydney’s most popular kids cafe, is now grand opened at Alexandria Homemaker Centre! You can feel the uniquely fresh and relaxed in this huge indoor space of nearly 800 square metres. With a variety of novelty toys and hottest entertainment facilities, no one could refuse to have fun here. There is no doubt that each photo you take here will capture the joy and happiness of your child in a world full of fantasy and dreamy. Vitaland gives you surprises from the entrance, you can find a huge ball pool, a 3D slide and an interactive projection…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Family Fun Day at NSW Parliament House

25/09/2022

Visit us at Australia’s oldest Parliament as it opens its doors for Family Fun Day, an open day packed with free, fun activities for families with children aged from 4 to 12 years. This year’s highlights include: • a cartoon workshop with the award-winning illustrator and cartoonist Eric Lobbecke • Vote for me! A voting exercise with the NSW Electoral Commission • an opportunity for you to have a say in our mock committee hearings. There will be many other activities on offer, including craft, tours of our historic chambers, roving musicians and more…! (You may even get to meet…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Bondi Pavilion, What’s on

22/09/2022

OPENING WEEKEND The Pav is back! Celebrate with us all weekend, 23–25 Sep. Every corner of the Pavilion will be filled with art, music, film, tours and workshops for you to explore. Bliss out to a vibrant selection of local voices. Hear roaring stories from local surf legends in the Yalagang Room, then attend a Dharawal language workshop for families and kids. Book in for a guided architecture tour or wander through the Waverley Art Prize exhibition. With over 40 events across 3 weeks, there is something for everyone at the Pav. Everyone’s invited so make sure you check out…

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School holidays, What to do

Share Our Space, Local schools open gates to the community these school holidays

20/09/2022

Share Our Space is a program that reflects our commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to quality outdoor facilities during school holidays. Our schools are designed to be welcoming and inclusive and the Share Our Space program helps us go even further in ensuring that everyone can benefit from these facilities. The program provides an opportunity for community members to use our school’s outdoor facilities during holidays for a wide range of activities, from sports and recreation to cultural events and celebrations. In addition, the program helps to build stronger ties between our schools and the broader community. By…

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