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Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park

May 22, 2024

Immerse your little ones in the magic of Vivid Sydney! Explore Darling Harbour’s Light Walk, enjoy free children’s shows & live music at Tumbalong Park. Calling all little adventurers! Vivid Sydney is transforming Tumbalong Park into a wonderland of dazzling light displays and captivating entertainment designed just for your little ones. Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Vivid Kids music program every Saturday at 5pm, the stage at Tumbalong Park comes alive with a lineup of FREE, family-friendly shows featuring talented performers and captivating storytelling. Get ready to tap your toes, sing along, and create lasting memories with your…

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Events, Inspiration

Koojay Corroboree Celebrating Aboriginal ceremony, tradition & culture

May 19, 2024

the Randwick Council, in conjunction with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, is holding the annual Koojay Corroboree on Coogee Beach to launch Reconciliation Week. This year the event will be held on Friday 31 May 2024 from 11am. The sands of Coogee Beach come to life as Aboriginal Dancers performed traditional and contemporary dance in an event where Australia’s First Nations People interact with the Dreaming through dance, music and storytelling. The Corroboree is held during National Reconciliation Week; a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and explore how each of…

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Events, Kids

Scholastic presents National Simultaneous Storytime 2024

May 18, 2024

Hear award winning author and illustrator Aura Parker read her book Bowerbird Blues at the official National Simultaneous Storytime. Held at the state-of-the art Green Square Library. 11:30am arrival for midday reading. After the reading children will receive a free copy of the book and enjoy a craft activity. Suitable for all ages This event will be live-streamed via Scholastic’s Facebook page, attendees may be filmed. Places are limited. Bookings are essential. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and…

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Events, Family

New Family Film Premieres at Sydney Film Festival 2024

May 16, 2024

Sydney Film Festival is back this year – and it’s not just for the so-called ‘adults’! From June 5-16, share your love of cinema with the whole family across Hollywood hits and exciting local Aussie family features screening across Sydney, including Randwick’s very own iconic Ritz Cinema. Experience the wonders of the iconic State Theatre with the Australian premiere of Despicable Me 4. We’ve also heard a rumor that some Minions will be appearing on the red carpet to cause some mischief! Don’t miss the World Premiere of 200% Wolf, with an all-star local Aussie cast – plus more homegrown…

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Blak Markets joins Waverley Council’s Global Table 2024

May 16, 2024

Global Table, Waverley Council’s annual celebration of our diverse culture, food and music returns to Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction on Sunday 19 May from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy food stalls featuring menus from around the world in the company of family, friends and neighbours at our 35-metre-long communal table. oining us for the first time for live performances on the main stage are The Strides, Victor Valdes, Latin Cross Roads, Sitar by Ravi, Be Suren, Monochrome K Pop, Polish Folk Ensemble, Ganathipan and the MCC Chinese dancers. Blak Markets has also partnered with the Council to showcase original and…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

May 15, 2024

The Randwick Council is excited to be hosting a special community celebration to reopen the newly renovated Alison Park Playground and the whole community is invited! Alison Park playground has been upgraded to create a new playspace which caters for children of all ages and abilities. This playground’s design follows ideas from local children and their families to include new paving, playground equipment, rubber softfall, bike hoops, picnic tables and a drinking fountain with new shrubs and groundcovers. The new playground is bright and engaging, with fun features like an in-ground trampoline, run wheel and nest swing. Randwick Mayor Philipa…

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Randwick City welcomes Sydney Film Festival

May 13, 2024

A gripping Australian sci-fi mystery thriller, a comedic love story produced by Margot Robbie, and a hilarious fable by Poor Things director and Oscar nominee Yorgos Lanthimos are among the films screening in Randwick for the 2024 Sydney Film Festival. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “Randwick City Council is proud to support the 71st Sydney Film Festival. We have a long-standing partnership with Sydney Film Festival, having supported the organisation and event since the first screening at the iconic Ritz Cinemas in 2017. “Partnerships and events like the Sydney Film Festival enhance the arts and culture in Randwick City…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

The Great Bat, Count the bats and help the Park!

May 11, 2024

To manage one of the largest urban bat colonies in Sydney, our rangers have to know the size of flying-fox population and monitor population trends. That’s why they need to count them. Get your family together and join our volunteers. You will be in groups headed by an expert volunteer who will show you how the bats are counted. An amazing hands-on experience. What will you do: Hear fascinating facts and stories about one of the largest urban bat colonies Help to count the bats Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm…

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Australian Heritage Festival 2024 NSW

May 10, 2024

The Australian Heritage Festival is the nation’s largest community-driven heritage event. An annual celebration of natural, historic and Indigenous heritage, 2024 marks the 44th year of the Festival which features hundreds of FREE and ticketed events and activities for all ages, interests and budgets. The NSW programme of the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival will open on World Heritage Day Thursday 18 April and continue daily until Sunday 19 May 2024 (inclusive). Spanning metropolitan and regional areas of the state, this year’s Festival theme is ‘Connections’ and the 2024 NSW calendar includes special exhibitions, walks, tours of historical sites, performances, food…

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Free Lunchtime Concerts at the Bondi Pavilion: Molto Bene

May 9, 2024

Molto Bene 15 May 1.30pm Hold onto your hats for a musical journey across the world. Molto Bene feature the indisputably amazing talents of Ben Fink (guitar and vocals) and Philippe Wittwer (accordion and vocals). This duo will play originals, covers and everything in between. Be it swinging gypsy jazz, foot stomping New Orleans blues, hot samba grooves, or a wonderful blend of pop and polka, these gifted and light-hearted musicians infuse the music with both humour and authenticity. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a trip around the world without leaving the Bondi Pav (although they may have you…

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