Events Archives

Sanctuary – a marine sand sculpture event

January 11, 2024

Join the crew from Blue World at Clovelly Beach for a morning of sand sculpture and marine fun. A marine scientist will join the group to share insights into the local marine life, and how we can help protect our favourite ocean life, starting with our own blue backyard. Bring buckets, spades, hats and maybe your swimmers! Led by artist and ocean educator Merran Hughes. Meet at Bundock Park Playground. Maximum 60 sculpture spots. Conditions of booking Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian All participants need to pay. Photographs, videos and voice recordings Randwick City Council staff may…

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Events, Inspiration

The 2024 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 18 February!

January 6, 2024

The 2024 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 18 February! We look forward to seeing a sea of swimmers back on the beautiful Malabar beach this February. All our regular swims will be on offer. Please choose from the 5km, 2.5km or 1km swims with some special Rainbow Club events available to our Rainbow Club children and support swimmers. Don’t miss the action on race day. Early Bird prices are open now until December 15 2023. See you at the Magic! To support or learn more about the work of Rainbow Club Australia please head to their wesbite…

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Events, School holidays

Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

January 4, 2024

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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Events, Food

Green Square’s new outdoor fresh food market

January 1, 2024

Green Square locals can enjoy a new shopping and dining destination with Zetland now home to a weekly fresh produce market. More than 50 stalls selling farm fresh and organic fruit and vegetables, as well as smoked seafood, baked goods and other gourmet treats will set up at Green Square plaza every Saturday from 8am to 2pm. Cured meats and cheese stalls will also join the markets from April. Homewares, fashion pieces and gifts, as well as live music and activities for kids, will also be at the community markets. Green Square Market will involve local businesses, organisations and performers….

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Events, School holidays, What to do

THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE!

December 29, 2023

For over a decade the award-winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults (that’s kids and their adults). Now it’s your turn. Make Some Noise is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out. It’s a party for your ears and both of them are invited. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family! Where: …

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Coogee Sparkles 2023

December 20, 2023

Join the community and ring in 2024 at the family friendly hour of 9pm with a 15-minute fireworks display off the northern headland of Coogee Beach. “Thousands of people flock to the beach with friends and family to watch the fireworks and celebrate the new year in a relaxed way,” said Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. “There are plenty of great vantage points on the beach and in the surrounding parks. Plus, there will be some fun entertainment along the Coogee Beach promenade from 2pm,” said Mayor Veitch. If you plan on visiting the area, we encourage you to walk…

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Events, School holidays

RING IN A SPARKLY NEW YEAR AT SYDNEY’S ICONIC HARBOURSIDE SPOTS

December 18, 2023

The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo are ready to shine bright for NYE, with free and unticketed vantage points on Sunday 31 December. From spectacular views of the iconic Sydney Harbour and Cockle Bay Fireworks, to celebratory dining feasts, and electrifying parties to dance the night away. Come and ring in the new year at the heart of the glittering harbour. NYE ROCKS! The Rocks is home to some of the best vantage points in Sydney, where you can find incredible views to witness the breathtaking fireworks display. To make it even more exciting, this year all vantage points will…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Pop-up Summer Music Program

December 15, 2023

Roving Music Performances are back in this summer! Outdoor summer music will take place across our City stretching from La Perouse to Coogee each Saturday. We hope you enjoy the music from a range of local artists and genres! From Saturday 16th December to February 17th 2024, the Summer Music Pop-Up Program will activate nine beautiful locations. Come and support our musicians, and enjoy the sound of Summer in Randwick City! To contact Randwick City Council about the Summer Music Pop-Up Program please call 02 9093 6000 or email business@randwick.nsw.gov.au Summer Music Pop-Up Locations Saturday 16 Dec 2023 to 17 Feb…

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Events, School holidays

BLAK MARKETS AT THE ROCKS

December 14, 2023

The Rocks are hosting the Blak Markets for 2 days, including 20 Indigenous stalls, craft workshops and more. The Blak Markets are an established, ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners. The Rocks is hosting a two-day Blak Markets event, including: 20 unique Indigenous stalls. A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Traditional Indigenous dance and singing performances. A craft and weaving workshop open to the public. Shop original, authentic and affordable artworks, one-of-a-kind handcrafted homewares and jewellery as well as delicious Aboriginal inspired food and refreshments. Enjoy the markets knowing…

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Events, School holidays

More weekend markets as the festive season hits full swing across Sydney

December 14, 2023

It’s a beautiful time of year for markets and we have a bounty of fabulous events on over the next four days for everyone to enjoy. Come along, eat, shop and enjoy being in your community. This is what’s on. Our weekend of markets kicks off today with the Martin Place Christmas Markets taking place in the Sydney CBD today, tomorrow and on Saturday. This great mixed market takes place beside the city’s giant Christmas tree, with this week’s stalls including Azteca Margarita, with their natural margarita mixes, Houseworx Christmas offering snow globes and stockings and Francesca Mastrogiovanni’s Sicilian and Italian sweets….

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