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St Patrick’s Day on the Plaza

March 16, 2023

Enjoy limericks and beautiful melodies of the Irish Band Celtic Tones and the melodious tunes of the traditional Irish bagpipe band. Be mesmerized by the swift skill of the Irish dancing sets. Learn about Irish culture and enjoy the day to the fullest at this céilithe. Join the St Patrick’s day “Fancy Dress Pooch Parade” with your little pal. Try your hand at hurling or camogie traditional games of Ireland. Find a leprechaun and the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. About Celtic Tones In the great tradition of Irish music and songs, Celtic Tones is a…

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GERMAN CULTURAL DAY

March 16, 2023

Family-friendly community event celebrating German culture For the first time, the Goethe-Institut and Woollahra Council jointly invite everyone to enjoy German culture in all its diversity. The festivities will include a vibrant mix of food and drink, live music and performances, information, language courses and entertainment as well as special activities for kids and young adults. On the first of April 2023, let’s all gather around our heritage building in our corner of the leafy suburb of Woollahra to celebrate with our community. The Eureka Reserve at our front door, boasting an original piece of the Berlin Wall, forms the…

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Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo to shine a light on Australia’s rare and miraculous wildlife and the Country they call home!

March 14, 2023

Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo in 2023, with a brand-new line-up of captivating installations and lanterns inspired by Australia’s rare and miraculous wildlife in line with Vivid Sydney’s 2023 theme, Vivid Sydney, Naturally. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now! Located on beautiful Cammeraigal Country, Taronga’s 2023 Vivid Sydney adventure will present a dramatic tide of light more than 65,000 years in the making. Running for 18 unforgettable nights this year’s Wild Lights at Taronga has been inspired by ancient and present wisdom of the oldest continuing culture on the planet and will see Australia’s unique wildlife be transformed into…

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Sydney Family Show

March 10, 2023

Sydney Family Show is back again and it’s bigger and better than ever before! The event promises a wide range of family-friendly activities that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours on end. This year’s show will run from 6th to 23rd April at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a bike and motorcycle fanatic, reptile lover, or fishing enthusiast. The Shimano Fishing Show will be a highlight offering a chance to win over $1,000 in giveaways daily! This year, the show will feature an all-new Grand Pavilion, providing heaps of shade…

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

March 10, 2023

Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf (& dye release rip identification demo) Mon 17th Apr 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEST This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award-winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, Dr Rob Brander is not to be missed! Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents, the presentation covers how beaches work, how to spot deadly rip currents, and importantly how to get out of one. Keep safe in the surf all year around by understanding your favourite beaches better. You’ll learn how to ‘read’ the conditions of the…

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Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 2023

March 10, 2023

Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 17 – 20 April 2023 The Marine and Coastal Discovery Program’s expert guided activities help us all learn how to protect, conserve and enhance Randwick City’s unique coastal and marine environments in a safe and fun way. The program supports families and groups of friends in coming together and learning together. The program’s activities include: rockpool rambles Rips and tide talk coastal bird tour cultural tour bushcare for beginners whale talk & craft Conditions Children under 16yrs must have a parent or adult guardian in attendance during the activity. Parents and adult guardians need to pay….

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The SECC Family Fun Day

March 9, 2023

Come and celebrate community together in a kaleidoscope of bubbles, colour and cheer at The SECC Fun Day and 45th birthday celebrations! South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) and Bayside Council present The SECC Fun Day on Saturday 18th March at Jack Mundey Reserve, Eastlakes. Entry is FREE and all are welcome to join in the vibrant festivities! Kicking off at 11 am, the jam-packed program includes a diverse range of interactive activities to suit all ages. Highlights include: SECC Colour Splash Inspired by The Colour Run, the Colour Splash is set to fun music to get you bopping and dancing in a blur of…

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Nights at the Museum

March 9, 2023

Why not visit the Australian Museum after hours? Sydney’s favourite after-hours culture fix is back in 2023. Every Wednesday night the Australian Museum will be open until 9pm, giving you the chance to explore their incredible galleries and exhibitions after hours. More programming will be announced soon. Free entry, no pre-booking required. There is so much to discover after dark at the Australian Museum. This initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government. When: Wednesday 8 March from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday 15 March from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday 22 March from 5pm to 9pm Wednesday 29 March from 5pm…

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Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival

March 9, 2023

A festival jam packed with free activities the whole family can enjoy while making waves for the ocean. The annual Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival is returning to Bondi for the weekend of 18 & 19 March with a jam-packed program of free activities and events for the whole family to celebrate and inspire action for the ocean. Music, art, films, food, talks and market stalls will fill the newly restored Bondi Pavilion with vibrant entertainment for all ages over the weekend. Make an impact by helping clean the beach at the popular Big Bondi Beach Clean, vibe with some of…

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How to Grow Maximum Plants for More Beauty

March 8, 2023

How’s your garden looking? Jam packed? Or do you feel like there’s room for more? Jac Semmler thinks you need more plants. In fact, she thinks you need MAXIMUM PLANTS!!! Join Jac as she teaches you how to get more plants in your life. This workshop will help you to get more beauty in your garden, and with the hectic nature of modern life, we could all do with a little more beauty. Jac believes that there is no right way to garden and that all gardens should be a personal pursuit of pleasure! Jac is a crazy plant lady…

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