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Events, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Vantage points within the Woollahra Municipality

December 27, 2022

The Woollahra local council area features fantastic locations to view Sydney’s NYE fireworks spectacular. If you are preparing to welcome the arrival of 2023 in Woollahra we urge you to plan ahead to ensure a safe and stress-free New Year’s Eve. Find live updates on City of Sydney vantage points at sydneynewyearseve.com #SydNYE Best vantage points Darling Point McKell Park, Darling Point Superb harbour views and manicured gardens. Small historical foreshore location with varying levels. Capacity: 1,000 Managed entry: Free (Security and Police present enforcing alcohol free zones) Open: Gates open at midday. Toilets: Yes, however no disabled toilets. Access:…

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CELEBRATE WARNER BROS. STUDIO’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT DARLING QUARTER’S FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA THIS JANUARY

December 26, 2022

Create memories as you reminisce with characters from favourite films at Darling Quarter’s newly redeveloped precinct including a Harry Potter marathon, dedicated superheroes weekend and family-friendly Secret Origin of the Batwheels pre-shows. This summer, the newly opened Darling Quarter’s buzzing dining precinct has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to celebrate 100 years of storytelling with a dedicated Warner Bros. 100 Open Air Cinema. The Australian event is the first to kick off a year-long centennial celebration for the iconic and beloved studio that includes free nightly screenings of blockbuster films, family favourites and Oscar®-winning classics across 12th – 29th January,…

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Introducing a star-studded line up for the Coogee Carols!

December 12, 2022

After a two-year break due to COVID restrictions, the Coogee Carols is back in 2022 and will take place Sunday 18 December at Goldstein Reserve, just behind Coogee Beach. “The whole community is looking forward to the carols being back! This is a fun, family-friendly event and it has been missed. The line-up of talent and singers is second-to-none. This is going to be a spectacular show!” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. This year, the carols will be hosted by Melissa Hoyer, one of Australia’s leading and most respected and well-read lifestyle, fashion commentators and popular culture writers for…

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The best things to do this Christmas

December 10, 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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New Year’s Eve at Dudley Page Reserve

December 7, 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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Australian Geographic Our Country Immersive Experience

December 6, 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

December 6, 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, Food, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Christmas Eat Drink Play

December 6, 2022

Have you been enjoying the open air of our food truck pop ups? Join us again for more tasty meals and support our local foodies by participating in the 2022 Christmas Eat, Drink, Play at Barwon Park Matraville on 8, 9, 10 and 11 December. Thursday 8, Friday 9 December from 4pm to 8pm and also on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2022 from 12pm-8pm. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages (below) for their hours of operation. Participating food trucks…

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Carols by The Sea Bondi

December 4, 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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THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

December 3, 2022

Kicking off the festive season, EQ’s weekly market operators are hosting an Ultimate Christmas Market on Sunday, 4 December from 10am – 4pm. This is a market not to miss with a huge range of unique, quality and handmade goods as well as a wonderful selection of Christmas-themed goods. With over 150 stalls, there will be an amazing array of small businesses coming together in the historic former Sydney showground location giving market-goers the opportunity to stroll, sample and take home some extraordinary wares. The Christmas Markets offer everything from fashion to homewares, art, craft, plants, photography, pet goods, toys, gifts, candles…

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