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TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

18/07/2023

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure. This Spring school holidays, join in an an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flys into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairy fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom; who will help Tinkerbell on a magical quest to find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the fun and come along in their favourite fancy dress as fairies, elves,…

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Events, Kids

Magical Music from Aladdin

17/07/2023

Mini Musica is delighted to be back at Paddington Uniting Church this August. Grab your magic carpet and join the Zaki Duo for a morning of fun, music and adventure, inspired by the tales of Aladdin and 1001 Nights. From the bustling marketplace of Agrabah to the dazzling Cave of Wonders, the Zāki Duo will bring the sights and sounds of this beloved tale to life. Featuring familiar favourite songs like “Arabian Nights” and “A Whole New World” combined with a selection of Kurdish and Persian folk songs. What to expect: Enjoy high calibre music in a relaxed environment in…

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Events

Watch the Matildas live at Bondi Pavilion

14/07/2023

Cheer on the Matildas from Bondi Pavilion during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Waverley Council is proud to host free live screenings for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your picnic rug, blanket or low-lying chair and watch the Matildas livestreamed on a large outdoor screen in the Pavilion’s Garu Courtyard. Tickets are free, however registration is essential as capacity is limited. Entry from 7pm with matches commencing at 8pm. BYO food and drink. No glass, alcohol, balloons or confetti cannons permitted. Where: Garu Courtyard Bondi Pavilion. When: The following games will be screened: Australia v Ireland…

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Events, Kids, School holidays

Bastille Day Kids’ Painting

13/07/2023

Come and join for a free kids’ painting session, Sunday 16 July 2023 from 11am to 2pm and celebrate Bastille Day in style! Unleash your inner da Vinci at the La Perouse Museum this Bastille Day weekend. Take part in a free drop-in painting session for kids. This drop-in session is run by artist Niki Koeppl, and kids from 5 years and up are welcome to pick up a brush and paint their masterpiece on the law in front of the La Perouse Museum. There’ll be everything from paper plates to cut-out Eiffel Towers to decorate, so be sure to…

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Events, What to do

Community planting for National Tree Day

01/07/2023

Get hands-on planting native grasses, groundcovers and flowering herbs in Surry Hills. Come along and help enhance the meadow habitat being established along Cleveland Street. We’ll set out 5000 plants including kangaroo grass, barbwire grass and native flowering violets. This will support the local biodiversity including small birds, insect pollinators, lizards and frogs. Prince Alfred Park was originally a grassy Eucalypt woodland, which was developed as government pasture in the 1900s for livestock grazing. A native meadow was started in the area in 2011 as part of the park upgrade. Our community planting will start at 10am and finish once everything…

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Events, School holidays

Winter Book Fair, Woollahra Library

29/06/2023

The Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity to buy an eclectic range of books from our impressive collection. From back issues of The New Yorker and Vogue to beautiful art folios, bestselling fiction, travel, cookbooks, children’s picture books and more, there is always something for everyone. Come and visit our Winter Book Fair. Browse a great variety of ex-Library fiction, non-fiction and magazines for adults and children. When: Sunday 2 July 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm Where: Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay

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Events, School holidays

Tinseltown (Christmas In July)

29/06/2023

Tinseltown is coming, just in time for Winter! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes. The event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit! Tinseltown is all about celebrating Christmas so you can expect elves, presents, tinsel, festive tunes, and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous Christmas cocktail menu! The halls are more than fully decked with baubles, bows, hanging trees, wreaths, and just about every festive goodie ever! You’ll be left unable to shake the spirit and joy of our favourite season. Tickets include entry to the themed bar and a bespoke cocktail on…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

BONDI FESTIVAL ICE RINK

26/06/2023

Nothing says winter in Sydney like taking the family for a skate on the world-famous Bondi Festival Ice Rink. We have ice skates of all sizes and push-along penguins for the little ones, so shimmy into some skates and glide across the ice (or shuffle if you’re a first-timer) – all whilst enjoying the best view in town. The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is open to everyone, every day of the Festival. TIMES: 10am – 9pm daily (last session 8pm) PRICES: Ages 15+ $27 Ages 5 – 14 $20 Ages 4 & under $15 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 kids…

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Eating Out with Kids, Events, Food, School holidays

PAW Patrol Children’s Tea

24/06/2023

It’s all paws on deck at The Langham, Sydney as the PAW Patrol report for duty! Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, Everest, Tracker and Ryder on their next mission with our PAW Patrol children’s tea. Enter a pup-tacular world as our Harbour Room transforms into an Adventure Bay wonderland. Your little ones can expect a PAW Patrol themed sweet and savoury menu created by award-winning celebrity chef, Anna Polyviou including ‘ZUMA FUDGE BROWNIE’ – (Milo Crème, Coco Pop Crunch) ‘PAW CHASE CAKE’ – (White Chocolate Mud Cake, Salted Caramel, Whipped White Chocolate) ‘MARSHALL MAC ‘N’ CHEESE’ – (Creamy Macaroni, Mozzarella, Breadcrumbs) ‘SKYE BEEF PIE’ – (Beef Mince Gravy,…

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Events

Beach Breaks Maroubra

20/06/2023

Beach Breaks will come back for 2023! The event will be held on Sunday, 23 July, at Maroubra Beach from 11am to 4pm. Beach Breaks is a free community event that celebrates the proud and colourful surfing history and culture of Maroubra Beach. There will be live music, entertainment, workshops and activities for the kids! McKeon St will be closed to traffic and will be filled with outdoor dining seating. The Mad Mex Grommet State Titles held between Friday 21 to Monday 24 July 2023. Surfing Walk of Fame The Surfing Walk of Fame presentation will take place at 1pm…

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