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PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE DARLING HARBOUR TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS DECEMBER!

November 30, 2022

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE PIXAR-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE WILL TEE OFF AT DARLING HARBOUR FOR A 7-WEEK RUN Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will arrive in Darling Harbour in time for the summer school holidays when it opens at Pier St Underpass from 16 December through to 5 February 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday 25 November at 9am via www.pixarputt.com.au This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc.,The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A…

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Martin Place Christmas tree and fairy lights

November 30, 2022

The largest Christmas tree in NSW will delight audiences from Saturday 26 November to Saturday 1 January. The tallest Christmas tree in NSW is decorated with more than 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star and 330 specially created glossy baubles. The tree’s 800 branches are dressed with 15,000 flowers representing 9 different kinds of Australian flowers: banksia, waratah, bottlebrush, wattle, eucalyptus gum flower, kangaroo paw, flannel flower, pink wax flower and white wax flower. 4,104 warm white icicle fairy lights will span across Martin Place, see the 6 strings of lights, each hosting a large star. Enjoy a kaleidoscope…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Sydney Children’s Christmas Concert

November 29, 2022

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our annual free, family-friendly Christmas concert. Join Jayden Rodrigues, Benny Time, Australian Girls Choir, The Beanies and Justine Clarke to sing and dance in the spirit of Sydney Christmas. Santa will also make a special guest appearance. There’ll be craft activities, table tennis and giant Jenga and other games for the kids (and kids at heart). Gather the family for a photo with Santa for a $5 donation to our charity partner, The Kids’ Cancer Project. We’ll email you the image to…

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Plants at the Pavilion Bondi

November 17, 2022

In the lead up to the Waverley Garden Awards, Bondi Pavilion has curated a week of free talks, demonstrations and activities to celebrate the power of plants. We have something for everyone in our impressive weeklong Plants at the Pav program. Learn about tips and tricks for houseplant care 101, terrariums for mindfulness, pollinator pest control in your garden, composting to help grow your own veggies and more! Don’t miss our exciting line up of speakers including Alan Chan of Plant Jungle, Dr Tanya Latty, associate professor of entomology (insect science) and Renee Ferster Levy, BirdLife Australia educator. PROGRAM Monday…

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CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF MARKETS AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

November 17, 2022

2022 marks 21 years of markets at the Entertainment Quarter. In an amazing feat of endurance, the twice-weekly market, now run by Cambridge Markets, has survived social change, recession, floods, storms and even a pandemic. Market coordinator Madelienne Anderson said she wanted to pay homage to the hundreds, if not thousands, of stallholders who have made the pilgrimage to the Entertainment Quarter over the past two decades to be a part of the market. “It is an amazing achievement to celebrate a milestone like 21 years,” Anderson said. “We are so grateful to have had the support of so…

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Coogee Island Challenge

November 16, 2022

The Coogee Island Challenge is an annual ocean swim at Coogee Beach which navigates around Wedding Cake Island. For over 20 years now, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club has run the Coogee Island Challenge. This is an ocean swim event that navigates around Wedding Cake Island with the Spring Challenge in November and the Autumn Challenge in April every year. The Coogee Island Challenge continues to increase in popularity and is a vital part of the fund raising activities of the Club, where entry fees contribute to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required during the warmer seasons. Our registrations…

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WHERE TO GET THE BEST VIEWS OF THE DARLING HARBOUR FIREWORKS

November 15, 2022

One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat… Fireworks will be going ahead subject to weather conditions. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram Grab a front row seat at one of Darling Harbour’s best waterfront restaurants and bars at Harbourside Shopping Centre or Cockle Bay Wharf and enjoy the show with a drink in hand or while you feast on a delicous meal. It’s one of the best…

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A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR MARTIN PLACE LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 26

November 12, 2022

The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 26. The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more. The markets will run on the Saturday and Sunday of November 26-27, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, from 11am-8pm. “This market…

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Events, Food

Summer in Maroubra just got better with the re-opening of Mad Mex.

November 9, 2022

To celebrate, amigos will be offered two for one burritos! Making it easy to enjoy authentic and delicious Mexican food by the beach this summer, Mad Mex has announced the re-opening of its Maroubra restaurant and an event on Saturday 12th November to celebrate a fresh new look. Hosting a VIP event to mark the occasion, Cr Dylan Parker, the Mayor of Randwick, will be in attendance to show his support to the local restaurant which will once again be serving fresh and healthy food to the local community. With the re-opening the beach shack inspired Maroubra restaurant will offer…

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SYDNEY SEAFOOD LEGEND STEPHEN HODGES TO SHUCK FREE OYSTERS

November 8, 2022

Quay Quarter Lanes Markets will launch on Wednesday November 9 at Customs House Square, Sydney, with an oyster giveaway for shoppers from 12pm. The free oysters will be hand shucked on site by Sydney seafood legend Stephen Hodges, of Fishface fame, and given to shoppers, until stocks run out. The giveaway coincides with the first day of this produce market that will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at Customs House Square on Alfred Street in Sydney. The Quay Quarter Lanes Market will feature the very best producers, providores, farmers, bakers and makers from across Sydney…

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