Eastern Suburbs Mums

Creative Kids Wanted! Enter the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 Drawing Competition

20/05/2025

Does your child love to draw and let their imagination run wild? Here’s a fantastic opportunity to see their artwork featured in one of Sydney’s biggest cultural celebrations – the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 – and it’s open to children aged 5 to 12! The City of Sydney is inviting young artists to create and submit their most colourful and creative horse drawings to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Selected artworks will be displayed outdoors in Haymarket, where thousands of festival visitors can admire them. It’s a wonderful way to get your kids involved in the arts, boost their…

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School holidays, What to do

Step Back in Time with the Kids: A Fun, Eye-Opening Day Out at the Museum of Sydney

20/05/2025

Looking for something different (and meaningful!) to do with the kids? Pop on a train or jump in the car and head into the city for Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country — a fascinating and family-friendly exhibition running until August 2025 at the Museum of Sydney. This is not your average history lesson. It’s a walk through time, showing how Sydney’s beautiful bushland, harbour, and foreshore were seen by early British colonists — and, more importantly, how they’ve been understood and cared for by First Nations people for over 60,000 years. There are incredible old maps, hand-drawn plans, early sketches, and…

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Markets

A Fun Family Day Out at Green Square Market

19/05/2025

Looking for a relaxed and family-friendly way to spend your Saturday morning? Head over to the Green Square Market, held on the 4th Saturday of each month at Green Square Plaza in Zetland – a perfect outing for mums with babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages! 🛍️ What You’ll Find:With over 40 vibrant, food-focused stalls, this market is your one-stop shop for the week. Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan breads and pastries, meat and seafood, cheese, wine and spirits, and a variety of international gourmet treats – all while enjoying breakfast, brunch or lunch on the go….

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World Play Day: A Fun Evening Out for Mums, Bubs & the Whole Family!

18/05/2025

Looking for a joyful and engaging activity for your little one? Randwick City Library invites families to celebrate World Play Day at Lionel Bowen Library in Maroubra on Friday, 30 May 2025, from 5pm to 7pm – and it’s the perfect outing for mums with babies and young children. This free, family-friendly event will transform the library into a vibrant play space filled with toys, games, music, dress-ups and imagination-fuelled fun for all ages – from tiny tots to grandparents! Whether your baby is crawling, toddling, or still happily observing from your arms, there’ll be age-appropriate sensory and play activities…

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Community, Teenagers

Odd Jobs Around the Neighbourhood

17/05/2025

This article is part of the Eastern Suburbs Mums Teen Jobs Guide. Small outdoor jobs are always in demand. Many homeowners are happy to pay someone to help with tasks they don’t have time for. Why This is a Great Opportunity Neighbourhood jobs are easy to start and require minimal experience. Teens can quickly build a list of regular customers if they do a good job. How Teens Can Get Started Teens can offer services like: Lawn mowing Garden weeding Leaf raking Driveway cleaning Washing outdoor furniture They can advertise through: Local Facebook groups Word-of-mouth Simple flyers Example A teen…

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Events

The Bondi Festival 2025 Is Here – And It’s Bigger Than Ever

17/05/2025

The Bondi Festival 2025 program has officially landed – and it’s packed with music, laughter, creativity, and classic winter fun for the whole community. From 4 – 20 July 2025, get ready to warm up your winter with ARIA Award-winner Meg Washington headlining a stellar music lineup alongside breakout stars Mi-kaisha and RIAH. Feel the beat, soak in the vibes, and enjoy the energy of live performance right by the beach. Here’s what’s heating up Bondi this winter: Beachside theatre at the iconic Bondi Pavilion The hilarious Bondi Festival Comedy Gala Family favourites: the Bondi Festival Ice Rink and Ferris…

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Events

Bondi Bloomfest Launch: An Exciting Celebration of Literature, Music and Culture

16/05/2025

Looking for something a little different to do in the local area? Step into a world of literature, music and Irish charm at the Bondi Bloomfest Launch, hosted by Waverley Library on Friday, 30 May 2025 from 6pm to 7pm (doors open at 5:50pm). This free event kicks off a vibrant cultural celebration dedicated to legendary Irish author James Joyce and his iconic novel Ulysses. While Joyce is typically celebrated around the world on 16 June—the date on which the events of Ulyssestake place—Bondi Bloomfest offers a local twist with a weekend full of engaging performances, music, and readings right…

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Community

Woollahra Council Celebrates National Volunteer Week by Shining a Light on these Amazing Volunteers

16/05/2025

As part of National Volunteer Week (19–25 May 2025), Woollahra Council is proudly celebrating the outstanding contributions of the more than 150 volunteers who support our local community all year round. These volunteers play a vital role across many areas—helping out in our libraries, contributing to exhibitions at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, participating in environmental efforts through Bushcare and HarbourCare, and so much more. In 2024, the council also welcomed 68 corporate and community groups who generously gave their time to organise beach and park clean-ups, making a big impact on the health and beauty of our environment. Mayor…

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Community, Sports

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport

15/05/2025

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport A carnival-like atmosphere marked the opening of the 2025 Randwick Netball season—complete with music, dancing, and thousands of spectators—at the brand-new all-weather outdoor netball stadium at Heffron Park, Maroubra. The grand opening, set to the tune of Katy Perry’s Firework and the energy of thousands of fans, was a celebration not only of a new season, but of decades of community spirit, dedication, and grassroots sporting achievement. The event also officially unveiled Randwick City Council’s newly completed netball stadium—a standout feature of the Heffron Park Masterplan. The facility…

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Community, Sports

Brighter Nights and Better Facilities at Heffron Park

14/05/2025

Sporting clubs at Heffron Park in Maroubra are now enjoying improved training and game-time conditions thanks to the installation of brand-new LED lighting. Randwick City Council recently replaced the aging halogen lights on the fields at the corner of Bunnerong and Jersey Roads with modern LED lights that meet Australian standards for rugby league. The new system delivers 200 lux of brightness—almost triple the output of the previous halogen lights, which only produced around 70 lux. This upgrade not only enhances visibility but also reduces energy consumption. In addition to the lighting upgrade, Council has reconfigured the rugby league and…

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It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

Creative Kids Wanted! Enter the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 Drawing Competition

Step Back in Time with the Kids: A Fun, Eye-Opening Day Out at the Museum of Sydney

A Fun Family Day Out at Green Square Market

World Play Day: A Fun Evening Out for Mums, Bubs & the Whole Family!

Odd Jobs Around the Neighbourhood

The Bondi Festival 2025 Is Here – And It’s Bigger Than Ever

Bondi Bloomfest Launch: An Exciting Celebration of Literature, Music and Culture

Woollahra Council Celebrates National Volunteer Week by Shining a Light on these Amazing Volunteers

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport

Brighter Nights and Better Facilities at Heffron Park

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