Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun

Looking for a beautiful way to spend a spring Sunday? Watsons Bay Spring Market returns on Sunday 13 September,...

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is...

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on...

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Local mum of 2 Kerry McCarthy has been happily calling the Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years...

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

Looking for the best places for your kids to ride bikes, scooters or balance bikes in Sydney’s East? Whether...
Markets
Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun
Events, Free, Fun
Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
bondi beach, Fun, Local
Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy
Free, Fun, Kids, Parks and Beaches
Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)
 

Maroubra Beach Markets

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entry – see you by the beach!

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

 

All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

 

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

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...

third Sunday of every month, at Heffron Park’s netball stadium

 
Health & Wellbeing

When “busy” stops explaining it properly

Modern motherhood gets called busy, but that word is starting to feel useless. What it actually looks like is a constant internal tab system that never closes. Even when you are sitting still, nothing is fully switched off in your head. Someone needs shoes. That email hasn’t been replied to. School notice came through. Work deadline shifted. Dinner is half planned while you are still finishing lunch. Then something else lands and replaces the last thing. None of it is dramatic on its own. That is the point. It is the accumulation that does the damage. There is a term…

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Tuff Nutterz Returns to Centennial Park These School Holidays
School holidays

Tuff Nutterz Returns to Centennial Park These School Holidays – Save 25% on Tickets!

If you’re looking for an exciting way to keep the kids active during the school holidays, Tuff Nutterz is back at Centennial Park with Australia’s biggest inflatable obstacle course! Running for 11 action-packed days from 9–19 July 2026, this much-loved family event transforms the beautiful Brazilian Fields into a giant inflatable playground packed with climbing, sliding, bouncing and obstacle challenges for all ages. Whether your little one is taking on their very first obstacle course or you’re ready to race the kids through the inflatables yourself, Tuff Nutterz promises a day filled with laughter, adventure and unforgettable family memories. What’s…

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Health & Wellbeing

10 Simple Sleep Tips Every Busy Mum Should Know

If you’re a mum, chances are you’ve become an expert at putting everyone else’s needs before your own. Between school lunches, work deadlines, sports practice, housework, homework, meal planning and trying to keep the family organised, it’s easy for sleep to become an afterthought. Many mums don’t struggle because they don’t want to sleep—they struggle because life simply gets in the way. Perhaps you’ve finally tucked the kids into bed and it’s the first quiet moment you’ve had all day. Instead of going straight to sleep, you stay up watching television or scrolling through social media because it feels like…

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School holidays

The Honest Guide to School Holiday Care for Parents Who Want More Than Just Babysitting

School holidays arrive with a particular kind of dual energy. There’s the genuine excitement of a break from routine, and then there’s the logistical reality of six weeks of school-free days that need to be navigated around work schedules, commitments, and the creeping awareness that screens and boredom are not a sustainable combination for anyone in the household. For working parents, holiday care is often less a choice than a necessity. But the difference between holiday care that simply fills the hours and holiday care that genuinely enriches the break is significant enough to be worth thinking about before the…

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Member training in the warm 40 degree J.I.M infrared studio, Paddington
Fitness

What Is Infrared Fitness? Why J.I.M Members Feel the Difference

At Joy In Movement (J.I.M), we are all about movement that feels good, fits your life and supports your wellbeing long-term. The thing that ties all of that together is infrared technology. Infrared fitness classes use gentle, heat-based technology to warm your body directly from the inside out, rather than just heating the air around you. The heat reaches deep into your muscles and joints, which is why a J.I.M class feels warm and supportive rather than the harsh, suffocating heat you might expect from a sauna. Our studios are heated to 40 degrees, warm enough to do real work,…

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Spark in the Park
Babies, Free, Playgroups, Toddlers

Spark in the Park: Free Outdoor Fun for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers in Randwick

Looking for a fun and free activity for your little ones? Spark in the Park is the perfect way for families with young children to enjoy a morning of stories, songs, play and fresh air. Designed for children aged 0 to 5 years, this popular monthly program brings local families together for interactive storytelling, music, and outdoor play in a relaxed and welcoming environment. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to learn, explore and socialise while parents and carers connect with other local families. Pack a picnic blanket and settle in for an enjoyable morning of fun at the…

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School holidays

Roar, Cast Spells and Take Centre Stage These School Holidays at Ensemble Theatre!

Looking for an imaginative and engaging school holiday activity that will keep your child entertained while building confidence and creativity? This winter, Ensemble Youth Studio invites young people to step into a world of adventure, storytelling and performance with two exciting drama workshops running from 6–10 July. Held at the iconic Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli, these week-long workshops give children the opportunity to learn from professional teaching artists, make new friends and experience the thrill of performing on a professional stage. Animal Antics (Ages 5–8) Perfect for younger performers with big imaginations, Animal Antics takes children on a playful theatrical…

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Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup expansion
Playgroups

Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup Expands to Five Days a Week

Great news for local families! The popular Rose Bay Cottage Playgroup is expanding, giving parents and carers even more opportunities to connect with other local families while their little ones learn and play. Thanks to additional funding from Woollahra Council, provided through community organisation Holdsworth, the playgroup will expand from two days a week to five days a week during school terms. From 21 July, families can attend the playgroup Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm, creating even more opportunities for local parents, carers and children to benefit from this valuable community service. Playgroups play an important role in…

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Discover the Magic of Theatre These Winter School Holidays with Ensemble Youth Studio
School holidays

Discover the Magic of Theatre These Winter School Holidays with Ensemble Youth Studio

Winter School Holiday Drama Workshops at Ensemble Theatre: Looking for a school holiday activity that will inspire creativity, build confidence and keep young minds engaged away from screens? This winter, Ensemble Theatre is inviting young people to step into the spotlight with the launch of Ensemble Youth Studio’s Winter School Holiday Drama Workshop Program. Designed for children and teenagers aged 5–15, these exciting workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn from professional theatre artists inside one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre companies. Whether your child is a budding performer, a natural storyteller or simply looking to try something new, there’s…

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J.I.M members chatting and smiling after a class at the Bondi Junction studio
Fitness

Real Mums, Real Movement | J.I.M Community Stories

At Joy In Movement, we believe movement should feel good, be sustainable, and fit into real life. The true magic of J.I.M comes from the people who walk through our doors every day, and what happens when they reconnect with their energy, their confidence and the simple enjoyment of moving. These are a few of the stories that inspire us daily at our Bondi Junction and Paddington studios. Moving Again, Without The Fear A lot of members come to J.I.M after time away from exercise, whether that is after having kids, a stretch of stiffness, injuries, or simply falling out…

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