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Events, Theatre

Splash Test Dummies: A Hilarious Circus Adventure Hits Bondi Pavilion

Looking for a school holiday activity that will have the kids laughing, gasping and completely entertained? Splash Test Dummies...
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Easter 2026, Events, Fun, School holidays

Rabbit Hopping Competition Returns to the Sydney Family Easter Show – Good Friday

Get ready for one of the cutest and most entertaining events at the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter...
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Easter 2026, Events, School holidays

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show 2026: Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt & School Holiday Family Event

Families across Sydney are invited to celebrate Easter in a big way as the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family...
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Environment, Free

Free Tree Giveaway for City of Sydney Residents – Perfect for Your Backyard or Balcony

Have you been thinking about adding more greenery to your backyard or even your balcony? The City of Sydney...
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Events, Free

Coogee Nights 2026: Four Weeks of Free Beachside Fun

Coogee is set to come alive this autumn with the launch of Coogee Nights, a brand new series of...
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Events, Theatre
Splash Test Dummies: A Hilarious Circus Adventure Hits Bondi Pavilion
Easter 2026, Events, Fun, School holidays
Rabbit Hopping Competition Returns to the Sydney Family Easter Show – Good Friday
Easter 2026, Events, School holidays
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show 2026: Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt & School Holiday Family Event
Environment, Free
Free Tree Giveaway for City of Sydney Residents – Perfect for Your Backyard or Balcony
Events, Free
Coogee Nights 2026: Four Weeks of Free Beachside Fun

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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

 
Community

Standing together at this devastating time

December 15, 2025

A message from the Mayor  The entire Waverley community is heartbroken by the devastating loss of life and senseless violence which unfolded on Sunday evening, during the Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Bondi Beach. This is a depraved and deplorable terror attack on the Jewish community, on what is meant to be one of the most important, and joyous occasions of our calendar. To kill and maim innocent attendees, within a suburb known for its proud Jewish community, must be condemned in the strongest terms. As a community, we must stand firm together in solidarity to honour the victims…

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by jay
competitions, School holidays

Love the Coast 2026 Photography Competition

December 14, 2025

Waverley’s Love the Coast Photography Competition is back for 2026, inviting the community to capture the beauty of our coastline — from sandy beaches and rock pools to the underwater world beneath the waves. This popular annual event celebrates everything we love about living by the sea. Whether you’re a skilled photographer or simply love taking photos on your phone, everyone is welcome to enter. Why Families and Kids Will Love This Competition This is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time outdoors exploring the coastline together. Kids can learn to look closely at nature, practise creativity, and discover…

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by jay
Christmas 2025

Free Calls to Santa Are Back for 2025 — And Kids Are Queuing Up Already!

December 13, 2025

Christmas excitement has arrived across Australia, with kids rushing to the nearest payphone to be among the first to call Santa. Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa hotline is officially switched on for 2025, running from 13 November right through to Christmas Eve. To make a free call straight to the North Pole, families simply head to any Telstra public payphone and dial #HOHOHO (#464646). It’s quick, easy and completely free. What began in 2021 as a small idea to help children learn how to use a public phone has grown into a national Christmas tradition. More than 1.5 million calls…

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School holidays

What to Do in Sydney These School Holidays

December 12, 2025

Fun, creative and active ideas to keep kids entertained all summer long School holidays are here, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids busy, active and smiling, we’ve put together a curated list of the most exciting things happening around Sydney this summer. Whether your child loves art, adventure, creativity or just burning energy, there’s something here for every age and interest. School holiday dates: Monday 22 December to Monday 2 February. For Primary School–Aged Children Pirates Love Underpants Set sail for a laugh-out-loud musical adventure as a crew of cheeky pirates search for the legendary Pants…

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Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health

Building Healthy Habits That Actually Stick: A Realistic Guide for Busy Mums

December 12, 2025

You know that feeling when you decide today’s the day everything changes? Maybe it’s New Year’s, maybe it’s just a random Tuesday. Either way, you’re all in. The first week feels incredible. You’re actually doing the things you said you’d do. Then week three hits differently. The alarm goes off at 5:30am, and suddenly you’re not so sure anymore. Getting to the gym feels impossible. Those workout clothes are still folded in the drawer. Most people assume they’ve failed at this point, like everyone else knows some secret they’re missing. Here’s what’s really happening. You’ve been running on motivation alone,…

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Christmas 2025, Markets

Don’t Miss the Final Two Weeks of the Martin Place Christmas Markets

December 10, 2025

Sydney’s most magical city-centre Christmas experience is back. The Martin Place Christmas Markets will once again transform the CBD into a sparkling festive playground across four weekends in November and December — and this year promises even more atmosphere, colour and Christmas charm. Set in the heart of Sydney beneath the city’s iconic Christmas tree, these curated markets are the perfect place to soak up the season. Expect artisan stalls, delicious festive food, glowing lights, live entertainment and that unmistakable holiday buzz that fills Martin Place every December. Whether you’re meeting friends for a Christmas catch-up, bringing the kids into…

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Interior Design

Affordable Ways to Add Sophistication to Walls

December 10, 2025

Walls are one of the most visible and influential elements in any space. Enhancing them with sophistication doesn’t have to be expensive—small, strategic design choices can elevate a room’s style instantly. Whether you’re updating a residential home, a commercial space, or working on a client project, these affordable methods can make your walls look polished, intentional, and refined. Add Texture with Art and Finishes Texture introduces depth and richness to a wall, moving it beyond flat surfaces into something far more engaging. There is a great range of textured wall art pieces that bring instant visual interest to a space. …

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Christmas 2025

Matraville Carols in the Park Returns for 2025 – A Fun, Festive Community Favourite

December 10, 2025

Get ready, Matraville — one of Randwick City’s biggest and brightest Christmas celebrations is back. Matraville Carols in the Park returns for its 22nd year on Saturday 13 December 2025, promising an afternoon and evening packed with music, family fun and all the festive spirit you can handle. Each year, thousands gather in Barwon Park to enjoy a star-studded line-up of local performers — many of whom go on to become Australia’s rising stars. It’s the perfect, relaxed, family-friendly way to celebrate Christmas with your neighbours, friends and community. Event DetailsWhen: Saturday 13 December 2025Time: From 4 pmWhere: Barwon Park,…

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Christmas 2025, Community, School holidays

See What’s On in Bondi’s Pavilion, Your Guide to the Pav’s 2026 Program

December 10, 2025

Get ready for a huge year of arts, culture and community at the Pav! The 2026 program is packed with live performances, family events, music, theatre, visual art and big ideas. Whether you love circus, storytelling, comedy, dance or hands-on creativity, there’s something for all ages — from toddlers to grandparents. It’s a program designed with, for and by the community, inspired by surf culture, family life, imagination, and the joy of gathering together.Watch the launch video, explore the full program, and grab early-bird tickets before 31 December 2025. FAMILY PROGRAM Families can expect a full year of playful, imaginative…

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Christmas 2025

Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees: A Family Tradition Three Generations Strong

December 9, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the unmistakable scent of a fresh Christmas tree, that bright, piney aroma that fills a home and signals the start of the festive season. For hundreds of Sydney families each year, that smell comes from one place: Elizabeth Springs Christmas Trees, a proudly family-run business with more than 20 years of history and three generations of the Geddes family behind every tree. The story of Elizabeth Springs is rooted in a small village in the Southern Highlands – Wingello – where Scott spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farms. Those early years shaped his love of…

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by jay

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