Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?

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Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise

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Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations

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How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

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Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20...
Halloween
Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
Community
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations
Community, Markets
How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
 

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

 
Kids, School holidays, What to do

MOTIV8 EASTERN SUBURBS HOLIDAY SPORTS CAMPS

At Motiv8sports Eastern Suburbs we get kids excited about sport and help them learn about teamwork and sportsmanship in safe and fun settings. We offer awesome party packages, school programs and of course, the coolest kids’ sports camps on the planet. Our MOTIV8 camps are for kids aged 6 – 12 and are designed for all skill levels and focus on the energy and effort rather than our campers sporting or creative ability. Children who attend MOTIV8 camps learn about sport, culture, creativity, teamwork & sportsmanship in an environment fuelled by great leadership and constant motivation. Our incredible team of…

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Inspiration, What to do

Easing the Ruff Moments: Understanding and Tackling Dog Separation Anxiety

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous households throughout Australia embraced the addition of new four-legged family members. According to estimates from the RSPCA, nearly half of all households in the country now include a canine companion.  As many of us find ourselves navigating the transition back to pre-pandemic routines, it’s crucial to address the challenges that may arise, such as the growing issue of separation anxiety in dogs. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what separation anxiety is, why it’s on the rise, and practical strategies to help your canine companion thrive in the new normal.  What is separation anxiety? …

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Pop-up Summer Music Program

Roving Music Performances are back in this summer! Outdoor summer music will take place across our City stretching from La Perouse to Coogee each Saturday. We hope you enjoy the music from a range of local artists and genres! From Saturday 16th December to February 17th 2024, the Summer Music Pop-Up Program will activate nine beautiful locations. Come and support our musicians, and enjoy the sound of Summer in Randwick City! To contact Randwick City Council about the Summer Music Pop-Up Program please call 02 9093 6000 or email business@randwick.nsw.gov.au Summer Music Pop-Up Locations  Saturday 16 Dec 2023 to 17 Feb…

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Events, School holidays

BLAK MARKETS AT THE ROCKS

The Rocks are hosting the Blak Markets for 2 days, including 20 Indigenous stalls, craft workshops and more. The Blak Markets are an established, ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners. The Rocks is hosting a two-day Blak Markets event, including: 20 unique Indigenous stalls. A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Traditional Indigenous dance and singing performances. A craft and weaving workshop open to the public. Shop original, authentic and affordable artworks, one-of-a-kind handcrafted homewares and jewellery as well as delicious Aboriginal inspired food and refreshments. Enjoy the markets knowing…

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Events, School holidays

More weekend markets as the festive season hits full swing across Sydney

It’s a beautiful time of year for markets and we have a bounty of fabulous events on over the next four days for everyone to enjoy. Come along, eat, shop and enjoy being in your community. This is what’s on. Our weekend of markets kicks off today with the Martin Place Christmas Markets taking place in the Sydney CBD today, tomorrow and on Saturday. This great mixed market takes place beside the city’s giant Christmas tree, with this week’s stalls including Azteca Margarita, with their natural margarita mixes, Houseworx Christmas offering snow globes and stockings and Francesca Mastrogiovanni’s Sicilian and Italian sweets….

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions – Live music in the heart of Sydney Harbour

Seeking a fun way to celebrate summer with the kids? You’re in luck – Everyone’s favourite live music series has returned to Cockatoo Island / Wareamah for another season! Running Saturday evenings from 13 January to 6 April, Sunset Sessions is an opportunity for families to have a picnic on the lawns of historic Biloela House, enjoy a jaw-dropping view of Sydney Harbour, and unwind in the company of some of the best local performers.  For the shows scheduled between 13 January to 16 March, doors open at 5pm and close at 8pm. For the shows on 23 March, 30…

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Inspiration

Exciting News for Eastern Suburbs Mums!

Hey there, wonderful mums of the Eastern Suburbs community! We’ve got some incredible news to share with you all about the world of Physical Culture “physie” and there’s a very specialannouncement for 2024 that you won’t want to miss! Jacinta Smith: Our National Champion! Let’s start with a huge round of applause for the amazing Jacinta Smith. She recently graced the stage and wowed us all by winning the prestigious title of Senior National Champion in BJP Physical Culture, at the iconic Sydney Opera House on December 5th, 2023. Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, blending grace, strength, and…

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Events, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Splash into Summer with Waterworld Central’s Return to Entertainment Quarter, Sydney!

Australia’s beloved mobile inflatable waterpark, Waterworld Central, is thrilled to announce  its grand return to the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, just in time for the 2024 summer  school holidays! From 6th to 31st January, we invite families, mates, and water enthusiasts  of all ages to dive into a world of aquatic adventure and beat the heat in the most thrilling  way possible!    Waterworld Central is not your ordinary waterpark; it’s an experience that brings together  the best of summer fun. With an array of inflatable pools and slides that will leave you  grinning from ear to ear!  Load up…

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Inspiration

Wendy Milton urges shoppers to support Aussie writers this Christmas and purchase books written by Australian authors for present-giving

In today’s instant gratification culture, children have everything they want and the magic of Christmas isn’t quite as magical as it used to be. With homes already filled with gadgets, games and iPads, parents find it more and more difficult each year to buy presents for their kids or their friends’ kids. Everybody already seems to have everything.    According to respected children’s author, Wendy Milton, books are the perfect gift for Christmas. Ms Milton has penned thirteen books, including her popular five-volume children’s book series, Zach’s Story, which is available online from Amazon, Dymocks and Angus & Robertson. It can…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Barbara Halket

Hey, I’m Barbara Halket, I am a mum to two gorgeous busy boys, I’m a wife and a fur mum to a beautiful rescue dog and an interior designer. I was born and raised in Belgium, but while 9 years ago, I was supposed to stay for a 3month trip, I fell in love with Australia and a few years after I became Australian.  After the birth of my first son, I’ve decided to create my own business as an interior designer. I focus on helping families to upgrade their interior and help them to find functional solutions for their…

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