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

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paddington is a playground that deserves a spot on every Eastern Suburbs...

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

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations Looking for a little...

How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

There’s something wonderfully simple about a garage sale. Open the garage, pull out the things your family no longer...

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

 
Food

Black Velvet Cakes, Amazing cakes from Sydneys best cakes shop

SYDNEY CAKE DELIVERY Our cake store is centrally located on the Sydney CBD fringe at Kings Cross so our cupcakes and cakes will always be near to wherever you are, home or office, with our Sydney-wide delivery service. Both our own staff and our trusted 3rd party courier have delivered gourmet desserts from our bakery all over Sydney to help make your celebration, cake gift or cupcake gift that extra something special. Our Cakes are designed to ‘Wow’ any celebration. All cake designs are available in the ever popular Vanilla Cake, Salted Caramel Cake, Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake and…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Pets

Dog off-leash parks in the Sydney city Council area

Exercising regularly has benefits for both you and your dog. Our off-leash parks are perfect if you want to get outdoors with the furriest member of your family. Taking your pet outdoors to a dog-friendly space is important, especially in inner-city areas with high-density dwellings where dogs don’t have much space to exercise. Regular off-leash exercise in designated off-leash parks helps dogs relieve boredom and release pent-up energy. It may also reduce unwanted behaviour such as excessive barking. Outdoors exercise also benefits owners with dog parks bringing people together. Dogs are welcome at many different parks in the City of…

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Kids, What to do

Mini Makers Club

Mini Makers Club is a fun filled program for school-aged children held once a month at each Woollahra Libraries service point. Each session is designed to provide a fun way to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, and runs for just under an hour. Bookings are required. This program is run during school term only. If a school holiday period overlaps with dates Mini Makers Club will not be held. Watsons Bay Library – first Wednesday of the month 4.00pm Paddington Library – third Tuesday of the month 4.00pm Woollahra Library at Double Bay – third Thursday of…

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Playgroups

Free venue hire trial in Randwick for community groups

From 1 July 2023 Randwick City Council will undertake a trial to waive fees for the use of nominated community centres and halls for eligible local community groups. The trial period will conclude at the end of the 2023-24 financial year, or when the total fees waived reaches $25,000 (whichever occurs first). This trial is to assist community groups to hire Council’s community spaces for events, meetings and community gatherings. Information The waiving of fees for venue hire is: For new bookings only, not existing bookings Up to the value of $2,500.00 per community group. This can be made up…

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Events

Cambridge Markets’ Family Friendly Winter Market is back for 2023!

The Ultimate Winter Market EQ is BACK! This family friendly event will be held on Sunday August 6th at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, from 10am-3pm. Featuring more than 100+ stalls bringing fashion, art, craft, homewares, kids’ goods, candles, gifts, food and more to this brilliant location. There will also be a bounty delicious global food to suit all tastes, live music, and plenty of activities for kids. Like all Cambridge Market’s other markets, this will be carefully curated to bring the best of NSW small businesses to this huge event. At the Ultimate Easter Market EQ, find all natural…

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Food

DISCOVER THE FRESH NEW LOOK AT WOOLWORTHS EASTGARDENS

When it comes to fresh, it doesn’t get any fresher than Woolworths Eastgardens. They take great pride in partnering with Aussie farmers to bring you fruit and veg – fresh, crisp and full of flavour. You might also notice that one of the sections has fruit and veg that looks a little bit different. This range is called The Odd Bunch. It’s made up of fresh produce that looks different, but is just as beautiful on the inside, healthy and nutritious and represents great value. Not only does it save you money but it helps our farmers sell more too….

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Events, Inspiration

CITY2SURF JUST WEEKS AWAY

The world’s largest fun run will return to the streets of Sydney on Sunday 13 August, with the 2023 event now just a few weeks away. With just weeks left until tens of thousands of runners will take to the world-famous 14km course between the CBD and Bondi Beach now is the perfect time to sign up and start training. Over 50,000 runners have already committed to being on the start line in August, with great support for the 2023 event. Martin Mashford, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the City2Surf, is encouraging runners of all abilities…

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Events, What to do

Watch the 2023 World Cup Soccer in Darling Harbour

The FIFA Fan Festival™ is the perfect place to watch all FIFA Women’s World Cup™ matches live and free! The FIFA Fan Festival™ is a hub of food, games, music and, of course, football. Capturing the atmosphere, games and spirit of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, this FREE festival will take over all of Tumbalong Park and is be open to football fans, families and fun-seekers from 20 July to 20 August. Watch every game of the World Cup on giant screens, as well as hosting big-name music acts, festival street food, an official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ merch shop and…

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Food, What to do

A NEW AFTER-WORK APERITIVO HAS ARRIVED AT MODE KITCHEN & GRAIN BAR AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SYDNEY

Living la dolce vita has just arrived at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney with the new Aperitivo at Mode Kitchen & Bar. This new offering is every Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and for just AUD 30 per person, guests can enjoy an aperitif cocktail and an expansive buffet of Italian street food, curated by Executive Chef Francesco Mannelli. Living la dolce vita is all about savouring the simple pleasures in life and being mindful of each moment, and aperitivo is the perfect tradition start enjoying.  At Mode Kitchen & Bar, guests can experience this tradition with a modern…

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Events, What to do

Watch the 2023 Word cup Soccer in Heffron Park

Bring your friends and family and come on down to Randwick Council’s free live site at Heffron Park to cheer on the mighty Matildas, livestreamed on the big screen! Let’s come together as a community and support our awesome Aussie team as they compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.™   This is a great opportunity to celebrate girls and women in sport both here in Randwick City and across the globe.  It is free to attend the live site screenings, but booking is essential because spots are limited! You will need to present your tickets…

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