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

From Bondi and Bronte to Randwick, Coogee and Maroubra, Halloween is becoming one of the most anticipated celebrations for...

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

 
Events, What to do

What to expect at Vivid Sydney 2023

Your guide to experiencing the festival of light, music, food and ideas. The streets of Sydney will transform with mesmerising art displays and 3D light projections, exhilarating live music performances, thought-provoking discussions and sumptuous culinary experiences for Vivid Sydney from 26 May to 17 June. Here’s what you need to know. Free and paid events No matter your budget, there’s plenty of ways to get involved in Vivid Sydney. Hundreds of light installations around the city will turn on at 6pm every night. Some of the best and free vantage points are The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Bradfield…

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For Mums, Kids

Coastal Fave, By Billie, Launches New Mexico Inspired AW23 Collection, Loco Feliz.

Coastal Fave, By Billie, Launches New Mexico Inspired AW23 Collection, Loco Feliz.   After a string of successful collection launches, coastal-based mother’s and children’s brand, By Billie, launches a dreamy  new Autumn Winter collection entitled, Loco Feliz. Meaning ‘Crazy Happy’ in Spanish, the collection is an ode to playful  dressing, bringing back fun and creativity into the everyday kids and adults wardrobe.   Drawing on inspiration from the aesthetic and bold colours and textures of Mexico, the collection is designed to be mixed  and matched, played in and lived in. Launching in May 2023, the vibrant collection is another step in a…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Time Management for Local Creatives

This workshop answers the age-old question – how are we supposed to find the time to run a creative career, pursue our arts-based practice, and have a life as well? This fun and informal workshop discusses practical strategies to help you keep all the juggling balls in the air. Participants will also discuss the larger issues of: + Setting and keeping goals; + Staying motivated and understanding procrastination; + Recognising self-sabotage, and; + Finding the balance between being creative and making money. What do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: + Lifetime access to a dedicated Time…

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Inspiration

Waverley community members shine at our 2023 Local Hero and Best of the Best Awards

Waverley Council paid tribute this week to our dedicated community workers and volunteers at the 2023 Waverley Local Hero and Best of the Best Awards held at North Bondi Surf Club. The awards celebrate and recognise the achievements and contributions of those in the community who volunteer their time and go above and beyond to ensure Waverley is a resilient, caring and cohesive community. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the community members honoured in the Awards all play a vital role in fostering social cohesion, addressing local needs and improving the quality of life for residents. “They make Waverley…

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Events

Women’s State of Origin is coming to Sydney & you can bring your kids for free!

Sydney and Townsville will host matches in the historic 2023 Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series.  The National Rugby League (NRL) today announced that the first ever two-match series will be played in June and hosted by Sydney’s CommBank Stadium and Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium.  The match details are as follows:  Game I: Thursday 1 June | CommBank Stadium | Sydney  Game II: Thursday 22 June | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Townsville   “For the first time ever, two women’s State of Origin matches will be played as part of a series,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.  “Women’s Origin…

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For Mums, Kids, Parenting

Moverly Children’s Centre

Moverly Children’s Centre is a high quality child care centre and preschool providing care for up to 36 children each day. Being a Council-run centre, our focus is on delivering the best quality care for your child – not making profits. Moverly Children’s Centre has two rooms: The nursery room provides care for children aged 0 to 3 years The preschool room provides care for children aged 3 to 5 years Our philosophy We believe in and practice putting children first. Many of our staff are long-term employees specialising in providing a safe, happy and stimulating environment for your child.  We…

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Events

Films to delight and excite! The Sydney Film Festival 2023 in Randwick

Cinema buffs rejoice! The 70th Sydney Film Festival will be held at cinemas across Sydney from 7-18 June 2023. Randwick Council has been a proud supporter of the festival since 2017, when it expanded to include screenings at our very own Ritz Cinema. With nearly 40 different films on offer at the Ritz, this year’s program is set to transport viewers to other worlds, cities, cultures and time periods. If the delicious smell of buttered popcorn or the crunch of biting into a choc-top isn’t enough to get you to the big screen, then the incredible films in this year’s…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Vivid Kids @ Tumbalong Park

Who said the adults should have all the fun? Round up the little ones and start your Light Walk journey in Tumbalong Park at 5pm each Saturday during the festival as the stage lights up with FREE children’s acts ahead of a night of live music. Lineup SATURDAY, 27 MAY: ZINDZI AND THE ZILLIONAIRES Welcome to the world of the Zillionaires! All Zillionaires are rich in joy, love and kindness and everyone is welcome to hang out and be a Zillionaire too! Zindzi and the Zillionaires perform upbeat songs of friendship, confidence, joy and positivity all set to a head-bopping…

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Events

Written In The Stars, Free Drone Show

Head to the heavens in 2023 with Vivid Sydney’s drone shows, the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere to date. An awe-inspiring journey through the natural world above us – exploring our solar system, from the Sun to Jupiter, with plenty of surprising stops and visitors along the way. For millennia, humanity has looked towards the stars for both guidance and inspiration, gazing at blankets of stars and distant worlds. Constellations point us in the right way; astronomers and astrologists alike look for meaning in the stars, and space’s endless possibilities offer artists, thinkers and creatives the drive to push into…

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Events, What to do

SYDNEY’S HARBOURSIDE SHINES BRIGHT FOR VIVID SYDNEY

The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo are ready to welcome visitors for Vivid Sydney this year from 26 May to 17 June. From food and music to arts and culture, these three precincts got it all. Come check out some of the must see installations and activities below for all three precincts.  DARLING HARBOUR GLOWS UP  Darling Harbour, an iconic destination of Vivid Sydney, is back and brighter than ever with a lineup of exciting and amazing events.  For those looking to feed their stomach and their mind, Pearls of Wisdom happening in the Powerhouse Museum is the place to…

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