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, School holidays

​The South Maroubra Ocean Swim

​The South Maroubra Ocean Swim is an annual event at Maroubra Beach. The South Maroubra Ocean Swim is organised by the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club and is a vital part of the fund-raising activities of the Club, where entry fees contribute to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required by our volunteer Lifesavers. ​ This year’s event Sunday 23th April 2023 features three race courses, 500m, 1km and 2.5 km.  Each course will commence and end at the south end of the beach. ​ The first event for the day is the 500m swim for ages 9 to 12. …

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Events

Movies in the Park

Waverley Council is excited to launch Movie Nights in the Park, a free community event for the whole family to enjoy. This is also an opportunity to Meet the Mayor Paula Masselos & Councillors. Grab your picnic rug, blanket or low-lying chair and come to one or all of our Movie Nights in the Park this April and May throughout Waverley. Saturday 22nd April: Shrek – Varna Park Saturday 29th April: Kung Fu Panda – Waverley Park Saturday 20th May: Despicable Me – Bondi Park / Pavilion Saturday 27th May: Madagascar– Kimberley Reserve Free popcorn, gelato and face painting! You’re…

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Health & Wellbeing

Australia’s Leading Cosmetic Injectables and Laser Hair Removal Clinic

At Cosmetique®, we are committed to providing exceptional results at competitive prices. Our team of skilled injectors and technicians are dedicated to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction throughout your treatment journey. We take pride in our reputation as one of Australia’s leading cosmetic clinics, and our 19 locations nationwide make it convenient for you to find a clinic near you. At Cosmetique®, we understand that each individual has unique concerns and goals. That’s why we offer a variety of options for non-surgical treatments, including filler services, wrinkle relaxers, beauty treatments, and laser hair removal treatments. Our team of experienced injectors…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

MEET THE MAKERS: THE ICONIC ROCKS MARKETS EMBRACES NEW ARTISANS

The rocks MArketsThe Rocks Markets celebrates Sydney’s best makers with weekend taster event featuring local food, art, homewares, live music & workshops. A true icon of Sydney, The Rocks Markets is undergoing a refresh, with new makers and artisans joining original vendors to bring the best bites, live beats and local crafts to this historic harbourside spot.  To welcome in the new home of originality and creativity, The Rocks Markets is celebrating with a community taster event, Meet the Makers, on the 15 & 16 April, where Sydneysiders can enjoy a weekend of celebrations. Locals can shop for unique arts and…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized

Exercise and the Postpartum Marathon

As an Exercise Physiologist and Women’s Health Expert, I want to talk to you about the importance of exercising during the postpartum period and the associated myths of your postpartum journey. HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? I’m a HUGE advocate for early intervention. I want you to start reframing your 0-6 week postpartum journey as this: Start reconnecting to your breath as soon as comfortably possible Find connections with your diaphragm and get comfortable feeling what an activated and relaxed pelvic floor feels like If you experience extra bleeding or discomfort that continue into the next day, this is a…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Bondi Kids Drama Seeking Stars for Term 2

Is there a budding Streep or Spielberg in your home? Bondi Kids Drama wants to hear from them! After an action-packed first term, Bondi Kids Drama is gearing up for its second: welcoming new and continuing students alike for a term of drama games, storytelling, performance and fun. “Term 1 was focused on all things improv, so we’re introducing some words back into the mix,” says co-director Alexander Lee-Rekers. “Term 2 is about monologues, which I know can sound a bit daunting! But really it’s all about creating characters, building a world and letting them tell their very own stories.”…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: MACQUARIE CENTRE TO COMMENCE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER

Calling all kids ready to step onto the stage or into a studio – as well as stage mums and dads who are  sure they have a talented tot or pre-teen! Sydney’s Macquarie Centre is set to launch its search for a future  TV superstar with a real reporting role on offer as part of an incredible prize worth $10,000.  Commencing Friday 14 April and running for 10 days, Macquarie Centre will host live auditions for primary  school aged kids, in a purpose-built studio space with the camera really rolling.  In a role inspired by decades of breakfast TV entertainment…

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Kids, School holidays

Little Foxes Footy Academy

Little Foxes Footy Academy is the only dedicated AFL program in Sydney designed for pre-Auskick training for children aged 2-5 years old. Our program was developed by former Sydney Swan and inaugural GWS Giants AFLW Head Coach, Tim Schmidt.  Our program caters for three different age groups (2-3, 3-4, 4-5), so every lesson offers the appropriate level of engagement for your little ones. Our classes are kept small, with a maximum of 10 children per coach and are 45 minutes in duration.  Our coaches are passionate about AFL and provide a fun, safe & engaging environment to learn the fundamentals…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Anita Kolni​

This week we are interviewing Anita Kolni. Anita is a passionate eco entrepreneur and proud founder of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Anita successfully staged the first Ocean Lovers Festival in April 2019 at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, as a place providing hope and positive messaging around oceans. The Festival attracted around 15,000 people to mainly free events promoting eco and sustainable practices in a multi-channel showcase of solutions to ocean recovery, cool products, projects and…

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