11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer

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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...
Parks and Beaches
11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer
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

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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

 
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five local walks in the East

There are many family-friendly scenic trails within the Eastern Suburbs that are packed with adventure, gorgeous views and fun playgrounds. The team at Woollahra Council have put together a number of different walks where you can explore our gorgeous surroundings. Visit Woollahra Council for more exciting trails. Cooper Park Trail Cooper Park is the Eastern Suburbs’ hidden gem. With a natural creek flowing through and towering native trees, it feels like you’ve escaped the city and found yourself in a primeval forest. The whole area is criss-crossed by paths, but make sure to check out our Go Slo for a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Barbara Gruber

Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I moved from Berlin to Paddington in January 2019. The plan was to live here for two years, but then COVID hit and turned the world upside down — so we’re still here! We are very grateful to have spent the pandemic years living in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. During lockdown, when we were unable to leave our 5km radius, I often thought we live in the best 5km radius in the world! Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Community. Beautiful. Beach. How many…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

The Pedal Club – Let your kids grow into cycling, not out of it

A brand new concept has arrived on Sydney’s shores… The Pedal Club; Australia’s first and only kids bikes subscription service.  Fresh off the back of their launch last year and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Hatch Taronga Accelerator, The Pedal Club’s mission is simple; to reduce the unnecessary carbon footprint of the kids bike industry, and to keep good bikes from cluttering homes and streets, and most importantly out of landfill.  For the equivalent weekly cost of a couple cups of coffee, parents can choose from a range of kids bikes to be delivered to their door, as…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Summer School Holiday Fun

The school holidays are here and it’s the perfect time for kids to connect with nature and explore Centennial Parklands. With a range of exciting and educational school holiday programs at Centennial Parklands, there’s something for every little curious mind! Take a look at our programs below and register your child for a fun summer experience like no other. Nature & Art – Eco Art for Kids Dates: 20 & 28 Jan Join our friendly and experienced Education Rangers for two hours of creative exploration with nature. Through a series of ephemeral and take-home craft activities, children will be guided…

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Events, What to do

Free entertainment, activities and ice cream on offer for Australia Day

This year, we’ll observe Australia Day with a range of food trucks as well as free activities, live entertainment and ice cream at an afternoon event taking place at Kensington Park from 12 noon to 4pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Also taking place at the La Perouse Museum is a free performance by Aboriginal Elder and musician Vic Simms along with the All Star Band, from 4 to 5pm. Council’s Citizenship Ceremony and Community Service Awards will take place earlier in the day, from 9.30am to 11am at the Prince Henry Centre in Little Bay. This is for invited…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Find your Wild Summerama Treasure Hunt

Download the app and Go treasure hunting with Second Nature Are you ready for a treasure hunt like no other? Team up with friends, family and other locals and seek out nature’s local hidden treasures around the eastern suburbs. Claim the podium and win great prizes. How does it work: You have 1 month to complete the hunt, across different special nature sites in the eastern suburbs. There are 11 missions to complete in total. You can choose to visit all locations in one hit, or visit each or a few at your leisure over the month. There will be prizes…

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Events, What to do

Pixar Putt returns to take Sydney to infinity…and beyond, this summer!

Get ready to kick some serious putt when Pixar Putt returns to take Sydney to infinity…and beyond, this summer! Australia’s much loved open-air mini golf sensation is inspired by some of Pixar’s most adored films. Putt your way around 9 or 18 holes at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park for a limited season from 26 November until Sunday 6 February. This immersive open-air mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Soul, The Incredibles, and more and will feature…

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Events, What to do

School Holiday Programs

THE WAVERLY COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM OFFERS TONNES OF FUN TO HELP YOUR KIDS PASSIONS AND TALENTS GROW.  THE PROGRAM HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: ART | CRAFT | FILMS | STORIES | TREASURE HUNTS Looking for things to do these School Holidays? Waverley offers a range of great activities. The program includes both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. These activities are designed to be easy, fun and accessible which your child is sure to enjoy. For more information go to the Wavely Council Website    

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Events, What to do

Around the World in 80 days

Inspired by the timeless classic from Jules Verne – Around the World in 80 Days; this animated version follows Passepartout, a wide-eyed but scholarly marmoset who has spent his life dreaming of adventure. His world is turned upside down when he meets the wisecracking explorer and talented conman Phileas Frog and is caught up in a bet: To set a new record by travelling around the world in 80 days. From scorching deserts and mysterious jungles to daredevil princesses and tribes of volcano worshipping grasshoppers, Passepartout is about to discover just how wonderful and crazy the big wide world can…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum Delia Burrage

Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? I moved to Sydney nearly 20 years ago for love, when I met my husband.  He lived on the leafy North Shore, but I convinced him that the Eastern Suburbs was the only place to be – it has everything: magnificent surf beaches, relaxing harbour beaches, cafes, theatres and parks…all within an easy bike ride of the city.  We had our kids here and very firmly put down roots. Three words that describe what it’s like to live in the eastern suburbs? Caring, energising, fun.   I moved to the East…

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