Eastern Suburbs Mums

Halloween at the Boot Factory: Free Spooky Family Fun in Bondi Junction

30/09/2026

Calling all zombies, witches, monsters, goblins, robots, skeletons, vampires, yetis and creatures that go bump in the night! Halloween is coming to Bondi Junction, and local families are invited to dress up and join an afternoon of frightfully fun festivities. This 31 October, the historic Boot Factory in Bondi Junction will be transformed into a wonderfully spooky Halloween playground filled with creepy creatures, ghostly surprises, entertainment, dancing, crafts and plenty of opportunities for kids to show off their Halloween costumes. Best of all, Halloween at the Boot Factory is completely FREE and designed especially for children aged 3–12 and their…

by jay

Shopping

The Tea Centre Opens at Westfield Bondi Junction – Discover the Art of the Perfect Cup of Tea

29/09/2026

Tea lovers have a new reason to visit Bondi Junction! The Tea Centre has opened a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, bringing its huge collection of premium loose-leaf teas, matcha, tea accessories and gifts to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. To celebrate the opening, The Tea Centre is hosting two special launch events on Friday 2 October and Saturday 3 October, giving locals the chance to meet the team, taste different teas and learn a little more about the art of making the perfect cup. And if you’re someone whose usual tea-making routine consists of dropping a tea bag into a…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park Skate Park: A Huge Skate, Scooter & BMX Park for Kids

29/09/2026

Looking for somewhere for the kids to burn off some energy these school holidays or on the weekend? Sydney Park Skate Park is well worth adding to your list. Located at Sydney Park in Erskineville, just outside Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, this impressive facility is the largest skate park in Sydney and has different areas catering for a range of abilities and riding styles. Whether your kids love skateboarding, scooters or BMX, there’s plenty of space to practise their skills, try something new and spend a few hours outdoors. Something for Different Skill Levels One of the great things about Sydney…

by jay

Events

Chardy Party at the International

29/09/2026

Sun’s out, charge your Chardy glass this October Long Weekend! We’re celebrating all things Chardonnay with Chardy Party, bringing 30+ winemakers and 100+ wines to the heart of the CBD for one big afternoon in the spring sunshine. Australian Chardonnay is having its moment in the sun, and it’s earned, not hyped. Few grapes respond quite so vividly to place and the hand of the winemaker as Chardonnay. We are leading the world, nipping at the heels of the French, with wines of finesse and power. Chardy Party celebrates the full spectrum, along with a special one-day-only menu from The…

by jay

School holidays

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

28/09/2026

Spring school holidays are made for breaking free, getting outside, letting little imaginations run wild and making the most of every day off school. From 26 September to 11 October 2026, families can spend the holidays building, discovering and playing together with a huge program of activities at Darling Harbour. There are plenty of FREE activities on offer, including robotics, STEM experiments, cooking classes, giant lawn games, movies, Moon Festival celebrations and more. Leading the school holiday fun is the debut of Big Ideas Factory at Tumbalong Park, a brand-new hands-on program combining science, robotics, construction, creativity and plenty of…

by jay

Schools

Rethread: Helping Sydney Mums Buy and Sell Second Hand School Uniforms

28/09/2026

School uniforms are one of those back-to-school expenses that can add up quickly, particularly when children are growing out of clothes faster than expected. For Sydney mums looking for a more affordable option, buy and sell second hand school uniforms online can make it easier to find pre-loved pieces while also giving outgrown uniforms another life. Rethread is an Australian marketplace dedicated to second-hand school uniforms, allowing families to buy and sell pre-loved school clothing in one place. Parents can search for uniforms by school, size, condition and price, making it easier to find specific items rather than sorting through…

by Oscar va

For Mums

Running a Business Between School Runs: Smarter Ways to Handle Last-Minute Work Tasks

27/09/2026

Ten past three. You’re stuck in the pick-up queue (third car from the gate, engine off, radio on low) when your phone lights up. A client wants to catch up tomorrow. Nine o’clock, their office in Double Bay, and could you bring something to leave with the team? Sure. Of course. The brochure does exist. It’s a PDF you finished around eleven last night, and the printer at home has been blinking its low-ink light at you since the school holidays. If you run a small business in Sydney’s east and have kids at school, some version of that afternoon…

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Parenting

When Your Child’s Behaviour Is Telling You Something and What to Do About It

26/09/2026

Most parents of children with disability or neurodivergent profiles have been in a moment where the behaviour in front of them feels impossible to understand. The meltdown that came from nowhere. The aggression that appeared when everything seemed fine. The refusal so complete and so distressed that it’s clearly not about the thing being refused. In those moments, the instinct is often to wonder what went wrong, what was done wrong, or what needs to change about the child. The reframe that changes everything for many families is a surprisingly simple one: behaviour is communication. When a child doesn’t yet…

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School holidays, Swimming Pools

School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

25/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that keeps the kids moving while building an important life skill? The Spring School Holiday Swimming Intensives are back, giving children the opportunity to build confidence in the water, improve their swimming technique and fast-track their skills during the September/October school holidays. Running across both weeks of the spring school holidays, the program offers group classes, private lessons and targeted stroke clinics for different ages and swimming abilities. A Great Way to Keep Kids Active These School Holidays Rather than taking a break from swimming over the holidays, an intensive program can give children…

by jay

Travel

Car Hire Adelaide Made Easy: Airport Pickup, Shuttle Service and Beyond

25/09/2026

Key Highlights Car hire in Adelaide gives you fast access to Adelaide Airport, the city centre and wider South Australia without waiting on public transport. Many rental companies offer airport pickup, off-site shuttle help and flexible vehicle choices for short or long trips. A hire car can make Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale far easier to visit in one trip. Comparing car rental deals matters because average price, rental period and extra fees can change the real cost. Booking online is often the easiest way to check vehicles, documents, add-ons and the best deal before you arrive. Knowing…

by Oscar va

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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...

Halloween at the Boot Factory: Free Spooky Family Fun in Bondi Junction

The Tea Centre Opens at Westfield Bondi Junction – Discover the Art of the Perfect Cup of Tea

Sydney Park Skate Park: A Huge Skate, Scooter & BMX Park for Kids

Chardy Party at the International

Spring School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Free Family Fun, Robots, Cooking & More

Rethread: Helping Sydney Mums Buy and Sell Second Hand School Uniforms

Running a Business Between School Runs: Smarter Ways to Handle Last-Minute Work Tasks

When Your Child’s Behaviour Is Telling You Something and What to Do About It

School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

Car Hire Adelaide Made Easy: Airport Pickup, Shuttle Service and Beyond

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