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

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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

 
Babies, Pregnancy & Birth

Ovulation tests after having a baby: when should you start?

Planning another baby, but not sure when to start ovulation tests? There is no single starting date after childbirth: check your chosen test’s precautions and use your current cycle pattern, not the one you remember before pregnancy. [1,3] Perhaps your periods are different from before, you are still breastfeeding, or your period has not returned. Between work, feeds and bedtime, you want a routine that answers a useful question without becoming another daily task. Start by working out which of those situations applies to you. A familiar packet does not necessarily mean your old testing schedule still fits. When can…

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School supplies

Back-to-School Starts Now: Why Term 4 Is the Best Time to Buy or Sell School Uniforms

How Eastern Suburbs Families Can Get Ahead of 2027 School Costs Before the Holiday Rush  If you’re an Eastern Suburbs parent, you know the feeling.  One minute you’re cheering from the sidelines at Saturday sport in Centennial Park, grabbing a coffee in Rose Bay after weekend activities, or squeezing in one last coffee catchup with friends before the holiday rush… and the next, you’re staring at another growing pile of uniforms your kids have already outgrown.  Sound familiar?  While most families don’t start thinking about school uniforms until January, savvy parents know the smartest time to prepare for the new…

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Events, Free, Pets

Dog Days Out: A Pawsome Community Celebration in Waverley

Calling all dog lovers! Waverley Council’s Dog Days Out is back this October, bringing together four-legged friends and their owners for a fun-filled community celebration of everything we love about our pets. Taking place across Waverley’s four wards – Bondi, Hunter, Waverley and Lawson – this special series of four events is a wonderful opportunity for local families and their furry companions to get outdoors, meet other dog owners and learn more about keeping their pets happy and healthy. Free Vet Checks, Fun Activities and More There’s plenty to keep both dogs and their humans entertained at Dog Days Out….

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Community, Culture, Free

Culture Vibes Returns to Kensington for a Colourful Celebration of Music, Food and Family Fun

Get ready for an afternoon and evening of global flavours, live entertainment and cultural experiences as Culture Vibes returns to Kensington Park on Saturday 17 October 2026, from 3pm to 10pm. Pack your picnic blanket, gather the family and get ready to travel the world without leaving Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs! Culture Vibes is back, bringing an exciting mix of international music, dance, delicious street food, colourful markets and hands-on cultural activities to Kensington Park. This vibrant community festival celebrates the many cultures that make Randwick City such a wonderful place to live, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together…

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Schools

Hartford College Families Fight to Save Their School and Call for 12-Month Extension

Families at Hartford College in Daceyville are fighting to keep their beloved school open after its Board announced plans to close the college at the end of 2026. Parents are calling for a 12-month extension to give the school community an opportunity to develop a sustainable plan for its future. For the families and students of Hartford College, the news of the school’s impending closure has come as a devastating shock. With only weeks remaining in the school year, parents are now facing the difficult prospect of finding new schools for their children, potentially separating friendships and disrupting an educational…

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Community, Creative, Inspiration

Get Creative at Waverley Library: Make Your Own Handmade Soap

Looking for a creative evening out in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? Waverley Library is inviting locals to roll up their sleeves, explore their creative side and discover the art of handmade soap making at its upcoming Artisan’s Table workshop. Whether you love DIY projects, enjoy making thoughtful handmade gifts or simply want to try something different, this hands-on workshop offers a lovely opportunity to learn a new skill while enjoying a relaxing evening away from the usual routine. Discover the Art of Soap Making On Thursday 12 November, Waverley Library will host Artisan’s Table: Soap Making, an interactive workshop where participants…

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Family, Local, Travel

The Iconic 333 Bondi Bus: 20 Years of Connecting Sydney Families to the Beach

From school runs and family beach days to millions of passenger journeys every year, Sydney’s famous blue 333 bus is much more than public transport. It’s part of Bondi’s identity and everyday life in the Eastern Suburbs. There are a few things that immediately make you think of Bondi Beach: the golden sand, rolling surf, Bondi Icebergs, the Norfolk pine trees and, of course, the iconic blue 333 bus. For locals, it’s simply part of life. For visitors, it’s often their first introduction to Australia’s most famous beach. And for mums, dads and kids across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, the 333…

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Family photographer taking a portrait of a family in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Photographers

Family photographers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

Family photographers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Family photography is often an annual step in recording the milestones that shape family life. Babies become toddlers, children change schools, grandparents visit and familiar family routines evolve. A thoughtful set of photographs preserves those moments long after the details begin to fade. Choosing a photographer is personal. Families are not only comparing prices and packages; they are looking for someone whose style feels right, who can help children relax and who will notice the connections that make their family unique. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is served by photographers specialising in maternity, newborn, family, children’s...Continue reading
Halloween

Halloween: Friend or Foe? A Spooky Adventure for Kids in Centennial Park

Looking for something a little different to do with the kids this Halloween? Centennial Park is getting spooky this October, with an afternoon of creepy creatures, outdoor challenges, costumes and trick-or-treating designed especially for younger children. Halloween: Friend or Foe? takes over the Wild Play Discovery Centre on Saturday 31 October 2026, inviting kids aged 4 to 8 to explore the park and discover some of the fascinating creatures that come alive after dark. Rather than simply being about scares and sweets, this Halloween adventure combines plenty of fun with nature discovery. Kids will crawl through a spooky obstacle course,…

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Halloween

Ghost in The Rocks Returns for Four Huge Nights of Halloween Fun

Ghost in The Rocks Returns for Four Huge Nights of Halloween Fun Sydney is getting ready for its biggest Halloween celebration yet, with Ghost in The Rocks returning for four nights from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Billed as Australia’s Biggest Halloween Street Festival, the event will transform one of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhoods into a sprawling open-air Halloween playground filled with giant creatures, lights, live entertainment, food, music and plenty of costumes. And the best part? Entry to the street festival is FREE. This year Halloween falls on a Saturday, and organisers are preparing for a particularly…

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