Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is...

Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum

All aboard! If you have a little train lover in the family, clear some space in the calendar because...

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on...

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Local mum of 2 Kerry McCarthy has been happily calling the Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years...

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

Looking for the best places for your kids to ride bikes, scooters or balance bikes in Sydney’s East? Whether...
Events, Free, Fun
Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
Events, Kids
Calling All Tiny Trainspotters: Thomas Is Coming to the NSW Rail Museum
bondi beach, Fun, Local
Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy
Free, Fun, Kids, Parks and Beaches
Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)
 

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

 
Family Friendly Technology

Thinking About an Electric Vehicle? Here’s What Eastern Suburbs Families Need to Know

With petrol prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, more Eastern Suburbs families are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). While the upfront purchase price is still something to consider, many families are discovering that lower running costs and the growing network of public chargers are making EV ownership more practical than ever. If you’ve been wondering whether an electric vehicle would work for your family, here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Drivers Have Already Made the Switch Electric vehicle ownership is growing rapidly across Randwick. There are now around 3,000 electric vehicles registered…

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Amplify
Events

Live Music Comes to Randwick City This Saturday as Amplify Launches Year-Long Program

Live music is returning to Randwick City this Saturday, 18 July, as the Amplify music program officially kicks off with free performances across Maroubra, La Perouse, Coogee and Randwick. But the excitement doesn’t end this weekend. Amplify is set to bring live music to streets, beaches and town centres across the city for almost an entire year, creating a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy while shopping, dining or spending time outdoors. Free Live Music This Saturday The opening day of Amplify features five talented performers entertaining audiences across some of Randwick City’s most popular locations. Daytime Performances…

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Markets

Experience the Magic of Christmas in July at The Rocks

Dreaming of a white Christmas without leaving Sydney? This July, The Rocks is once again transforming into a festive European-style winter village as Christmas in July returns from Friday 10 July to Sunday 19 July. With glowing timber chalets, festive food and artisan markets, Christmas music, twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine filling the historic laneways, it’s the perfect winter outing for families, couples and friends looking to embrace the magic of the season. Wander Through a European Winter Village Step into a charming festive marketplace inspired by the Christmas markets of Europe. Browse rows of beautifully decorated…

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For children with nighttime fears, help is at hand
Kids, Parenting

For children with nighttime fears, help is at hand

In short: Nighttime fears affect up to 85% of children aged 7–12. 79% of children with persistent symptoms meet the criteria for a psychiatric diagnosis. While nighttime fears are common, support for families is limited. A new pilot study from Black Dog Institute is Australia’s first evidence-based intervention to help families overcome nighttime fears. Nighttime fears are a normal part of childhood development. Fear of the dark, of monsters, of burglars, and of separation from loved ones are among the more common fears that impact up to 85% of children aged 7-12. But according to a new study from Black Dog Institute, for some…

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School Holiday Swim Intensives Program at Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Zetland)
School holidays, Swimming

Why Fast-Track Swimming Lessons Can Help Your Child Build Skills and Confidence Faster

Swimming is one of the most valuable life skills a child can learn. It not only teaches water safety but also builds confidence, resilience, coordination and fitness. While weekly swimming lessons provide steady progress, many parents are discovering that fast-track swimming programs, also known as swim intensives, can help children develop their skills even more quickly. By attending lessons on consecutive days over a short period, children have the opportunity to reinforce what they’ve learned before the skills are forgotten. This concentrated approach often leads to noticeable improvements in confidence, technique and overall swimming ability. Why Daily Swimming Lessons Work…

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Schools

The best school journey doesn’t always begin in Year 7

For many families, choosing a secondary school feels like a decision that must be made before Year 7. But what if the right fit comes later? Every year, families make the decision to change schools during the middle and senior years of high school. Sometimes it’s because their daughter is looking for a greater academic challenge. Sometimes it’s about finding a stronger sense of belonging, more opportunities, or a learning environment where she can truly thrive. The truth is, changing schools isn’t about starting over. It’s about finding the place where a young woman can flourish. At St Vincent’s College,…

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Swimming

Support your school while you swim & gym

Looking for a simple way to support your child’s school while keeping your family active this winter? Our six-week ‘Swim & Gym for your School’ campaign is back for 2026, and it’s designed with parents and kids in mind. By swimming or working out at your local City of Sydney aquatic and fitness centre, you can help your child’s school win $5,000 in programming*. Even better, if your child is enrolled in our Learn to Swim program, you can also go in the draw to win a free month of lessons! Get your school involved First step: make sure your…

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Education, Parenting

Raising Bilingual Kids in Sydney: How to Support English Development at Home and Beyond

Sydney ranks among the most linguistically rich cities on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of households speak Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, or one of dozens of other languages around the dinner table each evening. For children growing up in these families, two (or more) languages shape their world from day one. That multilingual reality brings genuine advantages: sharper cognitive flexibility, stronger problem-solving skills, and a deeper connection to cultural roots. Yet many parents quietly wonder whether their child’s English is keeping pace with monolingual classmates. The tension between nurturing a heritage language and building rock-solid English proficiency feels familiar to…

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Heffron Park Markets
Markets

Heffron Park Monthly Markets Return This Sunday with 75+ Stalls, Street Food and Family Fun

Looking for something to do in Sydney’s south east this weekend? Head to Heffron Park, Maroubra on Sunday 19 Julyfor the popular Heffron Park Monthly Markets, bringing together delicious food, local businesses, fresh produce and family entertainment in one convenient location. Held under the iconic weatherproof netball canopy, the markets capture the vibrant community atmosphere of the Maroubra Beach Market while offering even more space to explore, with more than 75 stalls to browse. Food lovers will be spoilt for choice with a fantastic selection of international flavours. Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizzafrom Radici Napoletane and Ta Ta Ta Pizza, freshly…

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Iconic Mascot store gets a facelift with free doughnuts this Friday

Mascot's Krispy Kreme store has had a makeover and on Friday 26th March you can get a free Original Glazed Doughnut with any purchase and $1 coffees all day

Randwick council is opening new play space in Kensington

It’s time for your kids’ imaginations to run wild! Fitzpatrick Park Playground in Kensington is now complete! After three months of construction the new play space, which caters to the...