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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
 

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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...

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Community, Events, Fun

Free Family Fun Day Is Coming to Moore Park South This October

Looking for an easy free family day out in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs? Pack the kids, bring your picnic blanket and head to Moore Park South on Saturday 17 October for an afternoon of animals, sport, nature activities, face painting and plenty of outdoor fun. The Moore Park South Family Fun Day is a free community event running from 11am to 2pm, with activities and entertainment designed for kids and families of all ages. And did we mention it’s FREE? A Free Day of Play at Moore Park South Moore Park South will come alive for three hours of family-friendly entertainment,…

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Halloween

Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party for Kids in Mascot

Halloween is getting ready to light up the dance floor! Families looking for a fun way to celebrate spooky season can head to Mascot on Saturday 31 October for a Spooktacular Halloween Disco Party, created especially for children aged 2.5 to 10 years. Running from 5:30pm to 7pm, the party promises plenty of music, movement, creativity and Halloween fun. Best of all, parents and guardians attend free, making it an easy family Halloween outing. Whether your little one wants to arrive as a witch, superhero, ghost, princess, skeleton or something completely sparkly, costumes are encouraged! A Halloween Party Where Everyone…

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Finance

Becoming a Mum Changes Everything – But Don’t Lose Sight of Your Own Financial Future

Becoming a mum changes the way you think about almost everything. Your time, your career, your priorities and, inevitably, your money. Suddenly there are prams, childcare fees, swimming lessons, school costs and what feels like an endless stream of shoes that are outgrown almost as quickly as you buy them. At the same time, many women take maternity leave, reduce their working hours or step away from paid employment for a period. With so much attention naturally focused on your children and the household, it can be surprisingly easy to stop paying attention to your own financial future. But becoming…

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Events, Fun

Roll Up, Roll Up! Kids Circus Workshops Are Coming to South Eveleigh These School Holidays

If your kids have ever dreamed of running away with the circus — or simply love climbing, balancing, performing and trying something new — South Eveleigh is bringing a little circus magic to the spring school holidays. On Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October, kids can step into the spotlight at a series of hands-on Circus Workshops on Locomotive Street. From little acrobats to future ringmasters, the workshops give children the chance to learn circus skills, challenge their balance and coordination and discover their inner performer. And at just $5 per ticket — with every attendee receiving a $10 gift…

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Make Your Kids Garage Sale Legendary
Community, Markets

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 needs, put up a few signs and watch as toys, clothes, books and household treasures head off to new homes. But if you’re getting the kids involved in Garage Sale Trail 2026, why not make a proper event of it? Garage Sale Trail returns across Australia on 7–8 and 14–15 November 2026, giving Eastern Suburbs families the perfect excuse to clear out cupboards, tackle overflowing garages and storage cages, make a little pocket money and have some fun along the way….

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Art, Events

Head On Photo Festival 2026 Comes to Bondi Pavilion This November

Bondi Pavilion will become a meeting place for photographers, artists and curious visitors this November as the Head On Photo Festival 2026 brings almost a month of exhibitions, talks, workshops and special events to the beachfront. Running from 6–29 November 2026, the festival is an opportunity to experience photography from Australia and around the world — and many of the exhibitions at the Pavilion are completely free to visit. Whether you’re passionate about photography, love discovering new artists, have a teenager interested in taking photos, or simply want to see something different while you’re at Bondi, this is one to…

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Art, Free, Parks and Beaches

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026: A Spectacular Family Day Out by the Coast

One of Sydney’s most loved outdoor events is returning to our coastline this October, and it’s one of those Eastern Suburbs experiences that really does deserve a spot in the family calendar. Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi returns from 16 October to 2 November 2026, transforming the spectacular coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama into a huge open-air art gallery. And best of all? It’s free. For 18 days, the approximately 2km coastal walk will become home to 100 sculptures created by artists from Australia and around the world. For families, it’s a wonderful excuse to get outside, walk one…

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Swimming, Swimming Pools

Why Families Love Mahon Pool – And the Story Behind This Maroubra Favourite

If you’ve spent a summer in Maroubra with kids, there’s a good chance you already know Mahon Pool. Tucked into the rocks just north of Maroubra Beach, this beautiful ocean pool is one of those local spots families return to again and again. And it’s easy to understand why. Why We Love Mahon Pool With Kids One of the big attractions for families is that Mahon Pool isn’t particularly deep, making it a lovely place for kids who are confident in the water to enjoy an ocean swim without heading directly into the surf. There’s plenty of space to splash…

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Tutoring

Recommended tutoring and after-school education services in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

The right support can rebuild confidence as well as skills Tutoring and after-school education can help when a child needs targeted support, greater challenge or a calmer way to consolidate classroom learning. The best provider is not simply the one with the longest program: it is the one whose teaching style, communication and goals fit the individual student. This guide places featured education businesses first, followed by other providers from the Eastern Suburbs Mums directory. What to look for Qualified or experienced educators with appropriate child-safety checks An initial assessment and realistic, individual learning goals Clear feedback for parents without...Continue reading
Crystal-focused kinesiology consultation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Astrology

Recommended kinesiologists in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

A considered approach to complementary wellbeing Kinesiology is a complementary wellbeing practice that some families use to explore stress, movement, habits and general wellbeing. A good practitioner should explain their approach clearly, stay within their professional scope and never present kinesiology as a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. This guide highlights a featured local practitioner first, followed by other relevant services from the Eastern Suburbs Mums directory. What to look for Relevant training, professional membership and transparent credentials A clear explanation of what a session involves and what it cannot do Respect for medical care, consent, privacy and appropriate...Continue reading

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