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Community, Free

Celebrate NYE at Bondi Beach – Limited Free Tickets for Local Families

24/09/2026

Looking for somewhere local to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the kids? Bondi Beach is set to welcome 2027 with a huge New Year’s Eve celebration – and Waverley locals will have the chance to attend a special family-friendly event for free. On 31 December 2026, Bondi Beach will host elrow Sydney XXL, a major ticketed New Year’s Eve concert. But for local families, there’s something extra planned. A dedicated Locals Lawn will give Waverley residents the opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bondi with fireworks, entertainment, performances and food trucks – without having to buy a ticket. A…

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School holidays, Sports

Get the Kids Surfing These School Holidays with Waves Surf School

24/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that gets the kids outdoors, off their devices and into the ocean? For families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Waves Surf School offers school holiday surf camps where kids can spend the day learning to surf, improving their skills and building their confidence in the ocean. Based out of Bondi and running surf trips, tours and lessons since 1999, Waves caters for everyone from first-time surfers through to more experienced kids wanting to take their surfing to the next level. More Than Just a Surf Lesson What we like about the Waves school holiday program…

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Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
Events, Free, Fun

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

19/08/2026

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is returning to Bondi Beach on Sunday 13 September 2026, bringing spectacular kites, live entertainment, workshops, rides, animals, food and plenty of free family fun to the Eastern Suburbs. Held on the second Sunday of September each year, Festival of the Winds sees professional kite flyers and makers transform the skies above Bondi Beach with an incredible collection of kites big and small. Presented by Waverley Council alongside the Australian Kite Flying Society (AKFS), the free festival runs from 11am to 4pm,…

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Bondi Beach Sea Wall
Art

Discover the Ever-Changing Art Gallery Along Bondi Beach’s Famous Sea Wall

05/08/2026

If you’ve ever strolled along the Bondi Beach promenade, you’ve probably stopped to admire the colourful murals covering the iconic Bondi Beach Sea Wall. Stretching alongside one of Australia’s most famous beaches, this open-air gallery has become a favourite backdrop for family photos, morning walks and weekend outings. What many people don’t realise is that behind the vibrant artwork lies almost 50 years of local history, community spirit and creativity. A Bondi Landmark with a Colourful Past The Bondi Beach Sea Wall has been showcasing artwork since the late 1970s, when local young artists began transforming the wall into a…

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competitions

Pest2Kill’s Racing Roaches Are Taking on City2Surf – Celebrate with a $250 Lululemon Giveaway!

04/08/2026

Four giant Racing Roaches are taking on City2Surf this Sunday, and to celebrate their biggest challenge yet, Eastern Suburbs Mums and Pest2Kill have partnered to give one lucky winner a $250 Lululemon Gift Card. If you’re heading to City2Surf this weekend, keep an eye out for Pest2Kill’s famous Racing Roaches as they tackle the iconic 14km course, conquer Heartbreak Hill and make their way to Bondi alongside thousands of runners. While this is Pest2Kill’s first time participating in City2Surf, their Racing Roaches are no strangers to race day. For the past six years, they’ve been popping up at fun runs…

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Bondi Art Deco Architecture Walk
Community, Local, What to do

Step Back in Time on Bondi’s Beautiful Art Deco Architecture Walk

03/08/2026

Bondi is famous for its golden sands, surf culture and spectacular coastal views, but look a little closer and you’ll discover another side of this iconic suburb. Hidden among its leafy streets is one of Sydney’s finest collections of Art Deco and Inter-war architecture, making Bondi a fascinating destination for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts and anyone looking for a different way to explore the neighbourhood. The Bondi Art Deco Architecture Walk is a self-guided experience that takes around 60 minutes, showcasing some of the suburb’s most beautiful buildings before finishing at the much-loved Bondi Pavilion. Discover Bondi’s Architectural Heritage The…

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Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
bondi beach, Fun, Local

Step Inside Bondi’s Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

02/08/2026

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on Gould Street, giving locals and visitors the chance to create timeless memories the old-fashioned way. Love Letters, now open at 95 Gould Street, is more than just a place to snap a few photos. Inspired by the classic photobooths of New York, it invites friends, couples and families to slow down for a few minutes and walk away with a printed keepsake they’ll treasure long after the day is over. Bringing Old-School Charm to Bondi The idea for Love Letters came…

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Sports

Where to Watch the City2Surf 2026: 5 Great Family-Friendly Cheering Spots

28/07/2026

Sydney’s biggest fun run is back! On Sunday 9 August 2026, around 90,000 runners and walkers will make their way from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach for the iconic 14km City2Surf. It’s a day filled with incredible community spirit, colourful costumes, inspiring personal achievements and plenty of entertainment along the course. Even if you’re not taking part, City2Surf is a fantastic event for families. Kids love spotting the creative costumes, making colourful signs and cheering on the runners as they tackle one of Sydney’s most famous courses. If you’re looking for the best places to watch, here are five family-friendly…

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Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026
Art, Free

Accordion Brings Light, Music and Interactive Fun to Bondi Festival 2026

26/07/2026

If you’re visiting Bondi Festival this winter, don’t miss one of the festival’s most spectacular free attractions. Accordion, an immersive light installation by internationally acclaimed artists Amigo & Amigo, is transforming the Bondi Pavilion Courtyard into a colourful playground of music, movement and creativity. Running from 20 June to 28 July 2026, this free interactive artwork extends beyond the official Bondi Festival dates, giving families and visitors even more opportunities to experience its magic. Celebrating Bondi’s Special 2026 Milestone This year is particularly significant for Bondi. With Bondi’s postcode being 2026, Bondi Festival is celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime connection by expanding…

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Free, School holidays

Bondi Festival 2026 Program Released: Experience the Magic of Bondi in Winter

02/07/2026

When most people think of Bondi, they picture long summer days, surfers riding waves and packed beaches. But ask any local, and they’ll tell you there’s something equally magical about Bondi in winter. As the temperatures cool, Bondi takes on a relaxed, cosy atmosphere. The crisp ocean air, quieter beaches and spectacular coastal views create the perfect backdrop for one of Sydney’s most loved winter events—Bondi Festival. The Bondi Festival 2026 program has officially been released, bringing more than two weeks of entertainment, creativity and family fun to Bondi Pavilion and Bondi Park from 3–19 July 2026. Each winter, the…

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