Darling Harbour Archives

HOP INTO THE EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE ROCKS, BARANGAROO & DARLING HARBOUR

April 4, 2023

Get ready for egg-citing egg hunts and keep the kids entertained throughout Autumn school holidays with candy workshops, kids yoga and hot cross bun feasts in The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour! Get ready to hop into the Autumn school holidays (Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April) with a delightful dose of chocolate bunnies and Easter festivities. This year, kids and parents can indulge in a fantastic array of events at Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Barangaroo. From epic egg hunts to a Dessert Lab Workshop, Kids Yoga classes, Aboriginal Cultural Tours and historic fun at The Rocks Discovery…

by jay

Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

7 ways to have a fun day out in Pyrmont

March 17, 2023

Harbourside suburb Pyrmont is one of the city’s most unique neighbourhoods. Once the industrial heartland of Sydney, the area has a rich history as well as great new bars, restaurants and scenic waterfront views. At the heart of Pyrmont is the bustling Harris Street, which is set to be transformed on Saturday 25 March for Sydney Streets. If you’ve not visited the neighbourhood in a while, take this as a sign to plan your next Pyrmont adventure. Here are 7 ideas to make the most of your day out in Pyrmont 1. Stroll, walk or cruise your way in If…

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Events

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

February 24, 2023

The annual Children’s Festival in Sydney city highlights harmony in diversity by drawing together dozens of participating groups from various cultural backgrounds on the occasion of Harmony Day 2023 in Australia. Children’s Festival 2023 in Sydney city is a unique event where children are the focus, promoting cultural diversity and living in harmony. The Children’s Festival program features vibrant performances and participation from talented children, reflecting the diversity of Australia through music, arts, culture and traditional costumes from around the world. The Festival highlights include a Children’s Parade and costume display, and there are lively outdoor activities, food and other…

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Events, Food

GREEK FESTIVAL OF SYDNEY

February 15, 2023

Live music, dance performances, authentic Greek food and drinks, and so much more! The Greek Festival of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running annual cultural events. Attracting artists from around the globe, the Festival is the Greek Community’s most prestigious event focusing on celebrating the Greek-Australian lifestyle, culture and heritage and reflecting the multicultural nature of Australia. Join us on Sunday 19th February to take part in all the joy the Greek community has to offer including outdoor musical performances by Alkistis Protopsalti, pop-up stalls including hand made jewllery and homewares, childrens activities, and delcious food stalls including traditional Loukoumades, authentic lamb souvlaki…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Seaside Stroller Tour At The Australian Maritime Museum

December 31, 2022

Tours and play for carers with children from 0 to 18 months. Join our carers and babies tour through new exhibitions. Enjoy delicious refreshments from Ripples café, adult-friendly conversations in the exhibition and baby play time in a sensory space. Strollers, front packs, baby-slings and breastfeeding welcome. Upcoming tours: Monday 21 and 28 November, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm Tour: Mariw Minaral (Spiritual Patterns) Play: Under the Sea theme Monday 12 December, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm Tour:Wildlife Photography Play:Sensory Jungle Friday 27 January, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm Tour: Summer Highlights Play: Colour and Shape theme Monday 20 and…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

Darling Harbour Summerific 23

December 30, 2022

Throughout the Darling Harbour precinct, from Dec 27 until Feb 5, visitors can experience a number of terrific summer activities, performances and events. These range from spectacular art installations to pedal boats bobbing on the waters of Cockle Bay and of course, the ever-popular fireworks, a firm summertime favourite with Sydneysiders year in and year out. Whether you’re seeking some fun distractions for the kids these school holidays or you’re hunting for a buzzing atmosphere after dark, Darling Harbour’s Summerific 23 program has you covered. In January, culture vultures can get their fill at two of Sydney Festival’s most vibrant…

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Events, School holidays

CELEBRATE WARNER BROS. STUDIO’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT DARLING QUARTER’S FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA THIS JANUARY

December 26, 2022

Create memories as you reminisce with characters from favourite films at Darling Quarter’s newly redeveloped precinct including a Harry Potter marathon, dedicated superheroes weekend and family-friendly Secret Origin of the Batwheels pre-shows. This summer, the newly opened Darling Quarter’s buzzing dining precinct has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery to celebrate 100 years of storytelling with a dedicated Warner Bros. 100 Open Air Cinema. The Australian event is the first to kick off a year-long centennial celebration for the iconic and beloved studio that includes free nightly screenings of blockbuster films, family favourites and Oscar®-winning classics across 12th – 29th January,…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Darling Harbour Christmas

December 2, 2022

If you’re looking for things to do in Sydney this Christmas where you can celebrate and spend time with family and friends, where better to do all that than Darling Harbour, Sydney’s most colourful and exciting harbourside hub! They’re decking the harbour for the silly season, with a giant bauble on the Convention Centre Forecourt and giant baubles floating on Cockle Bay, fireworks, pedal boat rides, Pixar Putt mini golf, visits from Santa, competitions and over 150 incredible places to eat and drink. Tumbalong Park will also host two weekends of Christmas festivities including live music and dance, kid’s entertainment, delicious food and holiday treats. See all the details at darlingharbour.com…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE DARLING HARBOUR TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS DECEMBER!

November 30, 2022

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE PIXAR-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE WILL TEE OFF AT DARLING HARBOUR FOR A 7-WEEK RUN Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will arrive in Darling Harbour in time for the summer school holidays when it opens at Pier St Underpass from 16 December through to 5 February 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday 25 November at 9am via www.pixarputt.com.au This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc.,The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A…

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Events, School holidays

WHERE TO GET THE BEST VIEWS OF THE DARLING HARBOUR FIREWORKS

November 15, 2022

One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat… Fireworks will be going ahead subject to weather conditions. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram Grab a front row seat at one of Darling Harbour’s best waterfront restaurants and bars at Harbourside Shopping Centre or Cockle Bay Wharf and enjoy the show with a drink in hand or while you feast on a delicous meal. It’s one of the best…

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