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School holidays, What to do

Spring into adventure: Unforgettable experiences await at Taronga Zoo Sydney this school holidays

This school holidays, Taronga invites adventurers—both big and small—to embark on an  unforgettable journey filled with adorable baby animals, fascinating reptile encounters, and  breathtaking harbour views.  Visit Taronga’s latest Amphibian and Reptile Experience (ARC) to meet slithery and scaly friends up  close. Don’t miss the all-new Alive Show, where you’ll encounter Australia’s most iconic wildlife,  including the remarkable echidna—Australia’s most widespread native animal. Best of all? It’s all  included with your Zoo ticket!  Taronga is also rolling out the red carpet for the return of the Harbour View Cinema! Imagine  enjoying a fan-favourite flick with family and friends as the…

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Kids, School holidays

The Benefits of Dance for School-Aged Children: A Perfect School Holiday Activity

Finding activities that keep children engaged, active, and entertained during school holidays can be a challenge. Dance is an ideal solution, offering not just physical exercise but also cognitive, emotional, and social development. For school-aged children, it provides a creative outlet and an environment for growth that extends beyond the dance floor. With the upcoming Oz Dance Holiday Workshop there’s no better time to introduce or deepen your child’s love for dance. Hosted by Oz Dance, the workshop offers a fun, enriching experience, perfect for keeping kids active during the holidays. Physical Benefits of Dance Dance promotes physical fitness, helping…

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School holidays, Sports

Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience – Fun, Adventure, & Lifesaving Skills for Kids 8+ this School Holidays!

Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged these school holidays? The Ultimate Lifeguard Xperience is an exciting program designed for kids aged 8 and over, run by Bondi Rescue lifeguards Troy Quinlan and Tommy Woodriff. This hands on program will teach your kids essential water safety skills, teamwork, and basic first aid, all while they enjoy activities like paddling, kayaking, and team-building games. It’s the perfect balance of fun and learning, ensuring your kids gain practical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Program Details:   Dates: 30th Sept – 4th Oct & 8th –…

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The Librarian, A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.

Blending clowning, physical theatre and the circus arts, this show invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination ,by whisking them away on a series of great adventures. Paul-Émile Dumoulin has been working at his town’s library for 25 years. He’s serious and nervous, also proud and sometimes clumsy. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets his nose in a book, reality disappears, giving way to the worlds he discovers between the pages. This very sensible librarian soon metamorphoses into the strange and silly characters in his books, who perform acrobatics, balancing,…

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Events, School holidays

Waverley School Holiday Programs

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October 2024 Bookings for the Spring School Holiday Program will open on Monday 2 September 2024. Our programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. We have a great line-up of fun-filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Spring School Holiday program. Both free and paid activities will be facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi Pavilion – BOOK HERE The Librarian circus theatre (5-12…

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Kids, School holidays

BONDI PERFORMING ARTS , JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY & DRAMA WORKSHOPS

Calling 9-12 year old kids for a 3 Day Drama, Film Acting, Improvisation, and Theatre Sports Workshop!  Over 3 days kids will do theatre sports, improvise and write theatre scenes, film and act scenes on camera—and on the third day, the workshop will culminate in a hybrid event where participants will showcase their creations through both a screening and a live stage performance!  Participants will improve their acting and public speaking abilities, enhance their voice and breath control, learn to trust their own ideas, and most importantly – have fun! The structured yet flexible environment encourages maximum autonomy and independence…

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Waverley School Holiday Program, Winter 2024

Bookings for the Winter School Holiday Program are open from Thursday 13 June 2024. The programs are super popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. Waverley school holiday program has a great line-up of fun-filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Winter School Holiday program. Both free and paid activities will be facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi Pavilion    Bondi Festival Ice Rink Seaside Sketch Sesh Werewolves Gould St Street Party Bondi Vista Ferris…

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Bop till you Drop – Performing Arts School Holiday Program

This July Holidays we have a brand-new theme ‘Lost in Space’. With six 45-minute classes per day in SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, SCIENCE, COOKING & CRAFT! There is bound to be something for everyone! Are you looking for a School Holiday Program with a difference. Bop till you Drop our launching our brand new ‘Lost in Space’ Performing Arts Workshop. This themed & structured fun-filled experience will keep your kids entertained and comes with an abundance of bonuses: – A 2-day creative experience with six 45-minute classes in DANCING, SINGING, DRAMA, SCIENCE, COOKING and ARTS & CRAFTS. – Sequential learning experiences…

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Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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Splash into Summer with Waterworld Central’s Return to Entertainment Quarter, Sydney!

Australia’s beloved mobile inflatable waterpark, Waterworld Central, is thrilled to announce  its grand return to the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, just in time for the 2024 summer  school holidays! From 6th to 31st January, we invite families, mates, and water enthusiasts  of all ages to dive into a world of aquatic adventure and beat the heat in the most thrilling  way possible!    Waterworld Central is not your ordinary waterpark; it’s an experience that brings together  the best of summer fun. With an array of inflatable pools and slides that will leave you  grinning from ear to ear!  Load up…

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