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pop-up pedal parks are back!

June 13, 2023

Ride, skate, scoot and jump! All three pop-up pedal parks are back for winter 2023, running from Friday 9 June until the end of August, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today Wednesday 31 May 2023. “Popular among local kids and families, we’re delighted to be opening yet another season of pedal park fun, activating public space in a way that prioritises people and encourages outdoor play,” said Mayor Parker. “Following strong expressions of community support, we expanded the pedal-park program in 2022 to include South Maroubra car park in addition to Chifley Reserve and Clovelly car parks where it all…

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Mr Stink at the Sydney Opera House

June 13, 2023

David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage at the Sydney Opera House for children 6+… and their adults! “Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…” It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe hides him in the garden shed. Now Chloe’s got to make sure…

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Spherical, showing in Sydney Opera House

June 11, 2023

Spherical is a brand new work, brought to you by the fabulous Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australia’s National Youth Circus. Prepare to be amazed by the mind-blowing tricks, the intricate juggling acts and the nail biting aerials inspired by the curves of the Sydney Opera House sails for their 50th anniversary. Get ready for this ensemble of young performers aged 11 – 18 years, to flip, juggle, balance and dive their way into your heart! When: 1-8 JULY 2023 Cost: From $35 | $8.95 booking fee applies per transaction Click here for: tickets Website: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/kids-families/spherical

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The MONSTER JUMP is back in Entertainment Quarter

June 6, 2023

Monster Jump is back and it’s time to bounce into some action-packed school holiday fun! Australia’s hottest new attraction, Monster Jump, is a mobile inflatable obstacle course boasting a monstrous 280 meters of endless excitement! The course is set to jump into the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney over the school holidays from the 1st – 16th July 2023! Don’t let the kids have all the fun, Monster Jump is suitable for everyone from children to adults! For the competitive type, race your mates and see who can complete the course the fastest. If slow and steady is more your style,…

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: MACQUARIE CENTRE TO COMMENCE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER

April 11, 2023

Calling all kids ready to step onto the stage or into a studio – as well as stage mums and dads who are sure they have a talented tot or pre-teen! Sydney’s Macquarie Centre is set to launch its search for a future TV superstar with a real reporting role on offer as part of an incredible prize worth $10,000. Commencing Friday 14 April and running for 10 days, Macquarie Centre will host live auditions for primary school aged kids, in a purpose-built studio space with the camera really rolling. In a role inspired by decades of breakfast TV entertainment…

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ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) with the Listies!

April 8, 2023

Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches. ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BEDTIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the…

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School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

April 7, 2023

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. Autumn is the perfect season to swap screen time for green time, so get the kids back outside and into nature at Centennial Parklands! Our education experts have developed a diverse range of School Holiday Programs that are fun, nature-connected and have a splash of education for children aged up to 12 years. Led by our skilled and knowledgeable Education Rangers, children will be able to explore and discover the marvellous natural environment in the heart of Centennial Park and enjoy unique…

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Easter weekend program in Centennial parklands

April 5, 2023

Easter in Australia – the weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. This long weekend, Centennial Parklands invites families to celebrate Australia’s native plants and animals in this fun-filled and educational program for kids aged between 4 and 10 years. Together with parents, children will be introduced to our local flora and fauna through stories, nature based games, and art projects. Together with our experienced education team, children will roam through the park, follow trail maps, meet some of our wild inhabitants and connect with the natural world. This 1-hour program…

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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…

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TWO HUGE FESTIVE MARKETS FOR SYDNEY AS CAMBRIDGE MARKETS LAUNCHES EASTER EVENTS FOR APRIL

March 28, 2023

Two huge seasonal markets will light up Sydney this Easter when the Cronulla Easter Market and the Ultimate Easter Market EQ return for 2023. The Cronulla Easter Market will be held across the Saturday and Sunday of April 1-2 at Don Lucas Reserve Wanda Beach, Cronulla, from 10am-3pm. The Ultimate Easter Market EQ will be held across the Saturday and Sunday April 8-9 at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, from 9am-3pm. The two Cambridge Markets events, which will each have more than 150 stalls, will bring fashion, art, craft, homewares, kids’ goods, candles, gifts, food and more to these two …

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