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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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Events, School holidays

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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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

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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Events, School holidays

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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School holidays, What to do

Waverly School Holiday Program

March 23, 2023

NO NEED TO BE BORED IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS YOU CAN HELP GROW YOUR CHILDREN’S PASSION AND TALENTS WITH WAVERLEY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM! If you’re staying close to home, the Waverely council has a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Autumn School Holiday program. Included will be, both free and paid activities 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 PavilionThis external link will open in a new window Waverley LibraryThis external link will open…

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6 free educational activities for kids at home

January 3, 2023

These 6 online activities may help you keep the kids both entertained and inspired these school holidays. Make something new with Art Gallery NSW From making monsters and shadow puppets to toilet roll dolls and watercolour postcards – there’s a huge variety of art lessons available from Art Gallery NSW. They also have downloadable activity sheets. See everything on offer at the gallery’s kids at home program. Write, perform and build with Biennale of Sydney Lockdown Love is an amazing selection of at-home activities designed for the whole family. The activities are inspired by the participants in Biennale of Sydney…

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Eating Out with Kids, Food, School holidays

THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER REVEALS EQ SUNDAY FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING AHEAD OF THIS WEEK’S LAUNCH

December 10, 2022

The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney’s iconic entertainment, dining and leisure precinct, has revealed details of the family friendly programming visitors can expect as its new, one of a kind EQ Sunday Festival kicks off on Sunday, 11th December from 10am through to 4pm. Highlights include free all ages music workshops led by Tom Harding aka Tom The Pom, which will cover both drumming and ukulele, and are perfect for those with an interest in music, looking to finesse their skills, or simply seeking a fun and unique experience. In what is sure to be a delight for the senses, The CRUD…

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Australian Geographic Our Country Immersive Experience

December 6, 2022

This summer, kids and families can explore Australia, like never before with the brand new immersive experience, Australian Geographic: Our Country. Australian Geographic in partnership with Tourism Australia has launched its first-ever multi-sensory experience, Australian Geographic Our Country, showcasing Australia’s vast wilderness through vibrant video content and natural soundscapes, built from a collaboration with over 25 cinematographers and Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, sound designers and performers. Produced by Karina Holden, four-time 2022 Emmy Award winner (Love on the Spectrum), the experience celebrates every ecosystem in Australia from electric storm scenes to snowscapes featuring Australia’s much-loved wildlife, striking wildfire scenes and…

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