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School Holiday Swimming Intensives: Help Kids Build Confidence in the Water This Spring

25/09/2026

Looking for a school holiday activity that keeps the kids moving while building an important life skill? The Spring School Holiday Swimming Intensives are back, giving children the opportunity to build confidence in the water, improve their swimming technique and fast-track their skills during the September/October school holidays. Running across both weeks of the spring school holidays, the program offers group classes, private lessons and targeted stroke clinics for different ages and swimming abilities. A Great Way to Keep Kids Active These School Holidays Rather than taking a break from swimming over the holidays, an intensive program can give children…

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School holidays

Dive into a Mystical Ocean at DigiPark Sydney These School Holidays

16/09/2026

Looking for an indoor adventure these spring school holidays? A new underwater world is surfacing at DigiPark Sydney, with the launch of Mystical Ocean for a limited time across the September and October NSW school holiday period. The ocean-themed experience combines immersive technology, interactive digital art, creativity and play, taking families beneath the surface to discover colourful underwater environments and marine creatures — without getting wet! And for families who have visited DigiPark before, there will be plenty of new ocean-themed content to discover alongside the venue’s existing attractions. Dive Beneath the Surface During Mystical Ocean, selected DigiPark projection spaces…

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Free, Garden

Free Native Plant Giveaway for Sydney Residents

15/09/2026

Want to add a little more greenery to your garden or balcony this spring? City of Sydney residents can currently claim two free native plants for their household, thanks to a partnership between the City of Sydney and Indigenous nursery IndigiGrow. And you don’t need a big backyard to take part. There are plants suitable for gardens, smaller spaces, sunny and shady spots, and even balcony pots. Two Free Native Plants Per Household The plants available through the giveaway are native to coastal Sydney, with many belonging to the endangered Eastern Suburbs banksia scrub plant community. This native vegetation once…

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Markets

The Big Design Market Sydney is back

14/09/2026

The Big Design Market Sydney is back for its annual shopping event at Carriageworks from 18-20 September and it’s the ultimate day out for mums and little ones with a dedicated kids creative play space with free activities, plus a whole host of designers creating exquisite kids products. Some highlights include Sarah Allen, Oobi, Hey Doodle, Little Cotton Ears, Bath Crayons and Ruler Growth Charts.  Here’s a snapshot of what’s taking place: The Lineup: Over 230 of Australia’s best independent and ethical design brands under one roof including newcomers like Noc Noc Workshop, Georgia Rose Studio, Van Brussel, Gillian, Lost Towels, Kinology, Loop…

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Rushcutters Bay Tennis Centre
Tennis

Fancy a Hit? Get Back Into Tennis This Spring and Summer

31/08/2026

With the warmer months approaching, spring and summer are a great time to dust off the tennis racquet, call a friend and get back on court. Tennis is one of those sports many of us played when we were younger but somehow stopped making time for. The good news is that getting back into it doesn’t require joining a club, committing to weekly competitions or even remembering exactly how the scoring works. The City of Sydney has a number of public tennis courts available for casual hire, including at Rushcutters Bay, Surry Hills, Rosebery, Alexandria, Beaconsfield and Glebe. For Eastern…

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School holidays

PAW Patrol, Baby Animals and Wildlife Adventures at Taronga Zoo These Spring School Holidays

29/08/2026

If you’re looking for a family day out these Spring School Holidays, Taronga Zoo Sydney has plenty happening to keep kids of all ages entertained. Alongside more than 6,500 animals, families can catch a free PAW Patrol Kids Show featuring Chase and Marshall, meet some adorable new animal arrivals and enjoy more than 15 wildlife presentations and keeper talks throughout the day. With so much included in general Zoo admission, it could easily become a full-day school holiday adventure. Meet Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol For younger PAW Patrol fans, this could be the highlight of the holidays. Chase…

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Events, School holidays

CLUB FLAMINGO

26/08/2026

THE GRAND ELECTRIC presents CLUB FLAMINGO, A daytime nightclub where kids rule the dance floor, grown-ups  join the fun and the whole family becomes part of the show  Sydney families are invited to slip on their sparkles, sequins and dancing shoes as Club  Flamingo transforms The Grand Electric into Australia’s Family Nightclub Saturday  afternoons from 5 September. Expect a resident DJ, incredible guest circus stars, a  giant dance floor and spectacular live entertainment.  Think dance-offs, confetti, bubbles, incredible circus acts and one giant dance floor where  kids and their grown-ups are invited to join the action together.  Audience favourites from…

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Museum of Illusions Sydney
School holidays

Museum of Illusions Sydney: A Mind-Bending Family Adventure in the City

25/08/2026

Looking for a Sydney outing that will have the kids questioning everything they see? Museum of Illusions Sydney has opened in the heart of the CBD, bringing more than 70 interactive exhibits, optical illusions and reality-bending experiences to George Street. Part science, part playground and part photo opportunity, this immersive attraction is designed to entertain curious minds of all ages — making it an easy addition to the list for Eastern Suburbs families looking for something different to do in the city. Is Your Brain Playing Tricks on You? At Museum of Illusions, things aren’t always quite what they seem….

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Free, yoga

Free Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial: A Calm Space in the Heart of Sydney

25/08/2026

For mums and other members of our community working in healthcare, emergency services, policing or the military, finding time to switch off from the demands of the job isn’t always easy. Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial offers a welcoming space to do exactly that — and classes are completely free for frontline workers. Held in the peaceful auditorium of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, the weekly yoga classes focus on resilience, strength and connection, with beginners very much welcome. And you don’t have to be a frontline worker to take part. Members of the general public can also…

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Tafe
Education

Toon’s life-changing studies at TAFE NSW

25/08/2026

A woman from Laos who arrived in Australia with limited English skills is chasing her dream of a career in psychology, thanks to the skills she learnt at TAFE NSW. As National Skills Week 2026 begins, TAFE NSW is celebrating the transformative power of skills and vocational education by shining a spotlight on graduates like Toon Vongsay, who are building new careers, overcoming adversity, and making a difference in their communities At a time when four in five (82%)1 Australian businesses reported experiencing skills shortages last year, practical, industry-focused training is helping people access new career opportunities while building the…

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