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Sydney’s Lunar Festival 2023

January 10, 2023

Sydney Lunar Festival is happening from 21 January to 5 February. It’s the time to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks. Below is a list of events and locations. Sydney Lunar Streets Hay Street, Haymarket Saturday 21 January, 5pm to 10pm Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations and see the laneways of Haymarket transformed into an exciting street party. Chinatown will buzz with live entertainment, roving performers, market stalls, food trucks, DJs and lion dances. Lunar Spectacular shows Sydney Town Hall Saturday 4 February from 10am Performers share their culture through…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

ELEVATE FAMILY

December 31, 2022

Tickets are free, bookings essential. Four mega mornings for families to build incredible memories. Taking family events to another level, some of Australia’s most loved characters and performers will be live on stage. Watch, dance and sing along – you’ll know all the words. Mornings at ELEVATE are a massive street party just for the little ones with playful surprises at every turn! From zig zagging between performers on and off the stage, or simply taking in the view. It’s a Sydney summer experience for the whole family that is impossible to replicate. Don’t miss it. Tickets are free, bookings essential. CHECK TICKETS…

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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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School holidays, What to do

THE FABELMANS

December 28, 2022

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. The film is produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger p.g.a. (West Side Story, The Post), Steven Spielberg p.g.a. and Tony Kushner p.g.a. The film is executive produced by Carla Raij (Maestro, co-producer West Side Story) and Josh McLaglen (Free Guy, Logan). The film stars Gabriel LaBelle (The Predator, American Gigolo series) as 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker Sammy Fabelman; four-time Academy Award® nominee Michelle Williams…

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

Things to do in Sydney with kids

December 17, 2022

After school activities, weekend activities, and indoor activities, Sydney has plenty of fun for kids of all ages. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief: we’ve rounded up 20 of the best year-round activities for kids of all ages. If you haven’t got time to read the full piece, here are our top 10. Find a new playground Make a splash at one of indoor our pools Wonder at the beauty of the Royal Botanic Garden Learn new skills at Centennial Park Dive under water at the Sydney Aquarium Get creative with kids activities at Museum of Contemporary Art Play, create…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cook + Phillip Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

December 15, 2022

Cook + Phillip Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 17 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 9am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways, spin-to-win, and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges. Free kids swim assessments Meet the team, including the centre manager, swim instructors and fitness experts PLUS more Where: Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre 4 College Street, Sydney NSW 2001 When: Saturday 17 December…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre Summer Free Open Day

December 13, 2022

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre will be holding an open day on Saturday 17 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 8am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways, spin-to-win, and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges. Free kids swim assessments Meet the team, including the centre manager, swim instructors and fitness experts PLUS more Where: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 458 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 When: Saturday 17 December from 10am…

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The best things to do this Christmas

December 10, 2022

Grab your Santa hat – and your sunscreen – because it’s time to celebrate a summer Christmas. Here are some of the best ways to get festive in Sydney. Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating at The Rocks Markets Head down to The Rocks for this free cookie decorating workshop. Katherine from Sweets by Sas will teach you and the kids how to pipe decorations onto some festive cookies. You’ll get 5 to box up and take home. Sunday 13 December The Rocks Markets Santa’s Little Workshop at Tramsheds Santa’s Little Workshop at Tramsheds Get your little ones making your…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays, What to do

Victoria Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

December 8, 2022

Victoria Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 10 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 7am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges BBQ on pool deck PLUS more Where: Victoria Park Pool Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 When: Saturday 10 December from 10am to 3pm Cost: Free Check out our website to learn more.

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Nine days of free art, music, performances and talks to celebrate the opening of our new building.

December 8, 2022

Join us for a free program of exciting events and cultural experiences as we celebrate the opening of Sydney’s newest landmark – the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ stunning new building, designed by award-winning architects SANAA. A huge range of performances, talks, tours and workshops is set to bring many forms of art to life. Highlights include a concert in the Domain headlined by Grammy-nominated international pop star Ellie Goulding, supported by Australian artists Meg Mac and Electric Fields; a nightly drone show over Woolloomooloo Bay created by Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie; and a series of conversations with artists, creatives…

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