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

30/08/2026

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…

by jay

School holidays

Active Kids, Happy Families: Join PCYC Eastern Suburbs for Fun and Friendship

27/08/2026

PCYC Eastern Suburbs offers a variety of safe, supervised sports and activity programs for kids and teens, helping Eastern Suburbs families keep their children active, confident, and socially engaged in a welcoming community environment.

by Lana

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…

by jay

Tennis

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

26/08/2026

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…

by jay

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….

by jay

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…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing

Four Questions Parents Ask Us Every Day

25/08/2026

Understanding Your Child’s Development, Regulation, Health & Learning By Dr Erin Hawken, Chiropractor & Founder of Home. Chiropractic Studio As parents, we all want the same thing: for our children to be healthy, happy, and thriving. Yet beneath the day-to-day challenges of parenting, there are four questions that come up time and time again in conversations with families. Whether your child is a newborn, a toddler, or navigating the school years, these questions are often at the heart of many parental concerns. 1. Is My Child Developing As Expected? One of the most common concerns parents have is whether their…

by jay

Parks & Playgrounds

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This Spring

25/08/2026

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This SpringFamilies with older primary school kids and young teens will soon have another reason to head to Rushcutters Bay Park, with a brand-new recreation area specifically designed for 8 to 14-year-olds expected to open in spring 2026. The new Rushcutters Bay Youth Recreation Area is being developed by Woollahra Council and will include a junior scooter and skate area, basketball and netball facilities, seating and landscaping. For local families, it’s a welcome addition for an age group that can sometimes find itself caught between the playground and facilities designed for…

by jay

Community, Uncategorized

Randwick’s Reading Takeover: A Free Weekend for Book Lovers and Budding Writers

25/08/2026

If you have a child who always has their nose in a book, a budding writer in the family, or you simply love the idea of escaping somewhere cosy with a good read, Randwick’s Reading Takeover could be a lovely way to spend a September weekend. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, Randwick Town Hall will be transformed into a welcoming space dedicated to books, reading and writing as part of Randwick City Council’s Town Hall Takeover. And one of the nicest parts? You don’t need to book, it’s completely free, and you can simply drop in. Settle…

by jay

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…

by jay

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Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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

Active Kids, Happy Families: Join PCYC Eastern Suburbs for Fun and Friendship

CLUB FLAMINGO

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

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

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

Four Questions Parents Ask Us Every Day

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This Spring

Randwick’s Reading Takeover: A Free Weekend for Book Lovers and Budding Writers

Toon’s life-changing studies at TAFE NSW

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