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Dog Days Out: Take the Whole Family (Including the Dog!) to North Bondi

Dog Days Out: A Fun Family Event for Dog Lovers in North Bondi

03/09/2026

Looking for a family event where the dog gets to come too? Grab the kids, clip on the lead and head to North Bondi Park on Saturday 5 September 2026 for Dog Days Out, a community event celebrating dogs, their humans and everything that comes with being a responsible pet owner. Running from 10am to 1pm, it could be the perfect excuse for a family morning at Bondi — especially if your four-legged family member usually watches sadly from the window as everyone else heads out. And this time, the dog might actually be the star of the outing. A…

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Father's Day

Celebrate Father’s Day at Eat Drink Play in Kensington

02/09/2026

Looking for something fun to do with Dad this Father’s Day? Pack up the family and head to Kokoda Memorial Park in Kensington on Sunday 6 September for Eat Drink Play | Father’s Day, a free community celebration filled with food, live music, games and activities for the whole family. Running from 11am to 3pm, the event is an easy way to make a day of Father’s Day without having to organise everything yourself. Whether you’re celebrating Dad, Grandpa, Stepdad or another special father figure, there’ll be plenty happening to keep everyone entertained. Challenge Dad to a Round of Mini…

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Environment

Swooping Season Is Here! How to Keep Kids Safe From Magpies This Spring

01/09/2026

Spring in Sydney means warmer afternoons, longer days, flowers appearing everywhere… and the occasional WHOOSH above your head. Yes, swooping season is back. For adults, being swooped by a magpie can be startling. For a child walking or riding to school alone, it can be genuinely frightening — particularly if they don’t understand why it’s happening or what they’re supposed to do. The good news is that most magpies don’t swoop people at all, and those that do aren’t being mean or hunting humans for sport. They’re being very protective parents. So rather than teaching kids to be frightened of…

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School holidays

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…

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Community, Pets

H5N1 Bird Flu: How to Keep Your Family Dog Safe on Walks

28/08/2026

If you have a family dog who loves investigating everything they find on a walk, there’s an important reason to keep them a little closer at the moment. With H5N1 bird flu detected in birds in Australia, Randwick City Council is encouraging dog owners to take extra precautions when out walking — particularly by keeping dogs on a short lead around birds and wildlife. For families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it’s a timely reminder. Our beaches, coastal walks, parks and reserves are home to plenty of birdlife, and an inquisitive dog can reach a sick or dead bird remarkably quickly….

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Kids, Swimming, Swimming Pools

Make a Splash at Des Renford Leisure Centre’s Splash Park

28/08/2026

When the weather warms up and the kids are looking for somewhere to cool down, the Splash Park at Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra is a great local option for families. Designed especially with younger children in mind, the colourful water-play area gives kids a place to splash, climb, spray and play while parents and carers can stay close by. It’s one of those handy Eastern Suburbs spots worth remembering when you’re looking for an easy activity on a warm day. Water Play Made for Kids Forget simply dipping your toes in the toddler pool — the Splash…

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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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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…

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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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Dog Days Out: A Fun Family Event for Dog Lovers in North Bondi

Celebrate Father’s Day at Eat Drink Play in Kensington

Swooping Season Is Here! How to Keep Kids Safe From Magpies This Spring

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

H5N1 Bird Flu: How to Keep Your Family Dog Safe on Walks

Make a Splash at Des Renford Leisure Centre’s Splash Park

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

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