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Glebe Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road (cnr Wigram Road)
May 19 11am–12pm
Call 02 9298 3060
Free8 stories high is a brand new book club and storytime for junior readers. The 8 sessions held over 8 months will each feature a different story. With fun craft activities and the occasional special guest, every session will take young readers on a new ...... Read on...
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Glebe Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road (cnr Wigram Road)
Saturday 19 May 2pm–3pm Glebe Library
Call 02 9298 3060
FreeCome to Glebe Library today for a fantastic, free Sydney Writers’ Festival Event, especially for kids. Sophie Scott sets off on a boat and journeys south to discover a beautiful place filled with icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. Join much-loved ...... Read on...
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Event Cinemas Bondi Junction and Burwood
Every weekend from 12 May @ 10:30 ans 2pm
$8 ticketsWe love introducing our little ones to the Disney Classics so this event is right up our alley! Event Cinemas at Burwood and Bondi Junction are showing Disney Animated Classics every weekend at 10:30 and 2pm. All tickets are just $8. See below for schedule ...... Read on...
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Moore Park The Entertainment Quarter, Byron Kennedy Hall, 122 Lang Rd.
Saturday 19 May, 9am to 1pm
FreeIf you want to stylishly dress your children or decorate your kids’ home environment but don’t want to buy mass produced, chain store items, make sure you visit Mathilda’s Market today. It is home to the most gorgeous baby and kids ...... Read on...
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Sydney Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
19 May 1pm-4pm
Non–members $42, Members $32
Bookings and enquiries: 02 9225 1878
Unleash your teen’s creativity and artistic confidence with these monthly classes designed specifically for ages 13 to 17. In these fun and informal classes, students are introduced to exciting ways of creative self-expression. Using a variety of ...... Read on...
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Walsh Bay Sydney Dance 2, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road
Sunday May 20, 11:30
Free, no bookingsAndy Griffiths events are always incredibly popular and always hilarious. Andy is back … but this time it’s bad news. We’re all doomed. Fact. Be among the first to hear about Andy’s first Just! book in five whole years and be wowed by some incredibly ...... Read on...
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Walsh Bay Sydney Dance 1, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road
Sunday, May 20, 11:20
Free, no bookingsIn Alison Lester’s new book, Sophie Scott journeys south on an icebreaker and discovers some amazing animals and wondrous sights. Young fans of the book may like to meet the writer in person at this Sydney Writers’ Festival Event. Children’s ...... Read on...
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Walsh Bay ATYP Studio 2, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road
Sunday, May 20 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free, no bookingsFeeling creative? Kids can write a poem, draw a picture or tell a story in this crafty corner of ATYP, then display their masterpiece in our gallery. Join the stripe-tastic Where’s Wally hunt, with chances to win some fantastic Wally goodies. Or, for ...... Read on...
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Walsh Bay Philharmonia Studio, Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd
Sunday, May 20, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free, no bookingsPop on your fairy wings and join Aleesah Darlison for stories about unicorns and magical worlds, with plenty of chances to join in and win some gorgeous prizes. Then it’s your turn to create a colourful unicorn to canter home with. Bring a pad and texta! Aleesah ...... Read on...
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The Rocks MCA, 140 George Street
11am-5pm
Call 02 9245 2400
FreeThis one is for the 12-18 year olds: Buy, make and talk about zines at the fifth annual MCA Zine Fair. With a large array of brilliant zines to buy, expert talks and drop-in workshops to help you make your own zine, there is something for everyone. Zines ...... Read on...
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Sydney 6 College Street
22 June-23 June, 7.00 PM to 7.30AM
Call: 02 2 9320 6000
Cost: Members: Child $110 Adult $140. Non-Members: Child $130 Adult $170Would your kids like to spend the night sleeping under the sea on the ocean floor in Australia’s oldest museum? Come to the Museum for a special pizza dinner, a fun fish craft activity, a torchlight tour, DVDs with friends and then catch some ZZZs ...... Read on...
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Eastlakes The Deli Women & Children’s Centre 72 Maloney St
Thursday 31 May– 28 June 9.30am-10.15am ( 5 weeks)
Call 02 9667- 4664Randwick Council is providing a wonderful free 5 week program to enhance children’s co-ordination, imagination, physical, language and social skills through the use of various rhythmic sounds and instruments. Parents/carers participate in the group ...... Read on...
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Paddington Holdsworth Community Centre 64 Holdsworth Street
Monday June 18th & 25th 9 am-11 am
Bookings are essential, call 9302 3600
FREEHoldsworth Community Centre is hosting a free workshop to introduce the “guidance approach” to parenting. This approach, developed by Louise Porter, teaches that a parent’s task is not to deliver consequences to children when they do not comply, ...... Read on...
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Haymarket Capitol Theatre, Campbell St
June 6-10, see website for times
Tickets from $79If your kids love dance, spectacle, acrobatics and music, they will love THE IMPERIAL ICE STARS’ The Nutcracker on Ice. Expect exhilarating displays of breathtaking high-speed leaps and throws, and awe-inspiring acrobatics, coupled with the most ...... Read on...
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Double Bay Woollahra Council Chambers, 536 New South Head Road
23 May, 10:30-12:30
Call 02 9391 7095
FreeAnyone with children is keen to learn how to live with less chemicals. Learn easy steps to a safer and healthier home and save money at the same time with this interesting and wonderfully informative workshop. Get your chemical questions answered and ...... Read on...
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Customs House, Green Square, Kings Cross (storytime at the Rex Centre), Newtown, Ultimo Libraries
Wednesday 23 May 11am–11.45am
FreeThe City of Sydney Library is excited to take part in the 12th National Simultaneous Storytime event. Across Australia, storytime groups will gather to read the same book at the same time on the same day as part of this annual national literacy campaign. ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Waverley Library, 32-48 Dennison St
Every week on Wednesday @ 4:00pm
Call 02 9386 7777
FreeJust because the kids are at school now doesn’t mean they are too old for storytime! Bring your young primary school aged kids to Waverley Library for these special free storytimes especially for kids 4 years and over. ......
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Double Bay Blackburn Gardens, Upper Tier, 548 New South Head Road
24th May 2012 10:00am-11:00am
Call 02 9391 7100Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of the nation’s best-loved fundraising events. It plays a vital role in raising much-needed money for the Cancer Council’s work in research, prevention and support. It is also an opportunity for community members ...... Read on...
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Double Bay Double Bay Central Library, 548 New South Head Road
4th Thursday of the month @ 3pm
For more information call 02 9391 7100
FreeThis one is especially for Sydney kids in primary school and runs on the last Thursday of every month Double Bay Library. The Kids Club will explore a new theme every month and can involve guest speakers, games, craft activities and stories. At each Kids ...... Read on...
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Sydney Australian Museum, 6 College St
Every Thursday at 10:30
Members child $8, non Members child $10, Adults $12Bring your little explorer to the Australian Museum to discover the world of nocturnal Australian animals and interact with early childhood educators. There are lots of opportunities for parents and carers to join in plus fun extras like a song, dressing ...... Read on...
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Event Cinema, Level 6, Bondi Junction Westfield
Thursday May 24, 6pm-8pm
Call: 02 9386 0337
FreeMothercare’s free Baby & Me Event will provide information on various key parenting topics using their own product specialists and professionals from different backgrounds. You will also qualify for exclusive event offers, receive a gift bag, ...... Read on...
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Centennial Park Equestrian Centre Gates. Cnr Cook & Lang Road
24 May, 10am - 11am
Call: 02 9339 6699
$16 per child
Find out where the horses live, what they eat and how to care for them. Includes a short pony ride. Wear covered shoes. Please note that this is one of our most popular activities and places do sell out quickly. Advance bookings are essential – ...... Read on...
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Walsh Bay Sydney Theatre Company, 12 Hickson Rd
May 25, 9.30-10.30am
Phone 02 9250 1999 to book
Tickets $10
Join Mem Fox, Australia’s most highly regarded and best loved picture book author, as she takes us on a journey to a not-so-faraway land filled with fairies and pixies, goblins and ogres (and even some busy elves), where everyone sleeps while a ...... Read on...
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Sydney Australian Museum, 6 College St
Every Friday at 10:30am
For 12-30 month olds
$10 Kids, $12 Adults (Members Free, Members children $8)Bring your tiny tots to the Museum for some educational play time every Friday at 10:30. This new program is fun, educational and designed specifically for the youngest members of your family (12- 30 months). Your child will have the opportunity to interact ...... Read on...
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Circular Quay, The Rocks and Walsh Bay
May 26-June 11, every night 6pm-midnight
FreeStay up late tonight and take the whole family to the city for Vivid’s magical light sculptures around Circular Quay. From huge 3D mapped projections on Sydney Opera House, Customs House and Museum of Contemporary Art Australia to interactive light ...... Read on...
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Double Bay Woollahra Council, 536 New South Head Rd
27 May 9am-5pm
Call: 02 9391 7166
$42 per personParents and carers are welcome to this Emergency First Aid course run by the Australian Red Cross. This accredited course will teach parents and carers vital resuscitation techniques as well as what to do in a range of emergency situations involving children ...... Read on...
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The Rocks MCA, 140 George Street
Last Sunday of the month, 10:30am-4:pm
Call 02 9245 2400
FreeCelebrate creativity with the whole family today from 10:30-4pm at the MCA! The galleries are turned over to kids and adults alike for this free day of fun events and art making. Experience a family friendly exhibition tour, watch performances, listen ...... Read on...
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Watsons Bay Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade
27th Jun 2012 4:00pm
Call 02 9391 7100
FreeThe Kids Club is for children of primary school age to enjoy once a month at the Watsons Bay Library on the last Wednesday of every month from 4pm. This week, the kids will be creating masterpieces from old and unwanted books! Get ready to cut, fold, ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Eastern Suburbs Rugby Leagues Club, 93 – 97 Spring Street
Thursday May 31, 10am-12:30pm
Call 02 9409 4860
Tickets:$40 for mums, bubs freeCome to the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club on May 31 and enjoy a great morning out with your little one while supporting a wonderful cause. Smile Foundation, the groundbreaking national charity that aims improve the quality of life of children with a rare ...... Read on...
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Sydney Macquarrie St
Macquarie St: May 29-June 4, all day
Powerhouse Museum: 15 June-July 30, 10am-5pm
FreeDid you catch the amazing LEGO® forest that sprouted in Martin Place last month? LEGO’s Festival of Play continues this month: LEGO Australia has teamed up with ten creative personalities including Romance Was Born and Adriano Zumbo to build an ...... Read on...
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Pyrmont Australian Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St
Tuesdays 1 - 29 May, 10am and 11am
Call 02 9298 3655
Cost: $8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.We are big fans of Mini Mariners at ANMM. This activity is always stimulating for the littlies and never over booked -just perfect for 2-5-year-olds and their parents/carers. Expect lots of fun with games, craft and story time. The interactive gallery ...... Read on...
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Sydney Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
Tuesday 29 May 2012 10:30am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 2:30pm
$20 per child (includes 1 adult)
Bookings and enquiries: (02) 9225 1740Take your 3-5 year old on a fun adventure tour through the Gallery’s collection. Discover how artists work and make your own art. This is a fabulous activity for creative little souls and even the non artists among them will have a wonderful time exploring ...... Read on...
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Ultimo Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St
June 2 and 3, 2012 from 10am-5pm
Call 02 9217 0111
Entry included with museum entry (Adults $12, Children $6, under 4's free)
Come to the Powerhouse Museum and experience amazing creations built by Adult Fans of LEGO® from across Australia. See special models inspired by objects in the Museum’s collection. Brick fans of all ages will love the hands on workshops and family ...... Read on...
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Green Square, Ultimo, Glebe, Kings Cross Haymarket, Newtown Libraries
30 May-26 June, see post for dates and locations
3:30pm-4:30pm
FREE, Bookings essential.Come to the library today for a fab, free workshop. Alison Lester’s heartfelt book Are We There Yet? is based on the real story of her family’s journey around Australia in a campervan. In this workshop you will create postcards to tell the story of ...... Read on...
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Randwick Randwick Community Centre 27 Munda Street
May 3, 17, 31 10:30am – 12:30pm
Call 1300 622 243
Free - includes morning teaMiracle Babies Foundation NurtureGroups are free play and support groups for families who have experienced the birth of a premature or sick newborn. All NICU and SCN families are welcome. Parents and carers can exchange ideas on parenting, tackle medical ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Eastern Suburbs Rugby Leagues Club, 93 – 97 Spring Street
Thursday May 31, 10am-12:30pm
Call 02 9409 4860
Tickets:$40 for mums, bubs freeCome to the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club today and enjoy a great morning out with your little one while supporting a wonderful cause. Smile Foundation, the groundbreaking national charity that aims improve the quality of life of children with a rare ...... Read on...
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Newtown, Green Square and Surry Hills LibrariesCelebrate World Environment Day with eco-art. Come along to this workshop to discover how you can use non-toxic electronic waste to create sculptural works of art on canvas or jewellery. You can bring along your own non-toxic E-waste to transform or ...... Read on...
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Glebe Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road
2 June 1pm-3pm
FreeJoin bestselling author Kelly Doust in this special workshop to learn the best hints, tips and creative ideas for upcycling vintage and secondhand clothing. Kelly will divulge expert tips on how to fix or customise old pieces, giving them a new lease ...... Read on...
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Ultimo Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St
June 2 and 3, 2012 from 10am-5pm
Call 02 9217 0111
Entry included with museum entry (Adults $12, Children $6, under 4's free)
Come to the Powerhouse Museum and experience amazing creations built by Adult Fans of LEGO® from across Australia. See special models inspired by objects in the Museum’s collection. Brick fans of all ages will love the hands on workshops and family ...... Read on...
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Chippendale NSW 30 Balfour Street
First Saturday of the month 2:30-3:30
FREE
(02) 8399 2867We just love this funky Chippendale warehouse housing Australia’s largest and most significant Chinese art collection. . There is a gorgeous little teahouse on the ground floor that serves beautiful Chinese tea, dumplings and biscuits. There ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Clementson Park, cnr Ebley Street and Newland St
Every week on Tuesday, until 31 Jul 2012 @ 9:15am
Call Judith Schulz 02 9327 7750.
Free
My thumb is decidedly black but I dream of a vegie patch as my family is apartment bound. I’m keen to come along to this free, 9-week course run by local charity Circles of Learning- it aims to teach parents and their children about sustainable ...... Read on...
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Sydney Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
Tuesday 5 June & Wednesday 6 June 2012, 10.30am
Bookings and enquiries: 02 9225 1878
Non-members $20, Members $18 (includes 1 adult + 1 child)
Come to the Art Gallery and find some hidden dragons. This year is the Chinese year of the dragon and the gallery is celebrating by inviting kids to make their very own fun and colourful dragon puppet to bring good luck all year long. This family workshop ...... Read on...
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Darling Harbour Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St
Tuesdays 5 - 26 June
Call 02 9298 3655
$8.50 per child, first adult $3.50, additional adults $7.00 (includes galleries ticket) Members free.We are big fans of Mini Mariners at ANMM. This activity is always stimulating for the littlies and never over booked -just perfect for 2-5-year-olds and their parents/carers. Tuesdays in June, the theme is Boats in the Harbour. Join the crew and row, ...... Read on...
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Sydney 257 Clarence St
Call 02 9292 5700
$10 per childJoin Alliance Française de Sydney for their new kids’ activity every Wednesday at 10:30. French Tales is an hour of story time fun in French! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, games and craft activities… A new theme every week. Learn some French ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction The MamaClub, 28 Spring St
Thurs - 7 June, 7.15pm - 8:45pm
Pre-registration required, call: 02 9518379
$70 registration fee
Need a babysitter? Sick of trawling through websites to find that perfect person? Why not pop along to this unique boutique speed-dating service for busy parents to find quality nannies and babysitters at face-to-face! Nothing beats face-to-face interviews ...... Read on...
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The Rocks The Candle Factory, Metcalfe Arcade, Shop 5, 80-84 George Street
26 & 27 May, 2, 3, 9, 10 June @ 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm
Call (02) 9241 3365 to book
$30 per personThe Candle Factory is pleased to announce the return of their popular Candle Dipping Workshops over the VIVID 2012 light festival. This 60 minute candle dipping workshop gives children (and adults) a chance to dip and decorate a variety of candle designs. ...... Read on...
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Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park Exhibition Hall 4A , Exhibition Hall 4B , Riverina Ave
9-11 June 10am-6pm
Prepaid tickets $15 Adults/$10 Child
At door $25 Adults/$10 ChildWe can’t wait for this one! The Toy and Game Expo is the premier public event within Australia for the exhibition and demonstration of all the latest in toys and games. This Expo isn’t what you might expect-the toys aren’t all boxed and wrapped ...... Read on...
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Double Bay Blackburn Gardens, 548 New South Head Road
June 11 @ 10am
$10 donation (includes canvas, paint and brush for kids)
Kids 4 Kids Canvas Challenge is a project conceived by The Gold Company to raise awareness, funds and involvement for Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Gold Week Telethon through selling as many art canvases as possible along with gold coin and old or ...... Read on...
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Green Square, Ultimo, Glebe, Kings Cross Haymarket, Newtown Libraries
30 May-26 June, see post for dates and locations
3:30pm-4:30pm
FREE, Bookings essential.Come to the library today for a fab, free workshop. Alison Lester’s heartfelt book Are We There Yet? is based on the real story of her family’s journey around Australia in a campervan. In this workshop you will create postcards to tell the story ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Junction Bowen Library and Community Centre, 669-673 Anzac Parade
June 13 2012 - 3.45PM - 5.45PM
For more information call Sam on 9314 4888.
FREEIgnite your teenagers’s imagination with this great FREE activity at Maroubra’s Bowen Library: Adventurers wanted; the city of Fallcrest awaits! Join this fun beginners’ fantasy quest. This is a regular activity held on the second Wednesday ...... Read on...
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Bondi Beach Shop 1/36 Campbell Parade
Fortnightly on a Thursday
Call 02 9365 7715
Class costs $26Did you know that the gorgeous Jurlique Store in Bondi runs fortnightly Baby Massage Classes? Learn the massage techniques that will soothe and relax your baby from qualified infant massage therapist, Alicia Caplice, from Blissful Bambini. I have such ...... Read on...
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Ultimo Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St
Macquarie St: May 29-June 4, all day
Powerhouse Museum: 15 June-July 30, 10am-5pm
FreeDid you catch the amazing LEGO® forest that sprouted in Martin Place last month? LEGO’s Festival of Play continues this month: LEGO Australia has teamed up with ten creative personalities including Romance Was Born and Adriano Zumbo to build an exhibition ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Waverley Library, 32-48 Dennison St
16th Jun 2012 10:00am-12:00pm
Call Council's Environmental Education Officer on 02 9369 8045
Free
Anyone with children is keen to learn how to live with less chemicals. Learn easy steps to a safer and healthier home and save money at the same time with this interesting and wonderfully informative workshop. Get your chemical questions answered and ...... Read on...
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Woollahra Council Double Bay, Watsons Bay and Paddington Libraries
18 June (Double Bay), 19 June (Watsons Bay) and 22 June (Paddington Library) @ 10:30am
Call 02 9391 7100
FreeCome along to your local library for an extra special Pet Storytime, with guest star Max the Rabbit. Children are encouraged to bring along a photo of their pet for a show and tell but please do not bring your pets! Enjoy songs, stories, and craft! No ...... Read on...
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Green Square, Ultimo, Kings Cross Haymarket, Newtown Libraries
30 May-26 June, see post for dates and locations
3:30pm-4:30pm
FREE, Bookings essential.Come to the library today for a fab, free workshop. Alison Lester’s heartfelt book Are We There Yet? is based on the real story of her family’s journey around Australia in a campervan. In this workshop you will create postcards to tell the story ...... Read on...
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redfern Redfern Park
Tuesday 19 June 10 10am-1:30 pm
Call 02 9246 7884
FreeCome along to this great community event, meet local families and get to know the family services available in your neighbourhood. Playgroups in the Park is a community event currently held three times a year in Redfern and Waterloo. The event was developed ...... Read on...
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City The lawn, inside Victoria Gates, Royal Botanic Gardens
Tuesdays and Thursdays during school term
Bookings Call: 02 9231 8134A really beautiful way to spend a whole Tuesday morning or afternoon in the city for kids 0-5′s. This is a superbly run weekly kids activity by the Botanic Gardens Trust. Each week the fun and friendly team explores a new garden-related theme, with ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Bowen Library and Community Centre 669 - 673 Anzac Parade
June 20, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Call 02 9314 4888
FreeBookworms aged 12-18 can join fellow readers in a fun discussion of titles, genres and film adaptations. participating teens will also receive a book to read for the next session in July. Bookings are required, call 02 9314 4888 or email contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au You ...... Read on...
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City The lawn, inside Victoria Gates, Royal Botanic Gardens
Tuesdays and Thursdays during school term
Bookings Call: 02 9231 8134A really beautiful way to spend a whole Thursday morning or Afternoon in the city for kids 0-5′s. This is a superbly run weekly kids activity by the Botanic Gardens Trust. Each week the fun and friendly team explores a new garden-related theme, ...... Read on...
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Double Bay Woollahra Council, 536 New South Head Road
21st Jun 2012 4:00pm
Call 02 9391 7100
FreeYoung readers are invited to Woollahra Council to hear from well-known Australian children’s author Simon French. Simon will talk about his latest novel Other Brother which combines the topical issues of bullying, acceptance and friendship into a wonderful ...... Read on...
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Sydney Australian Museum, 6 College St
22 June-23 June, 7.00 PM to 7.30AM
Call 02 9320 6000
Cost: Members: Child $110 Adult $140. Non-Members: Child $130 Adult $170Would your kids like to spend the night sleeping under the sea on the ocean floor in Australia’s oldest museum? Come to the Museum for a special pizza dinner, a fun fish craft activity, a torchlight tour, DVDs with friends and then catch some ZZZs ...... Read on...
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Woollahra Council Double Bay, Watsons Bay and Paddington Libraries
18 June (Double Bay), 19 June (Watsons Bay) and 22 June (Paddington Library) @10:30am
Call 02 9391 7100
FreeCome along to your local library for an extra special Pet Storytime, with guest star Max the Rabbit. Children are encouraged to bring along a photo of their pet for a show and tell but please do not bring your pets! Enjoy songs, stories, and craft! No ...... Read on...
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Participating Hoyts Cinemas, see website for local cinema details
Saturdays and Sundays until June 24
All tickets $6.50Did you know that Hoyts cinema run Junior movies for preschoolers every Saturday and Sunday mornings? This is a fantastic opportunity for under 6s to experience the cinema in a tailor-made environment. Tickets cost $6.50 and this month the movie is, ...... Read on...
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Sydney City Art Gallery NSW, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
Every Sunday at 2.30pmEvery Sunday at 2.30pm The Art Gallery of NSW provides FREE fun performances for children and adults. Exploring art through drama, theatrical story telling, music and mime. See stories like ”When camels could fly”, “Didgeridoo Dance”, ...... Read on...
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See website for library addresses
Every Monday-Friday at City of Sydney Libraries during school term
See post for session time and days
02 9265 9695
FREEVisit a City of Sydney Library branch to join in the FREE fun of Storytime (ages 3+), Rockin Rhyme Time (2-3) or Rhymetime (for babies). Please note there are no storytime sessions during school holidays. Visit a branch at 10am to join in the fun of Rhymetime ...... Read on...
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Chatswood The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue
June 30, 2pm and 6pm
Call 1300 795 012
Tickets $50Head to the fabulous Concourse complex in Chatswood for a show both young and old are sure to love. The Team Goes Live Tour 2012 will see the ten-strong cast of talented teens from the new Young Talent Time perform their most popular songs from the tv ...... Read on...
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Paddington Holdsworth Community Centre 64 Holdsworth Street
Monday June 18th & 25th 9 am-11 am
Bookings are essential, call 9302 3600
FREEHoldsworth Community Centre is hosting a free workshop to introduce the “guidance approach” to parenting. This approach, developed by Louise Porter, teaches that a parent’s task is not to deliver consequences to children when they do not ...... Read on...
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Paddington Holdsworth Community Centre, 64 Holdsworth Street
Monday-Friday 9:30-12:30 (during term)
Call: 02 9302 3600
$6 members/$9 non membersEveryone is welcome at Holdsworth Community Centre’s Playgroup which operates every weekday morning 9.30 – 12.30 during school terms and includes ‘Storytime’ on the first Tuesday of the month. Baby Day, a special indoor playgroup for under ...... Read on...
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Glebe Glebe Library, 186 Glebe Point Road (cnr Wigram Road)
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am-6pm, Wed: 9am-7pm, Saturday: 10am-4pm until 30 June
02 9298 3060
FreeDrop into Glebe Library during May and June to try out the Library’s old school board games. Join in the retro-gaming fun with Monopoly, Cleudo, Connect Four, Trouble, chess sets and more. For ages 5 – 12 and family groups. ......
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Sydney Australian Museum, 6 College St
Wednesdays @ 11am & 1pm (duration 1hr)
Free with Admission (Adults $12, Kids $6, Under 5 FREE)
02 9320 6000Come on a journey with the Australian Museum’s Indigenous performers to experience Aboriginal spirituality and culture. Experience didgeridoo, song and dance which combine to reveal the rich cultural knowledge handed down through countless generations ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Top Floor, Westfield Mall
Wednesday mornings during term times @ 11am
$8.50, Under 5s freeEvent Cinema at Bondi Junction Westfield hosts a Babes in Arms movie event every Wednesday morning at 11am during school term times. This event is very popular with mums with new babies, the lights are dimmed in the cinema so you can see what’s going ...... Read on...
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Randwick 43-47 St Pauls Street
Monday & Wednesday at 10am (Term time)
Cost $8.50. Kids under 5 are freeThe lovely heritage listed Ritz Cinema at Randwick offers weekly MONDAY and WEDNESDAY ‘Bub Club’ sessions for mums and bubs during school term times. Cost is $8.50 for adults and children under 5 are free. The lights are dimmed and the volume turned ...... Read on...
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Bondi 333 Old South Head Road
Toddler Class - Wed, Thu 10am $15
After School Paint & Fun Wed, Thu, Fri 3-6pm
Drop in, no need to book aheadToddler Craft @ Plastermaster Fun Centre in Bondi runs every Wednesday & Thursday mornings during term time between 10.30am – 12.30pm. Suitable for 2 years +. Drop in and let your toddler paint, make a craft then have a dance and dress up ...... Read on...
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Chatswood The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue
Wednesday 4 July, 10:30am and 1pm
Call 1300 795 012 to book
Tickets from $29Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure down under in NICK JR.’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys. Dora the Explorer has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him! With the ...... Read on...
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Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Allphones Arena, Corner Edwin Flack Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
Wed 11 - Mon 16 Jul
Tickets : $24.50-$69.50The show isn’t on til July but with only 6 days of performances, it’s sure to be a sell out. It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favourite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday ...... Read on...
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Randwick Logan Dance Sydney, corner of Alison & Belmore Rds
Monday 9.30 – 10.15am
$15 a session, or $120 for a 10 pass
Call Karina Hannan on 0416 239 875Start your week with a bang and bring your little movers to Little Pixies Buzz, Bump and Jump Dance class this morning. This is a fun and energetic dance class for the little ones who love to wiggle and giggle. The class includes dance basics, rhythm, ...... Read on...
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Randwick Logan Dance Sydney, corner of Alison & Belmore Rds
Mondays 10.15am – 10.45am
$18 per casual or $150 for a 10 session card pass
Call Karina Hannan on 0416 239 875
Bring the kids and come and get fit in this interactive class. Babies and kids of all ages are welcome, your child will love getting involved – you might even use them as weights which is sure to get a giggle or two! They can play with props or dance ...... Read on...
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Darlinghurst Crn of Oxford and Bourke Sts
Every Saturday 8am-1pm
Call: Jacqui Briggs 0416 525 244/Cathy Wills 0412 214 844 for more info.City families looking for a way to eat better and introduce the kids to sustainability, come on down! Every Saturday between 8am and 1pm, gritty Taylor Square transforms into a bustling family friendly farmers’ market. This is a really great ...... Read on...
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Alexandria all sorts action studios, 160 Bourke Road ((Behind all sorts fitness & wellbeing centre)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Contact Kristen: 0422 709 459
$12 per child, $20 for 2, Under 1's $5 (FREE when accompanying a paying sibling)
$100 for a 10 visit pass (valid 3 months)Come along for 2 hours of music, stories, painting, play and crafts at Paint and Play! There is something to keep every child happy and busy, with a baby area, toddler area, soft play area, activities for pre-schoolers, a great outdoor space plus ...... Read on...
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Alexandria all sorts action studios, 160 Bourke Road ((Behind all sorts fitness & wellbeing centre)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Contact Kristen: 0422 709 459
$12 per child, $20 for 2, Under 1's $5 (FREE when accompanying a paying sibling)
$100 for a 10 visit pass (valid 3 months)Come along for 2 hours of music, stories, painting, play and crafts at Paint and Play! There is something to keep every child happy and busy, with a baby area, toddler area, soft play area, activities for pre-schoolers, a great outdoor space plus lots ...... Read on...
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Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay Paddington Library, 247 Oxford Street, Paddington, Double Bay LIbrary, 548 New South Head Road, Double Bay,
10:30am Mondays @ Double Bay Library, Tuesdays @ Watsons Bay Library and Fridays @ Paddington LibraryParents/carers and children are invited to a FREE Storytime at Woollahra Council Libraries every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10.30am. Storytime is an opportunity for preschool children aged 3 to 5 and their parents/carers to share the joys of literature, ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction 32-48 Denison Street
Monday: 9:30am, 10:15am and 11:00am,Tuesday: 10:00am and 11:00am, Wednesday:4:00pm
Call: 02 9386 7720
FREE
WE love a trip to the library anytime. There are lego tables, computers and books, books, books! We curl up on the floor on one of the big cushions and read to our hearts content. Best of all are the FREE story times. Monday is for the 0-2s, Tuesday for ...... Read on...
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Paddington 395 Oxford Street
Every Saturday 10am - 4pmThere’s nothing like a visit to the markets to while away the hours with your little one, and Paddington Markets are never disappointing. Always colourful, full of energy and and always on come rain or shine there’s over 200 stalls of flowers, ...... Read on...
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Haymarket Dixon St Mall
Every Friday Night from 4pm-11pm
FREE entryEnjoy the bustle of the city as more than 50 market stalls dress up Chinatown on every Friday night from 4pm to 11pm on Dixon Street Mall, Sydney. Bring the whole family for a browse around and a great Chinese meal and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere here ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Bowen Library and Community Centre, 669-673 Anzac Parade
1st Tuesday of every month, 4pm-4:45 pm
Call 02 9314 4888 to register
FREEThe Under Cover Book Club is a brand new book club for kids 5-8 years old. Come along to hear great new stories, chat about what you are reading, make cool stuff and be the first to borrow our hottest new books! Bookings are required for each session. ...... Read on...
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Saturdays and Sundays 12pm- Rose Bay Saturday ONLY 11am
FREE
Mascot: 02 9330 3800, Ashfield 02 8799 6500, Rose Bay 02 9301 0100, Artarmon 02 9462 0300Every Saturday and Sunday at noon, Bunnings at Ashfield, Mascot and Artarmon, (and Rose Bay on Saturdays @ 11am) run excellent DIY Workshops for Kids. Make fun creative projects such as toolboxes, toy trucks, planter boxes and CD holders. Workshops are ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Junction Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Call 02 9314 4888 to register.
FREEThe Totally Random Book Club is exclusively for readers aged 9 to 12 years old. Come along and find about the hottest new books and series being released. Each month we’ll feature a new book, chat about what we’re reading and make cool stuff. As a ...... Read on...
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Bondi, Bondi Junction, Maroubra, Alexandria Check Website for locations
Drop in Activity - no booking required, just turn up.
Ph: 0418 682 093Adele’s Action Kids runs every weekday + Saturday mornings for pre-schoolers. No need to book ahead, just come along to one of the many 1 hour sessions running in Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Maroubra & Alexandria. Action Kids is a popular hour ...... Read on...
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Sydney 93 Macquarie Street
Daily 1-5pm
Bookings Essential. Call: 02 9252 4600
$32 per childIt’s Tea Party Time! Kids can enjoy a special stress free Sydney High Tea at Sir Stamford at Circular Quay. Your kids will love their own special Sydney High Tea menu: start with a fresh scone with jam & cream; then ham & cheese, egg & ...... Read on...
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Watsons Bay Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade
Every month on the 4th Wednesday of the month, until further notice, 3pm
Call Woollahra Library & Information Service on 9391 7100.
FREEThis club is especially for Sydney kids in primary school and runs on the last Wednesday of every month at Watsons Bay Library. The Kids Club will explore a new theme every month and can involve guest speakers, games, craft activities and stories. At ...... Read on...
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Maroubra Suite 12, 166 Maroubra Road, Maroubra Junction (inside the building)
Casual Drop in: Tue - Fri 9.30am - 2pmKids painting & craft play for children aged 18 months to 10 years. Enjoy a squishy, colourful creative morning! Open for casual visits Tuesday to Friday 9:30am – 2:00pm (all children must enter by 12.30pm). Parent Supervision is required and please ...... Read on...
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Bondi Junction Waverley Library, 32 Denison Street
Every Sunday @ 3pm
FREEWaverley Childrens Library at Bondi Junction shows Kids Films every Sunday at 3pm. Suitable for all ages & FREE. For more information please contact the Waverley Library on 02 9386 7777 ......
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Eveleigh 243 Wilson Street, next to Carriageworks
Excellent for a morning hook up with other families
Every Saturday 8am - 1pm
Stalls undercover
Eveleigh Market is a super cool Saturday morning venue for hip urban types and is just buzzing with young families. The Market is home to over 80 regular stall holders featuring a vast array of seasonal fresh and value-added produce including organic, ...... Read on...
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Ultimo The PowerHouse Museum, 500 Harris Street
Opening 24th September 2011Discover the magical world of The Wiggles in a wonderful new exhibition celebrating 20 years of this kids show. Find our more about your favourite band members Anthony, Jeff, Murray and Sam and their friends including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags ...... Read on...
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and Eastgardens Hoyts Cinemas: Entertainment Quarter
Fortnightly on Thursday mornings during term times.
See website for Movie and ShowtimesHoyts cinema host an excellent Mums and Bubs cinema session every second Thursday during term times, cost is $9 for adults and kids under 5 are free. No one minds the noise, the lights are left on for breast feeding and the movie volume is low for ...... Read on...
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Woollahra Queens Court 118–122 Queen St
Every other Tuesday 10.00 am–11.00 am.
To book, call 02 9328 2733
FREEChildren are invited to the lovely Lesley McKay bookshop for Poppy’s Storytelling Circle, a fun and imaginative story hour for pre-school children aged 3–5 years. Free – bookings essential, call 02 9328 2733. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ......
