Activities

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach! Wondering where Ryde District Mums like to go for a day of sun, sea, and sand? Here’s a list of top beaches, all within 40 minutes drive from Ryde, perfect for a family day out! [space_20] Balmoral Beach, Mosman Distance from Ryde – 18km / 35…

  The City of Ryde, in partnership with the NSW Government and the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG), is thrilled to announce the official opening of the new Putney Park swim site, a landmark destination on the picturesque foreshore of the Parramatta River. The new swim site is a great addition to the area’s growing…

On Sunday 26th January, join the community for Australia Day celebrations at Meadowbank Park from 4pm 9pm. It will be a fantastic family afternoon featuring free workshops, live performances, and a spectacular fireworks finale at 9pm. Then, on Saturday 8th February, welcome the Year of the Snake at Eastwood Oval with cultural performances, family-friendly activities,…

Shopping centre play areas can be a lifesaver on days when it's hot, raining or if you need an incentive to get the kids to the shops! Here's the scoop on all our local shopping centre play areas. [space_40] Westfield Chatswood 1 Anderson St, Chatswood Find this Urban Escape Playground on level 3, just near…

If you haven’t heard of Aquatopia, listen up! Being in Prariewood, it’s not the closest, but it's absolutely worth the drive (around 30 minutes from Ryde). Plus, it's super affordable! For a family of four (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children), entry is under $76, and kids under 3 enter…

As parents, we know the struggle—birthday after birthday, Christmas after Christmas, our homes fill up with unused gifts, leaving us asking, “What do the kids really need?”. PrezentBox was created to solve this very problem. Designed by parents, for parents, PrezentBox offers a thoughtful alternative to traditional gifting by allowing families to invite loved ones…

There’s loads happening this August! We’ve compiled a list of the most family-friendly events around. The North Shore Schools Expo When: 3-4 August 2024, 10am-4pm Where: Chatswood Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia Details: Families on Sydney's North Shore have access to many high-achieving schools, making the choice challenging. The North Shore Schools…

Are your kids budding scientists and want to discover the wonders of space and tech? On Saturday 17 August from 10am-3pm, get excited for a fun and educational day of free family-friendly science workshops and activities. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family at this free Family Science Day in…

Great fun for young and old, the West Ryde Mini Trains are a local treasure. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-4pm, the Sydney Live Steam Locomotive Society is still located at the original site where it formed in 1948 - on the corner of Anthony Rd and Betts St behind West Ryde…

Get ready for entertainment overload with Timezone and Zone Bowling for their Play & Win a Tesla Y or a $10k Holiday! From arcade games and laser tag to bowling and bumper cards, there's nowhere better for fun! Visit Top Ryde or Macquarie Centre or any other venue nationally to Play & Win. [space_20] Play,…

  There's no shortage of cool skate parks around our area. Here's our list, if you're aware of any other please let us know! [space_20] Meadowbank Skate Park Located: Constitution Rd W, Meadowbank Features: Three-metre deep Olympic-standard competition bowl. Dual spine flow bowl as well as obstacles such as a euro gap, kickers, rails, kerb…

Call a friend, it's time to get outside and enjoy some sunshine and the many benefits we all know walking brings. Here are 14 pram-friendly walking tracks both local to Ryde and a bit further afield. [space_20] Kokoda Memorial Walk Start at Bray's Bay Reserve, Rhodes Distance: 1.6kms return The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a…