Activities

Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek is a favourite destination, providing an awesome experience for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. Boasting an impressive array of over 4,000 exotic and native species, distinctive precincts, accessibility features, events, and numerous awards, Sydney Zoo is clearly a must-visit destination for parents and children.   Diverse Wildlife Collection Sydney Zoo…

We took two 11-year-olds and one big kid (Dad) to check out Freak VR at Macquarie Centre. It was a big thumbs up from our crew! Located on level 4 at Macquarie Centre near Timezone and Rebel Sport, this virtual reality centre is sure to please everyone with over 70 games, loads of themes to…

Tada Kids Cafe Lidcombe is the newest kids' cafe to hit the scene so naturally, we had to check it out! Located in Lidcombe Shopping Centre on Level 1 (next to the spotlight), you'll find an enchanting kingdom of entertainment and a haven for coffee lovers. This is Tada's second kids cafe, with the first…

The much-anticipated opening of Bounce Inc Homebush, their 19th venue, has finally arrived! The popular adventure playground made its grand entrance in July and has proven to be an adrenaline-packed extravaganza. And to bring in the school holidays, grab tickets to After Dark - the ultimate end-of-term celebration on September 15th from 7-10pm. With its…

Fruit picking is a wonderful family activity to enjoy during winter and there are plenty of fruits available to choose from including Mandarins, Apples, Tomatoes, Lemons, Oranges, Cumquats and more. Most farms have a small entry fee and then you either pay by weight or by bucket for the fruit you pick. The fruit is…

Running from Friday 26th May to Saturday 17th June 2023, Vivid Sydney's Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo is back! This year, the Wild Lights experience will once again be elevated with the unveiling of a brand-new night trail with over 100 lanterns and lights, that will take you on a captivating adventure to meet some of your…

Sydney Family Show is back again and it’s bigger and better than ever before! The event promises a wide range of family-friendly activities that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours on end. This year’s show will run from 6th to 23rd April at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. There’s something for everyone,…

Add Chouchou Bebe Auburn to your list of fun indoor play cafes - perfect for parties, rainy days, and for safe and tidy play! Kids aged 1 - 10 years will happily play for hours in the fun-filled adventure playground and cafe. Located at Central Mall in Queen St, Auburn (moved from Lidcombe), you'll find them…

We've been eagerly awaiting the opening of Climb Fit Macquarie after recently visiting for a sneak peek. Once in, we couldn't get the kids out and they've been begging to go back ever since. And now they can!   Climbing Climb Fit Macquarie is Climb Fit’s third Sydney location, with the others in St Leonards…

Visitors can once again safely swim at Bayview Park Concord for the first time since the 1960s, which first became a popular swim spot in the 1930s, but was closed and has remained unswimmable since 1969. The swimming spot will reopen to visitors on 13th November 2022. The reintroduction of swimming to Bayview Park is the…

If there's one question that gets asked all the time in the Ryde District Mums Facebook chat group, it's local swim school recommendations. We've put together a guide to some of the best local swim schools around. Click the images below for more info. Remember to keep checking back as more listings get added!

Spring is around the corner and Sydney is gearing up to get outdoors and celebrate! Here's 8 local events that are absolutely worth visiting. Lane Cove Festival Friday 26th August - 30th September 2022 Each September, Lane Cove Council celebrate everything that is great about living in Lane Cove with an annual month-long program of…