Activities

We recently attended a FREE workshop hosted by City of Ryde about Worm Farming and composting. It was INSPIRATIONAL, to say the least, and presenter Peter Rutherford of Kimbriki Eco House and Garden was absolutely brilliant. We discovered that worm farming and composting aren’t just for the greenies and those with a huge garden, they’re…

North Shore’s biggest and brightest spring celebration, the Emerge Festival, is back this September and October with a huge line up of new events and activities! Hosted by Willoughby City Council, the 6-week-long annual festival will feature visual arts exhibitions, live entertainment, film and music performances, kids’ and youth events, cultural and community celebrations and more. …

  If you've been wanting to take the kids ice-skating, now is the perfect time with a multitude of outdoor ice rinks popping up all around Sydney these school holidays! Complete with tobogganing, amusement rides and other wintery fun, you're sure to have a blast. We've also listed permanent rinks in case they get hooked…

by Jacqui Owens   Having given birth 4 months ago to my third progeny, life is pretty busy for me now. I'm in survival mode at the moment and consider achieving the bare minimum an award-winning effort! As we inched closer to her birthday this year, my now 6-year-old Madeline couldn't stop talking about her…

Winter is a great time to go fruit picking with the kids. Most Farms have a small entry fee ($3-5 but kids under 5 are mostly free) and then you either pay by weight or by bucket for the fruit you pick. The fruit is usually excellent value and the freshest you will find! Some…

RSLs and sports clubs are long-time family favourites for their relaxed atmosphere and value for money meals. The new Little Vikings play area at Vikings Sports Club, Dundas fits this brief perfectly.  The Little Vikings area is separate from the main dining room and is situated right next to the play equipment so you can eat…

by Jessica Matthews [space_20] [space_20]I am part of a fruit & veg co-op and I think it's great! Our group has 12 members and we rotate fortnightly shops at the Sydney Markets at Homebush, buying produce in bulk to divvy up amongst ourselves. We get $100-150 worth of fruit and vegetables for $40 - bargain! I…

  The end of a school year can be an exciting time for children. Christmas is on the horizon and it’s a long holiday period to play and chill out. For parents, it can be a hopeful time; catching up with extended family; time to see friends; and a celebratory time leading to Christmas. For…

  It feels like the term just started but believe it or not, the school holidays are just around the corner! Check out these awesome holiday activities.. and book ASAP - they fill up fast! This guide lists everything from all-day workshops to free activities. Click the images below for more info!      …

by Corinne Dosoruth   The idea was simple: spread kindness with painted rocks. And, apparently, it started with Margaret Mead in the United States. She would paint a pebble, then drop it in a park, at a beach, in a forest, simply for someone else to find and feel loved. She started with messages that empower,…

by Rebecca Lee [space_20] I grew up not far from Parramatta and as a child and young adult, I often went for walks around the 84ha park and picnicked on the river bank, but aside from looking at historic buildings and taking in the beautiful scenery, there wasn't much to actually do. Fast forward to…

It's a rite of passage - every kid loves feeding ducks. We've listed some local spots to head to, BUT we also have some important tips about caring for these gorgeous animals. A few locations have signage asking people not to feed the ducks, and this should be respected. However, if you are at a…