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Celebrate the Year of the Snake with food, festivities, and family fun! Ring in the Lunar New Year in Parramatta with a vibrant evening of decorations, celebrations, and live entertainment. This family-friendly event invites everyone to honour the Year of the Snake—a symbol of transformation, intuition, and ambition—through traditions that bring good luck and prosperity.…

Planning a family trip along the stunning NSW South Coast? This picturesque region has incredible beaches, family-friendly activities, and delicious food options perfect for all ages. Here are our top family-friendly activities and places to eat between Kiama and Jervis Bay. [space_20] Top 14 Things to Do   1. Visit the Kiama Blowhole Experience the…

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…

James Ruse Reserve, located on Harris and Hassall Streets in Parramatta, is home to an AWESOME water park, dry playground and skate park that you must visit. With a fantastic mix of water play equipment, shaded areas, and convenient facilities, this park ticks all the boxes for a stress-free family outing. [space_20] Water Playground Operating…

Nestled in Mosman along Sydney’s pristine harbour, Clifton Gardens is a gem of a destination that is just perfect for a day of outdoor fun. The combo of calm water, expansive grassy areas, and fantastic facilities, it’s no wonder this spot is a favourite family destination. Here’s everything you need to know about making the…

Hornsby Shire Council's fantastic playground upgrade at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh now has an awesome junior ninja warrior course, a waterplay area, and more. Here are the deets!   Junior Ninja Warrior Course Great for older children up to 12 or 13 years of age, this challenging course is the first-ever junior ninja…

There's so much to do at the Sydney Zoo Christmas Spectacular in Eastern Creek! When: 7–24 December, 9am–5pm Where: Sydney Zoo - 700 Great Western Highway, Eastern Creek Christmas stage show times: 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm This magical experience of the Sydney Zoo Christmas Spectacular is FREE with your Sydney Zoo day ticket, Unlimited…

Grab your picnic blanket and join City of Parramatta for a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration at Parramatta Park! Where: Parramatta Park When: 5pm – 9.30pm, Fireworks at 9pm Cost: Free Celebrate New Year's Eve in Parramatta Park with a free concert with two stages headlined by Bag Raiders, Cut Copy and Dorothy the Dinosaur.…

By Jessica Matthews [space_20] Did you know you can turn your breast milk into powder through a special freeze-drying process? Enter Nourishy, the amazing "breast milk angels" who can transform your milk into powder—essentially, your own personalised formula! Here’s why I decided to freeze-dry my breast milk and how I discovered Nourishy. Breastfeeding—wow what a…

Elf on the Shelf is back! Here are our favourite easy ideas that take little to no effort but will delight everyone!   Elf’s Arrival This year, make your elf's debut extra special but ultra-easy! Here's our fave no-fuss arrival ideas:   [space_20] Mischievous Elf That little elf loves to get up to no good!…

[space_20] We recently had the chance to sit down with Trenton Brown, Ryde’s first popularly elected Mayor. Mayor Brown, a Ryde Councillor since 2017, officially took on the mayoral role in March 2024 and was voted back in at the October local election. Mayor Brown has a deep personal connection to Ryde, where he and…