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After two sell-out years, GLOW at Sydney Zoo is back – BIGGER than ever before! From 10th May - 1st June 2024, prepare to be amazed by an all-NEW experience, featuring never-before-seen giant interactive installations and a completely reimagined Light Walk through the wild landscapes of Sydney Zoo. Check out our Instagram reel here. Running…

Nothing can replace the delight, surprise and joy of rocking up to a real live market and using the sense of smell, touch and sight to shop up a bargain. Ryde Wharf Market Anderson Park, Meadowbank When: 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month Time: 9am to 2pm About: This market showcases a variety of…

Arthur Phillip Park in Northmead has officially reopened! Jointly funded by the NSW Government and City of Parramatta to the tune of $1.24 million, some amazing upgrades have been made to the facilities at this popular park. [space_20] Playground Features Best suited for kids 2-12 years old, Arthur Phillip Park is partially fenced along the…

A note like this will surely put a big smile on the face of any Mum and Grandma lucky enough to receive one! Send them to your partner and hopefully, you can get back something really cute to keep for a lifetime ? Download our free printable - simply click the image to download and…

Join Jerome Laxale, Member for Bennelong for a Mock Parliment Experience these school holidays! During these school holidays, Jerome is excited to be hosting 2 Mock Parliament sessions for students in Years 4, 5 & 6. Students will get the opportunity to hear about how our Federal Parliament works and will be able to participate…

Sound Expression is a dedicated music therapy clinic in North Ryde providing Individual Music Therapy and Group Music Therapy for children and adults. This NDIS registered service provider has 5 fully equipped music therapy rooms providing service to over 250 clients per week. Check out our Instagram Reel here. Sound Expression prides itself on creating…

Jessica’s Early Learning Centre in Ryde reopened its doors late last year after being taken over by an ACTUAL Jessica (it was meant to be!) in 2023, a lifelong dream for new owner Jessica Saad. With 14 years industry experience, she is absolutely passionate about the childcare industry and as a mum of 3 young…

Join Top Ryde City's Jurassic journey this school holiday and embark on an epic adventure with 15 giant dinosaur animatronics, transporting you back to the prehistoric era. Plus, they've got free activities planned to have the kids roaring with excitement, including an interactive reptile show featuring lizards and crocodiles that once roamed the earth with…

By Jessica Matthews, Ryde District Mums Founder   GymbaROO offers research-based, neuro-developmental classes but best of all FUN learning environments for children across a range of activities. Let me tell you all about GymbaROO and why I think it's a must-do activity with your child or grandchild! I first went to GymbaROO Ryde about 10 years…

Jinny Burger told us they're the best burger truck in Sydney based on their awesome Doordash rating of 4.8 and 4.9/4.9 and 5.0 on Google for their 3 locations (also ranked number 1 on Google), and lucky for us they call the Ryde area home! They are open from 5-9pm six evenings a week at…

There is a new music school in West Ryde - B U Music. We think you'll be impressed with what is on offer at B U Music West Ryde and how they can guide your child in their musical journey. Have you thought about lessons for yourself? Perfect, B U Music offers lessons for those…

It took 7 years and $20 million to complete Angsana Early Learning Centre in North Rocks but once we visited we understood why! Open since December 2023, this childcare is like no other and we're excited to share our findings.   The Centre Catering for 99 children, aged from 0-6 years, this ultra-modern family-owned early…