Subject: Plan Your Winter Escape in Sydney with Family Fun ⭐ 👨‍👩‍👦 🍽️

Winter in Sydney and the School Holidays 2024

Get ready for an exhilarating Winter in Sydney! Explore a wonderland of events during the School Holidays. Discover enchanting light displays, vibrant markets, and cozy winter workshops for the whole family. Winter in Sydney brings a flurry of excitement with ice skating, live music, and delightful food festivals. Embrace the chilly season with warmth and laughter as you wander through delightful winter wonderlands. With a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this chance to create unforgettable memories amidst the winter magic. Join us for a cool and fun-filled Winter in Sydney!

Get yourself in the holiday mood with an amazing concert this weekend

Fireside

Join us for an evening of lush choral delights to keep out the winter’s chill!

Pull up a chair, grab yourself a glass, and sit back and enjoy the ravishing harmonies of unaccompanied choir: the deep contentment of René Clausen’s Tonight Eternity Alone; the sensuous textures of Eriks Ešenvalds Only in Sleep and Edvard Grieg’s Ave maris stella; and a glorious a cappella arrangement of Ruth Moody’s beloved anthem One Voice.

Sydney Chamber Choir is also delighted to welcome back The Idea of North’s Naomi Crellin, co-directing with Sam Allchurch and a jazz trio led by Kevin Hunt, as we round out the program with a selection of jazz and popular favourites, from Edith Piaf’s La Vie en rose and The Beatles’ Norwegian Wood to It’s Oh So Quiet, covered so brilliantly by Icelandic pop iconoclast Björk.

Date: Saturday 29 June at 5 pm and 8 pm

Venue: The Neilson Nutshell, Dawes Point

Keep the kids entertained this holiday with Family Bingo.

Just $3 per book

Date: Wednesday 10 & 17 July at 10:30 am

Venue: Club Burwood RSL

Join Skeeta, Mick, and Billy on a hilarious adventure as they hunt down the Bugalugs bum thief.

The whole town wakes up one morning to find their bums missing! Who is behind this cheeky crime?

Don't miss the fun and excitement as they try to get their bums back. Book your tickets now!

Date: 17 - 21 July

Venue: Riverside Theatres @ Parramatta

Strangers Restaurant annual Christmas in July themed lunch & High Tea returns.

Our Award-Winning Executive Chef has designed a Christmas in July themed menu that showcases the wonderful delicacies and unique regions of New South Wales.

Available Monday to Thursday in July, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Every Friday - Christmas themed High Tea

School Holiday activities:
High Tea & Tour Experience Available every Friday throughout the year

Venue: Strangers' Restaurant, Parliament House

Celebrate Sofitel’s 60th Anniversary at Atelier by Sofitel with an extraordinary dining experience.
Join us on the 25th of July for a culinary journey that showcases the evolution of French cuisine through an exquisite six-course dinner. Each dish artfully combines tradition and innovation, crafted to delight your senses and create unforgettable memories.

Date: Thursday 25 July, 6 pm - late

Venue: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Forrester’s – Christmas in July
As the financial year draws to a close and winter sets in, Forrester's invites you to treat your team, friends, or family to a festive feast throughout July. The warming banquet is ideal for EOFY celebrations, birthdays, or any gathering, promising a memorable dining experience.
Booking Link - https://forresters.com.au/christmas-in-july/

Winter Yorkie
This July, warm up with Forrester’s $35 Winter Yorkie. Enjoy a giant Yorkshire pudding filled with roast turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables - a festive feast to beat the winter chill.
Booking Link - https://forresters.com.au/winter-yorkie/

The Botanist – Christmas In July
This July, enjoy a festive $79pp Christmas in July menu at Kirribilli’s local gem. Featuring roast turkey, seasonal sides, and sticky date pudding, it's perfect for EOFY events or group celebrations. Available all month for lunch and dinner.
Booking Link - https://thebotanist.com.au/christmas-in-july/

RAFI North Sydney – RAFI Records: Fire Month
Head to RAFI North Sydney every Saturday for the best beats & eats at RAFI Records. Each month we’re spinning a menu inspired by the four elements, paired with tunes by vinyl mix masters. July brings our Fire menu, featuring wood-fired lamb with smoky flavours, zesty sides, and our famous pita bread. Experience winter's warmth through expertly crafted dishes that celebrate the season.
Booking Link - https://rafisydney.com.au/rafi-records/

Bondi Festival

Bondi Festival is back! Get ready for 17 days and nights of unmissable theatre, comedies and musical performances, alongside free events, art workshops and the first time ever – a Bondi street party!

On opening weekend, treat yourself to the world premiere of Proud, Proud Woman: A Ruby Hunter Tribute (6 July) in the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, featuring a lineup of talented First Nations singers and musicians, including Emily Wurramara and Dan Sultan.

On the second week of the festival, don’t miss the hilarious Sydney premiere of Burnout Paradise (11 – 13 July), dive into the fascinating gothic live-board game show Blood on the Clocktower: Live! and be amazed by the internationally award-winning HELIOS (11 – 14 July) by UK masters of storytelling Wright & Grainger and starring Jamie MacDowell.

After sell-out seasons in 2023, we are thrilled to welcome back the award-winning interactive show Werewolves (11 – 14 July) where you can test your poker face in this game of accusation, deceit and fun. For ages 10+. Sharpen your pencils because Bondi Fest x Gladdy Drawing Club (11 & 14 July) returns for two special performative life-drawing classes, featuring acclaimed artists’ Andrew Yee and Wendy Sharpe.

On the final weekend of the festival we have the inaugural Gould St Street Party (20 July), featuring an array of eats and beats, local brewers, shopping pop-ups, and eclectic entertainments.

And it wouldn’t be a festival without the iconic Bondi Festival Ice Rink and the legendary Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel returning to Bondi Beach!

Dates: 5-21 July

Venue: Bondi Beach

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Cockatoo Island Open Day

20 July

Get ready for the ultimate island adventure on Saturday 20 July. For one day only, the Harbour Trust is opening the doors to their popular holiday at Cockatoo Island so visitors can enjoy a peek inside. Plus, attendees will be eligible for EXCLUSIVE discountson their next stay!

Cockatoo Island Open Day runs from 10am to 3pm. In addition to exploring the island’s accommodation, families will be able to enjoy a range of FREE activities. These include live music as well as food and drinks, and a series of expert talks about the island’s layered history and marine biodiversity.

And let’s not forgot the kids (or the kids at heart)! Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to witness mighty heritage steam cranes in action, search for dinosaur fossils, play historical games, connect with Country and complete a Convict Clues activity booklet!

Plus, you can book to arrive in style on an historic vessel, click the link below to find out how.

Date: Saturday 20 July, 10 am to 3 pm

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Pineapple's Pirates Tall Ship Cruise

Come dressed as pirates and join Captain Pineapple and his crew aboard a real pirate ship Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen for the swashbuckling adventure of your life! PRIZES for the best dressed pirate! This is an explosive, interactive theatrical experience aboard a historic sailing ship on Sydney Harbour. Take command, hoist the jolly roger, set sail, find the gold, fire the cannons – YOU will be an essential part of this story as it unfolds and you will help determine its outcome! Ninety minutes of action-packed fun for all the family!

All our pirates are encouraged to get involved and help to set the sails – a truly unique part of any pirate’s life aboard a tall ship while searching for treasure and evading the law. Watch as the wind fills the sails and feel its strength carry the ship across Sydney Harbour. The moment the wind takes over and the sound of the engine fades away is like stepping back in time, an experience pirates across the ages have felt as they stood on a tall ship’s deck with their eye on the horizon.

Departs from Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Date: July 6th and 21st 2024

Just like the early settlers centuries ago, you too can experience the unforgettable thrill of cruising on Sydney Harbour in classic style and comfort. Board our 1850s-style tall ship and cruise Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying lunch prepared freshly onboard by your friendly crew.

Departing from Campbell’s Cove, we set sail for a wonderful adventure! We will cruise past all of Sydney’s biggest attractions including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House. You will discover Sydney’s rich history and some of the stories and tales behind these iconic landmarks.

Hear about the amazing story of Sydney’s only authentic timber tall ships Southern Swan, the beautiful Soren Larsen or Coral Trekker. Get the opportunity to help hoist and set the sails – a truly unique part of your experience aboard a tall ship.

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Subject: Plan Your Winter Escape in Sydney with Family Fun ⭐ 👨‍👩‍👦 🍽️

Family Bingo

The Bugalugs Bum Thief

Christmas in July Luncheon & High Tea At Parliament House

Evolution Francaise

Winter at Applejack

Cockatoo Island Open Day

Pineapple's Pirates Tall Ship Cruise

Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise