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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Where Circus Meets Wonderland

Summer holidays are magical… but six weeks at home is a long stretch. If you’re looking for a school holiday outing that’s unforgettable, high-energy and guaranteed to spark big belly laughs, we’ve found it. What...

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23 Things to do in Sydney this Weekend (19 – 21 December)

Looking for fun things to do in Sydney this weekend? The Christmas countdown is well and truly on, and there’s a stack of festive fun happening across the North Shore and beyond. Think carols under the summer sky, Christmas markets for last-minute gifts, big family shows (Chatswood + the State Theatre), free waterfront festivities at...

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WHAT’S ON: THIS WEEKEND | nsm.pub/weekend

The Christmas countdown is on, and Sydney is bursting with festive fun for families. From carols and Christmas lights to markets, musicals and free kids’ activities, here’s what’s happening across the North Shore and beyond 👇

ALL WEEKEND
☀️ Hunter Valley Gardens’ Christmas Lights Spectacular (Pokolbin)
☀️ Where Is the Green Sheep? (Sydney Opera House)
☀️ Believe: A Christmas Musical (Chatswood)
☀️ Christmas at Hay Street Market (Haymarket)
☀️ Hide and Go Creek AR adventure (Hornsby Shire)
☀️ Love Actually? The Musical Parody (Darling Harbour)
☀️ Mind Games – Art Alive! (Chippendale)
☀️ Creature 2025 (Carriageworks)

FRIDAY
☀️ Chatswood Mall Markets
☀️ Darling Harbour Fireworks (9pm)

SATURDAY
☀️ ACO Carols on the Pier (Dawes Point)
☀️ Santa’s Christmas Picnic (Darling Harbour)
☀️ Carriageworks Christmas Market
☀️ St Ives Organic Markets
☀️ Crows Nest Markets
☀️ EQ Markets (Moore Park)
☀️ Miniature Steam Trains (West Ryde)

SUNDAY
☀️ Santa’s Christmas Picnic (Darling Harbour)
☀️ East Lindfield Community Markets
☀️ Lane Cove Makers Markets
☀️ DownTown Markets (Pennant Hills)
☀️ Mona Vale Organic Food Markets
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CITY OF WONDER | Step away from screens and into a world built entirely by kids at Kidwonder!

City of Wonder: Wildflower Edition transforms the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney into a hands-on, build-a-city adventure from 19 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.

Families can explore wildflower meadows, take on creative building challenges, colour and craft butterflies, and even join small-group Wonder Workshops or the exclusive VIP Artist Experience with international artist Raffaele Salvoldi.

Built from 75,000 100% recycled-plastic planks, this joyful, screen-free experience celebrates creativity, sustainability, STEM and real-life connection — the perfect summer outing for curious kids and playful parents alike.

Book your tickets now! nsm.pub/3Yx4d1G
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