7 must-see winter festivals to warm up your weekends

Fire Pit Cinema at Christmas in July in The Rocks

Vivid was just the warm-up – Sydney’s winter festivals will turn up the heat through July, with events popping up across the city to take us through to spring. From ice skating, festive magic and outdoor movie nights with your family to snow cannons and thumping music, winter’s never looked so good. Get out of

A dozen of my best winter school holiday life-saving activities

Winter school holiday activities

It doesn’t matter what age your kids are, every Sydney-based parent I know absolutely dreads the school holidays, especially winter! But hold on to your beanies – I’ve found a ripping dozen winter school holiday activities that will save your sanity.

First time in Sydney? Do these things as soon as you arrive

Ace your first time in Sydney with our ultimate guide

So you’ve stepped off the plane in Sydney, what do you do now? Here’s our guide to the perfect first time in Sydney. After travelling for so many hours to reach our city, you want to make the most of your first visit to Sydney. All that travel time and jetlag has to be worth

Four new futuristic kids cafes are opening in Sydney

Cuto Kids Cafe in Bankstown

Cuto Kids’ Cafe has opened five new locations in Sydney, making a major play for family-friendly hospitality as more parents look for new places that aren’t just cookie-cutter indoor play centres. Building on the typical model of a play centre, Cuto Kids’ Cafes favour design-forward, innovative spaces that consider both parents and children with good

Things to do in the school holidays in Sydney

Sydney school holidays James and the Giant Peach at the Opera House

The words “school holidays” needn’t strike fear in the hearts of Sydney parents. Just load up the schedule with fun activities, learning workshops and amazing performances and make memories out of the madness. Here’s our round-up of what to do these Sydney school holidays. The Australian National Maritime Museum Keep all heads above water these

Best things to do with the kids on a wet weekend

Wet weekend with the kids

Sydney is known for its world-famous landmarks such as Bondi Beach, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Garden, and Taronga Zoo. These destinations are fun for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors under the warm sun, but what happens when it turns into a wet weekend? Whether you’re a Sydney local or