FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 20th of April 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are Hoopla (Darling Harbour), Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens (Pokolbin) & Cronulla Easter Show!







Catch some circus fun this Easter at the extravaganza Hoopla Festival (Darling Harbour) from 18-21/04. Circus shows, street theatre, clowns & acrobatics. http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/hoopla-festival-darling-harbour-18th-to.html

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Sydney Easter Parade & Family Day (Hyde Park) - 21st of April 2014

The Annual Sydney Easter Parade & Family Day 2014 is scheduled to take place on Easter Monday, 21st of April 2014 at Hyde Park. The event will start with a colourful Easter Parade at 11.30am which will be going through Market, George, Bathurst & Elizabeth Streets.

After the parade, join in the Easter celebrations at Hyde Park with live bands, DJ’s, food trucks, cultural performances, kids

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Everglades Easter Sunday Funday (Leura) - 20th of April 2014

Everglades was designed and built in the 1930s as a weekend retreat in the heart of the Blue Mountains. The historic house sits in twelve and a half acres of European-style gardens and native Australian bush with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.

This Sunday, the 20th of April, Everglades Historic House & Garden is hosting a special Easter

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Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Jamberoo Park (Jamberoo) - 20th of April 2014

This Easter Sunday, it's double the fun at Jamberoo Park! Take part in a delicious Easter Egg Hunt and then catch the fun & exhilarating water rides at Jamberoo Park. Some amusement highlights at the Park include Banjo's Billabong, Rapid River, Billabong Beach, and Funnel Web, the longest water thrill ride built in the world!

Before you catch the rides, make sure you join Easter Bunny and his

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Easter at Hunter Valley Gardens (Pokolbin) - 18th to 21st of April 2014

If you don't mind travelling a bit this school holidays, Easter is a great time to visit Hunter Valley. The Hunter Valley Gardens is hosting an Easter event for kids as well as running their April school holidays program. Besides being able to enjoy the beautiful gardens, there will be plenty of entertainment and activities over the 4-day Easter special weekend. Some highlights include:

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Cronulla Easter Show - 18th to 21st of April 2014

Looking for some Easter Shows to visit this Easter? You won't be short for options. In Western Sydney, you have the legendary Royal Easter Show (Sydney Olympic Park);  in the Eastern suburbs, there's the Sydney Family Show (Moore Park) and down south, you can visit the Cronulla Easter Show!

The Cronulla Easter Show offers fun activities to keep you and the kids entertained, some highlights are

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The Great CP Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 19th & 20th of April 2014

Centennial Park is an urban parkland located less than five kilometres from the Sydney CBD. It is a very busy and popular park with a huge range of events, activities, attractions and experiences to entertain tourists and locals. It is also one of the few parks in the world to offer inner-city horse riding (available through Centennial Park Equestrian Centre).

The Park has good facilities such

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Skater HQ's School Holiday Workshop (Moore Park) - 17th of April 2014

If you have a keen young skateboarder, scooter rider or inline skater at home, sign him or her up for the Skater HQ's School Holiday Workshop at Moore Park this Thursday, 17th of April. The professional coaches from Skater HQ are hosting a 3 hour session on a pop-up skatepark where beginners can learn basic skills and advanced skaters can pick up some new tips & tricks.

Please note that

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School Holidays Science Programs at the University of Western Sydney - April 2014

The University of Western Sydney Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway. The Observatory runs programs such as undergraduate teaching, family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops, school holiday programs and Astronomy for Indigenous students. The programs are designed to increase participants exposure to astronomy, science

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Hoopla Festival (Darling Harbour) - 18th to 21st of April 2014

If you are in Sydney this Easter long weekend, make sure you don't miss the fun Hoopla Festival at Darling Harbour! Darling Harbour is going to be transformed into a circus & street theatre with a great line up of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, fire-breathing buskers, clowns & comedians including the Wheel of Steel, Gravity & Other Myths, Mada's Marvels, Three High Acrobatics, Circus

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 13th of April 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Royal Easter Show (Sydney Olympic Park), ABC Family Festival (Parramatta) and Hunter Valley Steamfest (Maitland).






Get ready for Easter fun & showbags galore! The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australia's largest agricultural show is coming to Sydney Olympic Park from 10-23/04. http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/

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Illawarra Reptile Show (Kembla Grange) - 13th of April 2014

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DATE: Sunday, 13th of April 2014

TIME: 10am to 3pm

VENUE: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Princes Highway, Kembla Grange, NSW. Kembla Grange is a suburb west of Berkeley in the Wollongong Local government area, located about 93km south of Sydney.

LOCATION MAP: Click here

GETTING THERE: The best way to get there is to catch a train and alight at the

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Annanroma Food & Wine Fair (Mt Annan) - 13th of April 2014

The Australian Botanic Garden (Mount Annan) covers 416 hectares and is the largest botanic garden in Australia. It is a native plant garden and currently showcases over 4000 of our Australian plant species. The Garden also features themed gardens, ornamental lakes, outdoor sculptures, picnic shelters, free gas barbeques, walking tracks, guided walking tours, the Melaleuca House Cafe-Restaurant

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Generationext - a free arts event for teens at the Museum of Contemporary Art (The Rocks) - 13th of April 2014

The  Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is Australia's only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from all over Australia and around the world. Besides it's impressive art collections, the MCA also organises events and activities to involve visitors with contemporary art.

One such regular event is 'Generationext' - it is a FREE after-hours event at the

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Frock Up Pop Up (Leichhardt) - 12th & 13th of April 2014

Visit 'Frock Up Pop Up', a retro & vintage fair at Leichhardt this weekend the 12th & 13th of April 2014 and transform yourself with the retro look! At the Frock Up Pop Up, you will be able to shop from dealers from all over Australia selling antique, vintage & retro fashion, textiles, fashion accessories, jewellery, fashion collectibles, millinery, sewing items and old women's magazines.

And

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Sydney Family Show (Moore Park) - 12th to 23rd of April 2014

The Sydney Family Show is on again this Easter and it promises even more entertainment & fun this year! There will be carnival rides, show bags, animals, jumping castles, bungee jump, stage shows, food stalls, markets and lots more to do and see. Special entertainment highlights this year include Noah's Racing Pigs, Rabbit Competition, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo, Ronald McDonald's & friends Friendship

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Live Smart Festival (Mt Annan) - 12th of April 2014

If you are keen to find out more about sustainable living, don't miss the Live Smart Festival at Macarthur Centre this Saturday, the 12th of April. This family event is FREE and will feature farmers market, kids' activities, music, entertainment market and food stalls. There will also be free workshops and lectures on various sustainability topics to help you learn and start practising

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Hunter Valley Steamfest (Maitland) - 12th & 13th of April 2014

The first Hunter Valley Steamfest was held in 1986 to commemorate the days of steam transport, three years after the last commercial steam freight service in Australia ended on the South Maitland Railway. Since then, Steamfest has been held every year attracting over 70,000 people annually. This year, the 29th Annual Steamfest will take place at the Maitland Railway Station precinct on the 12th

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West Ryde Easter Parade & Fair - 12th of April 2014

Bring the kids and celebrate Easter at the West Ryde Easter Parade and Fair this Saturday, 12th of April 2014! The traditional Easter Parade will start at 9am from Miriam Park and ends at the town centre.

Other fun activities include stalls, food, kids' rides, games, animal farm and a big slide. For those who love competitions, join in the Best Decorated Wheels Competition (bicycles, prams,

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ABC Family Festival (Parramatta) - 12th of April 2014

Bring the family for a fun & free day at the ABC Family Festival this Saturday, 12th of April 2014. The ABC Family Festival day will feature your favourite ABC TV & Radio characters like Bananas in Pyjamas, Jay Laga'aia (Playschool), Jimmy Giggle (Giggle & Hoot), Ali McGregor (Jazzamatazz), Kayne, Olivia & James (ABC3). Other festival highlights include:

. Play School Craft Zone

. ABC3 zone

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Ghost Tour at the Old Government House (Parramatta) - 11th of April 2014

The Old Government House is the oldest remaining public building in Australia with every Governor from Phillip to Fitzroy having spent some time in residence at the house. Over time, the house was enlarged and improved by different Governors. After 1855, the house was used for various purposes, including as a boarding house for the King's School junior boarders until it was placed under the

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The Sydney Mozart Society (Pymble) - 2014 Concert Season

The Sydney Mozart Society was founded in 1950. It is a non-profit enterprise run by a volunteer, annually elected, committee. The Society is primarily dedicated to the performance of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart but the music of other composers from the 18th and 19th centuries are also well represented in the Society's concert programs. Six concerts are presented annually and due to it's

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Sydney Royal Easter Show (Sydney Olympic Park) - 10th to 23rd of April 2014

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest agricultural show in the southern hemisphere with around 900,000 people visiting the Show every year. The event aims to recognise achievements in agriculture through its various competitions and to promote awareness of rural industries, issues and lifestyles. Another important aim of the Show is of course, to provide great fun for the whole family. In

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 6th of April 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Camden Show, Brigadoon Bundanoon Highland Gathering and Penrith Working Truck Show.







The 2-day Camden Show on the 4th & 5th of April 2014 is packed with entertainment from day to night. Some highlights include Ute Stunt Driving, Rodeo, Lawnmower Racing, Military Tattoo Parade, Carnival Rides & Fireworks! http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/

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Bring It On Festival (Prairiewood) - 6th of April 2014

As part of Youth Week, the Fairfield City Council and Stockland Wetherill Park are bringing to you the Bring It On Festival this Sunday, 6th of April. Grab your friends and head down to the Fairfield Showground for the biggest event during NSW Youth week! The festival will feature hours of entertainment, live bands, rides, scooter & dance competitions plus special performances from Reece Mastin

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Penrith Working Truck Show - 6th of April 2014

The Penrith Working Truck Show is making a comeback this Sunday, 6th of April 2014! This popular Show has been running for quite a few years and this year - its 27th year will bring performances, entertainment, amusement rides and all the other usual activities that has made the Penrith Working Truck Show such a popular family day event!

Program highlights include:

- Live stage performances

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The Holiday & Travel Show (Moore Park) - 5th & 6th of April 2014

Love to travel? Don't miss the Holiday & Travel Show which will be held at the Hordern Pavilion (Moore Park) on the 5th & 6th of April 2014. At the Show, you can talk to hundreds of travel experts, attend free travel films and talks, plan your next holiday and even take up exclusive expo travel deals!

Entry is $10 or free if you present your free ticket coupon. You can print out your free

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Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night (Macquarie Park) - 5th of April 2014

The 26th Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night will be held this Saturday night, the 5th of April 2014. Bring the family for an astronomical night which includes viewing the night sky through up to 30 telescopes operated by both Macquarie University astronomers and amateur astronomers. Other fun activities include:

. Listen to an illustrated talk "Measuring the Universe - the story of

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Brigadoon - The Bundanoon Highland Gathering - 5th of April 2014

This Saturday, 5th of April 2014, the town of Bundanoon will be transformed to Brigadoon for a day! Brigadoon is actually a musical written in 1947 about an enchanted village in Scotland called Brigadoon which supposedly appears every hundred years for one day, as part of a deal with God who protects the village from harm. The enchantment on the village of Brigadoon will last only as long as no

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Homeground, a weekend of music, dance & culture at Sydney Opera House - 5th & 6th of April 2014

The Sydney Opera House is a world-class performing arts centre, presenting over 2,500 performances and events each year. It is a great place to experience live performances across a variety of genres. Performances have included Sydney Symphony, Australian Ballet, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Festival and some of the best opera shows in the world.

And over the weekend of 5th to 6th of

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Oatley West Public School Art & Craft Show - 4th to 6th of April 2014

The annual Art and Craft Show at Oatley West Public School is back this year and will be held from the 4th to 6th of April 2014. The Show is a great place to enjoy fine art sale, high quality jewellery & craft, fairground rides, market stalls, food outlets and raffles.

Some Show highlights:

. This year's featured artists are Alison Coulthurst (mixed media), Danielle McManus (ceramics) and Robyn

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Camden Show - 4th & 5th of April 2014

The 2-day Camden Show is one of the largest community events in the Macarthur region in South Western Sydney with around 40,000 visitors over the two days. It is a great country show full of colour & fun and packs in family-fun entertainment the whole day! Some program highlights include:

- Lumberjack Spectacular
- Animal Wranglers
- Rodeo on Friday Night
- Night Show on Saturday from 6pm
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School Holidays Program at the Korean Cultural Office (Sydney CBD) - 14th to 17th of April 2014

The Korean Cultural Office was established in April 2011 during the Year of Friendship between Australia and Korea. The organisation aims to strengthen the emotional bond between Australia and Korea. It does this by organising various events such as exhibitions, special performances, culture classes, Korean Film Festival and even school holiday programs.

This upcoming April school holidays,

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Holiday Science at various venues in Sydney - April 2014 school holidays

If you have a budding 'scientist' at home who is always curious about the world or how things work, send him or her to the CSIRO Holiday Science program this April school holidays.

The holiday program is run by CSIRO Education NSW and offers a range of fun hands-on science programs at a few venues all over Sydney. The daily program generally includes 3 in-depth science activities, games or

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Kids School Holiday Camps - April School Holidays

April school holidays is fast coming up! If you are looking to sign up your kids for a camping holiday, now is the time to do it. The Kids’ Camps run by the NSW Government Sports & Recreation Centre is a good place to start - the centre offers several camping programs all over New South Wales at beautiful spots such as Berry, Myuna Bay, Jindabyne, Broken Bay and more.

Some camps are only for

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Dreamers Market (Parramatta) - 5th of April 2014

The very first Dreamers Market was held in September 2012 at the Parramatta Riverside Theatres. The market was well received by the public and now, Dreamers Market is open about once every season with the next one to be held this Saturday, 5th of April 2014.

Come and explore this relatively new market filled with original and unique products, handmade with love and care from a range of small

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 30th of March 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Castle Hill Show, Earth Hour Picnic at Manly Beach and the Children's Festival (Haymarket).







The Castle Hill Show is a 3-day country show from 28-30/03 with pavilion exhibits, comps, ute muster, shows, wood-chopping + lots more! http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/castle-hill-show-28th-to-30th-of-march.html

Bring a picnic & celebrate

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Firies Day at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary (Bargo) - 30th of March 2014

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a flora and fauna sanctuary created in the 1960s by Thistle Harris (in memory of her husband David Stead) to preserve the original 'Bargo Brush', Australia's flora & fauna and to promote the use and propagation of Australian native plants. Today, the 95 hectare property preserves the last remnants of the Bargo Brush and educates the general public on Australian

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Children's Festival (Haymarket) - 30th of March 2014

The Children’s Festival is a festival of nations dedicated to the youth of our community. At this event, children from all cultures can meet new friends in the spirit of playing together, growing together and living in harmony. This year, the Children's Festival will be held at Belmore Park on Sunday, the 30th of March 2014 and will include highlights such as:

. Multicultural performances from

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Vintage Market at Paddington Market - 29th of March 2014

Paddington Market is one of the more popular markets in Sydney, showcasing the best of Australian contemporary art, craft and fashion. The market is home to more than 200 stalls selling unique collectibles, latest fashion craze, contemporary designed jewellery, home wares, original art and this Saturday, the 29th of March 2014, Paddington Market is hosting a special Vintage Market! Come and

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Field of Mars Discovery Day (Gladesville) - 30th of March 2014

The Field of Mars Reserve is a 56 hectares bushland located between the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers in Gladesville. Dry eucalypt woodland (also known as dry sclerophyll woodland) covers most of the reserve which is suited to the dry, infertile sandstone soils found here. Along the creeks where the soil is rich and moist, wet sclerophyll forest thrives with ferns growing in the shade. The

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Starlight Picnic at Bondi Beach Park - 29th of March 2014

The first ever Earth Hour event took place in 2007 when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses in Sydney turned their lights out for one hour to take a stand against climate change during Earth Hour. Other countries joined in the movement and by 2011, hundreds of millions of people across 135 countries switched off for an hour during Earth Hour to show their support & commitment

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Aboriginal Storytelling under the Stars (Lane Cove) - 29th of March 2014

The first ever Earth Hour event took place in 2007 when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses in Sydney turned their lights out for one hour to take a stand against climate change during Earth Hour. Other countries joined in the movement and by 2011, hundreds of millions of people across 135 countries switched off for an hour during Earth Hour to show their support & commitment

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Sutherland Astronomical Earth Hour Open Night (Oyster Bay) - 29th of March 2014

The Sutherland Astronomical Society is holding an Open Night on the 29th of March 2014 as a Special Earth Hour event. The society has a 41cm Selby and a 35cm Napier telescopes along with a variety of portable telescopes on the field. Visitors can take this opportunity to view Jupiter, star clusters and the nebulae.

In addition to the telescope viewing, hot/cold food and drinks are available for

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Earth Hour at Manly Beach - 29th of March 2014

The first ever Earth Hour event took place in 2007 when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses in Sydney turned their lights out for one hour to take a stand against climate change during Earth Hour. Other countries joined in the movement and by 2011, hundreds of millions of people across 135 countries switched off for an hour during Earth Hour to show their support & commitment

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Castle Hill Show - 28th to 30th of March 2014

The Castle Hill Show will be held this year over three days from the 28th to 30th of March 2014. Bring the whole family to this agricultural show with non-stop family entertainment from start to finish! There are plenty of arena events to enjoy and pavilion exhibits to check out. Some highlights include:

. Horse shows
. Ute muster
. Wood-chopping
. Showjumping
. Showgirl competition
. Exhibits

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St Marys Dutch Festival - 28th to 30th of March 2014

The Annual Dutch Festival at the Rembrandt Dutch Club is back over 3 days from the 28th to 30th of March 2014! The festival will have live entertainment, stalls, music, dancing and food - all with a distinct Dutch flavour. This year, the line-up of live entertainment will feature Dutch Connection, Dutch Folk Dance Group, Cool River Band and SH(Elvis) Dutch Treat, the 7th Dutch Militia 1815 and

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World's Biggest Playgroup Day at Luna Park (Milsons Point) - 26th of March 2014

Attention all mums, dads, carers and children - come and join Playgroup NSW at Luna Park this Wednesday, 26th of March 2014 to celebrate the World's Biggest Playgroup Day! The event will be packed with lots of fun activities for 0-5 year olds, showcasing the wonderful experience that playgroups can offer parents and their children. Activities on offer include live performances, workshops, craft

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 23rd of March 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Holi Mahotsav Festival (Darling Harbour), Sydney Symphony in the Park (Parramatta) & Biennale of Sydney Festival (Sydney CBD).









Join the colourful Holi Mahotsav Festival at Darling Harbour this weekend, 22-23/03 with street procession, live entertainment, delish food & color throwing sessions: http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/

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Cherrybrook Movie Under the Stars - 22nd of March 2014

This Saturday night, the 22nd of March 2014, Cherrybrook is hosting a Movie Under the Stars at John Purchase Oval screening popular family movie "Monsters University". The event provides a night of fun and entertainment in the local Cherrybrook community and will include:

. Plenty of food & drinks available on the night including a sausage sizzle, hamburgers, soft drinks, tea/coffee as well as

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Animania Festival (Eveleigh) - 22nd of March 2014

The Animania Festival is Australia's largest anime and manga event - it is an event celebrating anime, manga, games & Japanese popular culture. The event offers a big range of activities which includes one of the best staged Cosplay Competition events in Australia along with a wide range of staple events such as karaoke, origami workshop, video games, panels and crazy stage shows. In addition,

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Afro-Latino Festival at Casula Powerhouse - 22nd of March 2014

The Afro Latino Festival aims to highlight and strengthen the cultural heritage of both Latin American and African communities in Sydney by bringing them together to promote their cultural diversity and celebrate their cultural heritage. This year, the Afro Latino Festival will be showcasing live music, cultural performances, song, dance, arts & crafts, sports and food from the Latin American

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Sydney Symphony at Parramatta Park - 22nd of March 2014

The popular Sydney Symphony in the Park is back this Saturday, 22nd of March 2014!

Music for the night will feature Dvorak's Carnival Overture, Wieniswski's Violin Concerto No.2 in D minor and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.5 in C minor with Conductor - Pinchas Steinberg and Violin Soloist - Karen Gomyo.

So, pack your picnic rug and enjoy a magical night of classical music under the stars,

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The 19th Biennale of Sydney - 21st of March to 9th of June 2014

The Biennale of Sydney is a non-profit organisation that hosts Australia's largest contemporary visual arts event. The event is held every two years and showcase a three-month long exhibition, a program of artist talks, performances, forums, film screenings, guided tours, workshops and other special events. There are also events or activities specially designed for kids and their families. You

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Holi Mahotsav Festival (Darling Harbour) - 22nd to 23rd of March 2014

Holi is an ancient festival in India which dates back to several centuries before the birth of Christ. There's a popular legend behind the origin of this festival: Hiranyakasipu (the king of demons) had a son called Prahlad. He wanted to kill his son and he called upon his sister, Holika to perform the deed. She wore a magic robe (which provided protection from fire) and carried young Prahlad

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Liquid Cinema (Parramatta) - every Friday night from 21st of March to 11th of April 2014

Every Friday from 21st of March till 11th of April 2014, you can enjoy FREE outdoor movies in the heart of Parramatta CBD and adjacent to the Parramatta River. Just bring your own rug, blanket, cushion or low-chair to enjoy this family-friendly cinematic experience right next to the water.

The movie screenings will include some family favourites and the schedule is as follows:

21st of March -

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Sydney Golf Expo (Moore Park) - 20th & 21st of March 2014

If you are a golf enthusiast, a golf novice or just wanting to find out more about the sport, head to the Sydney Golf Expo on the 20th & 21st of March 2014. The two day free family event has everything you want to know about golf along with delicious food, entertainment and competitions!

The Expo will have representations of all major golfing brands, their latest February 2014 release equipment,

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 16th of March 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are St Patrick's Day Parade & Family Day (Sydney CBD), Taste of Sydney (Centennial Park) & Open Day at Powerhouse Discovery Centre (Castle Hill).







Wear 'green' & celebrate St Patrick's Day this Sunday, 16/03 at George St & Hyde Park with a colourful parade, Irish music, food & dance: http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/

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Healthy Living Festival (Beecroft) - 16th of March 2014

The Healthy Living Festival aims to promote health & wellbeing as well as showcase the Shire’s diverse community groups. This month-long festival runs from 16th of March to 13th April 2014 and kicks off with the Healthy Living Festival Launch this Sunday, 16th of March. Come and discover how to live life to the fullest; enjoy international food, performances, demonstrations, workshops, markets

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Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures - 16th of March 2014

Come and celebrate our multicultural community at the Ashfield Carnival of Cultures this Sunday, 16th of March 2014.

It's a great family-fun event with live performances across two stages, cooking demos, international food market, community & market stalls, sports activities at the Active Zone plus free kids' entertainment such as pony rides and jumping castle!

You can download the full

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Bairro Português Petersham Food & Wine Fair - 16th of March 2014

Come and get a taste of the colourful Portuguese culture at the popular Bairro Português - Petersham Food & Wine Fair this Sunday, 16th of March 2014.

Join in the party atmosphere filled with contemporary and traditional Portuguese/Brazilian dancing & music plus stalls lining the streets will be serving delicious Mediterranean, Portuguese and Brazilian cuisines, wines, beers and sangria!

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The Spot Film Festival (Randwick) - 16th of March 2014

The popular annual Spot Film & Food Festival is making a comeback this Sunday, 16th March 2014. Since its beginnings in 2008, it has become a very popular local event attracting thousands of visitors. This is not surprising given the range of entertainment & activities that's on offer at this festival.

Entertainment highlights include:

- live entertainment over two stages, the Main Stage on St

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St Patrick's Day Parade & Family Day (Hyde Park) - 16th of March 2014

Back in 1810, Governor Lachlan Macquarie declared 17th March an official day of celebration for the Irish in Australia. 200 years later, we are still celebrating St Patrick's Day and it has in fact become the largest Irish event in the Southern Hemisphere! It doesn't matter if you are Irish or not, just wear something green and come celebrate St Patrick's Day Parade & Family Day at Hyde Park

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Ingleburn Alive Festival - 15th of March 2014

The annual Ingleburn Alive Festival is making a return this Saturday, 15th March 2014 and Oxford Road in Ingleburn will come 'alive' with free entertainment, street stalls, camel rides, petting farm, amusement rides and a fireworks finale at Milton Park!

The live entertainment will include performances by the NSW Police Band, CJ's Dancers, Peppermint Jam, Sons of Mercury, Bollywood Spice and

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Sydney Trailerboat & Outdoor Leisure Show (Sydney Olympic Park) - 15th & 16th of March 2014

The Sydney Trailerboat & Outdoor Leisure Show has something for any outdoor enthusiast ranging from canoes, kayaks and inflatables, through to tinnies and offshore fishing boats. If fishing is your game, head to the Nautilus Marine Insurance Entertainment & Education Precinct where you can pick up some tricks on how to catch that illusive fish along with other useful tips on how to maintain

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Africultures Festival (Auburn) - 15th of March 2014

The 'Africultures', or 'Celebration of African Cultures' Festival is a community event which showcases the rich and diverse heritage and culture of Africa. It's an event for people from all over Africa who now call Australia home as well as for non-African communities to come and discover more about this vibrant and colourful culture.

Some highlights at the event:

. great line-up of

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Powerhouse Discovery Centre Open Weekend (Castle Hill) - 15th & 16th of March 2014

The Castle Hill Powerhouse Discovery Centre is part of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, together with the Powerhouse Museum in Darling Harbour and Sydney Observatory at the Rocks. It is an off-site storage and collection care facility for the Museum and has a collection of 385,000 objects covering the areas of history, science, technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music,

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The Blue Mountains Music Festival (Katoomba) - 14th to 16th of March 2014

The Blue Mountains Music Festival, Folk, Roots and Blues is held every March in Katoomba and is a celebration of music in a carnival-like setting held just a short walk from all the shops, cafes and restaurants of the Blue Mountains town of Katoomba. The festival started in 1996 with just 24 concerts on 3 stages. Today, the event has grown to around a hundred concerts with world-class musicians

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Taste of Sydney (Centennial Park) - 13th to 16th of March 2014

Foodies' favourite event - Taste of Sydney is making a comeback at Centennial Park this year from the 13th to 16th of March 2014! Come and sample mouth-watering dishes from some of Sydney's hottest restaurants, sip on award-winning wines, see chefs in action at taste kitchens & chef demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment and pop-up bars.

The impressive line-up of participating restaurants

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 9th of March 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the the Thailand Grand Festival (Darling Harbour), Autumn Vibes (Royal Botanic Garden) and the Blacktown Show.







The Thailand Grand Festival (Darling Harbour) is on this weekend, 08-09/03 with cultural music/dances, handicraft workshops & delish Thai food. http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/thailand-grand-festival-darling-harbour.html

Enjoy

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Rail & Sail to Wollongong - 8th of March 2014

Join the 'Rail & Sail to Wollongong' and enjoy two different modes of transport to and from Wollongong. You can steam from Sydney Central with heritage loco 3642 and then sail back from Wollongong on triple-deck, catamaran cruiser 'Ocean Dreaming' or sail from Sydney on 'Ocean Dreaming', then steam back from Wollongong with loco 3642.

When you take the cruise, you get to see harbour sights,

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Autumn Vibes at Royal Botanical Garden (Sydney CBD) - 9th of March 2014

Autumn Vibes is a FREE multicultural day of music, dance, art, talks, walks, food and children’s activities at the Royal Botanic Garden this Sunday, the 9th of March 2014. This year, the event highlights their African plant collection and it will be accompanied by the exciting beat of African drums, magical voices, contemporary and African dancers.

Some highlights include:

. Live

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Mathilda's Market (Paddington) - 8th of March 2014

Matilda’s Market is a boutique market selling beautiful handcrafted and limited production baby and kids goods. It's a great place to buy funky kids’ outfits and kid-friendly bedroom decorations, accessories, costumes, bags and more.

Mathilda's Markets are held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Hobart. In Sydney, Matilda's Market is held a few times a year and in various

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Top Gear Festival (Eastern Creek) - 8th & 9th of March 2014

Motoring enthusiasts! Get ready for one of the biggest motoring events of the year - Top Gear Festival is back for two days only from the 8th to 9th of March 2014. The festival will be packed with entertainment both on and off the track.

On track entertainment includes young Aussie Daniel Ricciardo and his Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One car taking on the lap record as well as the Holden

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Blacktown City Show - 8th & 9th of March 2014

The Blacktown City Show is a 2-day country show + carnival held this weekend, the 8th & 9th of March 2014. The country event is jam-packed with activities & entertainment which includes competitions in the area of horticultural, arts & crafts, photography, cooking, poultry & birds along with carnival rides and various shows. Some highlights include:

. Rampt Mini FMX show

. Reptile Display

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Country Music Festival (Central Coast) - 8th & 9th of March 2013

If you love country music and don't mind a bit of travel, get to the Central Coast Country Music Festival this weekend from the 7th to 9th of March 2014. The festival showcases a big range of artists/performers on 3 stages and at various licensed premises throughout the Wyong Shire in the Central Coast. Just some of the performers include Gina Jeffreys, Round Mountain Girls, Tamara Stewart, The

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Cinema in the Park (City of Ryde) - 7th to 15th of March 2014

The City of Ryde is bringing back "Cinema in the Park" this month of March with popular family movies at 4 different outdoor venues! Bring your own picnic & rug (or low chair) and sit back to enjoy the FREE movies. Light refreshments are available for purchase at all of the venues. The movie starts at sundown or at approximately 8pm and the movie schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, 7th MARCH
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Thailand Grand Festival (Darling Harbour) - 8th & 9th of March 2014

If you are like me and love Thai food and their exotic culture, don't miss the Thailand Grand Festival which will be taking place at Darling Harbour this weekend the 8th & 9th of March 2014. This popular festival has been running for five years and each year, more than 60,000 people attend the 2-day grand festival!

Some highlights at this year's festival:
. Thai boxing demonstration
. Thai

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Stitches and Craft Show (Rosehill) - 6th to 9th of March 2014

If you love sewing and craft work, don't miss the Stitches and Craft Show taking place at Rosehill from the 6th to 9th of March 2014. There will be plenty to see & learn with a big range of exhibitors, displays, demonstrations, fashion parades and seminars. Some highlights include:

. 100+ exhibitors

. Handmade fashion parade

. Fabric trail exhibition

. Feltmaking demonstrations

. Beautiful

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Art Express (Sydney Olympic Park) - 4th of March to 27th of April 2014

ARTEXPRESS is an exhibition of the artworks created by students for the 2013 Higher School Certificate Examination in Visual Arts. The exhibition features a variety of expressive forms including painting, photomedia, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, documented forms, textiles and fibre, ceramics, time-based forms and collections of works created by 70 talented students.

This

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Parks Week at the City of Sydney - 3rd to 9th of March 2014

Parks Week celebrates the importance of parks to community life. During this week, everyone is invited to head outdoors and make the most of our public parks and open spaces. As part of the celebration, the City of Sydney has organised for a week-long program of fun activities suitable for all ages in the City’s parks and open spaces. Some highlights include:

. Playground tours at Erskineville

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 2nd of March 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Luddenham Show, Anatolian Turkish Festival (Darling) and the Festival of Steam at Trainworks (Thirlmere).






The Luddenham Show is back this weekend, 01-02/03 and it's jam-packed with exhibits, shows & entertainment for the whole family: http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/luddenham-show-1st-2nd-of-march-2014.html

Experience the rich culture

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Heritage Craft Fair (St Ives) - 1st Sunday of the month

The Heritage Craft Fair is the largest Australian-made and Handmade Craft Fair in Sydney. There are about 250 quality craft stalls available offering top quality crafts and you can even view some crafts being created right before your eyes. The Heritage Craft Fair also offers a select group of "World Handcrafts" products, a Foods & Growers Market where you can get fresh produce & organic foods

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Clean Up Australia Day - 2nd of March 2014

Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians & families get involved in the Clean Up Australia Day by collecting and removing rubbish in their local park, beach, bushland and streets. In 2013, an estimated 550,300 volunteers removed 16,150 tonnes of rubbish at 7,341 sites right across Australia!

This year, Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday, 2nd of March 2014 and you can lend a

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Wascoe Siding Mini Train Rides - 1st Sunday of every month (except January)

The Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway is operated by the Blue Mountains Railway Society, a non-profit group of interested people who own and maintain the park. The Society owns 18 carriages which are run on steam, diesel or electric engines. Their railway consists of an inner and an outer track, 21 sets of points, fully operational colour light signals, a large marshalling yard and an operational

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Penrith National Reptile Expo - 2nd of March 2014

If you love reptiles, this is one event you should not miss - the 110th Penrith Annual Reptile Expo is on this Sunday, 2nd of March 2014! The Expo gives you a great opportunity to view a lot of reptiles under one roof (plus even purchase them as pets). Exotic reptiles on display include Burmese python, yellow anaconda, green iguana, tegu and American alligator. Plus there will be live music,

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Festival of Steam at Trainworks (Thirlmere) - 2nd of March 2014

Trainworks is one of the biggest train and rail attractions in the southern hemisphere. It is located on 5 hectares of land in the historic village of Thirlmere, about 90 kilometres south of Sydney. Trainworks has a range of Steam Engines, Carriages and Rolling Stock from the 1800s and 1900s on display. They also hold regular events such as Thomas the Tank Engine Days, Steam Train Rides,

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'Terrific Tuesdays' on the Concourse (Chatswood) - every Tuesday until 11th of March 2014

The Concourse is a relatively new entertainment destination at Chatswood offering live theatre entertainment, exhibitions, restaurants with international cuisines and the newly located Chatswood library. In addition, The Concourse also hosts great family-fun events such as the 'Terrific Tuesdays'. This event offers free outdoor movie screenings and pop-up entertainment at the Concourse over 6

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Anatolian Turkish Festival (Darling Harbour) - 1st & 2nd of March 2014

Anatolia, (also known as Asia Minor) is a geographic and historical term referring to the western-most protrusion of Asia. Since the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, Anatolia has become Turkey, with its inhabitants being 80% Turks and 15% Kurds, the largest ethnic minority.

Anatolia is one of the archaeologically richest places on earth, being home to many civilizations throughout

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Luddenham Show - 1st & 2nd of March 2014

The 110th Annual Luddenham Show is back this year on Saturday and Sunday, the 1st & 2nd of March 2014. As usual, the much anticipated Agricultural Show & Carnival will be packed with lots of entertainment for the whole family and includes fun activities such as:

- Live performances from Musical to Magical
- Sideshows & Rides for the Young (& the young at heart)
- Stalls selling quality Food,

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March into Merivale - a food festival in Sydney - 12th of February to 11th of April 2014

March into Merivale is a food festival which gives people the opportunity to try out new food or restaurants in an inexpensive way. A very popular highlight of this festival is the '$33 Meal Deal' which offers a main meal with a drink at participating restaurants or two meals and two drinks at participating pubs. Some of the participating eateries include Ms G's, El Loco, The Fish Shop, The

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Primrose Park (Cremorne)

Primrose Park is a popular park in Cremorne catering for locals as well as visitors. It has a mix of recreational facilities including sports fields, tennis courts, Art & Craft centre and a pleasant bush walking track that takes you close to Willoughby Bay.

Primrose Park was originally the site of North Sydney's first sewage treatment works. The sewage works was closed in the late 1920s and

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FAMILY FUN SYDNEY CALENDAR for week ending 23rd of February 2014

TOP 3 EVENTS FOR THE WEEK are the Greek Festival (Darling Harbour), Sydney Cellar Door (Hyde Park) & Jazz in the Garden at Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (Faulconbridge).






Enjoy Greek music, dance & food at the Greek Festival (Darling Harbour) this weekend, 22-23/02 featuring special international guest star from Cyprus - Konstantina! http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/

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Sunday Family Fun Day @ the Museum of Contemporary Art (The Rocks) - last Sunday of the month

The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia's only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from all over Australia and around the world. The museum continuously changes it's exhibitions, so there's always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA for art lovers. You can check out the current exhibitions/events at their website: http://

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Breakfast in the Bush at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary - 23rd of February 2014

Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a flora and fauna sanctuary created in the 1960s by Thistle Harris (in memory of her husband David Stead) to preserve the original 'Bargo Brush', Australia's flora & fauna and to promote the use and propagation of Australian native plants. Today, the 95 hectare property preserves the last remnants of the Bargo Brush and educates the general public on Australian

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Hornsby Greek Festival (Galston) - 23rd of February 2014

The Hornsby Greek Festival on this Sunday, the 23rd of February 2014 is all about Greek music, dance, wine and food. Come and experience the relaxed life-style of a Greek Village, taste the delicious Greek cuisine and enjoy traditional Greek dances and music. Some event highlights include:

. Greek folk dancing performances

. free Zorba dancing lessons

. Greek live band

. Delicious Greek

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Model Park (Luddenham) - Last Sunday of the Month

The Sydney Society of Model Engineers Inc. (SSME) is the oldest model engineering club in Australia and the oldest continuously operating Model Engineering Club in the southern hemisphere. It first started out as a society for all modellers and model hobbyists and it became so popular that they started holding Open Days so that the general public could visit the park and enjoy the modelling

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Macquarie Lighthouse Tour (Vaucluse) - 23rd of February 2014

The Macquarie Lighthouse on Sydney Harbour's southern headland is Australia's oldest lighthouse. It was originally designed by convict architect Francis Greenway and was built in 1818. Governor Macquarie was so pleased with the lighthouse that he granted Greenway a pardon for his work. However, over the years the sandstone started to erode and a new replacement lighthouse was built by James

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Astronomy Night at University of Western Sydney (Werrington North) - Saturday night about twice a month

The University of Western Sydney Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway. The Observatory runs programs such as undergraduate teaching, family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops, school holiday programs and Astronomy for Indigenous students. The programs are designed to increase participants exposure to astronomy, science

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Jazz in the Garden at Norman Linsday Gallery & Museum (Faulconbridge) - 22nd of February 2014

The popular Jazz in the Garden event at the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum is back this Saturday, 22nd of February 2014. This annual event celebrates the birthday of Norman Lindsay, one of Australia's finest artists. More than 800 jazz lovers attend this event each year, and this year will be no exception as the birthday party will be showcasing live outdoor jazz by the talented Willie Qua and

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