PlaygroundsPirrama Park + Pirrama Park Kiosk
Pyrmont · Inner West
Water play, sandpit, slides and a kiosk right beside the playground.
Water playSandpitToilets
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PlaygroundsIan Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden
Centennial Park · Eastern Suburbs
A hidden free garden with waterfalls, streams, water play, nature play and a bamboo forest slide.
Water playNature playFenced
PubsThe Prince Hotel
Kirrawee · Sutherland Shire
An easy family lunch spot in Kirrawee, with a kids’ play zone, little picnic tables and Sunday entertainment to keep the kids smiling.
Kids menuHigh chairsPlay Area
Pram Friendly CafesHidden Garden Cafe
Mascot · Eastern Suburbs
A cafe with a fully fenced playground right beside the tables.
Fully fencedGood coffeePlayground
PlaygroundsQueens Park Playground + Queens Park Kitchen
Queens Park · Eastern Suburbs
A fully enclosed playground right beside the cafe, an easy coffee and play morning.
Fully fencedSandpitShade
PlaygroundsMeadowbank Park
Meadowbank · North Shore
A bright, colourful fully fenced playground with a flying fox and water play.
Fully fencedSandpitWater play
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Halloween Street Party
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
A free family Halloween party with costumes, music, games and a BBQ.
FreeNewtownAges 1-3, 3-5, 5+
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Nov5
Bean Sprout Playgroup
9:30 am – 11:30am · Livvi's Place Playground, Timbrell Park (cnr First Ave & Henley Marine Dr)
Free nature-based playgroup every Thursday at Livvi's Place Five Dock.
Every weekFreeFive DockAges 0-1, 1-3
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Nov7
Erko Berzerko 2026
10:00 am – 4:00pm · Erskineville Public School
A fun community fair with carnival rides, games, live music, market stalls, delicious food and family entertainment. A great day out for families with toddlers through to primary school kids.
Free entryErskinevilleAges 1-3, 3-5, 5+
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