Things to do in Bayside: June 9-15

Friday ⛅ 20°

🛝 Messy Playgroup for Toddlers: 10:00am - 11:00am every Friday at The SECC Community Hub, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot. Explore the world of senses through art and messy play, led by an experienced and qualified educator. Children 1-3 years and their parents/carers can join the supported playgroup for only $3 per family. Book here.

🕹️ Youth Drop-In: 3:30pm - 7:00pm at Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe. Bayside Council hosts teens 12 years and up with sports, games, art, music and snacks provided. Drop in on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday during school term. Learn more.

Saturday ☀️ 18°

🌳 Bushcare at Hawthorne Street Natural Area: 9:00am - 12:00pm meeting at Leo Smith Reserve, Ramsgate (at the corner of the tennis courts near the walking track). Bushcare is a chance to meet likeminded people and get some exercise while looking after the local environment. Learn more and register here.

🏉 Dragons vs Rabbitohs: Kick-off at 3:00pm at Jubilee Stadium, Corner Jubilee Avenue & Park Street, Carlton. There is no public parking available at the Venue and parking in the streets surrounding the venue is limited on match day. Get tickets. ****

Sunday ☀️ 18°

🏃 Wellside Bayness Long Weekend Event: 7:30am - 1:30pm at Cook Park, The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach. Join a day of beach wellness activities designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul, including breathwork, running, calisthenics, yoga, ice baths, and salsa dancing. All the info here.

Monday ⛅ 19°

🍂 Nature Playgroup: [CANCELLED] 10:00am - 11:00am at Arthur Byrne Reserve, Maroubra. Children 0-5 years and their parents/carers can get out and explore the natural environment. Each session includes songs, activities, stories, and free play. Please note the space has no closed fences or boundaries.

Tuesday ⛅ 20°

🎵 Play Learn Discover: 9:30am, 10:15am and 11:00am at Alexandria Homemaker Centre, 59 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria. Stories, songs and other activities. Suitable for littlies aged 6 months to 4 years. Free parking on-site for up to 3 hours. Book a free spot.

👨 Dads, Get Ready for Parenting: 1:30pm - 2:30pm on Tuesday 13 June, 18 July, 29 August, 3 October, 31 October, and 12 December. Free online sessions for fathers and fathers-to-be from multicultural backgrounds, providing education and networking to support fathers as they transition to parenting. Participants can join one or more sessions. More info.

Wednesday ☀️ 18°

🚼 Kensington Park Playgroup: 10:00am - 11:00am at Kensington Park Community Centre, 1 Day Lane, Kensington. The SECC hosts unstructured and structured play activities that develop children's social, emotional or cognitive skills. All of the SECC’s supported playgroups offer developmental monitoring called Learn the Signs Act Early (LTSAE). All staff are trained in this and have a background in children’s development. Each session is $3 per family. Book a spot.

🏆 Trivia Night: From 6:30pm at One Drop Brewing, 5 Erith Street, Botany. Flex your knowledge muscles while enjoying handcrafted brews. Grab your mates, form a team, and get ready to compete for epic beer-fueled prizes and bragging rights. Book a table.

Thursday ☀️ 19°

🧘 Intergenerational Yoga: [BOOKINGS CLOSED] 10:30-11:30AM every Thursday (until June 29) at the KCS Community Hub, 49 English Street, Kogarah. Fun and interactive, all abilities yoga class for ages 0-99+ facilitated by the Yoga Foundation. There will be options to participate on the mats or sitting in a chair. It’s a free activity with morning tea provided. Registration essential. Learn more.

🎮 Youth Drop-In: 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Hillsdale Community Centre, 236 Bunnerong Road, Hillsdale. Bayside Council hosts teens 12 year and up with sports, games, art, music and snacks provided. Every Thursday during school term. Learn more.

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