Ellaslist Sydney Families

16/08/2025

Thousands are heading to Five Dock tomorrow, are you one of them? 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 Happening this Sunday! 🇮🇹

Ferragosto is on this Sunday 17 August in Five Dock. Enjoy delicious Italian food, live music, market stalls and fun for the whole family along Great North Road. See you there for a full day of celebration.

Get the details here: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/sydney/events/ferragosto-italian-street-festival

16/08/2025

🚂 All aboard at Nurragingy Reserve!

The miniature railway is back on the tracks every 3rd Sunday of the month, 10 am–3 pm. Rides are just $4, with bridges, tunnels and plenty of fun for the kids.

Perfect for a family day out in Doonside. Don’t forget enclosed shoes!

Read more: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/sydney/events/nurragingy-miniature-railway

15/08/2025

Who’s chasing petals at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival tomorrow? 🌸

See you there!

🌸 The blossoms are back this August at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival! 🌸

Stroll the Cherry Trail, feast on Japanese eats, catch live performances, and soak in two magical weeks of colour at Auburn Botanic Gardens.

✨ Plan your visit and get tickets here: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/sydney/events/sydney-cherry-blossom-festival-at-auburn-botanic-gardens

*FREE for kids 4 and under and Cumberland residents!

15/08/2025

🤸‍♀️ Flip, Tumble, Leap: Sydney’s Best Gymnastics Classes for Kids!

From tiny tumblers to future Olympians, we’ve found the top spots in Sydney for kids to learn, play, and shine on the mats.

These classes cover everything from beginner basics to competitive training, building confidence, coordination and plenty of fun.

✨ Check out the full list: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/best-gymnastics-classes-in-sydney-for-kids

15/08/2025

🌟 Your guide to Sydney fun is here! 🌟

Our latest newsletter just dropped packed with family-friendly events, hidden gems, and things you won’t want to miss this week.

From cherry blossom strolls to thermal bath soaks, we’ve rounded up the best ways to make your days brighter.

💌 Check your inbox or view preview here: https://bit.ly/4oHoQ7u?

14/08/2025

Book Week 2025 starts tomorrow, which means your kid probably has their parade next week!🕵️🧙‍♂️🦹‍♀️

Need some last-minute inspo? These easy costume ideas will help 😉✨👉

https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/last-minute-book-week-costumes

14/08/2025

Eight years at the top 🏆

ALDI keeps winning on value for money and other key categories. Do you think the big two will finally rethink their prices?

14/08/2025

Looking for a fun family weekend in Sydney?�From cherry blossoms to science adventures, here’s what’s on for kids (and grown-ups too):

Here’s what Sydney offers this week:
1. 🌸 Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival – Auburn Botanic Gardens
2. 💃 Footloose the Musical – The Concourse, Chatswood
3. 📸 Little Sydney Lives – Photography Exhibition
4. 🎨 It Takes a Village – Art Gallery of NSW
5. 🧪 Science in the Swamp – Centennial Park
6. 🍝 Ferragosto Italian Street Festival – Five Dock
7. 🚚 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire – Sydney Olympic Park
8. ⛵ Sydney Boat Show – Sydney Showground
9. ❄ Winter Wonderland at The Grounds of Alexandria – Alexandria
10. 💫 Badu Gili: Healing Spirit – Sydney Opera House
11. 🐱 CATS the Musical – Theatre Royal
12. 🫧 Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience – Sydney Olympic Park
13. 🖼 Archibald Prize Exhibition – AGNSW
14. 🦖 Dinosaurs at the Australian Museum – Australian Museum
15. 🧖 Soak Bathhouse Alexandria – Alexandria
16. 🍜 Hay Street Market at Paddy’s – Chinatown
17. 🧸 Teddy Bear High Tea – Sheraton Grand Sydney

Full details: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/sydney/events/things-to-do-in-sydney-this-weekend

14/08/2025

Top Primary Schools in Sydney 📚🚌

Our latest deep dive, driven by the 2025 Better Education analysis, reveals that Sydney’s top primary schools are not just the usual elite names, many are public or affordable independents excelling in literacy and numeracy.

Link to the Sydney's top primary schools can be found here:
https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/which-are-sydney-s-top-primary-schools

14/08/2025

From backyard to battleground in 3... 2... 1...

Laser Tag in a Box delivers everything you need for an epic party straight to your door, so the kids are off screens, running wild, and having the time of their lives… while you enjoy the action from the sidelines stress-free!

Rent for a Saturday and get Sunday FREE ➡️

https://ellaslist.com.au/articles/laser-tag-in-a-box-the-birthday-party-that-comes-to-you

13/08/2025

Freshly-baked cinnamon buns? Check. Snacks from Japan? Yep. Toys for your toddler? Absolutely. An at-home retreat? No worries!

… and they all come to YOU.🎁Unbox Australia’s best subscription boxes right here! ➡️
https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/all-of-the-best-subscription-boxes-in-australia-hint-beauty-food-kids-and-more

13/08/2025

🇮🇹 Happening this Sunday! 🇮🇹

Ferragosto is on this Sunday 17 August in Five Dock. Enjoy delicious Italian food, live music, market stalls and fun for the whole family along Great North Road. See you there for a full day of celebration.

Get the details here: https://www.ellaslist.com.au/sydney/events/ferragosto-italian-street-festival