What to do on New Year's Eve in Sydney

New Year's Eve in Sydney

2013 is fast running out, it will soon be gone, it's had enough, whether it has been good for you or not its departure is surely worthy of celebration. What is in store for next year? Will it be better or worse than 2013? There's no real way of knowing beyond living it to the full. So lets kick things off with something fun on New Year's Eve. Just follow the link below:

http://www.sydney100.com/newyearssydney.htm

Things to do over Christmas in Sydney

Things to do over Christmas in Sydney

Merry Christmas to locals, visitors and to everybody who loves Sydney. For things to over Christmas check out our 

Christmas Page and Top 100 Things to do in Sydney:

http://www.sydney100.com/christmassydney.htm

http://www.sydney100.com/

We wish you very best over Christmas. We'll be back before the New Year. 

Moon Walking at the Royal National Park in Sydney

Moon Walking in Sydney

Some might say that the Royal National Park is 'out of this world' place to visit. It is a top thing to do in Sydney but we couldn't say it is out of this world - the Royal National Park is just outside of Sydney. :)

What we do say is spend the night there, with the right people, with the right equipment, it will feel like nowhere else on Earth - which is pretty close.

The Royal National is listed at No. 27 on the Top 100 List.

Best Water Park in Sydney - WetnWild or Waterworld?

Which is the best Water Park in Sydney? 

For this summer it is a battle between Wet'n'Wild and Waterworld unless you live down south in which case you know better. 

Wet'n'Wild vs Waterworld

Whilst Wet'n'Wild is the more of expensive of the two it is massive with loads of attractions. Waterworld is smaller and cheaper but it is almost impossible to go the Entertainment Quarter (Waterworld's location) without feeling that someone has had their hands in your wallet or purse. So the answer is to go to whichever one is the most convenient for you or better still just take them to the beach and pour a bucket of water over them :) 

http://www.sydney100.com/thingstodosydneyschoolsummerholidays.htm 

What to do during the Summer School Holidays in Sydney

Things to do for the School Holidays this Summer in Sydney

With the School Holidays coming up you may be wondering what to do with the kids. As you might expect we have a few ideas. An ageless and popular activity is a trip to the zoo. We have a few options to choose from including Taronga Zoo with its new Baby Bonga (striped antelope). You could also a take a trip back in time to see a few of the big fellas that used to live around these parts. You could even have a sleep over at their place.

Follow the link below for more info:

http://www.sydney100.com/summer-school-holiday-activities-sydney.htm

Must do in Sydney - Open Air Cinema

What MUST you do in Sydney?

To answer my own question, and what a good question it is if I don't mind saying so myself, is just make your way through the top 100 list of top things to do in Sydney.

Dumb Question!

Ok perhaps not necessarily the very best question, how's this one, what is the one thing that you should do in Summer in Sydney that sells out really quickly. Answer, visit the Open Air Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Why mention it now? Tickets go on sale soon after the program release on Friday, 13th December. If you don't buy your tickets soon after that you won't be able to get to any of the films you really want to see as they will be gone, gone, gone!

Good Luck!

Coogee Family Fun Day

Coogee Family Fun Day

For a fun day with the family tomorrow why not head off to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and visit the 3 beach down from Bondi, other wise known as Coogee Beach. For more information on this and other things to do in December just follow the link below:

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-december.htm

Trop Fest in Sydney

Trop Fest at Centennial Park in Sydney

The biggest short film festival of them all that we call Trop Fest is on again next weekend. I say again as it will be the second Trop Fest we have enjoyed this year. The last one took place in February at the Domain. Follow the link below for more details:

Things to do in December in Sydney

Santa Fest in Sydney

Santa Fest in Darling Harbour in Sydney

Santa Claus is right across Darling Harbour at the moment from the Harbourside to the water and beyond. Santas are festering everywhere. Christmas has begun in Darling Harbour and it isn't going anywhere until the fat man in the white beard sings - or rather delivers.

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-december.htm

Things to do in December in Sydney

Things to do in December in Sydney

There's a fair bit to do for Christmas I know but there are 24 days in December that have to be done as well. To assist we have a new list of things to do in December with more events promised. There's no time to waste.. :)
  
http://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-december.htm

Christmas Choirs in Sydney

Christmas Corals in Sydney -  Every Thursday from November 21st

If you are still thinking Christmas is a long way off we have a surprise for you - it starts next week! Well the carols do. Every Thursday from 21st November city folk will be entertained by the roving Christmas Choirs. The rovers commence roving after 7pm. 

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Busking By the Beach in Sydney

The Sands Annual Busking By the Beach, Narrabeen - every Sunday till 1st December

There's usually lots of good reasons to spend some time on Sydney's Northern Beaches and tomorrows is the Busking by the Beach competition in Narrabeen. Whatever the weather has in store be blown away by the talented buskers on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. 

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Newtown Festival in Sydney

Should you go to the Newtown Festival in Sydney?  

If you have never experienced a Newtown Festival then you have to go. You have to go not for the music, although the music is entertaining, new and fresh, not for the food, although the food is tasty, and spicy and yummy, not for the art and craft that is interesting, thought provoking and challenging and not for the great kids zone and associated things to do. No, not for any or all of these things should you venture into Newtown this Sunday. Go for the people, go for the vibe and the smiling faces. Go for the atmosphere, the delicious smells and alluring sights and sounds. You go to experience Newtown and you go to have a good time.

http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Q-Station in Sydney

Q-Station Family Fun Day in Sydney

As you might have expected The Q-Station on Sydney's North Head is listed as a Top 100 thing to do. What you might not know is the 'fun levels' will be receiving a boast this coming Family Fun Day. The program not only includes things for the kids to do but also exhibitions, talks, tours and interesting presentations about the wildlife. 
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Things to do in the Spring School Holidays in Sydney

School Holiday Fun Things to do in Sydney 

Finding things to do in the School Holidays is always a tough one. Sure there are lots of things you could do but 'boring', 'it's not fair' and 'we always do that' are just some of the many ways in which children can quickly reduce the ideas list down to zilch. You can always resort to 'in my day' etc but that's not much fun and may not help much. Instead try the list below and who knows, maybe you will find something that everyone will enjoy.
http://www.sydney100.com/spring-school-holidays-sydney.htm 

Moon Festival in Sydney

Cabramatta Moon Festival - Sunday 15th September 2013

The traditional Moon Festival is on this Sunday all over South East Asia. Millions will celebrate family, love and romance. In Sydney the celebrations will include live performances, lion dancing, a lantern parade and those delicious moon cakes. It all ends in traditional Sydney style with a fireworks display. 

http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Brazilian Day in Sydney

Brazilian Day in Sydney

Take a trip to Brazil by visiting Darling Harbour in the heart of Sydney and dance, move and gyrate to the beat, experience traditional Brazilian cuisine and Brazilian beer. Who's got the ball? A Brazilian of course and they will entertain and delight all with their silky skills. Add to all this the sights and delights of Darling Harbour and there really is little option than to come to Brazil in Sydney, if only for one day.
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Spring Carnival in Sydney

Sydney Spring Carnival at Rosehill Gardens

The pounding of hooves, the thrill the race, the hope and expectation on punter's faces, the laughter and disappointment, the adrenaline, the power, the passion and you haven't even made out of the TAB yet. :) Spring Carnival is back in Sydney and it's time for a little flutter. 
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Last Night of the Proms at the Sydney Opera House

Last Night of the Proms in Australia

For two nights only, don't miss it, it will be the last night of the Proms, or is that Poms? Anyway, as we were saying, it will be the LAST NIGHT of the Proms on the Friday 13th September. Don't worry, if you can't make it, it will be the LAST NIGHT of the Proms on Saturday as well. So Friday is really the night before the LAST NIGHT of the Proms - Phew! Glad that's sorted, you could do it twice - God Save the Queen of Australia!

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney

The Sydney Running Festival

Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 

Time to get a move on if you want to be part of the Blackmores Running Festival. Few fun runs in world, let alone Australia, can match the scenery on route,
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Sydney Male Choir

Sydney Male Choir - 100 years of Music

The Sydney Male Choir is 100 years old today, tomorrow, sometime this year and that's something to sing about, among other jolly and uplifting tunes. See them at the Sydney Town Hall and marvel at just how well they have aged :)
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Festival of the Winds in Sydney

Festival of the Winds at Bondi 

If you have ever been to Bondi on a sunny day you would know that they is a lot to see. The sea, the surf, the people in it, the cliffs, Bondi Pavilion, street artists, events, Bondi is a magnet, a mecca for life. So if you wanted to stage a festival that people would look up to what would you do? With so much going on how do get people to look up and take notice? Easy, find a space that's not already taken - fill the sky with colour - they call it the Festival of the Winds.

http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

The Sydney Fringe Festival

The Sydney Fringe Festival 

The Sydney Fringe Festival is back once more bringing with it great drama, laughter and challenging works of art into our lives. What makes a festival fringe? I dunno, what does make a festival fringe? A wacky hairdresser? It doesn't really matter if you get something out of it. Follow the link below to see if you will.

http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Things to do on Father's Day in Sydney - All n all it's just another sock in the drawer?

Father's Day in Sydney and those Silly Socks

Not that I'm suggesting this as a top thing to do, but go through any Dad's sock drawer and the chances are you will find at least one pair of 'silly socks'. "Where they came from?" will probably produce a wily smile and the answer "Father's Day..." There are other things to do and other gifts to get. The upside is that Dad is probably expecting a tie, mug, another pair of socks or possibly nothing at all. You rarely get a better chance to surprise and delight your Dad than on Father's Day.
http://www.sydney100.com/fathersdaysydney.htm

Spring Festival in Sydney

Spring Festival in Sydney

This weekend's Willoughby Spring festival is going to make Winter seem so 'yesterday'. We are talking a whole month's worth of fun spring things to do in Sydney. Spring is one of the best times to be in Sydney and the Spring Festival is one of the reasons why. 
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Father's Day Sydney Harbour Walk

Fantasea Harbour Hike from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Chowder Bay

If your Dad is the get up and go type or more the sit down, slow type there will be all sorts of types of Dads at the Fantasea Harbour Hike and most of them will be having fun.
http://www.sydney100.com/fathersdaysydney.htm

LEGO World

LEGO Acropolis in Sydney is out of this World

If you believe in a Multiverse where everything that can exist does, then there is a world made of LEGO out there somewhere populated by living Minifigures. To get an idea of what it might be like on LEGO World here on Earth you could visit the LEGO Acropolis at the University of Sydney :) 
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Mudgee Wine and Food Fair in Sydney

Mudgee Wine and Food Fair in Sydney

Mudgee by sea returns to Sydney for the umpteenth time with it's fine wine, tasty morsels and family entertainment. 
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

City2Surf in Sydney

Sun-Herald City2Surf 

There is still time left to feel the pain of Heartbreak Hill, Sydney's greatest road race is back for another year. But you don't need to run to join in the fun, in fact, maybe it is more fun not to run. Either way you'll enjoy the day.

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Sticky Rock Candy at the Rocks in Sydney

Sticky Rock Candy, The Rocks - Daily Candy Demonstrations

Things can get a little bit sticky if you are in the Rocks in Sydney, that's sticky in a particularly delicious kind of way at the Sticky Rock Candy. It's as sweet as an experience and for those with an eye on prosperity, why not create your own lasting image in a stick of rock. 
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm 

Christmas in July in Sydney

Christmas in July Russian Style - Slide's El'Circo Blanc - Wednesdays in July

There are only two Wednesdays left to celebrate Christmas in July in Sydney as though you were in Moscow. Well, if life was meant to be simple most people would be out of a job.

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm  

Bondi Feast in Sydney

Bondi Feast at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney 

Bondi Feast is not just another excuse to stuff your face and drink too much. Oh no, not at Bondi, Bondi is like one of those multi-sided shapes the names which are mystery to all outside of primary school teachers and people who should know better(?) No, Bondi is a multi-everything and Bondi Feast reflects that with a feast of fun, laughter, sweet music, rollicking good plays, engrossing storytelling, stunning visual arts and piping hot food - well there's got to be food in there somewhere. So bring all sides of yourself to this multi-dimensional feast of goodies that is the Bondi Feast.
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm 

The Rocks Aroma Festival in Sydney

The Rocks Aroma Festival - Sunday 21st July

Come smell the coffee at the Rocks on Sunday, then sample some of the most exotic and rich flavours that only coffee can provide. There is tea and other beverages to try to along with an array of delights to tempt the palate.
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Sydney Fireworks in July and August

Darling Harbour Fireworks 

Did you know that it's July 20th tomorrow! That's right, July 20th! Let's party, let off the fireworks! So what's so special about July 20th you might ask? Well, that's when we let off the fireworks! And then we do it again in August! This is Sydney, that's what we do!
http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm 

A Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine in Sydney

Thomas the Tank Engine in Sydney

Enjoy a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and friends before the school holidays finally run out of puff.
http://www.sydney100.com/thingstodosydneyschoolwinterholidays.htm

NAIDOC in Sydney

NAIDOC in Sydney to 14th July

Sydney is hosting NAIDOC kicking off in Hyde Park tomorrow with other events happening across Sydney during the week. Food, music, stories, arts, crafts and welcoming atmosphere await.
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Skiing in Australia

Skiing in Australia 

The ski season is sliding away in Australia - so are you up for some serious snow time?
http://www.sydney100.com/ski-in-australia.htm

Canada Day in Sydney

Canada Day at the Rocks - Saturday 29th June

Canada is really just like Australia except it is colder, bigger, has bigger hills, they speak French as well as English and it is located on the other side of the globe. So pretty much the same in a very different kind of way. Celebrate all that's the same and different, have fun, play games, eat, drink and be Canadian for the day. Hey! You might even met one.

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Things to do if it rains in Sydney and Sydney Weather

How is the weather treating (with) you?

It's not an uncommon question to ask How's the weather in Sydney? So here is an uncommon answer - it's not bloody good enough! I know, I know there's got to be a little rain sometimes but this is just too much! In order to do what we can do we have instigated anti-rain dancing which involves jumping up and down in ever decreasing circles chanting 'this is not Melbourne!' :) It could become a top thing to do in Sydney. On a more practical level, we have upgraded the Sydney100 weather page to include things to do if the weather is not behaving itself.

 http://www.sydney100.com/sydneysweather.htm

Things to do during the School Holidays in Sydney

Winter School Holidays in Sydney

You blink and there they are, those lovely school holidays are back once more. Fear not, it maybe cold, it maybe wet but it doesn't have to be a holiday you will want to forget. We have some top things for you to do, time will fly past and before you know it you'll be sorry to see them go back to school.
http://www.sydney100.com/thingstodosydneyschoolwinterholidays.htm 

Good Food and Wine Show in Sydney

Good Food and Wine Show - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour - 28th June to 30th June

The Good Food and Wine Show is back in Sydney next weekend. Yummy food, yummy wine and away from any wintry weather, what could be better.http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Whale Watching in Sydney

Where to see the whales in Sydney 

We have gone on about this before and we may well do so again but the whales are coming, the whales are coming! And they won't stop coming until you go and see them. If you are lucky you might even see a mother with her calf but not if you don't go.

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney20.htm

Budget cuts mean no Sydney Winter Festival in 2013

Sydney Winter Festival has been axed - Sydney Harbour Bridge to be sold??

Despite reports to the contrary, there will be no official Winter Festival in Sydney this year. It has been axed just like the Blues and Jazz Festival, the Great Train Race and soon to be dismantled Sydney Monorail. So what is next for the chop? The Sydney Harbour Bridge? It was a while ago but the English sold London Bridge to the Americans. I wonder how much the Chinese would pay for the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Maybe we could sell them Blues Point Tower instead.

http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Things to do in Sydney during the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend

Queen's Birthday Long Weekend - Saturday, 8th June to Monday, 10th June 2013

This weekend is a long weekend and it is a short week next week! Follow the link below for things to do:
http://www.sydney100.com/queensbirthdaylongweekendsydney.htm

Sydney Festival at the Haydon Orpheum in Cremorne

Sydney Film Festival Returns To the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne

The Sydney Film Festival starts today which I'm sure we have mentioned before. One of stars of the festival, the beautiful Hayden Orpheum in Cremorne, is back where it belongs - in the heart of the Sydney Film Festival program. The Orpheum promises to take you back to "a time when a trip to the movies was truly a grand night out". The Orpheum will be showing 20 plus Sydney Film Festival gems, try to ensure you see at least one of them. 

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney-film-festival.htm#orpheum

Sydney Great Train Race - Steam vs. Diesel

Sydney Great Train Race - Central Station - Saturday, 8th - Monday, 10th June

Sydney's Central Station is going to be a pretty steamy place to over the Queen's Birthday Weekend with the answer to ultimate question, does steam beat diesel? Well, of course it does but that's not to say the 'Great Train Race' won't be exciting and you can be part of it.

http://www.sydney100.com/queensbirthdaylongweekendsydney.htm

International Ski Expo in Sydney

International Ski Expo - Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour - Sunday, 2nd June 

Well it is officially winter tomorrow and we all know what that means. That's right, it's the 1st June. It doesn't really mean much else other than the day after the first official day of winter there is a Ski Expo. Entry to the expo is FREE but they ask that you RSVP. 

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Queen's Birthday Long-Weekend in Sydney and the start of the Snow Season

Queen's Birthday Long-Weekend in Sydney and the start of the Snow Season

Have you notice how long this month has been? On and on and on and it's still here. The reason is, is that we need a break and we haven't had one. Thankfully, the Queen has bestowed upon us that we can take a day off for her birthday, isn't that nice of her. If I could, I'd give everyone the day off for my birthday too, in fact for yours as well. Why stop there, every birthday should be a holiday and we all should get paid holiday pay if really need to do some work. Yes, well, so, moving on not only is it the Queen's Birthday next month it is also the start of the ski season. Below you'll find links for things to do over the June Long-Weekend, Skiing in Australia and then we go on a bit about the Alpine Way in the Snowy Mountains.

Queen's Birthday Long-Weekend >>http://www.sydney100.com/queensbirthdaylongweekendsydney.htm

Skiing in Australia >> http://www.sydney100.com/ski-in-australia.htm

Alpine Way [Listed at 74] >> http://www.sydney100.com/sydney80.htm#Alpine

The Lighting of the Sails of the Sydney Opera House - Vivid Sydney Festival

The Lighting of the Sails of the Sydney Opera House

Sydney is about to change colour as the Vivid Festival Lights begin reflecting of off the waters of Sydney Harbour.  Sydney will look as though an electrified rainbow has descended from the sky.  This riveting combination of art, architecture and light is as stunning as it is unique.

http://www.sydney100.com/vivid-sydney.htm

Things to do if it rains in Sydney

What to do if it rains in Sydney

Has it been raining where you are? Well 'rain happens' I guess. I was talking to lady who used to live in Cape York, the pointy bit at the top of Queensland. I asked her what they did during the three months of continuous rain called the Wet Season. She said they did the same things they did when it was not raining (presumably excluding hanging out the washing); they just did them in the rain. So if you are looking for something to do whilst it is raining, you could do as they do in Far North Queensland or try some of these ideas instead: http://www.sydney100.com/whattodorainssydney.htm

Vivid Sydney Festival and National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum and Vivid

Have we mentioned yet that Vivid starts in a couple of days time? Thought so, anyway one thing we have failed to mention was the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour has seen the light and joined in the fun. "The roof top projection is inspired by the colour, patterns, flavours and sounds of India to complement the museum's exhibition, East of India".

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm and for more on the Vivid Festival

Sydney Whale Watching

Whale Watching in Sydney

The whale watching season appears to be off to an early start with whales spotted off the Sydney Coast. Just follow the link below If you would like to spot one for yourself:

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney20.htm

The Sydney Vivid Festival of Lights and Lasers

The Sydney Vivid Festival - Starts Friday, 24th May

The Sydney Vivid Festival starts on Friday!! Millions of dollars of technology set up for us to admire and play with, all for free. Sydney is gorgeous any time of year, during the Vivid time of year, Sydney takes gorgeous to another level. 

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/vivid-sydney.htm

Sydney Writer's Festival and the Sydney Vivid Festival

Sydney Writers’ Festival - Walsh Bay - Monday, 20th May to Sunday, 26th May

The Sydney Writers’ Festival is said to be Australia's largest festival of literature and ideas. The Vivid Festival, which commences on the 24th May, also has lots of ideas. So it might be a good idea to go to both. There will be 150 free events, and over 150 not very expensive events, with a focus on the 'Art of Storytelling'.

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Pyrmont Festival (and Mudgee Festival) in Sydney

Pyrmont Festival - Pirrama Park - Friday, 17th May to Sunday, 26th May

Pyrmont and Mudgee combine in ferocious synergy of wine, food and art. The festival is the called the Pyrmont Festival rather than the Mudgee Festival to stop people jumping in their cars and driving at top speed out to the land of the Mud-gee, only to discover the festival is being held in Sydney. That's not to say that Pyrmont doesn't have much to offer the world, of course it does, but there aren't too many wineries in Pyrmont. Enjoy the day and 'Meet the Winemaker'.

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Sydney's Northern Beaches and the Northern Beaches Music Festival

With so many things to do and see on Sydney's Northern Beaches you wouldn't have thought there was much room for anything else, but amazingly somebody has squeezed a bit more in. Sydney's Northern Beaches Music Festival will take place at Berry Reserve and the Tramshed Community Arts Centre in Narrabeen this coming Friday. Music, scenery, beaches, lagoons, Pittwater, National Parks and surf. If you can, stay for the weekend.

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Head On Photography Festival in Sydney

Head On Photography Festival - Sydney - Friday, 17th May - Sunday, 23rd June

The Head On Photography Festival has thousands of images ready and waiting to find a home inside somebodies brain. Select from hundred's of events covering photojournalism, art, celebrities, landscapes and stunning portraits and get your head around some great photography.

For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Fashion Week in Sydney at Moore Park

Fashion Week in Sydney at Moore Park - Thursday, 16th May to Sunday, 19th May 2013 

Next week is Fashion Week! We all know that the latest fashions don't last long, well neither does Fashion Week, so get your credit card ready for a fashionable time at Moore Park.  For more information: http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Mother's Day in Sydney

Mother's Day is on Sunday, 12th May

It's Mother's Day tomorrow! I'm sorry, but we did try to warn you, here's a list of ideas in case you are stuck.

http://www.sydney100.com/mothersdaysydney.htm

The Sydney Film Festival in Sydney

The Sydney Film Festival Program Release

Did you feel it in the wind? Did you feel the earth move beneath your feet? No, me neither but the truth is out there and cannot be denied, the Sydney Film Festival has finally released it's bulging film program to the world. Movie stars, celebrities and film critics are rushing towards Sydney to gorge themselves on this year's Sydney Film Festival cinematic delights. You are welcome to join them for a nibble.

http://www.sydney100.com/sydney-film-festival.htm

What to do on Mother's Day in Sydney?

Mother's Day in Sydney

Mother's Day will soon be here, so get that card and a bunch of flowers just like last year, and the year before, and the year before ..boy will she be thrilled. You could try something else of course: 

http://www.sydney100.com/mothersdaysydney.htm

ANZAC Day in Sydney

Things to do on ANZAC Day in Sydney - Thursday, 25th April

What to do on ANZAC Day? You might even be making long weekend of it, in which case, What to do over the ANZAC Day Long Weekend in Sydney? Follow the link below for some ideas:

http://www.sydney100.com/anzacsydney.htm

Things to do on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Sydney

Things to do on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Sydney

That's pretty much got Good Friday out of the way, we hope you enjoyed it. What about the rest of Easter? Well there are the Easter things to do, What’s on and Festivals in Sydney pages. You could go on a trip to the Northern Beaches, Bondi Beach, Coogee and less visited beaches further south. We have the Blue Mountains out west, National Parks all over the place, Sydney Harbour walks, tours, kayaking, boating, swimming, quad bike riding the list goes, on and on all over Sydney and all the way to 160 top things to do in Sydney. Just follow the links off the home page linked below.

http://www.sydney100.com

What's Open on Good Friday

What's open on Good Friday in Sydney, NSW

Just like every year before, quite a few visitors, and even a few locals, will be caught out on Good Friday by how much is closed. Most shops, and all bottleshops, should be closed. Also many restaurants and cafes will be closed. So what to do on Good Friday. What will be open on Good Friday? Just follow link below

http://www.sydney100.com/good-friday-sydney.htm

If you know of anywhere, or anything else, that is open on Good Friday or have any suggestions as to what to do on Good Friday please add a comment below - thanks

FREE Hoopla Festival in Sydney - Opens on Good Friday

The Almost Mostly FREE Hoopla Circus Festival in Darling Harbour - Opens on Good Friday - Finishes Easter Monday

The Hoopla Festival in Darling Harbour is an (almost) mostly FREE circus festival and it is open on Good Friday in Sydney no less. Most of the pay for performances are the big shows that take place inside the Big Top, Tiny Top and 'Castello' and they don't cost that much really. Follow the link below for more details.

http://www.sydney100.com/Hoopla-Festival-Darling-Harbour.htm

Places to stop driving north of Sydney

Driving north out of Sydney? Places to stop along the way

I saw a headline somewhere, in between two headlines being nasty to someone, saying that it was going to be sunny over the Easter Holidays! This is great news, if it is to be believed, it was in The Australian after all, as Easter is often wet. So if you are driving north, we will write page going south as it were, if we ever get the time, you will need to stop, revive, and survive. Now whilst there are those great stop, revive, survive by-the-side of the road places which are excellent, there are other alternatives, and even places you could stay at rather than spend a big chunk of your Easter Break driving. Either or, stop, have a rest, take it easy, and come back in one piece - stay safe.

http://www.sydney100.com/stops-sydney-brisbane.htm

Vivid Live - Tickets go on sale Wednesday, 27th March

Vivid Live - Mostly Sydney Opera House - Tickets on sale Wednesday, 27th March

With Vivid Sydney growing ever more popular with each passing year, it is fair to assume that most of the tickets to Vivid Live will disappear very quickly. Tickets to Kraftwerk, Vivid's original headline act, went faster than a German sports car on an autobahn. This year the line-up includes Empire of the Sun and music legend Bobby Womack.  You will find more details on Vivid Sydney and Vivid Live by following the link below.

http://www.sydney100.com/vivid-sydney.htm

Sydney Family Show

Sydney Family Show - Entertainment Quarter Showring, Moore Park - Friday, March 22nd - Monday, 1st April

It's the Sydney Family Show folks with it's rides and family entertainment and it is starting tomorrow, a day after the Easter Show . Which is better? Hard to say really, the Easter Show is bigger and has loads more animals, the Sydney Family maybe smaller but has the biggest critters of them all - Dinosaurs!! And you can pet them. As if that's not enough there's Lego® Mania!

http://www.sydney100.com/eastersydney.htm

Sydney Royal Easter Show

Sydney Royal Easter Show - Sydney Showground in Olympic Park - Thursday, 21st March - Wednesday, 3rd April

It seems very early but it is true, the Sydneys Royal Easter Show starts tomorrow. The Easter Show will contain its usual array of games, entertainment and, of course, all those farm animals plus many new and exciting attractions. 

http://www.sydney100.com/eastersydney.htm

Easter in Sydney

Easter in Sydney - With Easter fast approaching you might be considering a trip away from Sydney just for a change of scenery. Even if you have already booked something, have a look at what's on over Easter in Sydney and remember, there is nothing wrong with holidaying at home.

http://www.sydney100.com/eastersydney.htm

What to do in Sydney at Easter

Easter in Sydney

'Don't Panic' to quote the Google Doodle today, or rather to quote the Google Doodle quoting somebody else but I never have the time to find out what the Google Doodles are all about which is funny really as we usually draw doodles when we have too much time or are bored which you probably are by now by this rambling so let's get to the point! Easter is less than three weeks away, there I said it. This is both good and bad. Good, break from work. Bad, what are we going to do? Well, the good news is it is good, bad and good because we have a few ideas...

Easter Holidays in Sydney

Top Gear Festival Sydney at the Sydney Motorsport Park

Top Gear Festival Sydney - Sydney Motorsport Park - Saturday, 9th March - Sunday, 10th March

Jeremy Clarkson and Co are getting into gear for Saturday's festival at Sydney Motorsport Park along with some of their mates, legendary racing drivers and celebrities. There will be stunts and challenges, live action zones, exhibitions and more top gear. This is a one-off event, only to take place in Sydney, don't miss it.

For more information visit: http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

The Enormous Horns and Peppa Pig bring Ingleburn to life

Ingleburn Alive - Sydney - Saturday, 9th March

The Enormous Horns, Peppa Pig, free entertainment, street stalls, amusement, camel and pony rides, a petting farm and a fireworks display are conspiring to make Ingleburn Alive! 

For more information visit: http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Weather in Sydney - Not Good Enough!!

How's the weather in Sydney? I'll tell you - Not bloody good enough! I know, I know there's got to be a little rain sometimes but this is just too much! In order to do what we can do we have instigated anti-rain dancing which involves jumping up and down in ever decreasing circles chanting 'this is not Melbourne!'. It could become a top thing to do in Sydney if this keeps up. On a more practical level, we have upgraded the Sydney100 weather page to include stuff to do if the weather appears to be conspiring to keep you inside.

http://www.sydney100.com/sydneysweather.htm

Almost Famous Open Mic Night

Almost Famous Open Mic Night - Friday, 1st March

The almost famous will be performing in Redfern as part of the Almost Famous Open Mic Night on Friday along with a few 'don't give up your day job performers' but that doesn't matter - it's all part of the charm. You can look forward to an array of performances from solo artists, group youth acts and 'special musical guests'.

Almost Famous Open Mic Night - http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Wine Tasting at Hyde Park in Sydney

Sydney Cellar Door - Hyde Park (South) - Friday, 22nd February - Monday, 24th February

One of life's great pleasure's is to enjoy a spot of wine tasting in the company of the fine artists that make the stuff. You can make informed comments and ask searching questions such as 'can I have another taste?' As well as great plonk there will be a stack of food and it's all to take place on (or near) the green, green, damp grass of Hyde Park.

Sydney Cellar Door - http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Trop Fest in Sydney

The largest small film festival in the world is on in Sydney tomorrow and it is FREE to get in. How good is that! You can even bring your favourite pet. What a wonderful place to be - in this city called Sydney. For more on Trop Fest and other great things to do in Sydney visit:

Sydney100.com - for the best places to visit and top things to do in Sydney

Sydney Royal Wine Show Cellar Tasting

Sydney Royal Wine Show Cellar Tasting - The Wine Experience - Sydney Showground - Saturday, 16th February - 2pm to 6pm

If you are partial to the odd drop of vino, if life is too short for cheap wine you should experience the Wine Experience at the Sydney Showground. It's got the winning wines, the gold medal wines, the wines that make you take a step back and say, 'now that's really nice'. 

The Wine Experience -> http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Valentine's Day in Sydney

Love is going to be in air in Sydney, everywhere you look around, love will be in the air, every sight and every sound - there's no getting away with it as it is Valentine's Day tomorrow. And I don't know if I'm being foolish, don't know if I'm being wise, But it's something that we must be wary of, it will be there when you look in your loved ones eyes, so if all you've got is a lousy card... well, all I can say is, love is in the air...

Do something for Valentine's Day before it's too late!

Paddington Pub Fest

Paddington Pub Fest - Paddington - Thursday, 14th February - Sunday, 17th February

Paddington is home to a number of Sydney's best pubs. Probably after the Rocks, Paddington can claim to be the most popular Sydney suburb for a pub crawl. The Paddington Pub Fest aims to show-off Paddington's best pubs rather than get you to visit all of them. Follow the link below for more details:

Paddington Pub Fest -> http://www.sydney100.com/festivals-sydney.htm

Cupid's Undie Run in Sydney

Cupid's Undie Run in Sydney is on Sunday, 10th February

Are all these people really running in their undies? Go along and find out. It's a 'brief' 1.5km jog for a worthy cause. Proceedings commence at noon, stripping and running at 2pm and post-race festivities and awards soon after. According to the organisers there will be a ‘VIP Open Bar, romantic getaways and tons of cool stuff’.

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Sun Herald Twilight at Taronga Zoo

Twilight at Taronga Zoo, Summer Concert Series - Mosman - Friday, 1st February to Saturday, 23rd March

'Tonight's the Night' as far as Taronga's Twilight summer series of concerts goes. I think the pretend Rod Stewart is on later in the series in case you are worried you had missed it. It is a fun picnic thing celebrating some of the biggest 'Number One Albums' in history. It is unlikely you will witness any award winning performances but it is very likely that you will have a good time - and that's all that matters really.

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

AACTA Awards in Sydney

AACTA Awards - Pyrmont, Sydney - Wednesday, 30th January

Russell Crowe has done a great job in generating some publicity for the AACTA Awards coming up this week in Sydney. There will be a beer in that for good old Russ. The lunch is planned for tomorrow (well, you've got to eat), with the Awards Ceremony taking place on Wednesday.
http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-sydney.htm

Nobody cares about being Australian anymore?

Nobody cares about being Australian anymore?

It’s a big juicy long weekend this weekend and the best bit is it is Australia Day on Saturday. Do try to get yourself off to an official Australia Day Sydney celebration as the politicians and media will start complaining and worrying that nobody cares about being Australian anymore. Just click the link below for what's on:

http://www.sydney100.com/australiadaysydney.htm

Pop Up Bar at the Sydney Opera House

Pop Up Bar - Sydney Opera House down Mexico Way - to Monday, 28th January

There's this little Cantina place, you might know it, it's the one with the great view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, anyway, I was standing there enjoying my Margarita when this guy came up to me and said "Hola, Como estas" so I said, "Do you speak-a my language?" He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich ..

http://www.sydney100.com/whats-on-in-sydney.htm

Sydney Festival in Parramatta

Parra Opening Party - Sydney Festival - Saturday, 19th January

The Sydney Festival is finding its way into the heart of Sydney. Sydney's number one festival is coming to party in Parramatta. Rokia Traore, whose performances in Sydney have sold out, will be there along with Pyrophone Juggernaut (a huge multi-octave fire organ) and, just quietly, the Megaphone Project.

For more on the Sydney Festival

Hawkesbury International Sand Sculpting Championships is on Now!

An international field of sculptures are battling it out, right now, right there, as we speak. Who will create the greatest ‘Fairy tale and Fable’ of them all? It's artist against artist, sand against man (and woman), creativity against heat, sheer will power against gravity, that the battle is on, lines have been drawn in the sand and there is no going back!!

Too much excitement?

If this all sounds a bit too exciting don't worry, the competition is scheduled to come to a close tomorrow. After that it will get more relaxed so you can inspect the competition entries at your leisure and vote on the most worthy one.  

What about the kids?

The kids will enjoy the sculptures but there should also be sand art and bottles, a huge sand pit complete with diggers and sand sculpting workshops.

Hawkesbury International Sand Sculpting Championships

Top 10 Summer things to do in Sydney

We have just had our five minutes on fame on 2UE radio. What do you mean you missed it? Well, we weren't on long. Email them and demand our return! This is what you missed:

Top 10 Summer things to do in Sydney