The Sydney Traveler

Celebrate National Children’s Week with the Ryde Epping Children’s Festival tomorrow. There’ll be plenty to entertain the kids and the adults as well!
You’ll see circus performers and magic shows! There’s also an animal farm, so little ones can get up close and person with some of their favourite creatures!
There’s also plenty of old-fashioned amusements including jumping castles, a giant slide, a mini carousel, a ferris wheel and pony rides! Add face painting and craft activities and you’ve got a recipe for a great family day out.
Date: 26 October
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Darvall Park
Address: Chatham Road, West Ryde
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It may not have the profile of its big city cousin, but the Campbelltown City Show is still loads of fun for the whole family. The gates open on Friday for the show’s 110th year.
This history is reflected in the choice of traditional entertainment, including wood chopping competitions, agricultural shows, market stalls, and of course, plenty of rides.
Support from the local community promises to make this show bigger and better than ever before.
“We’re trying as much as we can to promote the local element, and it’s still a city/country type show,” senior vice-president of the show society Christopher Smith told …read more

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Get on down to the Quarry Green on Saturday to enjoy all the fun of the Ultimo Pyrmont UPTown Festival.
Whether you like surf pop, soulful R&B, or a jazz-a-billy hoe-down the annual event will have music to get your toes tapping. Belly dancers will dazzle with their sensual dancing, and the crazy stilt walkers need to be seen to be believed.
There’s also plenty to see, with a photo exhibition of Australia’s female swimming champs, a doll collection display, and craft and international food stalls.
The kids will have loads of fun too, with a bungee trampoline, jumping castle, magic shows, pony …read more

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One of Sydney’s biggest events the Royal Easter Show is just days away. For almost two weeks rides, animals, and families will take over Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park. Here are the show’s top 10 attractions you just can’t miss.

The competitions – The show is your opportunity to watch competitions that you’ll see nowhere else in the city. Woodchopping, bull riding, competitive sawing are just some of the unique sports on show.
The music – Some of Australia’s hottest musos will be appearing at the show. See Ricki-Lee, The Potbelleez, Kate Miller-Heidke and Angie Hart in The VB Shed.
The animals …read more

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Evan Almighty is one of the biggest movies these school holidays, and Luna Park has gotten into animal spirit. Sydney’s only fun park has launched its exciting Luna Ark exhibit, just for the holidays.
Kids can get up close and personal with some friendly farmyard animals at the Evan Almighty Petting Zoo. It’s open from 11 am to 5 pm every day.
They may not be so keen to cuddle the creatures at the daily snake and reptile shows! There’s pythons, lizards, turtles, and even a crocodile. Catch the shows at 1 pm and 3 pm, if you dare!
What’s more, every person …read more

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