In the latest episode of the ellaslist What’s On Sydney Podcast, our mother-daughter duo, Jodi and Daisy Byrne, dive into a bumper line-up of winter events and term-time activities.

Here’s a recap:

ellaslist What's On Sydney Podcast: Winter Events & Term Time Fun 

What’s On in Sydney This Winter: Winter Events & Term Time Fun 

In Episode Three of our Winter Series, Jodi and Daisy share their top picks for back-to-school bookings in the shape of term-time programs and activities, plus some fun upcoming winter events. 

City Of Sydney Pools Swim + Gym for Your School 2025: $5K To Be Won

The City of Sydney’s Swim + Gym for Your School 2025 is here — and it could earn your school a cool $5,000 credit for sport, swimming, or wellbeing programs.

From now until Sunday 31 August, anyone who swims or hits the gym at a City of Sydney Leisure Centre can scan a QR code and nominate a participating school. Each scan earns points, and the school with the highest score (adjusted for size) wins big.

Participating centres include:

• Cook + Phillip Park Pool
• Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
• Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
• Prince Alfred Park Pool
• Victoria Park Pool

Full Bloom at the MCA – One Night Only

Looking for something a little magical after dark? Full Bloom at the MCA is a one-night-only event on Saturday 9 August from 3 pm – 7 pm.

The MCA will bloom with torchlit tours, ikebana flower-arranging demos, harp music, hands-on art-making, and dreamy installations. Enjoy a harbourside aperitivo at the MCA Cafe or head to the Level 4 terrace to soak in light, sculpture and city views.

To top it off, an international music guest will perform a soulful set to close out the evening. It’s a beautiful blend of art, light and creativity — all family-friendly.

Science in the Scrub & Science in the Swamp

National Science Week is just around the corner, and Greater Sydney Parklands is bringing two epic science adventures to the great outdoors.

Science in the Scrub
Sunday 10 August at Western Sydney Parklands

Explore 30+ stalls and shows with everything from roaming dinosaurs to bug labs, Lego robotics, fire engines, and the new Aboriginal Science Village featuring bush food, medicinal plants and more.

Highlights include:

• Creative Science Shows

• Meet Ginger the Australovenator

• Aboriginal science and bush tucker experiences

• Bee-themed fun with The Honey Barn

Science in the Swamp
Sunday 17 August at Centennial Park

Bigger and buggier than ever, this one’s packed with slime-making, drone soccer, neuroscience shows, optical illusions, and real-life scientists galore at the new UNSW SciFest Village.

Don’t miss:

• The Great Science Scavenger Hunt

• DNA bracelet making

• Forensic mystery solving

• Interactive event app for live maps, science games, and prizes

Ferragosto Italian Street Festival

And for something a little different (and delicious), Ferragosto Italian Street Festival is back in Five Dock on Sunday 17 August. Enjoy over 200 stalls lining Great North Road, packed with Italian eats, entertainment, and handcrafted treasures.

Grab a cannoli, tap your toes to live tunes, and soak up the warm community vibes at this much-loved multicultural celebration.

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