Good morning, Inner Westies. Looking for school holiday ideas, things to do, foodie finds or live music? We’ve got your weekend plans covered.

Note: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute.

Grab your morning coffee and join us as we explore the Inner West together.

— Jess Thorning

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Bites to Share has popped up at Broadway Shopping Centre with the cutest macarons you'll ever see. Their character collection includes trending Labubu macarons alongside Hello Kitty and Kuromi designs that are almost too adorable to eat. Beyond the Instagram worthy characters (which change frequently), they offer classic macarons in flavours like salted caramel, biscoff, hazelnut praline, ferrero and more. The macaron shells are perfectly crisp with creamy fillings that aren't overly sweet - making them as delicious as they are photogenic.

📍Bites to Share / Broadway Shopping Centre L2 Food Court / Open Monday to Sunday
👉 Check out their Instagram for more information and to see what characters are on offer

Are you looking for things to do this Winter school holiday break? Left your school holiday plans to the last minute?

We’ve pulled together a bunch of school holiday activities that still have availability — or don’t need a booking at all.

There are too many great options to list here — click through to see what’s on!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun @ South Eveleigh
Weekend activities designed for little creators and explorers.
📍South Eveleigh / Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025

🎨 Minis Craft: NAIDOC Workshop
Join Aboriginal artist Stewart James for a First Nations art workshop exploring Country, Community, and Identity through creativity - all proceeds donated to Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
📍Broadway Shopping Centre, Glebe / Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July 2025 / 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (30 minute sessions)

🎵 Musical Storytime with Aspara Gus (ages 4-7)
Interactive musical storytime with The Vegetable Plot's Aspara Gus and puppeteer Kay Yasugi featuring music, puppets and storytelling.
📍Haberfield Library / Tuesday 8 July | 10:30am – 11:30am

🚗 Minis LEGO Workshop: Cars (recommended for ages 6+)
Perfect for kids and families, build your very own LEGO Car creation in this hands-on workshop designed for all skill levels.
📍Broadway Shopping Centre, Glebe / Wednesday 9 July 2025 / 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (30 minute sessions)

🍩 Minis Donut Decorating @ Broadway
Become a certified doughnut decorator in this interactive 20-minute workshop with Brooklyn Donuts - all proceeds donated to Glebe Youth Services.
📍Brooklyn Donuts, Broadway Shopping Centre, Glebe / Wednesday 9 & 16 July 2025 / 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am & 12pm (20 minute sessions)

🍩 FREE Donut Decorating @ Haymarket
Bring your little sweet tooth’s for hands-on donut decorating fun during school holidays - no bookings needed, daily limit of 150.
📍Market City Shopping Centre, Haymarket / Wednesday 9 July to Sunday 13 July 2025 / 12pm – 3pm

⛸️ Darling Harbour Ice Rink
Get your skate on at the harbourfront! Open-air ice skating rink perfect for seasoned skaters or total newbies. Penguin skating aids available for little ones, plus twinkling lights, winter treats and entertainment. Book online.
📍Palm Grove Forecourt, Darling Harbour / Sunday 29 June to Sunday 20 July / 10am – 9pm daily

🌍 Hidden Stories: Faces of our Community
Multicultural photography exhibition showcasing NSW's diverse community with portraits, performances from various cultural artists, inspirational migration stories, Spanish food, and children's puppet shows celebrating inclusion. Check out the full program here.
📍Harold Park Community Hall, Tramsheds / Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July 2025 / July 4pm – 8pm

🛍️ The Loco Markets
Six weeks of curated charm featuring artisan stalls with handcrafted treasures, free live music, Heritage Walking Tours, blacksmithing workshops at Eveleigh Works, and interactive weekend activities for kids.
📍South Eveleigh / Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July 2025 / Thursday to Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sun 10am – 4pm

🤡 Finding Your Fool: Weekend Clowning Class
Unlock laughter, creativity, and personal growth in this playful weekend clown class perfect for beginners and experienced performers wanting to boost confidence and embrace their silly side.
📍ReadyMade Works Studio, Ultimo / Saturday 5 July & Sunday 6 July 2025 / 10am – 3pm

🎵 Latin Nights by the Bay @ Darling Harbour 
Free outdoor Latin dance event every Friday night, featuring the city's best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere for dancers of all levels. Complimentary dance lesson at 6:15pm.
📍 ICC Forecourt, Darling Harbour / Friday 4 July / 6pm – 10pm

🎲 Board Games Group
Connect with fellow players to explore board and card games from beloved classics to modern favourites - all skill levels welcome for fun and friendship.
📍Concord Library / Friday 4 July 2025 / 10am – 12pm

🧶 Social Knitting @ Balmain Library 
Join a friendly group of social knitters. Everyone is welcome. First and third Friday of the month. Runs during school term. No bookings are required.
📍 Balmain Town Hall / Friday 4 July 2025 / 10am – 12pm

👗 Fashion Frenzy $5 Items Sale
Pre-loved fashion sale supporting Dress for Success NSW and ACT with VIP early access, early bird session, and clearance sale where everything is 2 for $5. See website for details.
📍Marrickville Town Hall / Friday 4 July 2025 1pm-3:30pm (VIP $25) & Saturday 5 July 2025 9am-10am (Early Bird $15), 10:30am-11:30am (Clearance $5)

🔥 NAIDOC Week in Darling Harbour
Celebrate First Nations cultures with Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, cultural dance performances, and spectacular NAIDOC-themed fireworks at Cockle Bay.
📍Cockle Bay Lawn, Darling Harbour / Saturday 5 July & Saturday 12 July 2025 / 7pm Welcome to Country, 8:30pm Fireworks

💃 WriggleFIT
Feel stronger, stretch better, and dance longer in this fun, no-intimidation fitness class tailored specifically for social dancers and led by trainer Manal with 20+ years experience. All fitness levels welcome.
📍The Wriggle Room, Marrickville / Saturday 5 July 2025 / 9:30am – 10:30am

🥯 Maple Social Club: Bagels & Bands
Head to Brooklyn Boy Bagels for live music worth bootscootin' to, cozy winter fire pits, bagels, burgers and sweet company.
📍Brooklyn Boy Bagel, Marrickville / Saturday 5 July 2025 / 10am – 12pm

🌿 Clean Up Australia Day @ Leichhardt Park
Join to clean up Leichhardt park or along the Bay Run with drop-off points for those picking up rubbish during their walk or run.
📍Leichhardt Park, Lilyfield / Saturday 5 July 2025 / 9am – 11am

👕 Clothes Swap - July 2025
Revive your wardrobe, avoid waste, and connect with like-minded individuals in this smart and thrifty clothes swap with plenty of time to browse and try on items.
📍Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill / Saturday 5 July 2025 / 11am – 1pm ♿️

🎨 Life Drawing Saturday morning
Draw directly from a live model in a relaxed, welcoming environment, perfect for first timers or seasoned artists wanting to connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
📍Peach Black Gallery, Darlington / Saturdays / 10am – 12pm

🏉 NAIDOC Round - Redfern All Blacks RLFC
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly activities including face painting, jumping castles, photo booth, BBQ, and junior players' vibrant artworks displayed around the oval.
📍Redfern Oval / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 9am – 4pm

👉️ Flour Mill Markets @ Summer Hill
Fresh artisan baked goods, fresh produce, hot food and artisan products from local makers and creators. 
📍 1 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 9am – 1pm

🔥 Eveleigh Works
Experience the texture and pace of a working forge in the middle of the city.
📍Eveleigh Works / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 10am – 4pm

🚶 Heritage Walking Tour 
Uncover South Eveleigh's legacy on a 60-minute guided tour. Explore the industrial past, discover worker stories, and learn how this 134-year-old space became a vibrant innovation precinct.
📍South Eveleigh / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 10am – 11am or 12pm – 1pm / $20 + BF

🎨 Semi-abstract Watercolour Landscapes
Create original artworks in this carefully planned class suitable for absolute beginners, led by exhibiting artist Clare Nicholson PhD in a supportive professional studio atmosphere.
📍Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 10:30am – 12:30pm

🖨️ Printmaking Taster: Intro to Gel Plate Printing (16 years +)
Dive into the colourful world of gel plate printing using cut-out magazine images to create bold, textured prints with found textures, stencils, and layering techniques.
📍Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale / Sunday 6 July 2025 / 1:30pm – 4pm

🍩 Rotary Cruise
Celebrate all things Mazda RX7 and rotary engines at Donut Garage with cruise details announced on the night - all rotaries welcome!
📍Donut Garage, Marrickville / Monday 7 July 2025 / 7pm

🍺 "Slick's" Pool Comp
$10 entry, winner takes all. Includes a free drink. $20 burgers and drink promo all night. See venue for terms.
📍 Mountain Goat, Newtown / Tuesday 8 July 2025 / 6pm

Our deadline is close of business Wednesday for each Friday edition.

🇫🇷 Bastille Day at Hay St Market
Hay St Market is transforming into a little slice of France with soul-warming French onion soup, duck cassoulet, croque monsieur, and theatrical crêpes Suzette in the heart of Sydney.
📍Hay St Market / Wednesday 9 July to Sunday 20 July 2025 / Wed-Sun only

🦃 Xmas in July Roast @ Sydney Park Hotel
Christmas in July Roast Turkey & Ham served with seasonal roast vegetables, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, red wine gravy and a Christmas cracker. Available every day in July for a limited time only - walk-ins and bookings welcome.
📍Sydney Park Hotel, Newtown

🍌 1kg Fritter Eating Competition
Think you can handle a whole kilo of Giant Banana Pecan Fritter in the ultimate sugar-fuelled showdown? Prizes for fastest finisher and anyone completing it under 15 minutes. Book your spot.
📍Miss Sina, Marrickville / Saturday 5 July 2025 / 11am 💰$35

🍸 The Alex Alexandria | Monday to Friday | 5 PM – 7 PM | $7 schooners & $9 pints of select house beers, $7 house spirits, $7 house wine, $14 Aperol Spritz & $18 Cocktails. See venue for terms.

🍺 Friend In Hand Hotel Glebe | Monday to Friday | Until 3pm | $6.90 Schooeys. See venue for terms.

🍷 Summer Hill Hotel | Thursday to Saturday | 4pm – 6pm | $7 selected schooners, $9 selected house wines & $8 selected spirits. See venue for terms.

🍻 The Vic on the Park Marrickville | Monday to Friday | 5pm to 7pm | $6 schooners, wine & spirits. See venue for terms.

🍷 Bar DEMO, Newtown
This independently owned wine bar specialises in low intervention small-batch wines and carefully crafted cocktails, creating a welcoming space for discovery without pressure. Enjoy salty snacks, good tunes and great times in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for trying something new.
📍85 Enmore Road, Newtown
👉 See website and socials for more information.

The Inner West Council survey on their Fairer Future Plan closes on Sunday 6 July 2025. It’s your last chance to have your say. You can provide feedback by completing this survey or emailing [email protected].

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to reply with any feedback.

Reminder: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute and specials can change.

Have a fun weekend!

Jess