Visitors - be aware of swans nesting at Kippax Lake, Moore Park. Please do not approach them. 
The September / October school holiday program is out now. Jam packed with fun activities to inspire and delight. 
As of 1 May 2010, there has been a change in gate opening and closing times in Centennial Park. Please read the following information. 
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September 2010
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Spring 'What's On' brochure - OUT NOW!
When: 1st Sep 2010
Where: Centennial Parklands
Description:
Every season Centennial Parklands releases its popular What's On program. This includes a range of programs and activities for children on school holidays, pre-schoolers, adults and families to enjoy.
Click here to find out more about what's on offer.
Muscle Sprouts @ Cafe Corner
When: 1st Sep 2010
Where: Meet at Turpentine Grove, opposite Centennial Parklands Cafe, off Banksia Way, Centennial Park
Description:
You asked for it! By popular demand we are offering more activities for preschoolers throughout the year! Get active and have fun with the qualified team from Muscle Sprouts! Muscles Sprouts is a not for profit organisation that promote a healthy lifestyle through fun sport and recreational activities. Kids will have so much fun they won't realise it's so good for them!
Runs on: Wed 21 Jul, Wed 4 Aug, Wed 18 Aug, Wed 1 Sep
Winter Workouts for Busy Mums (including childminding) - Session 2
When: 2nd Sep 2010
Where: Meet the Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
Description:
Don’t go into hibernation this winter! Join personal trainer Sue Nixon of VitalSelf Fitness and maintain your fitness during the winter months. Enjoy an outdoor workout while your little one is cared for in the cosy comfort of our HEATED Learning Centre. Your baby will be at arms’ reach while you increase your fitness and regain core strength.
Get your Mothers Group together or come along on your own to meet new friends!
This 4 week program (Session 2) runs on four consecutive Thursdays: 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep and 9 Sep You can book in to all four sessions or book individual dates.
Training will be held from 9.00 am–10.00 am.
Session 1 runs from on Thursday 17 June for 4 consecutive Thursdays.
A-League (SFS)
When: 4th Sep 2010
Where: Sydney Football Stadium
Description:
Sydney FC v Adelaide United
For more information phone 1800 801 155 or visit www.sydneycricketground.com.au or www.sydneyfootballstadium.com.au
Fathers Day Lunch Special (CPD)
When: 5th Sep 2010
Where: Centennial Parklands Restaurant, off Banksia Way, Centennial Park
Description: Enjoy a special Fathers Day lunch at the Centennial Parklands Restaurant.
Dog Obedience Training
When: 5th Sep 2010
Where: Musgrave Ave, Centennial Park
Description:
Run by Eastern Suburbs Dog Training Club. Learn to teach your dog basic to competition level obedience. Handlers must be over 13 years and dogs over 3 months and fully vaccinated.
Runs most Sundays (excluding some dates around school holidays and public holidays) from 8.00 am - 11.00 am
Kids Fun at CP Dining
When: 7th Sep 2010
Where: Held at Centennial Parklands Cafe, off Banksia Way, Centennial Park
Description: CP Dining is providing free activities (such as face painting, ballooning or Animal Farm) for kids to enjoy while the adults can enjoy a meal, snack or coffee at CP Dining. Kids Fun is free for patrons of CP Dining.
- Tuesday 7 Sep
- Tuesday 21 Sep
- Tuesday 5 Oct
- Tuesday 19 Oct
- Tuesday 2 Nov
- Tuesday 16 Nov
- Tuesday 30 Nov
Winter Workouts for Busy Mums (including childminding) - Session 2
When: 9th Sep 2010
Where: Meet the Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
Description:
Don’t go into hibernation this winter! Join personal trainer Sue Nixon of VitalSelf Fitness and maintain your fitness during the winter months. Enjoy an outdoor workout while your little one is cared for in the cosy comfort of our HEATED Learning Centre. Your baby will be at arms’ reach while you increase your fitness and regain core strength.
Get your Mothers Group together or come along on your own to meet new friends!
This 4 week program (Session 2) runs on four consecutive Thursdays: 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep and 9 Sep You can book in to all four sessions or book individual dates.
Training will be held from 9.00 am–10.00 am.
Session 1 runs from on Thursday 17 June for 4 consecutive Thursdays.
Bullet For My Valentine (HP)
When: 10th Sep 2010
Where: Hordern Pavilion
Description:
Hordern Pavilion
For more information phone 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au or www.playbillvenues.com.au
Coast to Coast for Kids
When: 11th Sep 2010
Where: Sandstone Ridge, Centennial Park
Description:
Centennial Parklands is the celebration location for the end of a 3,000 kilometre charity bike ride from Cooktown to Sydney that raises funding and awareness for the Tumbatin Clinic and the Bonnie Babes Foundation. The event will feature sponsor stalls and activities from 11.00 am-3.00 pm.
The ride starts Friday 13 September from Cooktown. Thirty days later these two riders and their three support crew will arrive in Centennial Park on Saturday September 11.
The public is invited to join in the celebrations at this finale event at Centennial Park to welcome the riders home after their extraordinary journey.
The links below has been provided to explain C2C4KIDS, the charities they are supporting and how the money this event raises will help Australian families, babies & children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJu49OkKL-c
Spotlight Prowl
When: 17th Sep 2010
Where: Meet Robertson Rd Gates, Centennial Park
Description:
Join Rangers spotlighting possums, flying foxes and other night creatures. Bring torch. Note varied times:
September Prowls start at 6.30 pm for 1 hour.
October Prowls start at 7.00 pm for 1 hour.
November Prowls start at 7.30 pm for 1 hour.
World Parks Day at Centennial Park
When: 18th Sep 2010
Where: Paperbark Grove, opposite Centennial Parklands Dining, Centennial Park
Description:
The third global World Parks Day will be celebrated on Saturday 18 September 2010. World Parks Day highlights the importance and the role of parks and public open space in the everyday lives of the community.
So come to Centennial Parklands to experience and enjoy all that this wonderful space has to offer. Centennial Parklands will be putting on a range of fun family activities and exhibitions where you can talk to our staff.
Free pony rides, face painting, Zoomobile, ranger programs, dog training exhibitions, carp fishing activities and a whole lot more.
Join us in the Paperbark Grove (off Parkes Drive opposite Centennial Parklands Dining) from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Sydney Running Festival
When: 19th Sep 2010
Where: The route will come through Centennial Park
Description:
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Sydney Olympics legacy event. The Sydney Running Festival includes four separate events: Full Marathon (coming through Centennial Park), Half Marathon, 9 km Bridge Run and 4 km Family Fun Run.
All roads and vehicle gates in Centennial Park will be closed on the day until approximately 12.00 noon.
For more information visit www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au
My Little Ponies
When: 21st Sep 2010
Where: Meet Equestrian Centre Gates, cnr Cook & Lang Rds
Description:
Find out where the horses live, what they eat and how to care for them. Includes a short pony ride. Wear covered shoes.
Runs on: Tue 21 Sep, Thu 23 Sep, Tue 12 Oct, Thu 14 Oct, Tue 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov, Tue 23 Nov, Thu 25 Nov
Kids Fun at CP Dining
When: 21st Sep 2010
Where: Held at Centennial Parklands Cafe, off Banksia Way, Centennial Park
Description: CP Dining is providing free activities (such as face painting, ballooning or Animal Farm) for kids to enjoy while the adults can enjoy a meal, snack or coffee at CP Dining. Kids Fun is free for patrons of CP Dining.
- Tuesday 7 Sep
- Tuesday 21 Sep
- Tuesday 5 Oct
- Tuesday 19 Oct
- Tuesday 2 Nov
- Tuesday 16 Nov
- Tuesday 30 Nov
My Little Ponies
When: 23rd Sep 2010
Where: Meet Equestrian Centre Gates, cnr Cook & Lang Rds
Description:
Find out where the horses live, what they eat and how to care for them. Includes a short pony ride. Wear covered shoes.
Runs on: Tue 21 Sep, Thu 23 Sep, Tue 12 Oct, Thu 14 Oct, Tue 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov, Tue 23 Nov, Thu 25 Nov
Parkway Drive (HP)
When: 24th Sep 2010
Where: Hordern Pavilion
Description:
Parkway Drive (HP)
For more information phone 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au or www.playbillvenues.com.au
EQ Spring Food and Wine Festival
When: 25th Sep 2010
Where: Entertainment Quarter Showring, Moore Park
Description: Relax and enjoy live entertainment whilst you indulge in the season’s most delicious food and boutique wines at the EQ Showring
A-League (SFS)
When: 26th Sep 2010
Where: Sydney Football Stadium
Description:
Sydney FC v Gold Coast Mariners
For more information phone 1800 801 155 or www.sydneycricketground.com.au or www.sydneyfootballstadium.com.au
Parklands Tennis Camps - Camp 1
When: 27th Sep 2010
Where: Meet at Parklands Sports Centre Tennis Kiosk, Cnr Anzac Pde and Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: Have lots of fun learning the great sport of tennis. All levels. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day (supervised from 8.30 am - 3.30 pm). Bring morning tea & lunch, except on Friday (presentation day).
Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival 2010
When: 27th Sep 2010
Where: Centennial Park
Description:
Centennial Parklands is proud to host the 18th Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival 2010. This event is the world’s biggest rugby Festival and is returning for the second time to Sydney.
Organisers expect up to 5,000 participants from 17 countries, with almost as many support staff, family and friends coming to Sydney.
Ultimate Frisbee NEW!
When: 27th Sep 2010
Where: Open space near York and Darley Rds intersection, Queens Park
Description: Be part of the new and exciting ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ team at Centennial Park. Established as one of Australia’s favourite backyard games, Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact team sport that requires speed and grace to score points by passing the disc to a team-mate who must catch it in the end-zone. It’s fun, fast-paced and enjoyable at all levels!
Domino the Duck and his Webbed-feet Friends NEW AND FREE!
When: 27th Sep 2010
Where: Various branches of Woollahra Libraries as below
Description: Starting on Monday 27 September and running for two weeks, families can visit and learn all about ducklings starting at Double Bay Central Library. Children can watch these adorable ducklings hatch, feed and grow all while listening to wonderful stories. This event will be hosted with the help of Centennial Parklands Rangers. Craft included and all ages are welcome.
EQ Holiday Fun (EQ) - Learn, Live and Laugh!
When: 27th Sep 2010
Where: Moore Park
Description:
EQ Holiday Fun (EQ) - Learn, Live and Laugh!
Mon 27 Sep - Fri 1 Oct & Mon 4 - Fri 8 Oct, 11am - 2pm
Head to the EQ during the Spring school holidays for fun games including tug-o-war, commando obstacle, touch footy and dodge ball. After the kids have worked up an appetite they can take part in a cooking workshop with music and entertainment, learning how to make healthy on the go snacks using wonderful fresh produce available at the EQ Village Markets. Check eqmoorepark.com.au for more details.
Ranger for a Day
When: 28th Sep 2010
Where: The Learning Centre, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description:
Join Rangers for a half–day or full–day and participate in guided walks, art and craft, fun games and activities. Learn about how Rangers care for our plants and wildlife. Craft included. Now offered on more dates!
Full day runs from 9.00 am-4.00 pm. Half day morning session runs from 9.00 am-12.00 pm. Half day afternoon session runs from 1.00 pm-4.00 pm.
This program now runs on more dates: Tue 28 Sep, Thu 7 Oct
Ultimate Frisbee NEW!
When: 28th Sep 2010
Where: Open space near York and Darley Rds intersection, Queens Park
Description: Be part of the new and exciting ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ team at Centennial Park. Established as one of Australia’s favourite backyard games, Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact team sport that requires speed and grace to score points by passing the disc to a team-mate who must catch it in the end-zone. It’s fun, fast-paced and enjoyable at all levels!
Ugly Mugs and Wacky Bugs NEW!
When: 28th Sep 2010
Where: The Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description: Come and discover long-legged Ibis, furry little microbats, colourful butterflies and tiny spiders with a Centennial Parklands ranger. Learn how these creatures have adapted with their environment to form faces a little less than flattering. By examining adaptation and playing some games children will learn just why these creatures look so startling. All children can make their own wacky mask to take home.
Domino the Duck and his Webbed-feet Friends NEW AND FREE!
When: 28th Sep 2010
Where: Various branches of Woollahra Libraries as below
Description: Starting on Monday 27 September and running for two weeks, families can visit and learn all about ducklings starting at Double Bay Central Library. Children can watch these adorable ducklings hatch, feed and grow all while listening to wonderful stories. This event will be hosted with the help of Centennial Parklands Rangers. Craft included and all ages are welcome.
Ultimate Frisbee NEW!
When: 29th Sep 2010
Where: Open space near York and Darley Rds intersection, Queens Park
Description: Be part of the new and exciting ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ team at Centennial Park. Established as one of Australia’s favourite backyard games, Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact team sport that requires speed and grace to score points by passing the disc to a team-mate who must catch it in the end-zone. It’s fun, fast-paced and enjoyable at all levels!
Scooter Riding, Skateboarding and Inline Skating NEW!
When: 29th Sep 2010
Where: Meet Parklands Sports Centre (Netball Courts), cnr Anzac Pde & Lang Rd, Moore Park.
Description: Come and learn how to do an ‘ollie’, a ‘tail whip’ or a ‘manual’ on your skateboard or scooter with the qualified instructors from Skater HQ. For those who would like to try Inline Skating, they can teach you how to perfect your speed, ‘barrel rolling’ and ‘the grapevine’. There is a choice of activities with a focus on safety and fun. Cost includes gear and coaching for this action packed camp where all levels are welcome.
A-League (SFS)
When: 29th Sep 2010
Where: Sydney Football Stadium
Description:
Sydney FC v North Queensland Fury
For more information phone 1800 801 155 or visit www.sydneycricketground.com.au or www.sydneyfootballstadium.com.au
Scooter Riding, Skateboarding and Inline Skating NEW!
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: Meet Parklands Sports Centre (Netball Courts), cnr Anzac Pde & Lang Rd, Moore Park.
Description: Come and learn how to do an ‘ollie’, a ‘tail whip’ or a ‘manual’ on your skateboard or scooter with the qualified instructors from Skater HQ. For those who would like to try Inline Skating, they can teach you how to perfect your speed, ‘barrel rolling’ and ‘the grapevine’. There is a choice of activities with a focus on safety and fun. Cost includes gear and coaching for this action packed camp where all levels are welcome.
Fishing Clinic for Kids
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: The Learning Centre, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description: Come along to a great family activity. Be coached by ‘Tony the Fish Whisperer’ and gain some valuable hands on fishing skills while helping remove the carp pest species from our ponds.
Springtime Fairies NEW!
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: The Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description: Come and find delightful, mischievous and mystical fairies flying and hiding across Centennial Parklands... their own Enchanted Forest. See if you can discover the magical trinkets that have been left behind. Dress up as your favourite fairy, elf or goblin and see if you can spot where the fairies have played! Beautiful face painting and colourful craft included on this magical adventure.
The Scarecrow Design Challenge NEW!
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: The Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description: This Spring come and invent a terrifying scarecrow from recycled materials that will keep naughty crows away from the fledgling nursery garden at Centennial Park. At the end of the program each group will show how their scarecrow works and the best one will receive a prize! All materials will be supplied.
The Late Show @ Centennial Park
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: The Education Precinct, Centennial Square, off Dickens Drive
Description: Come help our Centennial Parklands ranger find nocturnal animals such as Tawny Frog Mouths, bats, crickets, spiders, birds and possums as they move around and feed at night. Spot their eyes shining in the dark or hear them move around in trees and make weird and wonderful noises. This action packed event includes team games, sizzling sausages and some independent adventure! Drop the kids off and enjoy a quite dinner or date night.
Birds of Tokyo (HP)
When: 30th Sep 2010
Where: Hordern Pavilion
Description:
Birds of Tokyo (HP)
For more information phone 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au or www.playbillvenues.com.au
