Fri March 1, 2019
The Culture Drop, West Ryde
01/03/2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Culture Drop – Supported Community Playgroup
Did you know the lovely team at The Northern Centre run a FUN and FREE 10-week program and meet other families in your community whilst supporting your child’s social skills as they interact and enjoy lots of fun activities with other children.
WHEN: Every Friday
FROM: 23 February – 4 May
TIME: 10am to 12pm
WHERE: The Northern Centre, West Ryde Community Centre, 3-5 Anthony Road, West Ryde
They welcome you to bring fruit or healthy snacks to share!
For more information please contact:
⭐ Amy (한국인) 9334 0108
⭐ Sheikha 0447 654435
Library Story Time and Rhyme Time
01/03/2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Check out this link for a full listing of all kids activities at events at our local libraries including:
- Ryde Library
- Gladesville Library
- West Ryde Library
- Eastwood Library
- North Ryde Library
- Epping Library
- Carlingford Library
- Dundas Library
- Parramatta Library
King's Way Kids Club, North Ryde Christian Church
01/03/2019 - 02/03/2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
FREE Kids Club for children Kindy to year 6
5:30-7pm Fridays during the school term
Join in for some awesome games and outings plus bible lessons and yummy food!
King’s Way is an activity of North Ryde Christian Church
More info here: https://northrydechurch.org/kingsway/
Sat March 2, 2019
Market By The River, Ermington
02/03/2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The market is held twice a month on the 1st Saturday of each month in Halvorsen Park, and features an exciting line up of high-quality fresh food, drink, artisan and handmade stalls.
Halvorsen Park is right by the river, offering a beautiful backdrop for browsing through stalls, enjoying the delicious food and drink on offer, and catching up with friends and family.
This market was launched in partnership with City of Parramatta Council.
More info here.
Dads & Bubs Playgroup, West Ryde
02/03/2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Did you know The Northern Centre hosts fun, free and supported playgroup that provides opportunities for Dads/carers and their children (0 – 5 years old) to explore the importance of play, whilst building on their parenting skills and developing social networks?
When: Saturdays 9 February to 11 May 2019
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Where: The Northern Centre, 3-5 Anthony Road, West Ryde
For more information about the playgroup or to book, please visit The Northern Centre’s website
Eastwood Night Markets
02/03/2019 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly night market perfect for the family located in Eastwood Plaza every Saturday from 4.00pm to 10.00pm. Enjoy cultural food delights such as Chinese, Thai, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Wood Fire Pizza, Gelato and many more. Shop the stalls including different products every week and a big variety of pot plants to choose from.
Children can enjoy a jumping castle and fishing games every week.
More info here: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listing/Eastwood-Night-Markets
Paddy's Night Food Markets, Flemington
02/03/2019 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm





Sun March 3, 2019
Boomerang Bags Ryde – Make Reusable Bags at Top Ryde
03/03/2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Forgot your shopping bag? 5 for Ryde want to make sure you always have a plastic-free option. That’s why they’re coming together to upcycle old material into new Boomerang Bags. They will be donating them to local shops in the Ryde area (so people can borrow and bring back) as part of their community driven initiative to tackle plastic pollution at the grassroots level.
JOIN IN THE FUN and make new friends.
Volunteers are needed to help cut materials, pin, iron, stamp and sew. All ages welcome and no experience required.
Hobby Sew are generously providing use of their sewing machines, equipment and salvaged material… so just bring yourself.
When: The first Sunday of every month from 10am – 12.30pm
Where: HOBBY SEW Top Ryde City Shopping Centre
Level 2, Shop MM20
(For easy and direct access, enter via the Pope Street Carpark Entrance – Via Smith Street)
Hobby Sew will also reward the volunteers with a 10% discount on any purchases made in store.
More info here!
Mon March 4, 2019
Playgroup
04/03/2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Full a full listing of all the local playgroups and the dates and times they run, visit our article Playgroups in the Ryde Area
Library Story Time and Rhyme Time
04/03/2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Check out this link for a full listing of all kids activities at events at our local libraries including:
- Ryde Library
- Gladesville Library
- West Ryde Library
- Eastwood Library
- North Ryde Library
- Epping Library
- Carlingford Library
- Dundas Library
- Parramatta Library
Qigong Class
04/03/2019 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Qigong Class Mondays 11.30 – 12.30 in Meadowbank.
While the kids are at school do something for yourself and try Qigong.
Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing and meditation.
$30 for the term.
Contact North Ryde Community Aid to enrol or for more information 9888 3380 or admin@nrca.org.au.
Tue March 5, 2019
Playgroup
05/03/2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Full a full listing of all the local playgroups and the dates and times they run, visit our article Playgroups in the Ryde Area
FREE GROUP INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
05/03/2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Tuesday 5th February 10am – 11:30am
- Tuesday 5th March 10am – 11:30am
Grandparents Group (Twinkle Twinkle Little Tuesdays), Meadowbank
05/03/2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Twinkle Twinkle Little Tuesday’s……
Are you a Grandparent Carer of child/ren 0-5 years?
Head along and Enjoy your morning with NORTH RYDE COMMUNITY AID!
– Free morning tea
– PlayVan with Educational Toys for your grandchild
– Crafts, Storytime and Singalong
– Connect with your community through friendships, information and activities
– Support your grandchild’s social skills through play
Where: The Temple Society, 7 Macpherson Street, Meadowbank
When: Tuesday’s during school terms 10am-12pm, Term 1 starts Tuesday 5th February 2019
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Please phone or email your interest with North Ryde Community Aid on 9888 3380 or community@nrca.org.au
Library Story Time and Rhyme Time
05/03/2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Check out this link for a full listing of all kids activities at events at our local libraries including:
- Ryde Library
- Gladesville Library
- West Ryde Library
- Eastwood Library
- North Ryde Library
- Epping Library
- Carlingford Library
- Dundas Library
- Parramatta Library