Events
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Bondi WAVE 2026
Date Date:4 May 2026- 7 Aug 2026TimeTime: 4:30pm - 6:30pmAddressBondi PavilionBondi WAVE is one of Sydney’s most established and successful contemporary music programs for upper primary and high school students.
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Waverley Art Prize
Date Date:4 Jul 2026- 23 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 5pmAddressBondi PavilionSince 1986, the Waverley Art Prize has celebrated excellence in painting and drawing, supporting artists and delighting audiences.
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Census information pop-ups
Date Date:1 Aug 2026- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 2pmAddressVarious locations in Bondi and Bondi Junction -
Waverley Art Prize: 40 Years
Date Date:6 Aug 2026- 2 Sep 2026TimeTime: -AddressWaverley Library GalleryCelebrating 40 years of the Waverley Art Prize, this vibrant exhibition brings together a selection of winning works from one of New South Wales’ most long-standing art prizes.
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Yoga - Active Seniors
Date Date:7 Aug 2026 (Every week on Friday, until further notice)- 7 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:15am - 10:15amAddressMargaret Whitlam Recreation Centre - Community RoomYoga has been proven to improve sleeping habits, offset aged weight gain, improve mood and reduce anxiety.
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Cult Movie Club
Date Date:7 Aug 2026 (Every month on the 1st Friday of the month, until Dec 4, 2026)- 7 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6:15pm - 8:30pmAddressWaverley Library - TheatretteLove watching campy movies that are so bad they're good? Or cult classics that bombed but have since found a dedicated following?
Join us in celebrating wacky, bizarre and hilariously over the top movies.
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Waverley Cemetery Tour
Date Date:8 Aug 2026 (Every week on Saturday, until further notice)- 8 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9am - 10:30amAddressAttendees are to meet at the Cemetery Office. Entry Porch, via Trafalgar Street, BronteThe physical location of the Cemetery on the cliffs above Bronte is a magnificent background and setting. Unfortunately the topography is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. The tours which last 90 minutes are conducted by volunteers who are members of the Friends of Waverley Cemeteries.
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City2Surf 2026
Date Date:9 Aug 2026- 9 Aug 2026TimeTime: 1am - 4pmAddressMultiple LocationsCity2Surf is back next Sunday 9 August - with 90,000 runners, walkers, and supporters hitting the streets from Sydney’s CBD all the way to our stunning Bondi Beach!
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Board at the Library Sunday Sessions!
Date Date:9 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Aug 30, 2026)- 9 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 4pmAddressWaverley LibraryLooking for fun indoor games this Winter? Head to the library to escape the cold every Sunday in July and August with a huge range of tabletop gaming to play. Meet fellow gamers and get competitive or work together for a glorious victory. Total newbies and seasoned players are all welcome to attend this relaxed and fun session.
Games will be provided for all ages. This event will not be facilitated by staff, parents/carers must stay with children for the duration of the event.
The session will run all day from 10am - 4pm drop in anytime between these hours.
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Weekend Story Time Fun (For 3-5 Years)
Date Date:9 Aug 2026 (Every week on Sunday, until Dec 14, 2026)- 9 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddressWaverley LibraryStory Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes, and craft.
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Barre Basics - Community Fitness
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until further notice)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10:30amAddressSchool of Arts HallWaverley Council is partnering with Body by Berner to bring you an exciting new barre fitness class that's fun, energising and open to all levels.
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Monday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10amAddressWaverley LibraryBook Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.
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Pilates - Active Seniors
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until further notice)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10:30amAddressMargaret Whitlam Recreation Centre - Community RoomPilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen and stretch the whole body with particular emphasis on postural alignment, core conditioning and breathing.
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Monday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45amAddressWaverley LibraryRocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.
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Monday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until Sept 21, 2026)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddressWaverley LibraryStory Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
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Tai Chi - Active Seniors
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until further notice)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11:30am - 12:30pmAddressMargaret Whitlam Recreation Centre - Community RoomTai chi is a low impact exercise class that offers huge health benefits. Our experienced instructor from Dragon & Phoenix Tai Chi welcomes students of all abilities.
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Boxercise Fitness - Community Fitness
Date Date:10 Aug 2026 (Every week on Monday, until further notice)- 10 Aug 2026TimeTime: 1pm - 2pmAddressCommunity Room, Margaret Whitlam Recreation CentreWaverley Council is partnering with Bondi Boxing Gym to bring you an exciting, high energy cardio workout inspired by boxing training.
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Tuesday Book Babies @ the Library for 0-2 years
Date Date:11 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 11 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10amAddressWaverley LibraryBook Babies introduces your babes in arms to the magic and joy of stories and rhymes.
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An Uncertain Time by Sarah Austin & Co
Date Date:11 Aug 2026- 15 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10am - 3pmAddressBondi PavilionStep into An Uncertain Time, a mesmerising world of music, movement and projection created especially for babies aged 0-18 months and their carers.
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Tuesday Rocking Rhyme Time @ the Library for 2-4 years
Date Date:11 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 11 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:15am - 10:45amAddressWaverley LibraryRocking Rhyme Time is a high energy morning of dancing, music, rhymes and stories.
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Tuesday Story Time Fun @ the Library for 3-5 years
Date Date:11 Aug 2026 (Every week on Tuesday, until Sept 22, 2026)- 11 Aug 2026TimeTime: 11am - 11:30amAddressWaverley LibraryStory Time Fun will capture the imaginations of toddlers and pre-schoolers with stories, rhymes and craft.
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Killer Podcrafts
Date Date:11 Aug 2026 (Every month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, until Dec 8, 2026)- 11 Aug 2026TimeTime: 6:30pm - 8pmAddressWaverley LibraryAre you a true crime lover who loves to craft?
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Pilates - Active Seniors
Date Date:12 Aug 2026 (Every week on Wednesday, until further notice)- 12 Aug 2026TimeTime: 9:30am - 10:30amAddressMargaret Whitlam Recreation Centre - Community RoomPilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen and stretch the whole body with particular emphasis on postural alignment, core conditioning and breathing.
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Story Time Fun @ The Boot Factory (ages 3-5)
Date Date:12 Aug 2026- 12 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:30am - 11amAddressWaverley LibraryJoin us at the refurbished Boot Factory in Bondi Junction for a fun-filled morning of (cute!) crocodile-themed stories, crafts, and games.
Parents and caregivers must stay with their child for the duration of the event.
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Story Time at the Boot Factory (For 3-5 Years)
Date Date:12 Aug 2026 (Every month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, until Nov 11, 2026)- 12 Aug 2026TimeTime: 10:30am - 11amAddressBoot Factory- Joyful, interactive, and engaging, Story Time at the Boot Factory is everything you love about our regular Story Time Fun, in another location. Together, children and families will enjoy excellent books, catchy songs, and a craft activity.
School Holiday Programs

Waverley Council offers a diverse program with the aim of catering for an array of interests, and ages.
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