Our Swinging Spring Picks

GO FIESTA

Find your rhythm at Fiesta—Australia’s largest annual Latin American festival at Darling Harbour from 1–3 October.

Discover the passion of dance with Latin America’s hottest performers, experience the intensity of salsa on the open-air dance floor and sample a range of delicious regional dishes and exotic crafts. Plus watch the Fiesta Dance Off Competition winners compete for great prizes while the excitement reaches fever pitch in the Rio-style Fiesta Carnivale Street Parade.

Free event
1-3 October
Darling Harbour, Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: Harbourside or Convention
Closest Light Rail Station: Convention

SHOP FLORIOGRAPHY - THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS

Shop in a floral extravaganza as David Jones welcomes the arrival of Spring with their annual Flower Show from 1–11 September at their Elizabeth Street Store.

This year’s show features over 30,000 magnificent flowers and florets and includes complimentary guided tours led by horticultural experts. Bookings are essential on 02 9266 5737.

Guided tour dates and times:
Thursday 8 September: 10am and 2pm
Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September: 10am

Free event
David Jones
Elizabeth Street Store
86 -108 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: City Centre
Closest Light Rail Station: Convention

EAT NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS

Start planning as the signature event of Crave Sydney International Food Festival is on again!

Enjoy an authentic Asian Hawker market atmosphere, as Hyde Park North is transformed over 10 nights, Monday to Friday only.

With up to 40 food stalls, 3 bars and nightly entertainment, this is the must-see event of the Festival.

5pm – 9pm
10–14 & 17–21 October
Hyde Park North, Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: Galeries Victoria
Closest Light Rail Station: Convention

DRINK TIMEOUT'S RUGBY BAR

Time Out’s Rugby Bar at Helm Bar & Bistro on Cockle Bay Wharf is Sydney’s greatest social and sporting hub during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

From the Cup opener on September 9 right through to the final on 23 October, the Time Out Rugby Bar will be following the Wallabies’ quest for glory and screening all the action live.

1 Wheat Rd Aquarium Wharf, Cockle Bay

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Closest Monorail Station: Darling Park
Closest Light Rail Station: Convention

SEE JURASSIC LOUNGE

Every Tuesday night until 20 September, the Australian Museum opens its doors for after-hour sessions featuring, art, live, music, drinks and new ideas.

Check out Sydney’s hottest new artists, performers and DJs. Drink in hand, have a wonder and check out amazing live acts and exhibitions against a spectacular backdrop of dinosaur skeletons, precious gemstones and native animals. It’s the Australian Museum as you’ve never seen it.

$15 at the door, (Includes 1 free drink)
Australian Museum
6 College Street, Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: Galeries Victoria

DO RAZORHURST

Retrace the history of the razor gangs as brought to life in the TV series Underbelly Razor.

Razorhurst is a GPS adventure game played out in Darlinghurst but set in the 1920s, where illegal ‘sly-grog' traders reigned supreme and streets were controlled by razor-toting heavies. Each player, with their GPS mobile handset, follows a map through Razorhurst's underworld drinking holes; the game updates their position and plays video re-enactments, animation, ambient sounds and voiceovers.

Free by appointment 6.30pm-9.30pm
Start at East Village Hotel
234 Palmer St, Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: World Square

PLAY DARLING QUARTER

Experience a carnival-like atmosphere when the new Darling Quarter precinct officially opens to the public at midday on Saturday 24 September.

Try the eclectic mix of new dining and take away options and children will get the first opportunity to experience the 4,000 square meter playground, the biggest in the heart of Sydney.

MC James Kerley will be keeping families entertained throughout the day introducing the program of special events and appearances including kids’ favourites Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Star, live Nickelodeon Slime Time shows, Lah Lah Live, and a 2Day FM live cross.

Free
Darling Quarter (southern end of Darling Harbour), Sydney

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Closest Monorail Station: Paddy’s Markets
Closest Light Rail Station: Exhibition

HEAR TREASURE HUNT

Arrrrrgghhh me hearties, what better way to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on 19 September than you and your motley crew jumpin aboard the Sydney Treasure Hunt on the Monorail for $23!

For just price of a Monorail Family Day Pass, you’ll be equipped with a treasure map to take you around the Monorail loop with a few dry land excursions in Chinatown, the City Centre and Darling Harbour as you search for Sydney’s hidden treasures. Includes unlimited day travel and discounts at Sydney best attractions, Monorail Souvenir Treasure Map plus the chance to win an Apple iPad for the whole family to enjoy!

$23 available from any Monorail Station

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Closest Light Rail Station: Convention