What’s going on in the Shire in April?

This is our April Hit List, which includes everything from school holiday activities to new store openings.

Any Shire resident knows that our small LGA is constantly buzzing with wonderful events, restaurant and café openings, markets, and – everyone’s favourite – enticing happy hours. And, with school vacations and Easter approaching, it promises to be a very busy month. To save you time, we’ve compiled a list of events in the Sutherland Shire for April.

 

Stroll around Cronulla’s Easter Market

What more could you want from a market than delicious global cuisines, children’s toys, a range of local homewares, fashion, and art, a real-life Easter bunny dishing out chocolate eggs, and Cronulla’s magnificent beachfront as a backdrop? This egg-citing Easter-themed event will take place on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Don Lucas Reserve.

 

Update your holiday wardrobe with the help of these stylish boutiques.

Sure, internet shopping is the greatest convenience, but there’s something special about browsing clothes in person. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the Shire’s most carefully picked stores to help you refresh your fall wardrobe. Cronulla’s Pfeiffer is the newest boutique to capture our hearts, offering one-of-a-kind, limited-run designs meant to resist rapid trends.

 

Give Cony’s new Sunday session a try

Every Sunday, Cony’s, a local institution, throws a very exciting Sunday session with happy hour beverages from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and live music from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. Make sure you book! Go on; we know you want to.

 

Get some laughs at The Studio Sydney Group’s comedy show.

Is there any greater medicine than laughter? The Studio Sydney welcomes you to their first-ever Comedy Night, ‘Take The Floor’, on Saturday, April 29th at 7:00pm! The event, hosted by comic Mitch Parry, will feature a number of Sydney’s emerging comedians. What is the best part? The event is bring your own booze.Pre-booked tickets are just $10 per person, or $15 at the door. Get your tickets here.

 

Have Fun at the Grill’d X Headspace Trivia Night!

Dine for a cause on Monday, April 24th by joining Headspace at Grill’d Miranda for a night of trivia! The event begins at 6:00pm and costs $30, which includes a burger and chips. Bring your family and friends for the greatest chance of winning! All funds earned will be given to Young Mental Health. Headspace Miranda helps young people aged 12 to 25 with their physical and mental health, as well as their vocational and educational goals. Buy your tickets here.

 

Visit one of these artisan chocolate shops.

Although we wouldn’t turn down a good-old Cadbury egg, in the Shire you can take it a step further by stocking up on Easter sweets from one of our local chocolate producers. Visit Nina’s Chocolates in Gymea for their Easter metamorphosis, or Essenze Chocolates in Caringbah for their intricate patterns.

 

Learn about Jack Gray’s new dinner menu.

We’ll take any excuse for a date or a girls’ night out, so when we heard Jack Grey had a fresh new dinner menu, you can bet we were the first to make reservations. Embracing the burrata revolution, options include autumn-inspired meals like Burrata with Walnuts, Honey, and Fresh Figs, Kingfish Sashimi in Mandarin and Dill, Braised Beef Short Rib, and – brace yourself – freshly-made Cob Loaf.

 

Pick Up A Show Bag At the Cronulla Easter Show.

Cronulla’s Easter Show begins on Friday, April 7th, and continues from 10:00am to 4:00pm for the whole holiday weekend (including Monday)! Cronulla Mall will be turned into a fun-filled arena including entertainment, rides, show bags, farm animals, food stalls, shops, and much more.

 

Design a Custom Body Board At The New Caringbah Store

HandPicked’s expertise have perfected body board design, and they’ve just reached the streets of Caringbah. The experience is superior to that of a typical sports outlet shop, and the whole procedure is completely customised from beginning to end. Choose the deck, pin, rail, and slick colours, as well as your chosen logo image, and then sit back and let the professionals perform their magic.

 

Keep the kids engaged with sports, art workshops, and day trips.

We understand that school vacations may be exhausting when you’re travelling with a slew of little, lively individuals. But don’t worry; the Shire has plenty of fascinating activities to fit everyone’s personality and keep them delighted.

Allow high-energy youth to learn a new talent at Shire Elite Cheerleading, ClimbFit, or Cronulla Surfing Academy. For those who like getting messy and being creative, schedule a workshop at Hazelhurst Art Gallery, a Slime Party at Highfields, or a clay lesson at Part Time Ceramics. Finally, for the smaller explorers, plan a day excursion to one of the Shire’s numerous natural swimming pools or nature trails. If you really need a day off to catch up on some life admin, drop them off at Sutherland’s PCYC for a full day of fun. View our comprehensive School Holiday Guide here.

 

Attend An ANZAC Day Service.

Attend one of the Shire’s ANZAC Day memorial ceremonies to honour the courageous Australians who served proudly for our nation. There’s one in almost every suburb (Bundeena, Caringbah, Cronulla, Menai, and Woronora to mention a few).

Want to know what’s going on this Anzac Day in the Shire? See our Dawn Service and Two-Up guide here.

 

Mingle with Other Singles

Are you single and eager to mingle? Singles Mingles, a brand new Shire-based events business, is here to eliminate the need for dating apps and let you meet people the traditional way. Yes, we are talking face to face. What a revelation! There are many upcoming events to pick from, including parties, speed dating, and dinners at Sea Level. Secure your tickets and see the whole programme here.

 

Visit Cook in Kurnell for Happy Hour and Jumping Castles.

Cook At Kurnell’s Easter weekend activities will not disappoint, since they are equally engaging for both children and parents. Happy hour runs from Friday to Sunday at 4:00 p.m., with $14 drinks, $7 beers, and $35 sangria jugs. The kids’ jumping castle is open all weekend, with live music and a petting zoo throughout. View the whole schedule here.

Relax with a long lunch at Jensens on Easter Sunday.

If you’re staying for the holiday weekend, Jensens is celebrating with a leisurely long meal and live music on Easter Sunday. There will be seafood specials and BYO for only $8 per bottle. Head over here to reserve your slot.