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Explorers Playgroup Explorers Playgroup offers creative play sessions for under 5-year olds at the North Sydney Community For fully vaccinated adults.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays mornings, 10am - 12.30pm (during school terms only). welcome to pre-book or walk-in. North Sydney Community Centre’s Explorer's Playgroup provides creative play sessions for under 5s, spread across the Centre's light-filled rooms and a beautiful playground. Experienced play leaders set up a wide range of activities to suit the needs of children, with an emphasis on child-initiated play supervised by a parent or carer in a relaxed and friendly environment. Rain or shine, there’s so much to play with and explore with creative indoor and outdoor activities set up, including:

- painting and collage
- puzzles and play dough
- water & sand play
- group dancing & music
- story time
- dramatic play
- fine motor skills activities

Squish, roll, squeeze, create! 🧡Playdough might look like simple fun, but there’s so much learning happening in those li...
20/10/2026

Squish, roll, squeeze, create! 🧡

Playdough might look like simple fun, but there’s so much learning happening in those little hands! Every squish, pinch and roll helps children build hand strength, develop fine motor skills and lay the foundations for early writing. ✋

It’s also a wonderful way to encourage creativity, spark conversations and enjoy some calm, focused play.

And the best part? There’s no right or wrong way to play! 🌈

Want all the fun without the mess at home? Come and play with us! 🧡

At Explorers Playgroup, we create opportunities for little ones to explore, experiment and learn through play, while parents and carers can connect with other local families.

📍 Explorers Playgroup | North Sydney Community Centre | Mon - Thurs 9:30-12 at North Sydney Community Centre.

👶 For children aged 0–5 years, with their parent or carer.

✨ Come and join us for a session! We’d love to welcome you and your little explorer.

💌 Book at link in bio

19/10/2026

Transport Week at Explorers Playgroup!!! 🚂🚗

We can’t wait to see you this week for Transport Week! 🥳

Little ones can enjoy playing with trains, cars, helicopters, ferries and more, with plenty of fun to be had at North Sydney Community Centre! 🤩

📌 Don’t forget to book your session online!
https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/product-category/kids/explorers-playgroup/

🥕🥦 Our farmers have been working hard in the rain, digging and picking their fresh produce for this Saturday's Northside...
15/10/2026

🥕🥦 Our farmers have been working hard in the rain, digging and picking their fresh produce for this Saturday's Northside Produce Market.

👩‍🌾👨‍🍳 Below are all the stallholders at this October 17th market for you, from 8am until midday:
Australian Honey Cellars
Gamal Falafel Bar
The Original Smoke & Spice Co - Australia
Monkalino
Kurrawong Organics
Sisuu
Pastabilities
Noble Nature
Zavaglia's Gourmet Produce
Hamish & Titch Providores
Dalia's Pantry
West Walla Farm
Holy Fermento
The Mushroom Depot
Tasteville
Bamboo Story
Vegie King
Peterson's W**es & Savannah Estate
Brother Mountain Macadamias
Momento Tiramisu
Paddy the Baker
Paddy's Pizzas
Neo Naturally Australian
Trunkey Bacon and Pork
Finders Distillery
Healthy Hound Treats
Margin's Mushrooms
Carne Sydney
Sonoma Baking Company
The Little Coffee Co.
Stephen Hodges
Natas & Co.
Enokido Miso
Aregentum Empanadas
Gail Clayton Design
Tahaa
Taj Mahal
The Free Range Butcher
Gargano Pizzeria & Focacceria
Grimas Farm Fresh Produce
N**e Foodz
Leaning Oak Cheese
Hearthe
Toby's Estate Coffee
Moorlands Biodynamic Lamb
Wormticklers Nursery
Cheese On Wheels
La Truffiere
Saft House
The Wellness Co.
Produce from Orange
Nonie's Food
Broomfield's Pie Co.
The Baked Box
Delicious & Simple by Svetlana
Peyton Blu Royale Seafood
Prickle Hill Produce
Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Banana Bar
OMG Decadent Donuts Northern Beaches
Pure Fruit Slice
David's Larder
Midori House
Soka Pantry Co.
Nordic Bakebox
Sutton Forrest Meat and W**ery
Mayfarm Flowers
Vicky the Knife Sharpener
North Sydney Community Centre Info stall
The Bag Depot - free carry bags at Info stall
Dogs on a short lead welcome

Are you joining us next week at Explorers Playgroup?🚗 We have a super fun theme coming up: Transport! 🚂 Kids can play wi...
15/10/2026

Are you joining us next week at Explorers Playgroup?🚗

We have a super fun theme coming up: Transport! 🚂

Kids can play with trains and cars, explore sensory playdough and enjoy lots of other fun activities!

Join us from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October, 9:30am–12pm 🚌

📌 Don’t forget to book your session online!
https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/product-category/kids/explorers-playgroup/

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Would come back”🧸”Excellent toy selection. Would recommend the outdoor playground.” 🎨”Lover the messy play....
14/10/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Would come back”
🧸”Excellent toy selection. Would recommend the outdoor playground.” 🎨”Lover the messy play. Painting my hands was a bonus.” 🍌”Snacks time while someone reads to me- what a highlight.” Tiny reviews. Big opinions. Come along, explore, play, create and make memories together at Explorers Playgroup. North Sydney Community Centre Mon-Thurs 9:30-12.

12/10/2026

Welcome Back Little Explorers! 🌟

We’re back with another term full of fun, creativity and exciting activities at Explorers Playgroup! 🎨

Get ready for 👇
🏗️ Week 1 – 12 October: Construction
🚗 Week 2 – 19 October: Transport & bridge building
🎃 Week 3 – 26 October: Halloween fun, dress-ups & Grandparents Day story time
🏕️ Week 4 – 2 November: Camping, Environment & Diwali
🇫🇷 Week 5 – 9 November: French-themed fun & Monet-inspired art 🎨

Want to see what else is planned? Visit our website for the full activity schedule! 🤗

Don't forget to book your session here 👉 https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/product-category/kids/explorers-playgroup/

🍤 Here's to enjoying the long weekend with the freshest of farm produce and delicious food and drinks from this Saturday...
01/10/2026

🍤 Here's to enjoying the long weekend with the freshest of farm produce and delicious food and drinks from this Saturday's Northside Produce Market. 🥂

👩‍🌾👨‍🍳 Below are all the stallholders at this October 3rd market for you, from 8am until midday:
Mayfarm Flowers
Sutton Forrest Meat and W**e
The Pantry Providores
Soka Pantry Co.
Midori House
David's Larder
Pure Fruit Slice
OMG Decadent Donuts Northern Beaches
Banana Bar
Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Prickle Hill Produce
Peyton Blu Royale Seafood
Delicious & Simple by Svetlana
The Baked Box
Broomfield's Pie Co.
Nonie's Food
Produce from Orange
Saft House
Cheese On Wheels
Wormticklers Nursery
Toby's Estate Coffee
Hearthe
Leaning Oak Cheese
N**e Foodz
Grima's Farm Fresh Produce
Gargano Pizzeria & Focacceria
The Free Range Butcher
Taj Mahal Fine Foods
Tahaa
Second Mouse Cheese Co
Argentum Empanadas
Enokido Miso
Natas & Co.
Stephen Hodges
The Little Coffee Co.
David Searson
Sonoma Baking Company
BUD - Beautiful Upcycled Designs
Carne Sydney
Margin's Mushrooms
Healthy Hound Treats
Finders Distillery
Trunkey Bacon and Pork
Matty's Healthy Pizza Bases
Paddy the Baker
Momento Tiramisu
Brother Mountain Macadamias
Petersons W**es
Savannah Estate
Vegie King
Bamboo Story
Tasteville
The Mushroom Depot
Holy Fermento
West Walla Farm
Dalia’s Pantry
Small Acres Cyder
Skindiy
Zavaglia's Gourmet Produce
Noble Nature Foods
Pastabilities
Sisuu
Kurrawong Organics
Gamal Falafel Bar
Uncle Stan's
North Sydney Community Centre Info stall
The Bag Depot - free carry bags at Info stall
Check In & Tune Up - free bike servicing
Dogs on lead welcome

22/09/2026

Welcome to Explorers Pizza Restaurant! Make a pizza at the playdough station or at the craft table- building fine-motor skills, creativity and plenty of delicious-looking fun along the way! So much fun for the last week of term!

What toppings would you choose? 🍅🧀🫑

A friendly reminder that we will be on a break during the school holidays 🧩Explorers Playgroup's last day is this Thursd...
21/09/2026

A friendly reminder that we will be on a break during the school holidays 🧩

Explorers Playgroup's last day is this Thursday 24 September 🤗 We look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday 13 October, Rain 🌧️ Hail ❄️ or Shine ☀️

We always encourage busy parents/carers to book their session ahead here 👉 https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/product-category/kids/explorers-playgroup/

Address

220 Miller Street
North Sydney, NSW
2060

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+61299222299

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