Winter has well and truly arrived. Enjoy these cool days by rugging up, and embracing winter traditions like ice skating, warm drinks and comfort food. Our list this month invites you to take advantage of the season and enjoy our city's great culture.
July 5th - 21st - Parramatta Winterlight
Prince Alfred Square is transforming into a magical winter wonderland in the July school holidays. The famous festival has plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, with an ice rink, a 30m slide made out of ice, a ferris wheel and other carnival rides, and circus activities. After all that fun, enjoy a meal at the Alpine Food Village.
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July 11th - 14th - The Rocks Christmas in July Village
Have you always dreamed of a White Christmas? Visit the Rocks this July for a taste of a wintry festive season. Set between Jack Mundey Place and Playfair St, the French inspired Village will be sprinkled with snow, dotted with wooden chalets and smell of Christmas pine. Make sure to bring your ice-skates for the pop-up ice rink as well. With mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, gingerbread houses and your favourite Christmas tunes, you'll feel like you're in a Christmas dream for the night.
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July 13th - NAIDOC In The City
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee is being honoured through an all-day event in Hyde Park, Sydney. "NAIDOC in the City is a free celebration of the world’s longest living Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through food, song, art, dance and stories in the heart of the city." The day begins at 11am, with several zones and activities for both adults and children. This year's theme is Voice. Treaty. Truth.
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July 17th - 21st - Disney On Ice Celebrates Mickey and Friends
All the Disney stars are coming together for the Disney on Ice Winter Tour. See the beloved Disney princesses, Frozen favourites, Toy Story heroes, and underwater pals like Nemo and Dory. The Tour celebrates 90 years of Mickey Mouse. Tickets start at $33.
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