{"id":33682,"date":"2025-07-13T18:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T08:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=33682"},"modified":"2025-07-13T18:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T08:33:16","slug":"free-winter-fun-for-everyone-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/07\/13\/free-winter-fun-for-everyone-this-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Free winter fun for everyone this July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks are transforming into a Winter Wonderland bursting with free fun this July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you love music, art, dance or Christmas there\u2019s something for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barangaroo<\/strong>, has already kicked off the activity hosting&nbsp;<strong>Nocturne<\/strong>, a free four-week concert series<strong><\/strong>at the<strong><\/strong>Pier Pavilion on from 6pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 26 June to 19 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no tickets required people of all ages can come along to enjoy a program of world-class music performed by talented Sydney musicians under the stars at a spectacular waterfront location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over in&nbsp;<strong>Darling Harbour<\/strong>, the Alpine Activity Zone is stirring up a flurry of activity including craft workshops, kids karaoke and an Amazing Arctic Race where teams can complete for a trophy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running from 10 \u2013 13 July kids can enjoy snow globe making and sparkly slime all in the spirit of winter fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Rocks&nbsp;<\/strong>are<strong><\/strong>providing Aussies with a taste of European holiday cheer through the&nbsp;<strong>Christmas in July Festival. *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 11 \u2013 20 July, families, friends, and lovers of Christmas will have the opportunity to stroll down a snow lane to the European themed markets to savour traditional food or purchase charming, handcrafted goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining the fun at The Rocks from 17 \u2013 20 July is the&nbsp;<strong>Bastille Festival. *<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing everything from French ros\u00e9 to raclette, macarons and escargot to tempt festival goers\u2019 tastebuds alongside a slew of free entertainment including live concerts, DJs, dance classes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Harbourside precincts are the place to be this July for free winter fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom outdoor concerts to Christmas markets, a French cabaret and kids\u2019 holiday activities galore there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t let the cold weather dampen your spirits, rug up and come out to Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks to enjoy great entertainment and activities without needing to open your wallet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To learn more about what\u2019s happening all year round at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rocks visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therocks.com\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/therocks.com\/whats-on<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barangaroo visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barangaroo.com\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.barangaroo.com\/whats-on<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darling Harbour visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingharbour.com\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.darlingharbour.com\/whats-on<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* a partnered event delivered by BBR Agency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and The Rocks are transforming into a Winter Wonderland bursting with free fun this July. 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