Picture this: you’re nestled in a cosy private igloo decked out with fairy lights, gazing over Sydney’s breathtaking city skyline. A raclette grill awaits you at your table, while French waiters bring you mugs of spiced mulled wine. Beside your igloo, a warming fire pit beckons, complete with marshmallows just waiting to be toasted. This is Raclette Igloo Experience, a new French foodie experience bringing the charm of a French ski resort atmosphere to Broadway Sydney Rooftop from June 29 to July 28. Gather your pals or the whole family to enjoy the intimacy of your very own private igloo and get ready to make some memories. Each igloo can fit six to eight people but don’t worry, there’s enough cheese to go around – we’re talking 200g per person, imported directly from France. This French tradition involves melting raclette to perfection under a grill. Whether you prefer it gooey or with a golden crust, scrape it on top of cheese-friendly sides including potatoes, pickles and charcuterie and savour every mouthful. Once you've had your fill, head out to do some stargazing or gather around your very own fire pit to share some stories. You’ll find plenty of wood to stoke the fire and one skewer per person filled with giant marshmallows. From the moment you walk through the falling snow at the entrance, every bit of this authentic experience is sure to be a winter fairytale, complete with magical lights, chalet vibes and a unique French dining experience. Prices start from $99
July is coming to an end, and with it a whole host of winter-themed happenings that have been keeping Sydney stocked in festive spirit through the city’s darkest days. This weekend is your last chance to eat melted raclette from a rooftop igloo, walk through luminous bushland on the banks of the Murray River and build a real-life snowman at this pop-up winter wonderland in the Hunter Valley – get amongst it while you can. If you’re up for doubling down on cheese-based activities, head to Carriageworks for the country’s biggest festival of fromage, or for a more diverse foodie experience, make your way west for the annual Bankstown Bites food festival. Keen to get moving? Join this retro-themed fun run around the harbour, or get a dose of ocean air on one of these secret coastal walks. Scroll on for our full list of everything you can get up to in Sydney this weekend.