The Entertainment Quarter

Looking for a wholesome weekend activity that immerses you in French culture without the hefty plane fare? Oui, oui!  Well, put on your best beret and hop on over to Le Marché – French Markets at the Entertainment Quarter in the heart of Sydney. Spend a leisurely Sunday morning walking through more than 45 market stalls of French delights. From choux buns and Champagne to colourful berets and escargot, there is an abundance of French items to satisfy even the fussiest shopper. Très bien! Stock up your pantry at Le Marché’s culinary corner, a pocket of the market that you might liken to a French supermarket. Fill your baskets and mouths with farm-fresh eggs, truffles, baked treats, duck confit and, of course, all the French cheese your heart desires. Practise your high school French (which you’ve probably forgotten, except for 'bonjour') on the friendly artisans selling striped Breton t-shirts, colourful berets, linen tablecloths, straw baskets and more. Now we don’t know about you, but devouring croissants, macarons and boeuf bourguignon sounds like heaven to us. At the Entertainment Quarter, you can celebrate all things French at these fabulous markets.  Explore Le Marché – French Markets on the first Sunday of every month at the Entertainment Quarter. Find out more via the website here.

The Comedy Store in Moore Park has been Sydney’s go-to spot for belly laughs since 1981. Venture inside and watch the stage come alive with top-notch talent with comedic timing – think homegrown favourites, international stars, rising newcomers and the occasional surprise guest. The Comedy Store Showcases run Thursday through Saturday, packing in 90 minutes of back-to-back stand-up with plenty of comedians on the bill. In fact, you can even catch The Saturday Late Show at 8.30pm if you prefer a later line-up. No two nights are the same, but each one guarantees tons of chuckles with new acts added constantly. RELATED READ: Make Tuesdays more fun with this affordable comedy show in the Inner West, featuring a rotating line-up of cracking comedians – plus, you get a free drink. The calendar is also dotted with solo shows and special events, from household names debuting their latest routine to the next big comedian testing out fresh material. What’s more, all tickets come with an alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage. Still feeling thirsty? Get more drinks and nibbles at the Lounge Bar that keeps cocktails, cold beers and wine flowing with tasty antipasti also on offer. They even have table service, so you’ll never miss a punchline. It’s true what they say: laughter really is the best medicine, so gather your mates and go. Find out more and book your tickets here. Weather not looking so hot? Check out our list of the best things to do indoors in Sydney. Looking for weekday...

You’re never too old to have a ball checking out one of Australia’s largest inflatable obstacle courses, which is fantastic news for Sydneysiders this school holidays. Why? Because Monster Jump is back and bigger than ever. The all-ages playground is returning to the Entertainment Quarter from September 27 to October 12, and for the first time a second location is popping up at The Crescent in Parramatta Park.  Jump into some action-packed school holiday fun with this monstrous 280-metre-long jumping castle boasting more than 30 different custom-built obstacles. You can race your mates to see who can complete the course the fastest, or take it slow and steady to enjoy your favourite parts. Either way, you’ll have some serious fun climbing, sliding, bouncing, slipping and tumbling all over the place. Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Monster Jump is suitable for everyone from children aged three and up to adults. That makes for an epic experience for the whole family. Kids under five will need adult supervision, but there’s one adult included at no extra charge with each toddler pass. A two-hour pass costs $30 for anyone aged five and up, toddler passes are also available for $45 (includes one adult). Don't forget to upgrade to an all-day pass if you plan on a full day of fun. Best of all, spectators are welcome to come and watch for free! Really want to burn some energy? Monster Jump returns for another year with Monster Sports Jam Inflatable, exclusive to the Sydney...

Spooky season is creeping up – but if planning costumes, decorations and kid-friendly scares feels more like a nightmare than a treat, we’ve got good news. Halloween Family Fest is swooping into the Entertainment Quarter this October, packing all the Halloween chaos into one jam-packed, family-friendly event. All you need? A hot little ticket (that also happens to be very affordable). The family-friendly affair is a Halloween extravaganza to say the least. Think a trick-or-treat trail, monster mash disco, reptile shows, rides, games, showbags, an outdoor cinema and more. General entry tickets are just $10 and include access to the outdoor cinema which will be screening the original Ghostbusters, the chance to hold some slippery scaly reptiles at the reptile show and a groovin’ time at the monster mash disco. Upgrade your pass for $15 and kids will get a go on the big inflatable pumpkin bounce, plus get a bucket to secure all the treats they get at different stations like the Lil Spooks Graveyard and the Witches Den.  Kids got some energy they need to burn? Now’s the perfect time to hop to the Monster Jump or Monster Sports Jam – an eye-boggling inflatable obstacle course. It’s included in the unlimited rider wristband alongside the giant slide, tea cups, and more.   You can find Halloween Family Fest at the Entertainment Quarter from Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2. Find out more about and book your tickets online now.