ONE of Sutherland Shire's biggest annual events, Cronulla Spring Festival, will be held 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14.
Perfect for a family day out, the free festival has entertainment from Cronulla Plaza to the beach, fun activities for children, 120 market stalls with shopping bargains, and delicious food and coffee.
More than 100 Cronulla specialty shops and cafes will be open on the festival weekend.
Families can see the stage shows, hop on the pirate ship, fill up on fairy floss, take a pony ride and visit kids' corner at the end of Cronulla Street for more activities and entertainment.
The Kindifarm is the perfect place to nurse tiny furry friends for only $3 or visit Get Wild for free animal encounters with snakes, lizards, turtles and a baby crocodile.
Free shows at the pavilion stage will be so much fun. Remember Mr Potato Head? Get yourselves ready for the coolest game show in town — "Dance to the Music!".
Join carry-over champs Mr and and Mrs Potato Head as they play for a Caribbean cruise.
In the Mr Peabody and Sherman's Dance Workshop, you will travel around the globe (and through time) and learn dances from different countries.
Get ready for a madcapped adventure with those crazy and loveable minions of Despicable Me2, Stuart and Jorge.
These two unpredictable larrikins of the big screen will join Professor Heidi Ho in her laboratory of inventions.
Children can have a photo with their favourite performers near the pavilion.
Kirrawee High Stage Band, and local dancers and singers will entertain.
Sutherland Shire mayor Steve Simpson will announce winners of the Cronulla Design Ideas competition.
Entries will be on display in the Cronulla Central building where you can have your say by voting in the People's Choice Award at the winner's exhibition.
Monro Park, opposite Cronulla railway station, will have a refreshing change of pace with its Wellbeing Fair where chilling out is on the agenda.
Experience new ideas, find out what's on your cards or stock up on natural products. A Touch of Eden's musicians will soothe the soul and pony rides will be a favourite with children.
Motoring enthusiasts will find their niche at Show and Shine in Peryman Square along the beachfront.
RSL Motoring Enthusiasts Club members will have their vehicles competing to be named the best in the show.
Festival details: 9527 2100 or www.cronullabeachcbd.com.au