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Discover events for children and families in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
Australian Heritage Festival 2024 NSW
Observatory Hill
Children & family
Australian Heritage Festival 2024 NSW
The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 44th year of celebrating heritage. 18 April - 19 May 2024
Autumn school holidays at the Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family
Autumn school holidays at the Art Gallery of NSW
Get creative at the Art Gallery these school holidays
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Code Camp - free STEAM events for kids
Online
Children & family
Code Camp - free STEAM events for kids
That's right, it’s totally FREE fun learning for Aussie kids.
Table tennis
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Table tennis
Free outdoor table tennis
"The Rocks Tour" Audio+Puzzle Convict Tour of The Rocks
First Fleet Park
Children & family
"The Rocks Tour" Audio+Puzzle Convict Tour of The Rocks
Convict and colonial history and puzzle tour
Alice in Wonderland
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Children & family
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride
Play against your friends and family in this multi-sensory interactive experience.
Chocolate High Tea
Sydney
Children & family
Chocolate High Tea
A chocolate-filled adventure that's perfect for the whole family.
Family Fun at BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb Sydney
Children & family
Family Fun at BridgeClimb
Get the Family ready to Climb this Summer!
Free heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office
Sydney
Children & family
Free heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide
Haunted Habitats
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Theatre, dance & film
Haunted Habitats
Discover, play and win
Haunted Habitats
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Theatre, dance & film
Haunted Habitats
Discover, play and win
Kung Fu Panda 4 at Darling Square
Darling Square
Children & family
Kung Fu Panda 4 at Darling Square
Celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 4 in Darling Square these April school Holidays!
Plaster Painting
Rozelle
Children & family
Plaster Painting
Plaster Painting with kids in Rozelle
Ratburger
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Ratburger
Step into the world of David Walliams, as his bestselling book comes to life on stage.
Saturday All You Can Eat Southern American BBQ Lunch - $60pp
Barangaroo
Children & family
Saturday All You Can Eat Southern American BBQ Lunch - $60pp
Every Saturday from 11am - 2:30pm
Semi Final: Sydney FC Women v Central Coast Mariners
Lilyfield
Children & family
Semi Final: Sydney FC Women v Central Coast Mariners
A Grand Final spot is on the line!
Sun Runners by Audioplay and Windmill Theatre
Bondi Pavilion
Children & family
Sun Runners by Audioplay and Windmill Theatre
Join in this fun holiday imaginative play experience with vivid soundtrack creating a thrilling action-packed adventure
Sydney FC Holiday Clinics
Sydney
Children & family
Sydney FC Holiday Clinics
3 days of non-stop football fun
Tailored With Love: Children's Kimono Throughout Generations
The Japan Foundation
Children & family
Tailored With Love: Children's Kimono Throughout Generations
Showcasing the diversity of textiles from the Edo to early Showa period
Writing Children’s Books with Jacqueline Harvey
Online
Children & family
Writing Children’s Books with Jacqueline Harvey
If you’re keen to write stories that will keep children reading under covers after lights out this course is for you.
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Bondi Junction
Children & family
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Messy fun without the clean up!
Baby live music playground
Sydney
Children & family
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (0-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Kids kung fu class
Haymarket
Children & family
Kids kung fu class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Storytime
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Storytime
Stories for kids at Maybanke Community Centre, Pyrmont
Book exchange
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom
Online
Theatre, dance & film
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom
A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
English conversation, cultural exchange and friendship club
Tote Building
Children & family
English conversation, cultural exchange and friendship club
Meet new people and and practise everyday language skills
Glebe community barbecue
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Children & family
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us once a month for some food and fun
Make it May at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family
Make it May at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Come together for a month of creativity and collaboration at the Art Gallery of NSW
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
The Inspired JS Bach: Return from Lübeck
Marrickville
Children & family
The Inspired JS Bach: Return from Lübeck
The Early Music Collective Sydney proudly presents a night of extraordinary musical enchantment.
Spotlight Prowl for Families 2024
Centennial Park
Children & family
Spotlight Prowl for Families 2024
Join our experienced rangers for a fascinating spotlight walk to see how the park transforms when the sun goes down.
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Redfern
Theatre, dance & film
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
Family Day: Soft Places
Rozelle
Children & family
Family Day: Soft Places
A disability-led family day with participatory artworks and performances.
Monster Truck Mania Live Sydney
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Monster Truck Mania Live Sydney
Experience the thrill and spectacle of Australia's best Monster Truck show this close to the action!
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Maroubra Beach Markets
Maroubra
Children & family
Maroubra Beach Markets
Cambridge Market's launches new beach market
The People's Park - Heritage Tour
Centennial Homestead
Children & family
The People's Park - Heritage Tour
Learn historical facts, visit some secret spots, meet some native inhabitants and enjoy the stunning scenery the park
Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)
Redfern Community Centre
Theatre, dance & film
Hip hop class in Redfern (8 to 14 years)
Get an introduction to this fun style of street dance in a free 8-week after-school program
Ultimo childhood education free playsession
Ultimo
Children & family
Ultimo childhood education free playsession
Free play session for kids aged 0-5 years
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Retro gaming and Dungeons & Dragons
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Children & family
Retro gaming and Dungeons & Dragons
Old-school gaming and new-school multiplayer collide in this set of gaming days for young people aged 14 to 21.
Afternoon 8 week art course - for kids
Botany
Children & family
Afternoon 8 week art course - for kids
No skills required, just enthusiasm and a love for creativity
Richard Lindesay: Always been a player
Manning Bar
Children & family
Richard Lindesay: Always been a player
Tiktok sensation Richard Lindesay brings you his musical comedy show Always been a player.
Camping 101
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Camping 101
A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
Convene on the green!
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Convene on the green!
Free monthly jumping castle
Mother's Day Special
Martin Place
Children & family
Mother's Day Special
Celebrate with a three course menu at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Glebe Library
Children & family
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells
The Factory Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Winni Wizard and Her Magical Smells
Winni's back 12% clumsier! Comedy for kids and families.
Incredibilia – Magical Theatre!
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Incredibilia – Magical Theatre!
Inspired by author Libby Hathorn, this theatre experience brings to life extraordinary objects using music and puppetry!
Mother's Day High Tea at Circular Quay
Sydney
Children & family
Mother's Day High Tea at Circular Quay
Mother's Day High Tea at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay – where we invite you to treat your mum like the queen.
Mother's Day Lunch at Secolo Balmain
Balmain
Children & family
Mother's Day Lunch at Secolo Balmain
Indulge in an amore-filled celebration with a shared 4-course Italian lunch, designed to spoil mum.
Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise Sydney - Harbourside Cruises
Sydney
Children & family
Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise Sydney - Harbourside Cruises
Mothers Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour – lunch and drinks
Mothers Day at Green Moustache
North Sydney
Children & family
Mothers Day at Green Moustache
Treat mum to a long lunch in the oasis
Coal Loader Eco Playgroup
Waverton
Children & family
Coal Loader Eco Playgroup
Series of fun filled activities just for our mini eco warriors (and their parents!).
Kate Clarkson: A Thousand Situations
Art2Muse Gallery
Children & family
Kate Clarkson: A Thousand Situations
Art2Muse Gallery presents 'A Thousand Situations' by Kate Clarkson
Duality – an artistic exploration of quantum science
Camperdown
Children & family
Duality – an artistic exploration of quantum science
Showcasing the entries to the 2023 EQUS Quantum Art Competition
Bohemian Rhapsody
State Theatre
Children & family
Bohemian Rhapsody
Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen
How to Catch a Star
Sydney
Children & family
How to Catch a Star
Based on the book by Oliver Jeffers. Adapted for the stage by Sandra Eldridge, with original music by Elena Kats-Chernin
Project Market-space: Pop-up 06!
107 Green Square
Children & family
Project Market-space: Pop-up 06!
More than a market!
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Romeo and Juliet
Seymour Centre
Theatre, dance & film
Romeo and Juliet
A perfect introduction to the play for young audiences
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise - Harbourside Cruises
Sydney
Children & family
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise - Harbourside Cruises
See the major event that is recognised as the largest of its kind in the world
Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering 2024
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering 2024
Walking our healing journey
Family Day: Thriving Environments
Rozelle
Children & family
Family Day: Thriving Environments
A disability-led Family Day with participatory artworks and performances.
Inner West Brick Fair 2024
Croydon
Children & family
Inner West Brick Fair 2024
A fun day out for brick lovers young and old
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste - School hols
Reverse Garbage
Children & family
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste - School hols
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
Jewellery workshop for teens (11-15 years)
Reverse Garbage
Children & family
Jewellery workshop for teens (11-15 years)
Learn how to upcycle reuse materials into stylish jewellery and accessories!
Japanese Kimono Competition
Sydney Town Hall
Children & family
Japanese Kimono Competition
Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!
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