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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.
Ballet classes for children aged 2 & up
Delightful ballet class for children aged 2 years through to graded RAD syllabus
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0-2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Animal Sculpture Family Workshop (Ages 5+)
Explore, make and play as a family with air drying clay to create mini animal sculptures
ARC by Erth
ARC is an extraordinary story of self-discovery and wonder told with theatrical magic and larger-than-life puppets.
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (0-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Ultimo)
During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Ultimo)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Bees, Butterflies and Bugs!
Join us in the Gardens this spring to meet some powerful pollinators!
Bridgeclimb: school holiday special offer
Spring to the Summit with Kids Climbs only $99
Bust the Myths at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Do you dare come face-to-fang with Australia's most dangerous and deadly creatures?
Busy Body School Holiday Program
You’ll be the bee’s knees after making a beeswax candle and touring Barangaroo Reserve to learn about our native bees
Children's tennis classes after-school and weekends
Small group classes delivered by qualified professional tennis coaches at several inner city park locations
Creative Kids School Holiday Silver Jewellery
School holiday fun! Suitable for participants aged 10 years of age and up to 15 years of age.
Creature Masks
Explore, make and play with different materials to create your own creature mask.
Dangerous & Deadly
Do you dare come face-to-fin with the ocean's most dangerous and deadly creatures?
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Choose your own adventure and explore Sydney Harbour's iconic destinations & discover its hidden gems.
Get Messy. Splatter Paint
Keep busy (and messy) by covering up with a poncho and goggles and throwing paint at a canvas
INSTA Sydney - Photographic icons of Sydney
Get the best angles for a memorable photo history of Sydney. Instant Instagrammable
Kids at the Con - School holiday workshops
Reveal the world of music with Kids at the Con!
Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps for Kids
Gymnastics, dance, games and fun activities your kids will love
LinguaKidz online language classes for kids
'Discover a World of Fun with Languages' with lessons in Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese
LinguaKidz school holiday language and cultural programs
Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French and Cultural holiday programs for kids and teens
Profile: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award
See the work of emerging and established artists
Puma and Foot Locker celebrate FIBA World Cup
An exciting consumer basketball activation in Pitt Street Mall
Redcoats, Rascals & Thunderboxes - History of Sydney
You probably think you know the beginnings of Sydney and will challenge your knowledge, testing the beginnings of Sydney
School holiday dance camp
One jam packed day of dance! Learn jazz, hip hop and contemporary.
School holidays at Coogee Pavilion
Enjoy family fun at Coogee Pavilion from 26th September-7th October
Self guided Sydney walking tours
Explore Sydney's secret sights, an interactive tour, treasure hunt-style
September school holidays tech camp
Digital Illustration and Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
Stop Motion Animation with Dinalie Dabarera (Ages 7–9)
Learn stop motion animation and storytelling techniques!
Storytime @ Darling Square, 3-5 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Sydney Design Week: Tin Sheds Exhibition - Banquet
An exhibition of architectural machines, drawings and performance, workshops and a lecture
Sydney scavenger hunts: Death on The Rocks
An immersive urban game through the heart of Sydney, for teams of 2-5
Teddy Bear School Holiday Workshop - Surry Hills
Come along and spend the day with Pretty Little Ballerinas
The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie - Theatre Fun
Beloved characters come to life in Centennial Park in an outdoor production of this funny and enchanting performance
The Mad Botanist: cryptic adventure
Self guided scavenger hunt set in the Botanic Gardens
Virtual Reality Experiences
Experience the world's best free roam virtual reality - arena scale, huge open space with up to 8 players
Waverley Woollahra Art School Spring School Holiday Program
The Spring School Holiday Program is running from Monday 26 September to Friday 7 October
Weekly drawing for kids classes
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of drawing classes for children aged from 3 years old
Weekly language classes for kids
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of languages classes for children aged from 3 years old
Zooom
An immersive in-theatre experience with lights, projections and lasers – fun for all ages!
Free trial 2D animation online class
Turn your child's passion and ideas into reality
Garden grubs
Explore a range of creative and action based activities whilst connecting with nature!
School Holiday - Laser cut jewellery 13-16 years
Create your own laser cut jewellery in this 3-hour interactive workshop for ages 13-16
'How to Catch a Star' Presented by the ACO
A brand new ACO Families production for music lovers of all ages!
Bangarra Dance Theatre: Waru – journey of the small turtle
Bangarra Dance Theatre presents their first ever dedicated work for children Waru – journey of the small turtle.
Bushrangers - Tracks, trails & treasure hunts
Children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play in Centennial Parklands
Minecraft Coding (Ages 7–9)
Be introduced to the basics of coding in a Minecraft world constructed by Powerhouse.
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 - 2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
School holiday skateboarding clinic - Gladesville Reserve
Holiday fun for young skaters!
STEM holiday camp: robotics and coding with micro:bit
A fun educative journey based on experimentations and creative activities
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 - 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years.
A fun storytelling program for pre-school children, combining stories, music and singing
CANCELLED Solar plate making & printing workshop (13-17yrs)
Transform original drawings into handmade prints in this introductory session
Cool Sharks: Clay sculpting workshop
Learn all about sharks and sculpt your own out of clay in these school holiday workshops for children aged 5-8 and 9-13
Kids vs Wild - Tracks, trails & treasure hunts
A morning in the wilder side of the park with survival games, animal tracking and trail making
Minecraft Coding (Ages 9–12)
Code, create and play in a Minecraft world constructed by Powerhouse.
Nature and Art: Eco art for kids (spring)
Make beautiful things from natural materials
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun program for babies and toddlers, combining rhymes, music and singing
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Specialised relaxation treatment program specifically designed for disability, behaviours and mental health concerns.
School holidays: Maker and creator (8-12 years)
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with this sensational 2-hour creative workshop for kids
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 years (Glebe)
During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Clay Faces Family Workshop (Ages 7+)
Explore, make and play with air drying clay to create faces out of clay inspired by artist Nell Schofield.
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's Ultimate Splatter Paint Studio - Bondi Junction
Minecraft Building Worlds (Ages 7–12)
Learn, create and play in a Minecraft world specially constructed by Powerhouse.
Miss Jacqui's Ballerinas for ages 18 months to 5 yrs
Our newest location for city based ballerinas
Taste of Bush School - Spring
Come to our special nature play session and join our rangers for a morning of fun
VR experience night out
A different gaming experience for the whole family, kids and grown-ups alike
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
Blind and low vision tennis - soundball tennis
Group tennis for blind or low vision players of all ages and abilities
Hidden Sydney walking tour (Pyrmont, Ultimo and Glebe)
Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!
Ice cream & street art adventure for kids
A family-friendly walk discovering Newtown’s best street art, while the kids are entertained with ice cream samples
Minecraft Building Worlds Family Workshop (Ages 7+)
Learn, create and play as a family in a Minecraft world, constructed by Powerhouse.
Sydney Streets on Crown Street
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun on Crown Street
Ukubebe 10th Birthday party
A live event for families - jazz, country and loads of fun children's songs
James Craig Holiday Harbour Cruise
Enjoy a family day harbour cruise during this October long weekend on Sydney’s biggest sailship.
Kids kung fu class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Bilingual storytime @ Green Square Library
Fun sessions in English and Mandarin for pre-schoolers
Millers Point Playgroup & Toy Library
A free playgroup for children 0-5 and their carers in the City of Sydney
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Animated sing-a-long session in Mandarin and English for babies and toddlers.
Manga comic book workshop for kids aged 9 to 12
Create your own manga style comic book in this introductory workshop
Anna Feinberg - online author workshop
Meet award winning author Anna Feinberg online and be inspired to create your own magnificent characters like Tashi!
Imagine - Book Quiz
Test your knowledge of popular children’s picture books in this fast-paced interactive quiz.
Park Science - Incredible Invertebrates
Children will investigate the incredible invertebrates around us on this fascinating look into insects
Park science: Make an insect hotel
Children will build on their knowledge and interest of insects in this program
Stop Motion Animation with Dinalie Dabarera (Ages 9–12)
Learn stop motion animation and storytelling techniques, facilitated by Dinalie Dabarera!
Game Design with Unity (Ages 9–12)
In this introductory workshop, young participants will be introduced to the basics of digital game design using Unity.
Green Architecture for Kids Workshop
These school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences and programs.
High tech architecture for kids workshop
Fun and unique museum experiences and programs
Lucinda Gifford – Author Workshop
Sharpen your pencils & smooth out your paper for a fun drawing session with author/illustrator Lucinda Gifford.
Stories and craft with Grandma Poss
Grandma Poss is visiting the library to read Possum Magic & her other favourite stories, followed by some fun craft!
Springtime scratch board print (6-9 years)
Make your own bug impressions of nature in this introductory printmaking workshop for kids
Mai, Garaga, Guri (Eyes, Mouth, Ears)
Take the children on an interactive tour of the larger-than-life artwork, P.P.F. (Past-Present-Future) by Vincent Namatjira
The Box Show
A high energy performance that turns ordinary items into musical instruments and junk comes alive in surprising ways
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
We’re stopping the traffic and opening Harris Street up for a day of fun.
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Junior Jazz Class: 5-8 years
Junior Jazz classes are a great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Kangatraining
Physiotherapist designed, post-birth workout that new mum's can do with baby in a supportive and fun environment
P is for Polkaboys
Join the Polkaboys for springtime musical trek through the Swiss Alps and beyond
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
During this class you and your little dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Clyne Reserve - Lord Mayor Launch Event
Improving our parks and playgrounds through great urban design
South Sydney brewers Oktoberfest
Introducing the inaugural South Sydney Brewers Oktoberfest
Storytime at The Women's Library
Cynthia’s stories for babies and young children are fun and warm, and sure to spark their imagination
Maker Time: for families
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 3-hour session
Erth's Prehistoric World
A show that brings ancient creatures from land and sea all together.
Storytime online with Renée Treml
Learn about Australian animals using songs, stories and movement!
Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Christmas Family Mini Sessions Vaucluse
Christmas themed mini sessions for all families, looking for an alternative to generic Santa photos you see every year
Cinderella the Musical
Be transported as you rediscover some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs
Spooky Spotlight - Halloween Fun
Join us this Halloween for a ghoulish, spooky and ghostly spotlight in search of nocturnal friends at Centennial Park
Day of the Dead and Halloween on the Plaza
Listen to scary stories and dance on the plaza to Mexican music to celebrate the Day of the Dead and Halloween
Book Lovers Club with Reece Carter
A book-loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Storytime online with Sara Acton
Join award-winning author and illustrator Sara Acton for storytelling, dinosaur adventures and drawing.
Walk for Life
Celebrating the lives of young people who have died suddenly from a cardiac arrhythmia
Gipsy Jazz with George Washingmachine and Phoebe Haselden
Presented by Mini Musica, family-friendly morning music concerts for 0-6-year-olds and their grown-ups
Madagascar The Musical
This brand new musical from DreamWorks will leave audiences with no choice but to ‘move it, move it’
Christmas Eve buffet dinner
A traditional carvery, all your festive favourites, plus a 2-hour beverage package
Christmas Day seafood buffet dinner
Wrap up your Christmas festivities with a traditional seafood buffet at Sir Stamford
Christmas day seafood buffet lunch
Relish the joys of the festive season with a Christmas seafood buffet lunch at Sir Stamford
Christmas seafood buffet lunch
Be blown away by our sumptuous Christmas seafood buffet
PolArt Sydney2022
Celebrate Polish culture and heritage through various artforms