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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.
Choirs in the City: Martin Place
Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Clubs Academy Summer Holiday Program
Not your average child-minding service, there is a club for everyone!
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
Youth table tennis and games in Glebe
Free after school social after school program for ages 11 to 18
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Darling Harbour Floating Christmas Tree
Come and see the first floating Christmas tree to hit Sydney, in Darling Harbour!
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday weekly (excluding school holidays) for some food and fun
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.
Rhythm n Bubs
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian
Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride
Play against your friends and family in this multi-sensory interactive experience.
Christmas crafternoon
Join us for an afternoon of mini wreath making and card colouring
Explore an enchanting Christmas Candyland
Discover peppermint pines, oversized lollipops, and hidden holiday sweets hiding around every corner!
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
Grug and the Rainbow
From the top of a burrawang tree to the end of a rainbow, follow Grug on his adventure!
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rising Artists Exhibition
Explore beautiful artwork by children & young people in foster care, inspired by the theme ‘Where I feel I belong'
Santa at the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Santa is coming to the Summit and you can meet him for an iconic festive photo atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
The Rocks walking tours
Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Sydney’s most enchanting Christmas market experience in the heart of Sydney this holiday season
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Cathedral's famous light show celebrates 'A Christmas Carol'
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Free trial class: Robotics and coding for kids
Join our 3-day Robotics & Coding program for kids (7-15). Hands-on learning, personal kit, and certificate included!
Noël! Noël! | Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Feel the spirit of the summer and celebrate
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun
Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.
Playgroup
Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Gentle pilates and stretch for mums with newborn babies and toddlers followed by coffee
Experience the Way of Samurai in Sydney
Witness the mesmerizing show of 5 professional Samurai dancers and singers from Japan, showcasing the art of Samurai.
NCIE Community Christmas Party
Join us at our Community Christmas Party, Entertainment, activities, food & a family Christmas movie under the stars.
Teen acting classes: New York style acting studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
Darling Harbour Christmas Festival
Two nights of free entertainment featuring performances from Samantha Jade, Anthony Callea and more!
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Darlington Activity Centre information day
Explore our newly refurbished venue for hire and enjoy free family activities and a sausage sizzle.
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Christmas at Darling Square
Join us this holiday season for a dazzling light installation, free entertainment and a delicious feast!
French Christmas Market by LCS
70 stalls offering the best French & international inspired products | Xmas shopping for unique gifts, foods & homewares
Japanese Kimono Competition
Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!
Kaleidoscope Prints Workshop
Create a series of colourful monoprints by exploring colour, layering of shapes, patterns, and stencils.
Masaya Kamei in Piano Recital
Don't miss the Sydney debut of young brilliant career pianist Masaya Kamei.
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.
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
There are set recreations, props and costumes from the show, and even the iconic orange couch - Oh. My. Gawd!
Today at Apple: The Power of Storytelling
Join Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills at Apple Sydney as they share personal insights through a First Nations lens.
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (0-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Kids kung fu class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Choirs in the City: Customs House Square
Christmas carols to get into the festive mood
Youth check-in mentoring and coaching
For teens ages 14 to 18 who need support to reach goals in school and employment
Ready Steady Go Kids
A physio designed multi-sport program for kids aged 1.5 - 6 years
Christmas at Sydney Town Hall - SOLD OUT
Christmas spectacular with the grand organ, bands and choirs
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV
Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
Christmas Spectacular – a Magical Wonderland
Starring Michael Boyd and special guest Prinnie Stevens
Green Square Christmas Market
Christmas special of Cambridge Market's loved weekly market
Harbour Village at Darling Harbour
Two days of free craft workshops, sing-a-longs, lawn games, dance parties and a whole lot of family fun!
Santa's Studio
Santa has landed in Centennial Parklands! Join us for hours of creative gift making and nature exploration.
Christmas Day Dinner at Sailmaker
This festive season, come together with family and friends at Sailmaker Restaurant’s coveted Christmas events.
Christmas Day Lunch at Noi
Dine at your favourite neighbourhood Italian in Petersham this Christmas!
Christmas Day lunch at Sailmaker
Indulge in a Christmas feast and experience the magic of the festive season at Sailmaker restaurant.
Christmas Day Lunch at Sails
Dine on the Sydney waterfront and let us do all the work this Christmas!
New Year’s Eve 2024 At Blackbird Cafe
$135pp New Year’s Eve four-course menu at Blackbird
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh
Experience an evening of exceptional dining, joyous laughter and iconic fireworks.
New Year's Eve at Sydney Tower Eye
Elevate Your New Year! Celebrate NYE above the city with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, 250m high!
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Eastbank Cafe
Enjoy dinner under the Sydney Harbour fireworks
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Searock Grill
Step into New Year’s Eve at Searock Grill, in the heart of Circular Quay, and experience an unforgettable celebration
New years eve at The Greens
Join us for an unforgettable new year’s eve family affair on the greens
Josephine Wants To Dance
Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
Telly Tuita: The Tā and Vā of Tongpop
Time and space explored in a Thirsty Mile artist takeover
The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
For 10 summer days and nights this graceful large-scale whale installation will make Bondi its home.
Future Vet Kids Camp
Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
School Holiday Pony Camp
Join us for plenty of fun and games in the saddle this school holidays.
Costa's Garden Book Launch at The Botanic Gardens
Everyone's favourite garden gnome, Costa Georgiadis has written a book for young green-thumbs all about flowers!
Park Science – Marvellous Machines
Inspire your inner engineer on our zany Marvellous Machines day in the park!
Bushrangers – water world
Keep cool this summer – join our educators for a whole day of water fun away from the beach.
School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop
Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.
Westpac OpenAir
Westpac OpenAir cinema is an unforgettable moment in each Sydney summer.
Park Arts – Wild Wonders
Join our full-day art adventure and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature!
Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+
A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.
Fun with makerspace robotics kits (5 to 8 Years)
A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop
Join Sandhya Parappukkaran these school holidays for stories, writing and fun crafts inspired by her award-winning book
School holidays: Laser cut keyrings from nature 10-15yrs
Create your own laser cut key-ring from nature in this 2-hour interactive workshop
School holidays lasercut printmaking, 13-17 years
Create a laser-cut wood block to make a unique print.
School holidays: Explore robotics with m-Bot 9-12yrs
Master coding in this beginner workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
School holidays: introduction to printmaking, 13-17 years
Experiment with positive and negative space, image composition and colour.
Golden Age of Flight Workshop
School holiday craft activities from the golden age of flight!
School holidays: Ozobot maze 8-12yrs
A fun introduction to robotics and coding for kids
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
Term 1 2025 Sunday skateboarding lessons
Learn to ride with expert instructors! Safe, fun sessions for kids, from beginners to advanced
Ocean Lovers Festival Darling Harbour
A festival of ideas, art + music and actions for the ocean.
Ghostly Garden for kids
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
World Premiere of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! to open in Australia in March 2025 ahead of global tour.