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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 Life photography competition 2024
Online
Children & family
Australian Life photography competition 2024
Enter our national photography competition for a $10,000 grand prize.
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
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
Book exchange
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
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.
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0 to 2 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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
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
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs
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
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Ballet/Jazz combo class: 6-9 years (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet/Jazz combo class: 6-9 years (The Rocks)
A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
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
Explorers Playgroup at North Sydney Community Centre
North Sydney Community Centre
Children & family
Explorers Playgroup at North Sydney Community Centre
Kids Activities for children under 5 years old!
Free bike tune ups: Crystal St Waterloo
Waterloo
Children & family
Free bike tune ups: Crystal St Waterloo
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire high tea
Shangri-La Hotel
Children & family
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire high tea
Welcome to the ultimate dining experience where the paranormal meets the delectable
Harmony Week storytime (3-5 years) - Darling Square Library
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Harmony Week storytime (3-5 years) - Darling Square Library
Join us as we mark Harmony Week with a special storytime celebrating how cultures celebrate community and friendship
Seedlings nature school
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Seedlings nature school
Explore nature experiences with you and your little one
Self guided Sydney walking tours
St Andrew's Cathedral
Children & family
Self guided Sydney walking tours
Explore Sydney's secret sights, an interactive tour, treasure hunt-style
Storytime at Darling Square: 3 to 5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Storytime at Darling Square: 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Sydney FC Skills Training Program
Moore Park
Children & family
Sydney FC Skills Training Program
Give your little footballer a head start to the new season.
Love Your Nature
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Love Your Nature
Explore a kaleidoscope of colour, plants and passion with Love Your Nature
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhythm n Bubs
Darling Quarter
Children & family
Rhythm n Bubs
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy
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
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Bondi Junction
Children & family
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Go4Fun @ Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Children & family
Go4Fun @ Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
A free program for NSW children aged 7 to 13 who are above a healthy weight
Harmony Week storytime (3-5 years) - Surry Hills Library
Surry Hills Library
Children & family
Harmony Week storytime (3-5 years) - Surry Hills Library
Join us this Harmony Week with a special storytime celebrating how different cultures celebrate community and friendship
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
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Mini Movers Sydney
Darlinghurst
Children & family
Mini Movers Sydney
Movement and music for kids ages 0-5
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Mums and bubs fitness
St Helen’s Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs fitness
Free fitness program for new mums
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
Glebe Library
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Harold Park Community Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Manga after school class
Cliff Noble Community Centre
Children & family
Manga after school class
Create your own style and action figures
Movie Night for Kids (Date Night for Parents)
Birchgrove
Children & family
Movie Night for Kids (Date Night for Parents)
Drop off your beautiful rascals whilst you enjoy a date night :)
National Close the Gap Morning Tea
Redfern Community Centre
Children & family
National Close the Gap Morning Tea
Morning Tea at Redfern Community Centre for National Close the Gap Day
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
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
Glebe Library
Children & family
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 years (Glebe)
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
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: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs
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
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio in Sydney
Redfern
Theatre, dance & film
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio in Sydney
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show 2024
The Entertainment Quarter
Children & family
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show 2024
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show returns with all your show favourites for a great family day out!
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Children & family
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes for children are open for Term 1 2024
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
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
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Cockatoo Island
Children & family
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Live music series on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah
Family Day – Make Dreams Come True
Rozelle
Children & family
Family Day – Make Dreams Come True
A disability-led family day with participatory artworks and performances.
Kids Dance Classes
North Sydney Community Centre
Theatre, dance & film
Kids Dance Classes
We are excited to welcome Daly Dance Academy at North Sydney Community Centre!
Sip & Spray: Sydney’s only sip & paint graffiti experience
Tempe
Children & family
Sip & Spray: Sydney’s only sip & paint graffiti experience
A dash of mingling, a shot of spray paint, a sprinkle of fun, shaken with hip hop vibes
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Pyrmont
Children & family
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Online via Zoom
Redfern
Theatre, dance & film
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Online via Zoom
The New York teen acting class is a unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.
UPS Reading Corner
Union Square
Children & family
UPS Reading Corner
Children's reading corner at Sydney Streets on Harris Street
2 free classes! Fun, friendly dance classes @ Sydney Cali
Glebe Town Hall
Children & family
2 free classes! Fun, friendly dance classes @ Sydney Cali
Come & join the fun! Dance, ballet, gymnastics skills, performance & team work
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
Sydney FC Women v Adelaide United
Lilyfield
Children & family
Sydney FC Women v Adelaide United
The race to the Premiership is on!
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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
Storytime
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Storytime
Stories for kids at Maybanke Community Centre, Pyrmont
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Readers – Books and Conversations with Marina Kamenev
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Readers – Books and Conversations with Marina Kamenev
This is a monthly series of conversations with authors about their work and the ideas that inspire them.
Chocolate High Tea
Sydney
Children & family
Chocolate High Tea
A chocolate-filled adventure that's perfect for the whole family.
Step right up to Easter Fun at Market City!
Haymarket
Children & family
Step right up to Easter Fun at Market City!
Join us for 4 days of FREE excitement across the Easter holidays
Mad Hatter Easter High Tea Buffet
Sydney
Children & family
Mad Hatter Easter High Tea Buffet
Enter Wonderland this Easter at Sir Stamford, Circular Quay!
Pop-Up Petting Zoo @ The Redfern
Redfern
Children & family
Pop-Up Petting Zoo @ The Redfern
Celebrate Easter Saturday with furry friends!
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
Allianz Stadium
Children & family
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
The Champions are coming to Allianz Stadium!
Open day for trans and gender diverse communities
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Children & family
Open day for trans and gender diverse communities
Join us for an afternoon and evening of relaxation, swimming, sport, food and fun!
The Tiger's Apprentice – Family Fun Preview
Dendy Newtown
Theatre, dance & film
The Tiger's Apprentice – Family Fun Preview
Gather the whole family and be the first to experience the epic new action-packed animated adventure!
Glebe community barbecue
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Children & family
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us once a month for some food and 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
Sydney Streets on Crown Street
Surry Hills
Children & family
Sydney Streets on Crown Street
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun on Crown Street
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Centennial Park Venue
Theatre, dance & film
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
There's magic afoot in the Park as The Australian Shakespeare Company makes its long awaited return to Sydney
Active Kids School Holiday Program
Coogee
Children & family
Active Kids School Holiday Program
Encourage your kids to get active these school holidays, with the Aligned School Holiday Program.
Potted Potter: All Seven Harry Potter Books in 70 Minutes
Seymour Centre
Children & family
Potted Potter: All Seven Harry Potter Books in 70 Minutes
The unauthorized Harry experience
April School Holiday Fun Alert at Market City Haymarket!
Haymarket
Children & family
April School Holiday Fun Alert at Market City Haymarket!
Get ready for an EPIC adventure this school holiday! Dive into the excitement with our GIANT Candy Crush Dry Slide!
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
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Bondi Junction
Children & family
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Messy fun without the clean up!
Alice in Wonderland
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.
Perry Park Recreation Centre Free Open Day
Perry Park Recreation Centre
Children & family
Perry Park Recreation Centre Free Open Day
Enjoy free casual sessions for a range of sports!
ParkScience - Mad Mappers
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
ParkScience - Mad Mappers
You will learn how to use and make a map and how to find your way with and without a compass!
Sydney FC Holiday Clinics
Sydney
Children & family
Sydney FC Holiday Clinics
3 days of non-stop football fun
Kids at the Museum: Build a Mini Pyramid (Ages 5+)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Build a Mini Pyramid (Ages 5+)
Solve the mysteries of the Pyramids of Egypt in this unique workshop designed for kids aged 5 and up.
Kids at the Museum: Meet a living historian (Ages 8+)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Meet a living historian (Ages 8+)
Meet Holocaust survivor Paul Drexler and discover his remarkable life story at this extra-special kids’ Museum event.
Tabletop games taster, 8-11 yrs
Surry Hills Library
Children & family
Tabletop games taster, 8-11 yrs
An introduction to modern boardgames and a chance to try some tabletop games from the library's collection.
Park Arts - Wild Wonders
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Park Arts - Wild Wonders
Make beautiful things from natural materials
Make your own laser cut flower press (12-15 years)
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Make your own laser cut flower press (12-15 years)
Laser cut a personalized flower press and press your first plants
Bushrangers - Shelter Challenge
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Bushrangers - Shelter Challenge
Children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors
Kids at the Museum: Passover storytime (Ages 2 to 4)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Passover storytime (Ages 2 to 4)
Join us for an engaging morning of storytelling with PJ Library, as your kids’ favourite Passover stories come to life!
Kids at the Museum: Passover storytime (Ages 5 to 8)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Passover storytime (Ages 5 to 8)
Join us for an engaging afternoon of storytelling with PJ Library, where favourite Passover stories come to life!
School holidays: 24th Biennale of Sydney
Museum of Contemporary Art
Children & family
School holidays: 24th Biennale of Sydney
Free creative school holidays activities for all ages at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Sunset spotlight tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
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
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals
Kids at the Museum: Create a musical instrument (Ages 5+)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Create a musical instrument (Ages 5+)
Uncover the sounds of ancient Egypt in this unique musical workshop for children aged 5 to 10.
Little Red Riding Hood
Centennial Park
Theatre, dance & film
Little Red Riding Hood
This roving performance tells the classic tale we all know and love with the chance for the audience to be in the story.
Un Poco de Music with Victor Valdes
Harold Park Community Hall
Children & family
Un Poco de Music with Victor Valdes
Introduce your little ones to the joy of Latin American music these school holidays.
Ghostly Garden for kids
Sydney
Children & family
Ghostly Garden for kids
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Kids at the Museum: Passover, freedom and slavery (Ages 5+)
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Passover, freedom and slavery (Ages 5+)
Explore the ancient tale of Moses, and the Jewish exodus from Egypt at this special workshop designed just for families.
Newspaper weaving, 8-11 yrs
Glebe Library
Children & family
Newspaper weaving, 8-11 yrs
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where children can learn the art of paper weaving using recycled newspapers!
Piccolo Ponies
Actors Centre Australia
Children & family
Piccolo Ponies
Live show for kids with a REAL unicorn!
Kids at the Museum: Make an ancient Egyptian amulet, Ages 5+
Sydney Jewish Museum
Children & family
Kids at the Museum: Make an ancient Egyptian amulet, Ages 5+
Join us for an enchanting workshop where children will craft their own ancient Egyptian amulets.
Autism-friendly gallery opening at the MCA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Children & family
Autism-friendly gallery opening at the MCA
A fun and relaxed gallery experience while the Museum is closed to the public
Weaving for Families, 8+ yrs
Green Square Library
Children & family
Weaving for Families, 8+ yrs
Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where families can learn the art of paper weaving using recycled newspapers!
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.
Youth week : wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family
Youth week : wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Fun with robotics, 8-11 yrs
Kings Cross Library
Children & family
Fun with robotics, 8-11 yrs
Come and explore what our Maker kits in the library have to offer!
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
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.
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!
Maroubra Beach Markets
Maroubra
Children & family
Maroubra Beach Markets
Cambridge Market's launches new beach market
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 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
Bohemian Rhapsody
State Theatre
Children & family
Bohemian Rhapsody
Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen
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
Family Day: Thriving Environments
Rozelle
Children & family
Family Day: Thriving Environments
A disability-led Family Day with participatory artworks and performances.
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