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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.
Jurassic World by Brickman
Australian Museum
Children & family
Jurassic World by Brickman
The Brickman exhibition will bring to life Jurassic world, with life size creatures and a myriad of activities.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Reconnect with nature
Australian Life photography competition 2022
Online
Children & family
Australian Life photography competition 2022
Australian Life showcases scenes and stories that make us laugh, cry, wonder and be amazed
Ballet classes for children aged 2 & up
Erskineville Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes for children aged 2 & up
Delightful ballet class for children aged 2 years through to graded RAD syllabus
Blind and low vision tennis - soundball tennis
Alexandria Park
Children & family
Blind and low vision tennis - soundball tennis
Group tennis for blind or low vision players of all ages and abilities
Book exchange at Pyrmont Community Centre
Pyrmont Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange at Pyrmont Community Centre
Free books to take home
Children's tennis classes after-school and weekends
Prince Alfred Park - Cleveland Street entrance
Children & family
Children's tennis classes after-school and weekends
Small group classes delivered by qualified professional tennis coaches at several inner city park locations
Creative workshops for children
Botany
Children & family
Creative workshops for children
Engaging and fun workshops for all skill levels
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Circular Quay
Children & family
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Choose your own adventure and explore Sydney Harbour's iconic destinations & discover its hidden gems.
Go4Fun Online
Online
Children & family
Go4Fun Online
Free online healthy lifestyle program for busy families
Heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office
Sydney
Children & family
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
Hidden Sydney walking tour (Pyrmont, Ultimo and Glebe)
Sydney
Children & family
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
Hollis Park
Children & family
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
INSTA Sydney - Photographic icons of Sydney
Luna Park
Children & family
INSTA Sydney - Photographic icons of Sydney
Get the best angles for a memorable photo history of Sydney. Instant Instagrammable
Pavilions Residences Welcome Fair
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Pavilions Residences Welcome Fair
Enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks, apartment tours, workshops and more.
Redcoats, Rascals & Thunderboxes - History of Sydney
Circular Quay
Children & family
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
Sydney scavenger hunts: Death on The Rocks
Town Hall Square
Children & family
Sydney scavenger hunts: Death on The Rocks
An immersive urban game through the heart of Sydney, for teams of 2-5
Sydney sightseeing bus tour
Sydney
Children & family
Sydney sightseeing bus tour
3-hour sightseeing guided bus tour
Table Tennis at Pyrmont Community Centre
Pyrmont Community Centre
Children & family
Table Tennis at Pyrmont Community Centre
Drop in for a free hit with our indoor table tennis setup
Term 2 art classes for adults and children
Marrickville
Children & family
Term 2 art classes for adults and children
Explore ideas, materials and techniques for painting, print making and mixed media
Term 2 gymnastics with EGA
Waterloo
Children & family
Term 2 gymnastics with EGA
Term 2 registrations are now open for gymnastics at Eastern Gymnastics Academy
Virtual Reality Experiences
Mascot
Children & family
Virtual Reality Experiences
Experience the world's best free roam virtual reality - arena scale, huge open space with up to 8 players
VR experience night out
Mascot
Children & family
VR experience night out
A different gaming experience for the whole family, kids and grown-ups alike
Walking through a Songline
Museum of Sydney
Children & family
Walking through a Songline
Follow in the steps of the Seven Sisters and experience the immersive nature of a songline.
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Weekly language classes for kids
Sydney
Children & family
Weekly language classes for kids
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of languages classes for children aged from 3 years old
World-first Mushroom Meatery launches in Sydney
Coogee
Children & family
World-first Mushroom Meatery launches in Sydney
World-first Mushroom Meatery launches as research reveals Aussies are eating more fresh produce than ever before
Year of the Rabbit drawing competition
Online
Children & family
Year of the Rabbit drawing competition
We’re inviting budding young illustrators aged 5 to 12 years to enter their best Rabbit drawings.
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Free trial children's online coding course
Online
Children & family
Free trial children's online coding course
Learn to create games and animation!
House Down Under
The Entertainment Quarter
Children & family
House Down Under
Experience the upside-down photo craze that is taking the world by storm, with House Down Under.
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
Bilingual storytime @ Green Square Library
Green Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual storytime @ Green Square Library
Fun sessions in English and Mandarin for pre-schoolers
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Rosebery
Children & family
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Specialised relaxation treatment program specifically designed for disability, behaviours and mental health concerns.
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Animated sing-a-long session in Mandarin and English for babies and toddlers.
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0-2 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0-2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Bush school (2.5-5 years-old): connect children to nature
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Bush school (2.5-5 years-old): connect children to nature
Inspire love for the natural world through games, bushcraft activities, stories and more
Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks
Sydney
Children & family
Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks
Historical free walking tour exploring Sydney and The Rocks area
Spanish for Kids online classes
Online
Children & family
Spanish for Kids online classes
Learn the beautiful Spanish language in a natural way with authentic content delivered by native speakers
Storytime @ Darling Square, 3-5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Storytime @ Darling Square, 3-5 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Art Club Term 2: Drawing
National Art School
Children & family
Art Club Term 2: Drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing
National simultaneous storytime at Green Square Library
Green Square Library
Children & family
National simultaneous storytime at Green Square Library
A special Storytime with the Library Team
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 - 2 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 - 2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 - 5 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 - 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0-2 years
Glebe Library
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0-2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
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 for pre-school children, combining stories, music and singing
Nights at the Museum
Australian Museum
Children & family
Nights at the Museum
The Australian Museum is open until 9pm every Thursday
Art Club
Online
Children & family
Art Club
For all primary school-aged artists!
Free bike tune ups: Green Square
East Village Gadigal Avenue
Children & family
Free bike tune ups: Green Square
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12
Darling Square Library
Children & family
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
Reel Bubs screenings
Dendy Newtown
Theatre, dance & film
Reel Bubs screenings
Bring your bubs along to watch a movie
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun program for babies and toddlers, combining rhymes, music and singing
Storytime @ Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
Glebe Library
Children & family
Storytime @ Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Symphony Seeds Term 2
Ultimo
Children & family
Symphony Seeds Term 2
Early childhood music education
The Rainbow Room
Sydney
Children & family
The Rainbow Room
A magical sensory experience
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise
Sydney
Children & family
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise
See the major event that is recognised as the largest of its kind in the world
Auslan and English storytime @ Glebe Library
Glebe Library
Children & family
Auslan and English storytime @ Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Free Botanic Gardens Day event at Mount Annan
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Free Botanic Gardens Day event at Mount Annan
Discover the fascinating world of botanic science and horticulture at this free event
Mini Family Sessions
Mosman
Children & family
Mini Family Sessions
Join us for family photos with tons of giggles and lots of smiles
Weekly drawing for kids classes
Sydney
Children & family
Weekly drawing for kids classes
Sydney Language Solutions provide a high variety of drawing classes for children aged from 3 years old
Million Paws Walk
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Million Paws Walk
Get walking and wagging this way to fight animal creulty
Pil's Adventures - Family fun preview screening
Dendy Newtown
Theatre, dance & film
Pil's Adventures - Family fun preview screening
Gather the whole family and join us at Dendy Newtown for our family fun preview screening of Pil's Adventures
Young Writers Club
Online
Children & family
Young Writers Club
Brush up on your writing skills, get some inspiration, share ideas and get stuck into writing with Alicia and Susan
Alexandria toy swap
Cliff Noble Community Centre
Children & family
Alexandria toy swap
Exchange up to 6 pre-loved toys for 2-8 year olds
Family Day
The Cutaway, Barangaroo
Children & family
Family Day
Family Day welcomes all. Come along, let’s create together!
Art Cubs
The Cutaway, Barangaroo
Children & family
Art Cubs
Listen. Watch. Wonder. Feel. Play.
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
Online
Children & family
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Paperbark, Petals and Panoramas - a debut solo exhibition
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Children & family
Paperbark, Petals and Panoramas - a debut solo exhibition
Innerwest artist Jane Sankey will take you on a vibrant journey through Australian’s diverse landscapes
Mini family photo sessions: Rozelle
Rozelle
Children & family
Mini family photo sessions: Rozelle
Outdoor 30 minute family photo sessions at Rozelle
Scott Silven's Wonders
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Scott Silven's Wonders
World-renowned mentalist Scott Silven will mystify crowds at the Opera House this June
Welcome to Consent with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Online
Children & family
Welcome to Consent with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Chanel Contos talks to Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes about their guide to navigating consent for tweens and teens.
Winter Solstice Festival
Camperdown
Children & family
Winter Solstice Festival
An environmentally conscious community festival.
Junior adventure tour at the Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Children & family
Junior adventure tour at the Opera House
For curious minds and adventurous beings
Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game
Qudos Bank Arena
Children & family
Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game
Ankle breaking moves, jaw dropping swag, new drip. Do they dunk? The Globetrotters rattle the rim with style.
The Wonderful World of Will
Dawes Point
Theatre, dance & film
The Wonderful World of Will
A school holiday treat
Tuff Nutterz, Australia's biggest inflatable obstacle course
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Tuff Nutterz, Australia's biggest inflatable obstacle course
Back in Sydney during July school holidays full of new surprises, you cannot miss
Think Eat And Move: A healthy lifestyle program for youths
Online
Children & family
Think Eat And Move: A healthy lifestyle program for youths
A free healthy lifestyle program for adolescents
Storytime online with Coral Vass
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Coral Vass
Puppets, performing and storytelling!
Christmas in July High Tea
Sydney
Children & family
Christmas in July High Tea
Celebrate Christmas in July this year with Sir Stamford at Circular Quay.
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
Online
Children & family
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Storytime online with Lauren Briggs
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Lauren Briggs
A Science Week spectacular!
Sydney Outdoor Escape Game
Town Hall Square
Children & family
Sydney Outdoor Escape Game
An immersive game through Sydney's streets.
Living on the spectrum LOTS Family Gala Day
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Living on the spectrum LOTS Family Gala Day
An all inclusive event for those on the Autism Spectrum and their family, friends and community.
Storytime online with Tina Matthews
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Tina Matthews
Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 years
Cinderella the Musical
Sydney Lyric Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Cinderella the Musical
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is coming to the Sydney Lyric in October!
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