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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.
ACO Music & Movement Classes
Join us for weekly music classes designed for 2.5 – 5-year-olds
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (0-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Bilingual storytime @ Green Square Library
Fun sessions in English and Mandarin for pre-schoolers
Bush school: connect children to nature
Inspire love for the natural world through games, bushcraft activities, stories and more
Children's tennis classes after-school and weekends
Small group classes delivered by qualified professional tennis coaches at several inner city park locations
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Choose your own adventure and explore Sydney Harbour's iconic destinations & discover its hidden gems.
INSTA Sydney - Photographic icons of Sydney
Get the best angles for a memorable photo history of Sydney. Instant Instagrammable
Millers Point Playgroup & Toy Library
A free playgroup for children 0-5 and their carers in the City of Sydney
Nebula streaming cinema extended
This winter, get cosy with your favourite show at the Nebula Streaming Cinema
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
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Specialised relaxation treatment program specifically designed for disability, behaviours and mental health concerns.
Spanish for kids online classes
Learn the beautiful Spanish language in a natural way with authentic content delivered by native speakers
Start a 'city-sized' game at WILD LIFE Sydney
Can you sort the highest, smallest, smelliest and fastest?
Sydney scavenger hunts: Death on The Rocks
An immersive urban game through the heart of Sydney, for teams of 2-5
The Mad Botanist: cryptic adventure
Self guided scavenger hunt set in the Botanic Gardens
Think Eat And Move: A healthy lifestyle program for youths
A free healthy lifestyle program for adolescents
Virtual Reality Experiences
Experience the world's best free roam virtual reality - arena scale, huge open space with up to 8 players
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
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
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
LinguaKidz online language classes for kids
'Discover a World of Fun with Languages' with lessons in Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese
Profile: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award
See the work of emerging and established artists
Storytime @ Darling Square, 3-5 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 - 2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 - 5 years
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years.
A fun storytelling program for pre-school children, combining stories, music and singing
Hip hop class in Glebe for beginners (13 to 18 years)
Get an introduction to this fun style of street dance in a free 6-week after-school program.
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0-2 years
Entertainment and literacy education for babies and toddlers
Art Baby
Experience a tour of the MCA customised to your unique interests with your little one
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
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
Stories, music and singing for pre-school children
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
Early childhood music education: Symphony Seeds (term 3)
Affordable and high quality early childhood music education classes for children aged 0-5 years
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's Ultimate Splatter Paint Studio - Bondi Junction
Symphony Seeds
Affordable early childhood music education classes for children aged 0-5 years
VR experience night out
A different gaming experience for the whole family, kids and grown-ups alike
Australian Taiko Academy: Bachi Club for 11-16 year olds
Learn a variety of taiko playing styles and aspects of Japanese culture and taiko history
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
Paint and wine
Create your very own masterpiece with a glass of champagne in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.
Kids kung fu class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Primary School Age Gymnastics
Programs are tailored to each gymnast's strengths, while developing new and exciting skills.
Science in the Swamp
Centennial Parklands will celebrate National Science Week with Science in the Swamp – a free, fun family day out!
Storytime at The Women's Library
Cynthia’s stories for babies and young children are fun and warm, and sure to spark their imagination
Women in science panel
Join us to celebrate and shine the spotlight on remarkable women in science as part of National Science Week.
Art Safari
A program for children aged 3–5 years, where contemporary art comes to life.
Ghostly Garden Tours
Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Marilyn Monroe Challenge at Madame Tussauds Sydney
It's time to put on your blonde wigs, Hollywood outfits and red lipstick!
Auslan and English storytime @ Darling Square Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Experience Hong Kong Celebrating 25 Years
Something for everyone: fun, food and culture for a great day out
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 15 Year Anniversary
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre will be hosting an open day on Saturday 27 August, 2022
Your Street, Your Party in Angel Place
Join in a colourful, vibrant and lively celebration of what makes your street and neighbourhood special
Pre-School Age Gymnastics
Kids are born to move! We all know it is important to be active, but do you know where to start?
Book Lovers Club with Belinda Murrell
A book-loving community for enthusiastic young readers
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.
Monkey Baa presents Saltbush
An immersive and interactive journey through the culture and language of Aboriginal Australia
Living on the spectrum LOTS Family Gala Day
An all inclusive event for those on the Autism Spectrum and their family, friends and community.
A cross-cultural musical journey with Flautist Chloe Chung
Join Chloe for a cross-cultural musical journey as she shares various favourite flute songs & pieces from her childhood.
Monkey Baa presents Yong
A brand new work about family, honour and the risks taken in search of a better life
Shrek the Musical Jr.
Don’t miss North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company's production of Shrek the Musical Jr.
Primary school kid's art and craft classes
Creative and messy art and craft classes led by a qualified and experienced Visual Arts teacher
Maker Time – for families
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 3-hour session.
Morning time Gipsy Jazz with the Mimosa Duo
Take a musical sojourn through France this spring from Satie and Debussy to the heart of Gypsy Jazz.
Bees, Butterflies and Bugs!
Join us in the Gardens this spring to meet some powerful pollinators!
LinguaKidz school holiday language and cultural programs
Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French and Cultural holiday programs for kids and teens
September school holidays tech camp
Digital Illustration and Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
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
STEM holiday camp: robotics and coding with micro:bit
A fun educative journey based on experimentations and creative activities
Solar plate making and printing workshop (13-17 years)
Transform original drawings into handmade prints in this introductory session
School holidays: Maker and creator (8-12 years)
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with this sensational 2-hour creative workshop for kids
Springtime scratch board print (6-9 years)
Make your own bug impressions of nature in this introductory printmaking workshop for kids
P is for Polkaboys
Join the Polkaboys for springtime musical trek through the Swiss Alps and beyond
Storytime online with Renée Treml
Learn about Australian animals using songs, stories and movement!
Cinderella the Musical
Be transported as you rediscover some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs
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