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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.
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Table tennis
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Table tennis
Drop in and play on our free outdoor tables
Kids in the city high tea
Sydney
Children & family
Kids in the city high tea
Delight in an exclusive high tea experience while savoring the spring vibe in Sydney city.
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Children & family
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride
Play against your friends and family in this multi-sensory interactive experience.
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
Game On this July at BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb Sydney
Children & family
Game On this July at BridgeClimb
Enjoy our winter games room with free arcade games!
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Bondi Junction
Children & family
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Kids Kpop & Hip Hop dance classes - free 1st time trial
Sydney
Children & family
Kids Kpop & Hip Hop dance classes - free 1st time trial
Kid's weekend dance classes for ages 7 to 15 in Haymarket, Sydney. Teaching Kpop, Hip Hop and Popping Dance.
Paul Haggith: Immersion
Art2Muse Gallery
Children & family
Paul Haggith: Immersion
A landscape painting exhibition at Art2Muse Gallery
The Mad Botanist: Family Adventure
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
The Mad Botanist: Family Adventure
Self-guided scavenger hunt set in the Botanic Gardens
The River That Ran Uphill
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The River That Ran Uphill
Sydney Premiere of true story direct from Cyclone Pam survivor, Edgell Junior, exploring the importance of community.
Thin Ice VR at the Australian Museum
Australian Museum
Children & family
Thin Ice VR at the Australian Museum
Experience The Greatest Story of Survival With Thin Ice VR
Think, Eat and Move - Healthy Lifestyle Program for Teens
Sydney
Children & family
Think, Eat and Move - Healthy Lifestyle Program for Teens
Free online program for young people aged 13-17.
Tubby the Tuba Family Cushion Concert
Petersham
Children & family
Tubby the Tuba Family Cushion Concert
Family Fun In Concert With The Metropolitan Orchestra
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Community Planting for National Tree Day
Sydney Park
Children & family
Community Planting for National Tree Day
Get your hands dirty planting native greenery
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
Jazz at Woollahra Golf Club
Rose Bay
Children & family
Jazz at Woollahra Golf Club
Swinging jazz last Sunday of the month
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
Open Day Adaptive Tennis and Multi-Sport
Prince Alfred Park
Children & family
Open Day Adaptive Tennis and Multi-Sport
A fun-filled FREE community multi-sport come and try day for players with disabilities
Term 3 Sunday Skateboarding Lessons - Sydney Park Skatepark
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Term 3 Sunday Skateboarding Lessons - Sydney Park Skatepark
Learn to ride with expert instructors! Safe, fun sessions for kids, from beginners to advanced.
Storytime
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Storytime
Stories for kids at Maybanke Community Centre, Pyrmont
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 storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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 storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Book exchange
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
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 9-week after-school program
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting online via Zoom
Online
Theatre, dance & film
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.
Youth Check-In Mentoring & Coaching
Redfern Community Centre
Children & family
Youth Check-In Mentoring & Coaching
For teens ages 14 to 18 who need support to reach goals in school and employment
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV
King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre
Children & family
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV
Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
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.
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.
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.
Glebe community barbecue
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Children & family
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday weekly (excluding school holidays) for some food and fun
Retro gaming and Dungeons & Dragons
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Children & family
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.
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 storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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.
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.
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
Glebe Library
Children & family
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Free bike tune ups: Queen's Square City
Queen's Square
Children & family
Free bike tune ups: Queen's Square City
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Mums and bubs fitness
St Helen’s Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs fitness
Free fitness program for new parents
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
Playgroup
Polish Club Ashfield
Children & family
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
Green Square Library
Children & family
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Steph Tisdell: The Skin I'm In
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Steph Tisdell: The Skin I'm In
Comedian Steph Tisdell dives into her debut novel exploring cultural expectations, responsibilities and first love.
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.
Sydney International Boat Show
International Convention Centre Sydney
Children & family
Sydney International Boat Show
All aboard, Sydney!
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Gentle pilates and stretch for mums with newborn babies and toddlers followed by coffee
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Redfern
Theatre, dance & film
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen in a very specific step-by-step formula
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Glebe Library
Children & family
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Join our storytime in Auslan and English, presented by our library team and Deaf Connect at Glebe Library.
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Young Maestros gala concert
Sydney Opera House
Children & family
Young Maestros gala concert
A concert for the whole family featuring classical, salsa and fun improvisations!
Family Sunday: Puzzle party
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Puzzle party
We’re having a puzzle party and you’re invited!
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
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
Ghostly Garden Tours
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Ghostly Garden Tours
Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Convene on the green!
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Convene on the green!
Free monthly jumping castle
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre open day
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Children & family
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre open day
Explore your local gym and community centre in Woolloomooloo and meet our friendly team
Wild about food for National Science Week
Sydney City Farm
Children & family
Wild about food for National Science Week
A free community open day hosted by Sydney City Farm
Yoto's Book Week Treasure Trail Adventure
Centennial Park
Children & family
Yoto's Book Week Treasure Trail Adventure
Calling all young adventurers aged 3-12! Are you ready for an epic quest?
SciFest 2024
Roundhouse
Children & family
SciFest 2024
Bringing science out of the lab with interactive activities, games, live stage shows, talks, and more!
Back to Newington Day
Stanmore
Children & family
Back to Newington Day
Newington College's annual festival of food, community, sport and fun for everyone in the family to enjoy
Demo day: quantum technologies & dark matter discovery
University of Sydney
Children & family
Demo day: quantum technologies & dark matter discovery
Drop in to visit the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Sydney and discover all things quantum and dark matter!
Youth Sydney Orchestra Concert & Stargazing Centennial Park
Centennial Park
Children & family
Youth Sydney Orchestra Concert & Stargazing Centennial Park
Experience a night of moving music and astronomical exploration
Tannya Harricks: Feeling The Landscape
Art2Muse Gallery
Children & family
Tannya Harricks: Feeling The Landscape
Art2Muse Gallery presents 'Feeling The Landscape' by Tannya Harricks
Green Square community barbeque
Alexandria Park
Children & family
Green Square community barbeque
Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free monthly event.
Winni Wizard Encore Show
The Comedy Store
Theatre, dance & film
Winni Wizard Encore Show
Comedy for kids and families
The Honest Liar magic show
Camperdown
Theatre, dance & film
The Honest Liar magic show
Contrary to popular belief, Hobart does have magicians. The Honest Liar will bring a little taste of Hobart magic scene.
Wear it purple day: Laser cut jewellery 12-16yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Wear it purple day: Laser cut jewellery 12-16yrs
Create fun laser-cut jewellery pieces to celebrate diversity for wear it purple day
Spring Coal Loader Artisans Markets
Waverton
Children & family
Spring Coal Loader Artisans Markets
Something for everyone
Reset Your Life & Shine After Divorce
Moore Park Venue
Children & family
Reset Your Life & Shine After Divorce
This 3 day conference is for single, separated or divorced women hosted by Australia's No 1 divorce recovery coaches
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's expo
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's expo
Great deals on baby essentials, expert talks, and more
Camping 101
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Camping 101
A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
Little Ravers Sydney
Ultimo
Children & family
Little Ravers Sydney
Little Ravers proudly stands as Australia's premier family-friendly rave and festival brand
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste - School hols
Reverse Garbage
Children & family
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste - School hols
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
The Librarian
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
The Librarian
A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Rushcutters Bay
Children & family
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Dog show at Rushcutters Bay benefiting programs to end loneliness and social isolation
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
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Pyrmont
Children & family
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
Bohemian Rhapsody
State Theatre
Children & family
Bohemian Rhapsody
Thomas Crane takes fans through the iconic hits of Queen
Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH] is coming
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH] is coming
Welcome to the Japan's oldest traditional performing arts [NOH]
PBC Annual Chrissy Bash
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
PBC Annual Chrissy Bash
A wonderful day on the green!
Experience the Way of Samurai in Sydney
Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
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.
Japanese Kimono Competition
Sydney Town Hall
Children & family
Japanese Kimono Competition
Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!
Masaya Kamei in Piano Recital
Sydney Town Hall
Children & family
Masaya Kamei in Piano Recital
Don't miss the Sydney debut of young brilliant career pianist Masaya Kamei.
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Sydney Harbour
Children & family
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
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