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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.

Rising Artists Exhibition

Rising Artists Exhibition

Explore beautiful artwork by children & young people in foster care, inspired by the theme ‘Where I feel I belong'
22 Dec 2024
Canopy of Light

Canopy of Light

Transforming Pitt Street Mall
Today 8pm to 1am
Choirs in the City: Martin Place

Choirs in the City: Martin Place

Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Today 6pm to 8pm
Santa in the City

Santa in the City

Santa photos in Martin Place
Today 9am to 10pm
Christmas at the Cathedral

Christmas at the Cathedral

The Cathedral's famous light show celebrates 'A Christmas Carol'
Today 5.30pm to 10pm
Darling Harbour Floating Christmas Tree

Darling Harbour Floating Christmas Tree

Come and see the first floating Christmas tree to hit Sydney, in Darling Harbour!
Today 12am to 1pm
Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride

Carnival Carnage 7D Dark Ride

Play against your friends and family in this multi-sensory interactive experience.
Today 10am to 4pm
Explore an enchanting Christmas Candyland

Explore an enchanting Christmas Candyland

Discover peppermint pines, oversized lollipops, and hidden holiday sweets hiding around every corner!
Today 9am to 9pm
Free trial class: Robotics and coding for kids

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!
Today 6.30pm to 7pm
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Today 9.30am to 5.30pm
Santa's Studio

Santa's Studio

Santa has landed in Centennial Parklands! Join us for hours of creative gift making and nature exploration.
Today 8am to 4pm
The Rocks walking tours

The Rocks walking tours

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk
Today 9.30am to 4pm
Wundrful World of Christmas

Wundrful World of Christmas

An Immersive Animated Adventure to the North Pole
Today 9.30am to 6pm
Free heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office

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
Tomorrow
Rhythm n Bubs

Rhythm n Bubs

Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Dinner at Sailmaker

Christmas Day Dinner at Sailmaker

This festive season, come together with family and friends at Sailmaker Restaurant’s coveted Christmas events.
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day lunch

Christmas Day lunch

Spend a magical Christmas Day in the heart of Sydney
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Lunch at Noi

Christmas Day Lunch at Noi

Dine at your favourite neighbourhood Italian in Petersham this Christmas!
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day lunch at Sailmaker

Christmas Day lunch at Sailmaker

Indulge in a Christmas feast and experience the magic of the festive season at Sailmaker restaurant.
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Lunch at Sails

Christmas Day Lunch at Sails

Dine on the Sydney waterfront and let us do all the work this Christmas!
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Lunch at Ventuno

Christmas Day Lunch at Ventuno

Dine on the Sydney waterfront this Christmas!
25 Dec 2024
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun

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.
26 Dec 2024
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney

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!
28 Dec 2024
Baby live music playground

Baby live music playground

Introduce your little ones (0-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
29 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

Experience an evening of exceptional dining, joyous laughter and iconic fireworks.
31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve at Sydney Tower Eye

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!
31 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Searock Grill

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
31 Dec 2024
New years eve at The Greens

New years eve at The Greens

Join us for an unforgettable new year’s eve family affair on the greens
31 Dec 2024
Book exchange

Book exchange

Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
2 Jan 2025
Table tennis

Table tennis

Drop in and play on our free outdoor tables
2 Jan 2025
Josephine Wants To Dance

Josephine Wants To Dance

Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
3 Jan 2025
Colour Maze

Colour Maze

A wonderland of art and play for kids
4 Jan 2025
Superluminal

Superluminal

Step into the wondrous wild with Patch Theatre’s new immersive installation, Superluminal.
4 Jan 2025
The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

For 10 summer days and nights this graceful large-scale whale installation will make Bondi its home.
4 Jan 2025
Wind in the Willows

Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank
4 Jan 2025
Future Vet Kids Camp

Future Vet Kids Camp

Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
6 Jan 2025
School Holiday Pony Camp

School Holiday Pony Camp

Join us for plenty of fun and games in the saddle this school holidays.
6 Jan 2025
Costa's Garden Book Launch at The Botanic Gardens

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!
7 Jan 2025
Park Science – Marvellous Machines

Park Science – Marvellous Machines

Inspire your inner engineer on our zany Marvellous Machines day in the park!
7 Jan 2025
Bushrangers – water world

Bushrangers – water world

Keep cool this summer – join our educators for a whole day of water fun away from the beach.
8 Jan 2025
Performances at Playground Lawn Darling Harbour

Performances at Playground Lawn Darling Harbour

Get ready to grin and giggle at Darling Harbour with family-friendly performances.
8 Jan 2025
School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop

School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot Build Workshop

Using reclaimed materials and disassembled electronics, make vintage science fiction-inspired robot costumes.
8 Jan 2025
Westpac OpenAir

Westpac OpenAir

Westpac OpenAir cinema is an unforgettable moment in each Sydney summer.
9 Jan 2025
Park Arts – Wild Wonders

Park Arts – Wild Wonders

Join our full-day art adventure and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature!
9 Jan 2025
Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+

Macrame keyring workshop, family session 8+

A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families
14 Jan 2025
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session.
15 Jan 2025
School Holiday Program: Explore Egypt! A Day of Egyptology

School Holiday Program: Explore Egypt! A Day of Egyptology

Wednesday 15 January: Learn about Ancient Egyptian figures and handle real-life artefacts in this day-long program.
15 Jan 2025
School Holiday Program, Fly Me To The Moon: Rockets!

School Holiday Program, Fly Me To The Moon: Rockets!

Friday 17 January: The Chau Chak Wing Museum welcomes the Children’s Discovery to host a workshop dedicated to rockets!
17 Jan 2025
Cockatoo Island Storytime Special (for families)

Cockatoo Island Storytime Special (for families)

Escape to Cockatoo Island with your kids for an exciting storytime session and creative writing workshop on 17 January.
17 Jan 2025
Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

Fun with makerspace robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session
17 Jan 2025
Horse Riding Camp

Horse Riding Camp

Horse Riding Camp in the heart of Sydney
17 Jan 2025
Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show
20 Jan 2025
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop

Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop

Join Sandhya Parappukkaran these school holidays for stories, writing and fun crafts inspired by her award-winning book
20 Jan 2025
Golden Age of Flight Workshop

Golden Age of Flight Workshop

School holiday craft activities from the golden age of flight!
23 Jan 2025
Harbourfest

Harbourfest

Sydney Harbour is the place to be on 26 January with plenty of free events and fun activities on the sea, shore and sky.
26 Jan 2025
School Holiday Program: The Year of the Snake

School Holiday Program: The Year of the Snake

28-30 January: Wind your way through the Museum in this workshop filled with activities relating to all things serpents
28 Jan 2025
AFL School Holiday Programs

AFL School Holiday Programs

Play NAB AFL Auskick and Superkick these school holidays, with programs all across Greater Sydney.
28 Jan 2025
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
1 Feb 2025
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
4 Feb 2025
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV

Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV

Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
4 Feb 2025
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
8 Feb 2025
Term 1 2025 Sunday skateboarding lessons

Term 1 2025 Sunday skateboarding lessons

Learn to ride with expert instructors! Safe, fun sessions for kids, from beginners to advanced
9 Feb 2025
Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
11 Feb 2025
Retro gaming and Dungeons & Dragons

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.
12 Feb 2025
Alexandria Park Community BBQ

Alexandria Park Community BBQ

Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free monthly event
14 Feb 2025
Kids at the Con: Term 1

Kids at the Con: Term 1

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024
15 Feb 2025
Ocean Lovers Festival

Ocean Lovers Festival

A festival of ideas, art + music and actions for the ocean
22 Mar 2025
Ghostly Garden for kids

Ghostly Garden for kids

Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
11 Apr 2025
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.
12 Apr 2025
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

World Premiere of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! to open in Australia in March 2025 ahead of global tour.
12 Apr 2025
110% Ready

110% Ready

Written & performed by The Listies
26 Jun 2025
Imagine Live

Imagine Live

by Jolyon James, based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
31 Jul 2025
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers
10 Oct 2025
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

Enter the Pajamazon Jungle with The Vegetable Plot's award-winning musical comedy show packed full of veggie bangers!
10 Oct 2025