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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.
Summerific 23
Darling Harbour is the hottest place to be this summer with a massive lineup of exciting events
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
101.7 WSFM’s $5,000 Rabbit Run!
Simply track down a rabbit, scan the QR code and register your details for the chance to win.
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks
Explore the fascinating world of The Brickman's LEGO® models and real shipwreck objects.
Dive Below The Surface This Summer at SEA LIFE Sydney
NEW! This summer take a deep dive of discovery with our SEA LIFE Sydney's new Behind the Scenes Tour.
Love Your Nature
Explore a kaleidoscope of colour, plants and passion with Love Your Nature
Lunar New Year 2023: Find Lucky Luna
World Square is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
PCYC School Holiday Activities
Looking for things to do in the upcoming Summer school holidays? Look no further than PCYC NSW!
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Darling Harbour
Experience the magic and excitement with lion dancing, dragon boat racing, fireworks and even jet pack water shows
Self guided Sydney walking tours
Explore Sydney's secret sights, an interactive tour, treasure hunt-style
Spanish for kids online classes
Learn the beautiful Spanish language in a natural way with authentic content delivered by native speakers
Squishy Taylor and the City-Wide Ghost Plague
A story, puzzles to solve and an adventure all-in-one
Summer of Crocs at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
This Summer come eye-to-eye with 3 NEW Freshwater Crocodiles.
Sydney Lunar Festival Banner Galleries
Enjoy artist designed banners exhibited in outdoor galleries
Sydney scavenger hunts: Death on The Rocks
An immersive urban game through the heart of Sydney, for teams of 2-5
Take Your Lunar New Year Celebrations to New Heights
Rediscover Sydney and connect with loved ones as you ring in the Year of the Rabbit atop the iconic Harbour Bridge.
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.
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
Feel Like A Legend With Dylan Alcott At Madame Tussauds Syd
Take a seat alongside Dylan Alcott and test your serve speed in our all-new wheelchair tennis experience!
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's Ultimate Splatter Paint Studio - Bondi Junction
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
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for 11-16 year olds
Learn a variety of taiko playing styles and aspects of Japanese culture and taiko history
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
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
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Junior Jazz class: 5-8 years
Junior Jazz classes are a great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 years
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
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
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
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
Tinkering with tools for kids: Electronics and e-waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct e-waste objects.
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Fire up the fun with a spectacular display along the harbour's edge
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for 6-10 years old
Introducing children to music through taiko, rhythm and movement
Australian Taiko Academy: Japanese Drums for ages 3-5
Children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us!
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
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne
The Chamber Philharmonia Cologne return to Australian shores in summer 2023
IGS Lunar New Year
International Grammar School PTF invite you to join our special Luna New Year Celebration.
Roving street performers
Dazzling community performers take to our streets bringing colour, music and movement into the heart of Chinatown
Sunset Sessions (live music) at Cockatoo Island
Kickstart summer with Sunset Sessions. Our popular live music series returns 21 January 2023!
Year of the Rabbit Children’s Activity Day
A free children's activity afternoon exploring rabbits in science, art and history
Kids kung fu class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Hip hop class in Redfern (13 to 18 years)
Get an introduction to this fun style of street dance in a free 5-week after-school program.
ACO Music & Movement Classes
Join us for weekly music classes designed for 2.5 – 5-year-olds
Bilingual Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library: 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
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
Storytime @ Darling Square, 3 to 5 years.
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Retro Gaming and Dungeons & Dragons
Four social free play days and discussion around healthier gaming habits after-school for young people.
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Darling Square, 0-2 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Relaxed Performance: Ilya Gringolts plays Bruch
Relaxed Performance by Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts performing one of the most beloved Romantic violin concertos.
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime @ Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Bilingual Storytime @ Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Ghostly Garden Tours
Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes for children are open for Term 1 2023
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo
Discover all you need to know from bump, to birth and beyond at the Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo
Opera Queens
An operatic concert inspired by fabled and legendary Queens presented by The Opera and Song Collective
Maker Time: for families
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 3-hour session
Monkey Baa presents Little Bozu and Kon Kon
Fusing Japanese folklore traditions and contemporary storytelling.
The Rainbow Tree at Sydney WorldPride
A musical storytelling show created with Rainbow families for Rainbow families and their allies
We create: an intergenerational creative project
An intergenerational movement and music creative project
Sound Out the Street
Celebrate the artists and locals that make our everyday streets extraordinary.
PE with Joe: Family-friendly workout event
UK-fitness sensation Joe Wicks is bringing family-fitness fun to Taronga Zoo
Family zone: Drag Queen storytime and creative fun
We are back for another couple of hours of fab fun family time but this year is even bigger and better
Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival 2023
A festival of ideas, music + arts and actions for the ocean
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
Sydney Streets on Crown Street
We’re stopping traffic for a day of fun on Crown Street
Monkey Baa presents Emil and the Detectives
Never underestimate the determination of a child… dark and light with intrigue and delight!
Crystal & Flowers DreamCatcher Online Class
Join us in learning how to make a dream catcher at your own pace
Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise
See the major event that is recognised as the largest of its kind in the world
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL – A Breakthrough Ice Experience
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL makes a triumphant return with the first ever acrobatic performance on ice