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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.
Table tennis
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Table tennis
Drop in and play on our free outdoor tables
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australian
Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Baby live music playground
Sydney
Children & family
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Bondi Junction
Children & family
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Kids K-pop and hip hop dance classes
Sydney
Children & family
Kids K-pop and hip hop dance classes
Free first time trial for all new kids
Kids kung fu - try a class
Haymarket
Children & family
Kids kung fu - try a class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun
Darlinghurst
Children & family
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.
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.
Term 1 2025 Sunday skateboarding lessons
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Term 1 2025 Sunday skateboarding lessons
Learn to ride with expert instructors! Safe, fun sessions for kids, from beginners to advanced
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.
City Ford Sydney Learn to Play Basketball Classes
Alexandria
Children & family
City Ford Sydney Learn to Play Basketball Classes
The beginning step of your child's basketball journey!
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.
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.
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs
Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Kings Cross Library
Children & family
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
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.
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
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.
Glebe community barbecue
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Children & family
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday fortnightly (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.
Rhythm n Bubs
Darling Quarter
Children & family
Rhythm n Bubs
Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy!
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
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.
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Newtown Library
Children & family
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Children & family
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes are open for Term 4 2024
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
Newtown Library
Children & family
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 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
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
Newtown Library
Children & family
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Mums and bubs fitness
St Helen’s Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs fitness
Free fitness program for new parents
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.
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.
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.
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
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)
Harold Park Community Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)
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 (Tramsheds)
Harold Park Community Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets at Customs House
Customs House Library
Children & family
Colourful Connections: friendship bracelets at Customs House
Join us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras friendship bracelet workshop
Playgroup
Polish Club Ashfield
Children & family
Playgroup
Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play
Tweenies arts and board games (9 to 12 years)
Ron Williams Community Centre
Children & family
Tweenies arts and board games (9 to 12 years)
Arts and craft program for 9 - 12 year olds after-school
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
K-Bop
Glebe
Children & family
K-Bop
A parent child singing circle with Angie Who
Lullaby Club
Glebe
Children & family
Lullaby Club
A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Reginald Murphy Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs pilates social group
Gentle exercise 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 with an organic step-by-step approach
Term 1 Shooting School
Perry Park Recreation Centre
Children & family
Term 1 Shooting School
Become an Elite Basketball Shooter
Youth basketball workshop at Maybanke
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Youth basketball workshop at Maybanke
A fun mixture of basketball drills and games for youth aged 8-14
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Cockatoo Island
Children & family
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions
Live music series on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
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
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Glebe Library
Children & family
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
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
Newington College: Early Learning Centre Open Day
Stanmore
Children & family
Newington College: Early Learning Centre Open Day
Join us for a tour of Newington College's Early Learning Centre
Alexandria Park community barbecue
Alexandria Park
Children & family
Alexandria Park community barbecue
Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free monthly event
Together2's Cinema Under the Stars
Birchgrove
Theatre, dance & film
Together2's Cinema Under the Stars
Free outdoor cinema: screening Barbie!
Ultimo Community Centre Open Day
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Ultimo Community Centre Open Day
Live music, craft activities and sport.
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Pyrmont
Children & family
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
Sacred Earth, Sustainable Futures (Community)
Australian Museum
Children & family
Sacred Earth, Sustainable Futures (Community)
First Nations Climate Playhouse
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
Music with Jules
Polish Club Ashfield
Children & family
Music with Jules
A music program for children that is taught through play: singing, moving and playing instruments
Camping 101
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Camping 101
A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
Convene on the green!
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Convene on the green!
Free monthly jumping castle
Ocean Lovers Festival Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Children & family
Ocean Lovers Festival Darling Harbour
A festival of ideas, art + music and actions for the ocean.
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Gunyama Park
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Children & family
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Gunyama Park
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our world-class aquatic and fitness centre.
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Prince Alfred Park Pool
Prince Alfred Park Pool
Children & family
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Prince Alfred Park Pool
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our world-class aquatic and fitness centre.
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Victoria Park Pool
Victoria Park Pool
Children & family
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Victoria Park Pool
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our world-class aquatic and fitness centre.
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Children & family
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our world-class aquatic and fitness centre.
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Children & family
Autumn Health & Wellbeing Day at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our world-class aquatic and fitness centre.
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Reverse Garbage
Children & family
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
You are the Sun
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
You are the Sun
A very first opera for babies and toddlers – direct from the UK for its Australian premiere
Frozen sing-a-long monthly screening
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Theatre, dance & film
Frozen sing-a-long monthly screening
Let it go at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Ocean Lovers Festival
Bondi Pavilion
Children & family
Ocean Lovers Festival
A festival of ideas, art + music and actions for the ocean
Trans and gender diverse communities: Together at twilight
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Children & family
Trans and gender diverse communities: Together at twilight
Our twilight event for trans and gender diverse communities returns in 2025 in celebration of Trans Awareness Day
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
Ghostly Garden for kids
Haymarket
Children & family
Ghostly Garden for kids
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Alice in Wonderland
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
ICC Sydney
Children & family
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
World Premiere of Gabby's Dollhouse Live! to open in Australia in March 2025 ahead of global tour.
Mimi's Symphony with Justine Clarke
Sydney Opera House
Children & family
Mimi's Symphony with Justine Clarke
An orchestral story for Australian children
Mad Hatter Easter High Tea
Sydney
Children & family
Mad Hatter Easter High Tea
Don’t be late! Don’t be slow! To Stamford’s Easter tea you go! Scones, tarts & bites galore—OFF WITH THE TICKET!
VIVID Sydney Harbour Cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family
VIVID Sydney Harbour Cruises
Experience Vivid Sydney from the Harbour!
110% Ready
Seymour Centre
Theatre, dance & film
110% Ready
Written & performed by The Listies
Imagine Live
Seymour Centre
Theatre, dance & film
Imagine Live
by Jolyon James, based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop
Bondi Pavilion
Children & family
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop
Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
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!
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