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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.
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.
Storytime
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Storytime
Stories for kids at Maybanke Community Centre, Pyrmont
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
Youth check-in mentoring and coaching
Redfern Community Centre
Children & family
Youth check-in mentoring and coaching
For teens ages 14 to 18 who need support to reach goals in school and employment
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australia
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
A Graphic Tale of Shipwreck: Rediscovering South Australia
Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Ultimo)
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Ultimo)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
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.
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Bondi Junction
Children & family
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Junior Jazz Class 5-8 years (Ultimo)
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Junior Jazz Class 5-8 years (Ultimo)
A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Kristen Lethem exhibition
Art2Muse Gallery
Children & family
Kristen Lethem exhibition
Art2Muse presents a duo exhibition featuring Kristen Lethem's new works
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.
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.
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Darling Square Moon Festival 2024
Darling Square
Children & family
Darling Square Moon Festival 2024
Join Darling Square for a celebration filled with tradition, gratitude and a feast of delicious food
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.
Table tennis
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Table tennis
Drop in and play on our free outdoor tables
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Ultimo)
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Ultimo)
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 (Ultimo)
Ultimo
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Ultimo)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
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
Junior Jazz Class: 5-8 years (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Junior Jazz Class: 5-8 years (The Rocks)
A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Playgroup in Spanish
Harry Jensen Centre
Children & family
Playgroup in Spanish
Come play and grow together
Playgroup in Spanish
Harry Jensen Centre
Children & family
Playgroup in Spanish
Free for children from 0 to 5 years
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.
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.
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 Rocks walking tours
The Rocks Square
Children & family
The Rocks walking tours
Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk
Weekly art classes for children
Croydon
Children & family
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
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.
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 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.
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
Free bike tune up: Darlinghurst
Taylor Square south
Children & family
Free bike tune up: Darlinghurst
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
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.
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
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
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 (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Convene on the green!
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Convene on the green!
Free monthly jumping castle
Mum Choir Australia
Mascot
Children & family
Mum Choir Australia
Mums Group with a Difference
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
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
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
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
Family Space: Light Lab
Museum of Contemporary Art
Children & family
Family Space: Light Lab
Families of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in a light studio and ‘paint with photons’
Guided Beehive Experience
Carriageworks
Children & family
Guided Beehive Experience
Get up close and personal with the 50,000 tenants living in one of Carriageworks' beehives!
Kids workshop: Little ticklers planting workshop
Eveleigh
Children & family
Kids workshop: Little ticklers planting workshop
Let your kids discover their green thumb with Wormticklers
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's expo
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's expo
Great deals on baby essentials, expert talks, and more
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
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
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.
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
CIRCUS of F.ACT.S
Darling Quarter
Theatre, dance & film
CIRCUS of F.ACT.S
The Great Diamond Heist
Young Maestros: Ultimo Community Concert
Ultimo
Children & family
Young Maestros: Ultimo Community Concert
Be captivated as young musicians perform classical masterpieces on various instruments, in a concert for everyone
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
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 years (Glebe)
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 years (Glebe)
During this class you and your dancer will explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Camping 101
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Camping 101
A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
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.
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe) Saturdays
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe) Saturdays
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Glebe)
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Glebe)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Game On this Spring School Holidays at BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb Sydney
Children & family
Game On this Spring School Holidays at BridgeClimb
School Holidays are sorted with incredible savings + adventure-filled fun!
Green Square community games and family fun day
Zetland
Children & family
Green Square community games and family fun day
Enjoy fun activities for the whole family, entertainment, games and hotdogs.
Little Ravers Sydney
Ultimo
Children & family
Little Ravers Sydney
Little Ravers proudly stands as Australia's premier family-friendly rave and festival brand
Gone Buggo presents "Let me explain..."
Darling Quarter
Children & family
Gone Buggo presents "Let me explain..."
Live critters on LEGO. It might seem like a silly hobby but there is so much more than meets the eye.
Bodhi nite
University of New South Wales
Theatre, dance & film
Bodhi nite
An inspiring evening of music, theater, and stories celebrating loving-kindness and compassion
ATYP's Spring Holiday Drama Workshops
Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)
Theatre, dance & film
ATYP's Spring Holiday Drama Workshops
Join ATYP this school holidays for our drama classes! Perfect for students from K-12 with any level of experience.
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance Bike school holiday clinic
Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals
Create at code camp these school holidays
Sydney
Children & family
Create at code camp these school holidays
Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative with technology and learn new skills
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Moore Park
Children & family
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Join us for plenty of fun and games in the saddle this school holidays.
School Holidays at The Rocks Discovery Museum
The Rocks Discovery Museum
Children & family
School Holidays at The Rocks Discovery Museum
Take part in a free First Nations weaving workshop and create your very own piece of art.
School holidays: 3D print club, 12-16 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: 3D print club, 12-16 years
A fun introduction to 3D printing for young people
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
Spring school holidays programs in Mosman
Mosman
Children & family
Spring school holidays programs in Mosman
Get the kids outdoors this spring with water-based activities for ages 7-12
Spring School Holidays in Barangaroo Reserve
Barangaroo Reserve
Children & family
Spring School Holidays in Barangaroo Reserve
Bring your little ones down to Barangaroo during Spring School Holidays and find out about our Australian Native Bees.
Sydney Dance Company: Spring School Holiday Workshops
Dawes Point
Theatre, dance & film
Sydney Dance Company: Spring School Holiday Workshops
For dancers aged 5-18 of all experience levels
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Bondi Junction
Children & family
School Holiday Program: Splatter Paint
Messy fun without the clean up!
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Wild-Life
Darling Quarter
Theatre, dance & film
Wild-Life
Because life can get wild... Come rumble in the jungle with us!
Clown Show "Restricted Access"
Darling Quarter
Theatre, dance & film
Clown Show "Restricted Access"
International clown brings magic, humor, and fun to a dazzling Sydney debut
Park Science: Incredible Insects
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Park Science: Incredible Insects
Investigate the incredible world of insects, play fun role-playing games and make your own insect-inspired art
School holidays: Robot maze 9-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
Bushrangers – Treasure Hunters
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Bushrangers – Treasure Hunters
Learn how to follow a treasure trail and look for creatures big and small in the park.
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
School holidays: Robot adventures 8-12 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Robot adventures 8-12 years
Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of robotics
School holidays: Creative coding 2, Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Creative coding 2, Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
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.
Park Arts: Colours of Spring
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Park Arts: Colours of Spring
Explore your artistic side and have fun creating art in a beautiful outdoor setting these spring school holidays.
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
The Librarian
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
The Librarian
A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.
Comedy store showcase: PG edition
The Comedy Store
Children & family
Comedy store showcase: PG edition
Looking for a laugh this school holidays? Come on down to Sydney's favourite comedy show, without the rude bits
Kaleidoscope Prints Workshop
Marrickville
Children & family
Kaleidoscope Prints Workshop
Create a series of colourful monoprints by exploring colour, layering of shapes, patterns, and stencils.
Theatre: We Are All Superheroes
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Theatre: We Are All Superheroes
Join us for an exciting performance as our young heroes discover their true selves and learn how they can save the world
School holidays: pixel art maker day, 10-15 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: pixel art maker day, 10-15 years
Create 8-bit inspired pixel art at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
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
Monster Jam Stadium Tour
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Monster Jam Stadium Tour
Get ready for the ultimate motorsports spectacle
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Rushcutters Bay
Children & family
Paws4aCause Dog Show
Dog show at Rushcutters Bay benefiting programs to end loneliness and social isolation
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
Readers – Books and Conversation with Nick Bryant
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
Readers – Books and Conversation with Nick Bryant
This is a monthly series of conversations with authors about their work and the ideas that inspire them.
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
Family Sunday: Real Pigeons
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Real Pigeons
The crime-fighting Real Pigeons return to the library for their latest adventure!
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]
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: Wonder
The Concourse
Children & family
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: Wonder
Experience this remarkable symphony in the hands of the WSO in a concert celebrating the wonder and passion of music.
Thanksgiving at NOLA Smokehouse & Bar
Barangaroo
Children & family
Thanksgiving at NOLA Smokehouse & Bar
Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration!
Family Sunday: Music in art
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: Music in art
Join us for live music and art making at the Library
PBC Annual Chrissy Bash
Petersham Bowling Club
Children & family
PBC Annual Chrissy Bash
A wonderful day on the green!
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas 2024
The Concourse
Children & family
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas 2024
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at this delightfully jubilant concert performance for the whole family.
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
New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh
Dawes Point
Children & family
New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh
Experience an evening of exceptional dining, joyous laughter and iconic fireworks.
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