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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.
Private virtual magic show and tricks
Be enraptured with interactive trickery, bluffs and showmanship with your own private online magic show
Neighbourhood Earth
The ultimate space experience - combining the latest science with cutting-edge technology
2021 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world in this stunning photographic exhibition.
Australian Beauty Flourishes at The Strand Arcade
A specially commissioned installation of Christmas decorations inspired by native flowers
Ballet classes for children aged 2 & up
Delightful ballet class for children aged 2 years through to graded RAD syllabus
Barangaroo Bells
Experience 3 giant Christmas bell installations that will light up the waterfront!
Certificate IV: Community Services
Courses for 15-24 years old's, with WAYS Youth Training.
Choirs in the city: Martin Place
Street choirs singing carols will perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Darling Harbour Christmas
Enjoy interactive light installations, a live music festival, building-sized decorations and guaranteed holiday cheer
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Choose your own adventure and explore Sydney Harbour's iconic destinations & discover its hidden gems.
Matisse Alive
A vibrant gallery-wide festival of Matisse featuring new work, projects and art from the collection
MCA Art Parcel
The the perfect off-line activity and a memorable artmaking experience to enjoy with your family
Mountain Goat Mountain
An audio theatre experience for families to do in their home together
Private online adventure trivia led by the masters of fun
Get together, test your knowledge and get your brains firing with a fun adventure trivia night
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills, Glebe and Green Square, 0 - 2 years
A fun program for babies and toddlers, combining rhymes, music and singing
Sleep mastery
Do you feel irritated, stressed, anxious and exhausted when you don't get a good night's sleep?
Storytime @ Surry Hills, Glebe and Green Square, 3 -5 years
A fun storytelling program for pre-school children, combining stories, music and singing
Sydney Trapeze School at Centennial Parklands
Centennial Parklands will host Sydney Trapeze School for some circus fun
Term 4 after-school online communications classes
Our specially crafted 4-in-1 program will fast-track your child's communication and influencing abilities
The Australian Chamber Choir presents Faure's Requiem
This performance is dedicated to people all over the world who have lost loved ones to COVID-19
The Enchanted Forest at Market City Shopping Centre
This Christmas, step inside Market City’s very own Enchanted Forest, an immersive, walk-through experience
Free bike tune ups: Surry Hills
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Children's tennis classes after-school and weekends
Small group classes delivered by qualified professional tennis coaches at several inner city park locations
DIY Christmas advent calendar
Join us by creating this special Advent Calendar with a daily activity or idea that you can do as a family
How to Move a Zoo
Join the parade of animals in a new interactive family exhibition at the Museum of Sydney!
Sugar Republic
Relive your childhood at this giant candy land pop-up experience at The Rocks
Year 10-12 weekly drama classes
Take your individual and group performance skills to the next level
Year 4-6 weekly drama classes
Learn the basics of stagecraft, voice work and performance technique
Aboriginal cultural sunset tour
Explore the rich and diverse Aboriginal history of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
People’s Burger Neutral Bay: official launch
Did we say $5 burgers, music, games, live entertainment and more.
Blind and low vision tennis - soundball tennis
Group tennis for blind or low vision players of all ages and abilities
One Fine Baby's Pregnancy, Baby to Toddler Event
Free tickets to Australia's most stylish baby fair
Sydney Christmas Fair
A great outdoor family fun event with markets, rides, games, showbags, live entertainment plus more
Wonderdome
Groundbreaking 360° Cinema Experience Arrives In Sydney this December & January
Year 3-4 weekly drama classes
Learn the basics of stagecraft, voice work and performance technique
Year 5-6 weekly drama classes
Learn the basics of stagecraft, voice work and performance technique
Year 7-9 weekly drama classes
Take your theatre making and performance skills to the next level
Kids Kung Fu Class
Traditional kung fu adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun and controlled environment
Pour Paint Baubles
Creating your own paint bauble is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and get into the festive spirit!
Santa Photos at the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Santa pics with the best view! An iconic memory to end the year on a high
Year 10-12 theatre makers weekly drama classes
Develop skills in voice and accent, physical theatre, screen acting audition technique and more
Year 5-6 theatre makers weekly drama classes
Be involved in every step of the theatre making process from writing, acting, directing and designing
Year 7-9 theatre makers weekly drama classes
Develop skills in voice and accent, physical theatre, screen acting, audition technique and more
Bilingual Storytime @ Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Support your child’s literacy and Mandarin language with Storytime
Rhymetime in Mandarin @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Entertain your toddler with a sing-a-long in Mandarin
Maker and creator after-school workshops: 8-12 years
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids.
Christmas family photography sessions
Christmas themed mini sessions for all families, looking for an alternative to generic Santa photos you see every year
Introduction to Python: Robogals UNSW
Learn about introductory programming concepts and Python syntax in this online workshop for students in years 4-8
Carols in the Graveyard
A relaxing afternoon of carols and picnicking in the graveyard
Sing 2 - family fun preview screening
Be the first to experience Sing 2 at Dendy Newtown's family fun preview screening on 12 December
Kids' flower arranging outdoor class
Let your kids learn to arrange real flowers and immerse themselves in Centennial Park
JAPANAROO Ganbare! Concert
A showcase of Japanese and Australian community artists, with special guests sharing their inspiring stories
Heart & Soul Hoops XMAS Jamboree Event
Basketball holiday tournament and showcase for kids
Santa's studio
Experience Santa’s Studio! Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presents
School holiday tennis competition for children
Junior Club Championship school holiday tennis competition for children aged 5 - 16 years
Flower hair accessories DIY craft kit - online class
Make real dried flower hair accessories with florist via craft kit delivered to you and zoom class
Tinkering with tools class for kids (7-12 Years)
Learn new skills from seeing what makes things work in this school holidays class
Tayim Christmas Eve dinner & Chistmas Day lunch
Chef Leron ben Araham and team has specially crafted 2 magical menus for Christmas Eve dinner & Christmas Day lunch
Christmas Day Lunch on Sydney Harbour
Join us for summer in Sydney and a spectacular cruise onboard Sydney 2000
New Year's Eve 9pm fireworks cruise
Celebrate in a great position on Sydney Harbour with My Fast Ferry
ELEVATE Sydney: Party on another level
For the first time, Sydney’s Cahill Expressway overlooking Circular Quay will be transformed into a spectacular stage
ELEVATE Kids
Designed with kids in mind - ELEVATE Kids will captivate little ones as they stretch, sing and dance!
STEM Camp: Game Design, Animation and Digital Illustration
A fun educative journey based on experimentations and creative activities
Summer Holiday Camps @ Eastern Gymnastics Academy
Your guide to summer fun - EGA’s Summer Holiday Camps! ☀️
School holiday workshops for 5-17yr olds
In-person & online school holiday workshops to boost confidence & lifelong communication skills
January school holiday tennis camps
Inclusive tennis camps for children aged 5 to 12 years run by professional tennis coaches
Aboriginal biscuits and bush tea
Experience a taste sensation with Indigenous bush foods and ingredients
School holidays: Maker and creator (8-12 years)
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with this sensational creative workshop for kids
Crops up close family tours
Bring the brood, explore the farm and learn about growing food in the city together
The Construct
A thrilling, acrobatic performance set against the outdoor backdrops
Family sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
Introduction to Arduino: Robogals UNSW
Delve into the basics of circuitry and Arduino coding in this online workshop for students in years 4-8
Let's read! A story-reading in Spanish
Join our online reading club for children from 4 to 6 year-old
Sticky Notes
A live musical performance and activation by Ensemble Offspring with original vibrant scores by Ciaran Frame
Mother’s Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Spoil your mum with a Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Cinderella the Musical
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is coming to the Sydney Lyric in October!