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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.
Free walking tour Sydney and the Rocks
Historical free walking tour exploring Sydney and the Rocks area
2021 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world in this stunning photographic exhibition.
Digital scavenger hunt around the world
Explore wonders of the world on this cryptic journey without leaving home
Fantasea Cruising - Sydney Harbour Hopper
Choose your own adventure and explore Sydney Harbour's iconic destinations & discover its hidden gems.
Ghostly Garden tours
Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Ice cream & street art adventure for kids
A family-friendly walk discovering Newtown’s best street art, while the kids are entertained with ice cream samples
Kids vs wild water world
Keep cool this summer – join our educators for two hours of water fun away from the beach.
Matisse Alive
A vibrant gallery-wide festival of Matisse featuring new work, projects and art from the collection
Mountain Goat Mountain
An audio theatre experience for families to do in their home together
Nature & art - eco art for kids
Join our friendly and experienced Education Rangers for two hours of creative exploration with nature
Seaside stroller tours: for babies and carers
Explore new exhibitions on this educator-led tour for carers and babies
Storytime at Harry Hartog
Delight the little ones with classic kids books, new releases, and a range of hand-picked favourites
Summer Kids Club
2 days jammed full of fun, for kids with games, crafts, challenges, new friends and Bible, as we become superheroes
Taste of Bush School
Come to our special Nature Play session and join our rangers for a morning of fun on our Nature Play site
Wonderdome
Groundbreaking 360° Cinema Experience Arrives In Sydney this December & January
Summer Holiday Camps @ Eastern Gymnastics Academy
Your guide to summer fun - EGA’s Summer Holiday Camps! ☀️
Lunar Lanes – Haymarket street festival
Kick off your lunar new year celebrations at Lunar Lanes – part of the 2022 Sydney Lunar Festival.
Lunar Lantern: The Ox
Loyal, reliable and strong, the determined Ox is always diligent
New Shanghai Westfield: Sydney Lunar New Year banquet feast
Head Chef Mark has designed an 8 course banquet menu for family and friends reunion dinner
Lunar Lantern: The Horse
Artist Min Woo Bang reimagines the Horse symbol for a modern, Sydney audience
Lunar Lantern: The Monkey
Quick-witted, charming and lucky, the adaptable monkey livens up any occasion
Lunar Lantern: The Rabbit
Trustworthy, empathetic and friendly, the Rabbit is sociable, relishing the company of others
Lunar Lantern: The Sheep
The Electric Sheep pays homage to the ancient tradition of applying paper cut designs to lanterns
Lunar Lantern: The Snake
Private, wise and intuitive, the enigmatic Snake has no qualms about outing itself first
100 Good Wishes Quilts
Collages of children drawings around Chinatown for the Year of Tiger Lunar New Year celebration
4A Kids workshop: Calisthenics with Jeremy and Reina
Stay cool and active this summer with 4A’s invigorating calisthenic workshops!
Banner Galleries: Rosemary Fung - Day and Night
From traditional shop blessings in Chinatown, to LED dragons and lions lighting up the harbour at Circular Quay
Blind and low vision tennis - soundball tennis
Group tennis for blind or low vision players of all ages and abilities
Celebrate Lunar New Year with SBS
All Australians are invited to mark Lunar New Year with a distinctive content line-up across the SBS network
Chinatown scenic overlay: Contained by Susan Chen
Yin-yang describes the notion of opposing forces being complimentary and interdependent in the natural world
Hidden Sydney walking tour (Pyrmont, Ultimo and Glebe)
Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!
Lunar Lantern: The Pig
Honourable, philanthropic and optimistic, the Pig can be incredibly focused and achieve great things
Lunar Lantern: The Rat
Intelligent, adaptable and social, the quick-witted Rat cannot let and opportunity to prosper pass by
Lunar Lantern: The Rooster
Valerie Khoo's luminous rooster lantern symbolises many parts combining to create a unique whole
Lunar Lantern: The Tiger
Enthusiastic, courageous and ambitions, the Tiger is a born leader
Lunar New Year feast harbourside at Q Dining
Enjoy a special Chinese New Year set menu at fine dining restaurant, Q Dining
Roving street performers
Dazzling community performers take to our streets bringing colour, music and movement into the heart of Chinatown
Sydney Lunar Festival Banner Galleries
Enjoy artist designed banners exhibited in outdoor galleries
Take Your Lunar New Year Celebrations to New Heights
Ring in the New Year atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
Serenity Sydney-new holistic therapy for children and adults
Specialised relaxation treatment program specifically designed for disability, behaviours and mental health concerns.
Sydney Lunar Festival: Pepakura tiger mask (12+ years)
Celebrate the Sydney Lunar Festival by making a beautiful Pepakura mask
Lunar New Year at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
The Chinese Garden of Friendship will be at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations at Darling Harbour
Weekly art classes for children
Art workshops in all areas of art for children of all ages. Pre K - Yr 12
Lunar New Year lion dances in Darling Harbour
Take part in the fantastic frenzy of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance
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.
Lunar Nights at Darling Harbour
Pull up a seat under the moon and get ready for a Lunar Nights, an evening of mahjong, movies and lunar-inspired music
Symphony Seeds Term 1 2022
Early childhood music education for children 0-5 years old
Kids at the Con: Term 1
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes for children are open for Term 1 2022
Kids dance classes
Dance, performing, team work, flexibility & loads of fun in one great class! Enroll your child today
Hong Kong marquee at Dragon Boat Races
Come to learn more about Hong Kong - Asia's World City at Hong Kong Marquee of Dragon Boat Races
LNY lunch and lion dance performance at The Gardens by Lotus
Celebrate with us the Lunar New Year 2021 with a Lion Dance performance
Summer Streets on Crown Street
A day of fun, street-side eating and drinking, special offers and more
NAS Art Club Term 1 2022 Printmaking
Develop your skills in this printmaking fundamentals program, exploring intaglio tools and techniques.
Let's read! A story-reading in Spanish
Join our online reading club for children from 4 to 6 year-old
NAS Art Club Term 1 2022 Drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing.
NAS Art Club Contemporary Term 1 2022
Art Club Contemporary students explore concept, installation, movement, collaboration and performance in the visual arts
Summer Streets on Glebe Point Road
Join for a day of fun, street-side eating and drinking, special offers and more
Kids Kung Fu class
Traditional kung fu adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun and controlled environment
Lantern Festival lantern workshop
Create beautiful lanterns and Lunar New Year decorations with recycled materials
Lunar Lantern Festival celebration
Join us for an enchanting evening filled with music, dancing, food, amazing artwork and lanterns
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
4A Kids workshop: ink painting with Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen
In this bespoke workshop series, the artist will guide kids through simple ink painting techniques they can try at home
Summer Streets on Harris Street
Join us for a day of street-side eating and drinking, special offers and more
Living on the spectrum LOTS Family Gala Day
An all inclusive event for those on the Autism Spectrum and their family, friends and community.
Summer Streets on Stanley Street
Join for a day of fun, street-side eating and drinking, special offers and more
Sticky Notes
A live musical performance and activation by Ensemble Offspring with original vibrant scores by Ciaran Frame
Sydney Baby Expo: One Fine Baby's Pregnancy to Toddler Event
Free tickets to Australia's most stylish baby fair, One Fine Baby
NAS art club: term 2 2022 drawing
Develop your skills in this drawing fundamentals program, covering Still Life; Portraiture; and Experimental Drawing
Mother’s Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Spoil your mum with a Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Scott Silven's Wonders
World-renowned mentalist Scott Silven will mystify crowds at the Opera House this June
Cinderella the Musical
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is coming to the Sydney Lyric in October!