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Horsing Around!

Where
Hay St
Haymarket NSW 2000
Australia
Opposite the Paddy's Market light rail stop
When

Every day, 11am to 4pm Saturday 28 February to Sunday 1 March

Cost

Free

Play big with our giant Jenga, Connect 4 and snakes and ladders. 

Our huge games are free for you to play. Drop by for some family fun before you gallop into the Lunar New Year.  

Visit The Kids’ Cancer Project activity tent for lantern-making, colouring and crosswords. The Kids’ Cancer Project is the official Sydney Lunar Festival charity partner.  

A very special horse will pay a visit on Saturday. With good fortune on your side, you may get a glimpse of the roaming, curious creature.

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs, please email SLFaccessinclusion@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9265 9333.

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