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Choirs in the City: Martin Place
Martin Place
Music
Choirs in the City: Martin Place
Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Martin Place Christmas tree
Martin Place
Children & family
Martin Place Christmas tree
Experience the magic of Christmas.
Sunset spotlight tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
David Jones Christmas windows
Sydney
Tours & experiences
David Jones Christmas windows
This year, our window displays bring to life the charming tale of A Very Wombat Christmas illustrated by Lachlan Creagh.
Santa in the City
Martin Place
Children & family
Santa in the City
Santa photos in Martin Place
Book exchange
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Canopy of Light
Pitt Street Mall
Children & family
Canopy of Light
Transforming Pitt Street Mall
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
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
Book Exchange
Redfern Community Centre
Community & causes
Book Exchange
Are you a book lover and is looking for something interesting to read?
Explore an enchanting Christmas Candyland
Haymarket
Children & family
Explore an enchanting Christmas Candyland
Discover peppermint pines, oversized lollipops, and hidden holiday sweets hiding around every corner!
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
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Bondi Junction
Children & family
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.
Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Grug and the Rainbow
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Grug and the Rainbow
From the top of a burrawang tree to the end of a rainbow, follow Grug on his adventure!
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.
Rising Artists Exhibition
Sydney
Children & family
Rising Artists Exhibition
Explore beautiful artwork by children & young people in foster care, inspired by the theme ‘Where I feel I belong'
Santa at the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
BridgeClimb Sydney
Children & family
Santa at the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Santa is coming to the Summit and you can meet him for an iconic festive photo atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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
Sydney sightseeing bus tour with Bondi Beach
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney sightseeing bus tour with Bondi Beach
2.5-hour sightseeing guided bus tour.
The Country Cries for Truth: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
State Library of NSW
Exhibitions
The Country Cries for Truth: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.
The Rocks - Historical Free Walking Tour
Customs House Square
Tours & experiences
The Rocks - Historical Free Walking Tour
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Wundrful World of Christmas
Sydney
Children & family
Wundrful World of Christmas
An Immersive Animated Adventure to the North Pole
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.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Martin Place
Children & family
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Sydney’s most enchanting Christmas market experience in the heart of Sydney this holiday season
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.
Christmas at the Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral Square
Children & family
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Cathedral's famous light show celebrates 'A Christmas Carol'
Mums and bubs fitness
St Helen’s Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs fitness
Free fitness program for new parents
Redfern community barbecue
Redfern Community Centre
Community & causes
Redfern community barbecue
Meet your neighbours and get to know your local services
Playgroup
Polish Club Ashfield
Children & family
Playgroup
Messy and sensory play, reading books, playing with toys, engaging in craft activities and gross motor play
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.
Seedlings nature school
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Seedlings nature school
Explore nature experiences with you and your little one
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.
NCIE Community Christmas Party
Redfern
Children & family
NCIE Community Christmas Party
Join us at our Community Christmas Party, Entertainment, activities, food & a family Christmas movie under the stars.
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Green Square Market
Green Square plaza
Food & drink
Green Square Market
Weekly fresh produce market
5K Foam Fest
Sydney
Community & causes
5K Foam Fest
Get ready to dive into 2.5 million cubic feet of foam!
Glebe Christmas Concert
Bicentennial Park, Glebe
Children & family
Glebe Christmas Concert
Sing, dance and be merry in the spirit of Sydney Christmas
Darlington Activity Centre information day
Darlington Activity Centre
Children & family
Darlington Activity Centre information day
Explore our newly refurbished venue for hire and enjoy free family activities and a sausage sizzle.
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
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Chippendale
Talks, courses & workshops
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Decorate your home this year with a handmade, Christmas wreath! Learn the method of wreath making with fresh flowers.
Classic Conjuring magic
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Theatre, dance & film
Classic Conjuring magic
Magic at its close-up best
French Christmas Market by LCS
Maroubra
Children & family
French Christmas Market by LCS
70 stalls offering the best French & international inspired products | Xmas shopping for unique gifts, foods & homewares
No Lights No Lycra
Carriageworks
Theatre, dance & film
No Lights No Lycra
No Lights No Lycra is the original dance in the dark movement proven to make you feel good
Sydney Harbour Seafood & Carvery Lunch Cruise
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney Harbour Seafood & Carvery Lunch Cruise
Sydney Harbour with a delicious seafood & carvery buffet, live music and spectacular harbour views in the world!
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sydney
Children & family
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
There are set recreations, props and costumes from the show, and even the iconic orange couch - Oh. My. Gawd!
Alexandria Christmas Concert
Alexandria Park
Children & family
Alexandria Christmas Concert
Let's get together for some festive cheer
Adopt a Greyhound at BrewDog South Eveleigh
Eveleigh
Food & drink
Adopt a Greyhound at BrewDog South Eveleigh
Meet 20+ beautiful greyhounds looking for loving homes
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
Family Christmas wreath making workshop
Chippendale
Talks, courses & workshops
Family Christmas wreath making workshop
Join our family workshop to create with your child a handmade, Christmas wreath! Learn wreath making with fresh flowers
Taco Party at Ho Jiak Town Hall
Sydney
Food & drink
Taco Party at Ho Jiak Town Hall
We’ve teamed up with OLOTL and Yang’s Tacos to bring you a mouth-watering line-up of 6 limited-edition tacos
Wigilia Royale with Bella’s Feast
Polish Club Ashfield
Community & causes
Wigilia Royale with Bella’s Feast
Enjoy a Wigilia Royale experience with Bella Jakubiak of Bella’s Feast, where elements of nostalgia and surprise entwine
Sunday Roast at Rocks Brewing Co.
Alexandria
Food & drink
Sunday Roast at Rocks Brewing Co.
Join us for a Sunday Session at our Tap House
Choirs in the City: Customs House Square
Customs House Square
Children & family
Choirs in the City: Customs House Square
Christmas carols to get into the festive mood
Ready Steady Go Kids
Abraham Mott Hall
Children & family
Ready Steady Go Kids
A physio designed multi-sport program for kids aged 1.5 - 6 years
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.
Santa's studio
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Santa's studio
Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presants
Dreaming of a green Christmas
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Dreaming of a green Christmas
Join us for Santa’s Studio Christmas craft workshop
Harbour Village at Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Children & family
Harbour Village at Darling Harbour
Two days of free craft workshops, sing-a-longs, lawn games, dance parties and a whole lot of family fun!
Christmas Day at Blackbird Cafe
Cockle Bay Wharf
Children & family
Christmas Day at Blackbird Cafe
Enjoy a festive dining experience
Christmas Seafood Buffet Lunch
Sydney
Food & drink
Christmas Seafood Buffet Lunch
Dive into a magical Christmas seafood feast and celebrate this special day at Amora
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.
New Year's Eve at Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower
Children & family
New Year's Eve at Sydney Tower Eye
Elevate Your New Year! Celebrate NYE above the city with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, 250m high!
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Eastbank Cafe
Sydney
Children & family
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Eastbank Cafe
Enjoy dinner under the Sydney Harbour fireworks
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Searock Grill
Sydney
Children & family
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Searock Grill
Step into New Year’s Eve at Searock Grill, in the heart of Circular Quay, and experience an unforgettable celebration
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
New years eve at The Greens
North Sydney
Children & family
New years eve at The Greens
Join us for an unforgettable new year’s eve family affair on the greens
Salt Meats Cheese NYE
Gateway Sydney
Food & drink
Salt Meats Cheese NYE
Indulge in a 3-course Italian feast with the option to dine with a 3-hour bottomless beverage package
Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn
Sydney Opera House
Talks, courses & workshops
Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn
Immersive sculptural installation for kids, created by internationally celebrated Thai artist Mit Jai Inn
Josephine Wants To Dance
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Josephine Wants To Dance
Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
The Wind in the Willows
The Royal Botanic Garden
Theatre, dance & film
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life!
Bikes & Bulls
Qudos Bank Arena
Exhibitions
Bikes & Bulls
Two of the world's most dangerous sports combine for the #1 action sports event
Colour Maze
Millers Point
Children & family
Colour Maze
A wonderland of art and play for kids
The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
The Whale by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
For 10 summer days and nights this graceful large-scale whale installation will make Bondi its home.
Westpac OpenAir
The Royal Botanic Garden
Theatre, dance & film
Westpac OpenAir
Westpac OpenAir cinema is an unforgettable moment in each Sydney summer.
We’re Going on a Bug Hunt
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
We’re Going on a Bug Hunt
An invertebrate adventure this summer holidays!
Introductory woodworking workshop
Reverse Garbage
Talks, courses & workshops
Introductory woodworking workshop
A wonderful woodworking and learning experience for all ages
Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Operation Ouch! Live: Quest for the Jurassic Fart
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Sandhya Pappukkaran workshop
Join Sandhya Parappukkaran these school holidays for stories, writing and fun crafts inspired by her award-winning book
Golden Age of Flight Workshop
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Golden Age of Flight Workshop
School holiday craft activities from the golden age of flight!
Australia Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Australia Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and see a Ferrython race, aerial displays, tall ships and a sailing regatta
Sloths Dragon Boat Club Open Day
Pyrmont
Tours & experiences
Sloths Dragon Boat Club Open Day
Come and try paddling with us for free. Meet new friends and get on the water to get some exercise.
The Dry by Circa Cairns
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
The Dry by Circa Cairns
A raw cry of joy and mischief from the vibrant circus company who calls the Far North home.
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.
Ocean Lovers Festival
Bondi Pavilion
Children & family
Ocean Lovers Festival
A festival of ideas, art + music and actions for the ocean
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.
Locus by Erth Visual and Physical Inc.
Bondi Pavilion
Theatre, dance & film
Locus by Erth Visual and Physical Inc.
Discover the captivating world of Locus and be inspired to view the world around you with a newfound sense of wonder.
Sydney International EV AutoShow
ICC Sydney
Shopping, markets & fairs
Sydney International EV AutoShow
Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer
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