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ARTplay at the MCA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Children & family
ARTplay at the MCA
Creative play sessions for children 0–5 years and their grownups
Canopy of Light
Pitt Street Mall
Children & family
Canopy of Light
Transforming Pitt Street Mall
Martin Place Christmas tree and fairy lights
Martin Place
Children & family
Martin Place Christmas tree and fairy lights
Experience the magic of Christmas.
Book exchange
Maybanke Community Centre
Children & family
Book exchange
Donate your preloved books or grab a book or 2 to take home for free.
Table tennis at Ultimo
Ultimo Community Centre
Children & family
Table tennis at Ultimo
Free table tennis at Ultimo Community Centre
Australian beauty flourishes at the Strand Arcade
The Strand Arcade
Children & family
Australian beauty flourishes at the Strand Arcade
A specially commissioned installation of Christmas decorations inspired by native flowers
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
Botanic Garden scavenger hunt
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Botanic Garden scavenger hunt
Uncover the best of Sydney's favourite garden on this cryptic, self-guided adventure
Diwali At Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower
Children & family
Diwali At Sydney Tower Eye
Celebrate "The Festival Of Lights" at Sydney's highest viewpoint
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
Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Guided Walks
The Royal Botanic Garden
Tours & experiences
Guided Walks
Discover your Botanic Garden with our volunteer guides
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Sydney Showground
Children & family
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Sydney this Spring - in time for the school holidays!
QVB Christmas Choirs
Queen Victoria Building
Children & family
QVB Christmas Choirs
Experience the magic of Christmas at the QVB in Sydney's CBD.
Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs
Australian Museum
Tours & experiences
Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs
More than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Children & family
Storytime @ Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Sydney Harbour Seafood & Carvery Lunch Cruise
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
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!
Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise
The Rocks
Tours & experiences
Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise
Take a cruise back in time and rediscover this hidden bounty of Sydney's true crime stories.
Sydney sightseeing bus tour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney sightseeing bus tour
3-hour sightseeing guided bus tour
The Rocks scavenger hunt
The Rocks
Tours & experiences
The Rocks scavenger hunt
A modern-day scavenger hunt using Facebook Messenger to help you discover local hotspots and hidden gems
The Rocks Walking Tours
The Rocks
Tours & experiences
The Rocks Walking Tours
The Original Rocks history walking tours
Barangaroo Bells
Barangaroo
Children & family
Barangaroo Bells
Barangaroo is home to three gigantic interactive Christmas bells with swings
Love Your Nature
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Love Your Nature
Explore a kaleidoscope of colour, plants and passion with Love Your Nature
Santa’s Sydney sleigh ride
Sydney
Children & family
Santa’s Sydney sleigh ride
Psst! Guess who’s coming to town
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
Glebe Library
Children & family
Rhymetime @ Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Martin Place
Children & family
Martin Place Christmas Markets
Artisan stalls, gourmet food, live music and more
Mums and bubs fitness
St Helen’s Community Centre
Children & family
Mums and bubs fitness
Free fitness program for new mums
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Harold Park Community Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Tramsheds)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Free bike tune up: Erskineville
Erskineville Road, near Charles Street
Children & family
Free bike tune up: Erskineville
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Meet the Wine Maker
Ashfield
Food & drink
Meet the Wine Maker
Join Bill Mason from Kosciuszko Wines for this intimate event as he discusses his winery, wines, & wine pairing
Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Rhymetime @ 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.
They farmed tapioca, oranges and rice: Camille Laddawan
Australian Design Centre
Community & causes
They farmed tapioca, oranges and rice: Camille Laddawan
Through a series of beaded works, this exhibition examines the ways heritage and ancestry unfold through storytelling.
Bilingual Storytime @ Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual Storytime @ Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Choirs in the city: Martin Place
Martin Place
Children & family
Choirs in the city: Martin Place
Street choirs singing carols perform every night leading up to Christmas.
Pyrmont Christmas Concert
Pirrama Park
Children & family
Pyrmont Christmas Concert
Merry Christmas Pyrmont!
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
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)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
Randwick Christmas Festival - Twilight
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Children & family
Randwick Christmas Festival - Twilight
Family fun day with kids rides, carols, petting zoo and visit from Santa
Tails Of Trickery Magic Show and Dinner
Pyrmont
Theatre, dance & film
Tails Of Trickery Magic Show and Dinner
Waterfront, moonlit cocktail bar, dinner date and a conjuring magician bedazzle you
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
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
Surry Hills Christmas Concert
Prince Alfred Park
Children & family
Surry Hills Christmas Concert
Kick off Christmas at our free, family-friendly Christmas concert
All Hallows Christmas Fair 2023
Five Dock
Children & family
All Hallows Christmas Fair 2023
A family fun day in Five Dock
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe)
Glebe Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe)
Little Ballet Class 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
Heritage Harbour Cruise
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Heritage Harbour Cruise
A unique 1-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour
Pedal Boats in Darling Harbour
Cockle Bay Wharf
Children & family
Pedal Boats in Darling Harbour
Explore beautiful Cockle Bay from the water!
St Luke's Enmore Mini Market
Enmore
Shopping, markets & fairs
St Luke's Enmore Mini Market
Come to St Luke's and experience the Mini Market in the community hall and outside the famous St Luke's OpShop.
Stanmore Community Markets
Stanmore
Food & drink
Stanmore Community Markets
Artisan & gourmet food, fresh produce & more
Surry Hills Vintage Market
Shannon Reserve
Community & causes
Surry Hills Vintage Market
The best second hand and handmade goods
The Harbour Village
Sydney
Children & family
The Harbour Village
Gather your little elves and join the festive delight at The Harbour Village!
Rosebery Christmas Concert
Turruwul Park
Children & family
Rosebery Christmas Concert
Gather friends and family and get ready to party
Amora Pink High Tea
Sydney
Children & family
Amora Pink High Tea
Join us for an elegant Amora Pink High Tea on Level 31 of our hotel for a unique experience
Elevate the Stage
International Convention Centre Sydney
Community & causes
Elevate the Stage
International Day of People with Disability free celebration concert, featuring top artists of all abilities
Santa at the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
BridgeClimb Sydney
Tours & experiences
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
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
Green Square Library
Children & family
Bilingual Rhymetime @ Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Ballet classes: Ages 6-8 years (The Rocks)
Abraham Mott Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Ballet classes: Ages 6-8 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
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.
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)
Little Ballet Class promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Free bike tune ups: Pyrmont
Union Square
Children & family
Free bike tune ups: Pyrmont
We’re talking to pedestrians and riders about respecting each other’s journey
Myofascial release (MFR) class
Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Sport & fitness
Myofascial release (MFR) class
A weekly 1-hour class that introduces safe and effective techniques to address muscle tightness
Glebe community barbecue
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Children & family
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us once a month for some food and fun
Mikolajki – Family photos with Santa
Ashfield
Theatre, dance & film
Mikolajki – Family photos with Santa
Mikołaj is coming to the Polish Club Ashfield! He will be dressed in his finest robes and spreading festive cheer
Christmas Market at the Tramsheds
Tramsheds Harold Park
Shopping, markets & fairs
Christmas Market at the Tramsheds
Handmade and made with love
Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert
Reg Bartley Oval
Children & family
Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears and put on your party shoes
Glebe Christmas Concert
Bicentennial Park, Glebe
Children & family
Glebe Christmas Concert
Sing, dance and be merry in the spirit of Sydney Christmas
Classic Conjuring magic
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
Theatre, dance & film
Classic Conjuring magic
Magic at its close-up best
Double Bay Christmas Fair
Double Bay
Children & family
Double Bay Christmas Fair
One of Sydney's coolest Christmas Parties! Join us for the Double Bay Christmas Fair.
Open Day @ City of Sydney Pools
Sydney
Sport & fitness
Open Day @ City of Sydney Pools
Make a splash into a healthier lifestyle, while enjoying the celebration at our Summer Open Day
Alexandria Christmas Concert
Alexandria Park
Children & family
Alexandria Christmas Concert
Let's get together for some festive cheer
Festive workshops at Vaucluse House
Vaucluse House
Talks, courses & workshops
Festive workshops at Vaucluse House
Join us for a series of workshops and tours of this majestic property that will get you in the festive spirit.
Meeting Mozart
Sydney Opera House
Children & family
Meeting Mozart
Interactive introduction to the world of classical music for kids
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
Christmas at the Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral Square
Children & family
Christmas at the Cathedral
Celebrate with the Cathedral's famous light show
'The Nutcracker' Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra
Dawes Point
Theatre, dance & film
'The Nutcracker' Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra
Join Clara and her Nutcracker on a magical journey in this stunning adaptation featuring live classical music and ballet
Sydney Vegan Market
The Entertainment Quarter
Food & drink
Sydney Vegan Market
Vegan heaven once a month at The Entertainment Quarter
Winterland Ice Show – A Snowman for Christmas
Mascot
Children & family
Winterland Ice Show – A Snowman for Christmas
The perfect family treat to start the holiday season
Santa's Workshop - Holiday Art & Fun
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Santa's Workshop - Holiday Art & Fun
Full day of creative gift-making.
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
Santa's studio
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Santa's studio
Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presants
Christmas Eve Dining
Sydney
Food & drink
Christmas Eve Dining
Dine with us at The Place this Christmas Eve and enjoy a festive feast.
The Thrill of Hope Christmas Eve Concert 2023
Bondi Junction
Community & causes
The Thrill of Hope Christmas Eve Concert 2023
A local community event for the whole family. Christmas carols, special musical guests, dancers & a visit from Santa!
Christmas Day Dinner
Sydney
Food & drink
Christmas Day Dinner
For an enchanted dining experience, indulge in a delicious Christmas dinner at The Place.
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Join us for a Summer Christmas Day Cruise in Sydney onboard Sydney 2000
Christmas Seafood Buffet Lunch
Sydney
Food & drink
Christmas Seafood Buffet Lunch
Step into a world of enchantment and joy this Christmas day at Amora Jamison Sydney
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
Sydney
Food & drink
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
Join us this Christmas Day at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney for a sumptuous Christmas Day Buffet Lunch
Boxing Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Boxing Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Experience the excitement of the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Picnic Cruise
Sydney Harbour
Tours & experiences
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Picnic Cruise
Pack a family picnic this Boxing Day
All Inclusive New Year's Eve Harbour Cruise on Glass Boat
Pyrmont
Tours & experiences
All Inclusive New Year's Eve Harbour Cruise on Glass Boat
Get your front row seats on board a luxurious glass vessel as Sydney hosts the biggest New Year's Eve party of the year!
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 Dining at Amora Jamison Sydney
Sydney
Tours & experiences
New Year's Eve Dining at Amora Jamison Sydney
Let's bid farewell to the year in style and raise a toast to a wonderful year ahead!
New Year’s Eve Family Spectacular
North Sydney
Food & drink
New Year’s Eve Family Spectacular
Introducing the biggest NYE kids playground on the north shore
New Year's Eve fireworks and dinner at Tayim
The Rocks
Children & family
New Year's Eve fireworks and dinner at Tayim
6-course degustation dinner with matching wines, live entertainment and magical views!
Illusionist Rick Thomas
State Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Illusionist Rick Thomas
World renowned Grand Illusionist Rick Thomas is set to take over Sydney’s State Theatre from 1 January 2024.
Dog Man: The Musical
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Dog Man: The Musical
From the best selling Dog Man books comes an epic new musical adventure.
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi: The Adversary
Barangaroo
Tours & experiences
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi: The Adversary
Rising to the surface
Wind in the Willows 2023
The Royal Botanic Garden
Theatre, dance & film
Wind in the Willows 2023
It's that time of year again!
A Bucket of Beetles
Seymour Centre
Theatre, dance & film
A Bucket of Beetles
Friendship, adventure and magical bugs
Possum Magic The Stage Show – Chatswood
The Concourse
Theatre, dance & film
Possum Magic The Stage Show – Chatswood
The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story
Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours
Darling Harbour
Theatre, dance & film
Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours
Imagination takes flight
Sugung-ga: The Other Side of the World
Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp)
Theatre, dance & film
Sugung-ga: The Other Side of the World
A charming turtle and hare fable
Seagulls
Circular Quay
Children & family
Seagulls
Hide your hot chippies
The King of Taking
The Neilson Nutshell
Theatre, dance & film
The King of Taking
Royally funny physical theatre
Possum Magic The Stage Show – Darling Quarter
ARA Darling Quarter Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Possum Magic The Stage Show – Darling Quarter
The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story
Park Arts - Wild Wonders
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Park Arts - Wild Wonders
Make beautiful things from natural materials
Andy and the Odd Socks
Enmore Theatre
Children & family
Andy and the Odd Socks
The best sock n' roll band in the world!
Vigil: The Future
Barangaroo Reserve
Theatre, dance & film
Vigil: The Future
Listen to the next generation
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
The Magic Flute
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Magic Flute
Can a little magic make you see the world differently?
Festival First Light
Bondi Beach
Tours & experiences
Festival First Light
Mark the beginning of the 2024 Mardi Gras season by honoring the land Australia inhabits.
Sydney Streets on Macleay Street
Potts Point
Food & drink
Sydney Streets on Macleay Street
Celebrate Potts Point with a day of outdoor fun
The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©
Capitol Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©
As the White Rabbit insists, “Don’t be late for this very important date!”
Sydney Streets on Stanley Street
Darlinghurst
Food & drink
Sydney Streets on Stanley Street
Celebrate Darlinghurst with a day of fun on Stanley Street
KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney 2024
Shark Island
Tours & experiences
KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney 2024
Don't miss a moment of the action as ten nations go head-to-head at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney
Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road
Glebe
Food & drink
Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road
Celebrate Glebe with a day of outdoor fun on Glebe Point Road
Camping 101
Centennial Park Venue
Children & family
Camping 101
A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
Sydney Streets on Redfern Street
Redfern
Food & drink
Sydney Streets on Redfern Street
Celebrate Redfern with a day of outdoor fun
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Pyrmont
Children & family
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of outdoor fun on Harris Street
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
Monster Truck Mania Live Sydney
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family
Monster Truck Mania Live Sydney
Experience the thrill and spectacle of Australia's best Monster Truck show this close to the action!
Cicada
Sydney Theatre Company
Theatre, dance & film
Cicada
A moving tale of self-discovery for all the family
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer
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