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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.
Darling Harbour Drone Show
Every Saturday in September, see Darling Harbour transform into a canvas of light, celebrating the energy of spring
Soft Forest
An enchanting interactive performance with a vital message of hope for the natural world.
A One Man Circus!
The rock star of kids’ entertainment returns to Sydney Fringe with his multi-award winning show!
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Pyrmont)
Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe) Saturdays
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Pyrmont)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Children's Trail with Booby and Eel | NAS Gallery
Come on a journey with Booby and Eel through The Neighbour at the Gate, an exhibition at NAS Gallery
Enchanted action drama & film classes
Make friends and join the fun in these exciting classes! Confidence building, audition preparation, games and creativity
Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.
Kids Workshop - Afternoon Tea Treats (10-12 year olds)
Whip up something sweet in this fun, hands-on baking workshop all about afternoon tea!
Meet Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds Sydney!
Turn a Fortnight into forever with Taylor Swift at Madame Tussauds Sydney.
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun
Paint and Sip classes offer a unique experience that blends the joy of painting with the pleasure of sipping your wine.
Short & tweet bird watching tour Sydney
Urban birdwatching at its best – Discover Sydney’s iconic birdlife
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Whale Watching Cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Kids at the Con: term 3
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes
Baby live music playground
Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
Kids kung fu - try a class
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
123 Magic Parenting Program - Emotional Coaching
Free emotional coaching program for parents
After School Improv Classes
Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Explorers playgroup
Designed specifically for kids under 5 years old, Explorers Playgroup offers various exciting and educational activities
French classes for your kids and you - Paddington
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
Full day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney's diverse ecosystems, from 6:15am to 7:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife!
The Curious World of Pamela Allen
Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
Yoga for Teenagers - Strong Body, Strong Mind
An 8-Week Course to Build Calm, Resilience and Self-Awareness
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs
Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
Rhymetime at Darling Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
Free bike tune ups: Pyrmont
We’re talking to pedestrians and riders about respecting each other’s journey
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Beach
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Beach
Newington College: Early Learning Centre Open Day
Join us for a tour of Newington College's Early Learning Centre
Short day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney’s diverse ecosystems, from sunrise to 3/3:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife
Storytime at Darling Square, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV
Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
Bilingual storytime at Darling Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Bilingual rhymetime at Darling Square, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Blue Mountains Birdwatching Adventure
Discover Sydney's Blue Mountains NP. From 6:15am to 7:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife!
French classes for your kids and you - Rozelle
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
Rhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Storytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Yarning Circle - Art Therapy Group
With Debra Mundine, a chance for Indigenous women to come together, share a yarn and be creative.
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)
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 (Tramsheds)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective
The best work of the renowned Japanese animation house
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
French classes for your kids and you - Bondi Junction
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Bondi Junction
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Join an buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour.
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Pawsome Preview Screening
"Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight!" Catch Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie first at The Orpheum!
Kids Workshop - Make Your Own Sausage Rolls
Roll With It: Make Your Own Sausage Rolls (12-15 year olds)
Springtime Concerts — Sydney Children's Choir
Join all of the Sydney Children's Choir ensembles in our springtime celebration of song!
Blak Market at The Rocks under the Harbour Bridge
Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion
Family Sunday: Pamela Allen exhibition launch
Immerse yourself in magical stories and explore our brand-new family exhibition The Curious World of Pamela Allen!
Home-school makertime: Creative Coding 12-16yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers to explore creative coding
Build and Discover Gundam at the Gundam Base Pop-Up
See giant Gundam displays, enjoy free Gunpla workshops, explore exhibits and discover exclusive model kits
Gone Buggo
A colourful, crazy, all-ages educational crash course on some of the wonderful wild life that calls Australia home
Book of Bush School Play Day
A free outdoor celebration for children aged 3 and up, inspired by the Book of Bush School
Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
Little Artists: Toys
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Tinkerbell and the dream fairies
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden
Academy of Magic
After winning the Best Kids & Family award at Adelaide Fringe 2 years running, the Academy of Magic comes to Sydney!
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for September School Holidays
Moss Piglet
A new Australian work exploring the fascinating world of tardigrades, known for their near-indestructibility
Puppy Yoga Sydney – Smile & Snuggle a Whole Pack of Pups
Sydney’s largest Puppy Yoga featuring multiple breeds in one class!
Chart a course for family fun these Spring School Holidays
Exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, science circus performances and more
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
Koi lantern making workshop
Get ready to light up your imagination and join us for a spectacular Lantern Making Workshop these school holidays
Free school holiday fun: Build your own windmill
Discover how windmills powered the colony, then craft your own mini windmill to spin and take home
Gargoyles and Grotesques: Quadrangle Tours
Celebrate the University of Sydney’s 175th anniversary with free heritage tours
Once upon a time... en español
Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
Rascally Romans: A school holiday workshop
In this school holiday program workshop learn more about the archaeology and history of the ancient Romans.
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
School holidays: 3D Print club - Print a planet 9-12yrs
Design and 3D-print your own mini-planet in this hands-on school-holiday makerspace workshop for ages 9–12.
Spring school holiday art program
For kids and teens we have drawing, painting, pottery and so much more
Spring storytime 0 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12
Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays
Pretty pom-pom people
Help the pom-pom people through their adventures and make your own pom-pom person to take home.
School holidays: 3D Print club - print a planet 12-16yrs
Design and 3D print your own unique planet in this creative makerspace workshop for teens.
School holidays: Air & space makertime 8-12yrs
A hands-on workshop for young makers to explore, create, and problem-solve
School holidays: ceramics for kids, 6-9yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this one-day workshop for kids
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Royal Botanic Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie - Theatre Fun
Beloved characters come to life in Centennial Park in an outdoor production of this funny and enchanting performance
Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass, Darling Harbour
Unleash your creativity these school holidays at Darling Harbour where free workshops and fun ignite the imagination!
Magic from Many Lands: Tales at Darling Square Library
Join us in a special event where our Forked Tongue Storytellers share multilingual tales from around the world
School Holidays Plastic Recycling Session Age 13+
A fun, hands on educational activity that will help educate young minds on the possibilities of plastic recycling!
School Holidays Plastic Recycling Session Age 8-12
Learn, recycle and take action for the planet!
School holidays: 3D Print Club - Remix the city 12-16yrs
Redesign and 3D print an iconic Sydney building inspired by our model makers exhibition
School Holidays: Paint your Pet's Portrait
Capture the character of your favourite pet friend in out pet portrait painting class
Through the rainbow window, 5-8 years - Glebe
Young artists aged 5 to 8 will create dazzling window art.
Coil Basket Weaving Workshop
Make a one-of-a-kind basket from reclaimed textile material.
Moon Festival
Celebrate the Moon Festival at the Chinese Garden of Friendship with cultural activities, music, crafts and more.
The Classic Conjuring Magic Show
Magic at its close - the ideal way to mark special occasions or enjoy a night out with family and friends.
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Magic from Many Lands: Tales at Newtown Library
Join us in a special storytelling event where our incredible Forked Tongue Storytellers share multilingual tales.
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
School holidays: Jar Lid Magnets (8+ family session)
Harness your creativity in this fun, family - friendly workshop.
Little Artists: Making art to music
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
School Holidays: Paint like Picasso: Cubism for Kids
Create a Cubist styled self portrait or still life artwork
Through the rainbow window, 5-8 years - Surry Hills
Step into a world of colour and light at our cellophane stained-glass workshop.
Family Fun Day at Parliament of NSW
Discover, learn and have fun at NSW Parliament's Family Fun Day, with free activities for children aged 5 to 12.
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop
Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot
Enter the Pajamazon Jungle with The Vegetable Plot's award-winning musical comedy show packed full of veggie bangers!
Kids Workshop - Pizza From Scratch! (12-15 year olds)
There’s nothing better than pizza - except making your own from scratch! Make your own dough, sauce & bake it too
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting, online via Zoom
A unique opportunity for teenagers to learn the craft of acting for stage and screen.
NASCA’s 30th Birthday
This year, NASCA is proud to celebrate 30 years of walking alongside our communities.
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
Teens Workshop - One Sauce, Three Dishes (16-18 year olds)
Discover how one simple sauce can become three delicious meals from around the world.
Sunday skateboarding lessons
Safe, supportive skate lessons for kids - with Sydney’s best coaches!
Little Artists: Lines
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time!
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
International Japanese Kimono Competition
Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate and enjoy
Sydney × Nagoya 45th Sister City Anniversary Event
In 2025, Sydney and Nagoya celebrate the 45th anniversary of their sister city relationship
Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk
28km, 7 bridges, one spectacular harbour. Take on the greatest walk of all this October 26, to help tackle cancer.
Homeschool makertime: Creative Coding 8-12yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring creative coding!
Halloween Pumpkin Carving 101 Workshop with Wonder Mama
Learn the essentials to carve your very own Halloween pumpkin
University of Sydney Community Festival
Free talks, tours, research demonstrations, music, good food and family-friendly fun!
2025 Sydney International On-Water Boat Show
Step aboard for the ultimate on-water boating experience at the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show!
Christmas in Pyrmont
Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
Bernstein & Busoni
Two one-act operas with orchestra in the beautiful intimacy of the historic Eternity Playhouse.
Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert
It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears and put on your party shoes
Christmas Day Dinner at Sailmaker
This festive season, come together with family and friends at Sailmaker Restaurant’s coveted Christmas events.
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
Experience an evening of exceptional dining, joyous laughter and iconic fireworks.
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
Step into New Year’s Eve at Searock Grill, in the heart of Circular Quay, and experience an unforgettable celebration
Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise
See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.
Australia Day Fireworks Cruise
See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Hansel & Gretel
Who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat!
KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix
The KMPG Sydney Sail Grand Prix 2026 will feature a spectacular twilight racing format for the first time!
Sydney Streets on Harris Street
Celebrate Pyrmont with a day of community celebrations