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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.

Ghostly garden tours

Ghostly garden tours

Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Today 6pm to 7.30pm
110% Ready

110% Ready

Written & performed by The Listies
Today 6pm to 7pm
Amelia Skelton - A thousand attics

Amelia Skelton - A thousand attics

Nasha Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition from Sydney based artist, Amelia Skelton.
Today 12pm to 5pm
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)

Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)

Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Today 9.15am to 9.45am
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)

Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (The Rocks)

Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Today 10.05am to 10.50am
Bubble Planet

Bubble Planet

Step into a planet beyond your imagination with fantastical landscapes and the biggest ball pit you have ever seen!
Today 9am to 8pm
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Today 9.30am to 5.30pm
Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Today 8pm to 9.30pm
Life Chronicles

Life Chronicles

An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history
Today 9am to 7pm
Lullaby Club

Lullaby Club

A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake.
Today 11am to 12.30pm
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney : Acrylic Art, Canvas & Fun

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.
Today 10am to 8.30pm
Whale Watching Cruises

Whale Watching Cruises

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Today 12pm to 3pm
Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb

Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Today 9am to 8pm
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library

Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library

Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Tomorrow
Ballet classes: Ages 5-7 years (Pyrmont)

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
Tomorrow
Ballet classes: Ages 5-8 years (Glebe)

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
Tomorrow
Weekly art classes for children

Weekly art classes for children

Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Tomorrow
Kids at the Con: Term 2

Kids at the Con: Term 2

Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes
Tomorrow
The Loco Markets

The Loco Markets

South Eveleigh comes alive with artisan stalls, handcrafted gems, free live music, and family-friendly workshops.
29 Jun 2025
Baby live music playground

Baby live music playground

Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
29 Jun 2025
Kids kung fu - try a class

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
29 Jun 2025
Sunday skateboarding lessons

Sunday skateboarding lessons

Safe, supportive skate lessons for kids - with Sydney’s best coaches!
29 Jun 2025
After School Improv Classes

After School Improv Classes

Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
30 Jun 2025
Explorers playgroup

Explorers playgroup

Designed specifically for kids under 5 years old, Explorers Playgroup offers various exciting and educational activities
30 Jun 2025
School Holiday Art Program

School Holiday Art Program

For kids and teens we have drawing, painting, pottery and so much more!
30 Jun 2025
Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Maker and creator workshop 8-12 yrs

Harness all things inspirational and inventive with our sensational series of creative workshops for kids
1 Jul 2025
Enchanted action drama & film classes

Enchanted action drama & film classes

Make friends and join the fun in these exciting classes! Confidence building, audition preparation, games and creativity
1 Jul 2025
Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV

Sydney Lions Soccer Academy at KGV

Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
1 Jul 2025
Glebe community barbecue

Glebe community barbecue

Come and join us Wednesday fortnightly during school terms for some food and fun
2 Jul 2025
Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre

Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
3 Jul 2025
Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
3 Jul 2025
Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
3 Jul 2025
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Tramsheds)

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
3 Jul 2025
School Holidays Basketball Camps

School Holidays Basketball Camps

For various players and levels ranging from ages 8-17 years old.
3 Jul 2025
Bondi Festival

Bondi Festival

Bondi Festival returns with its biggest program yet
4 Jul 2025
The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
5 Jul 2025
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
5 Jul 2025
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for July School Holidays
5 Jul 2025
BullyBully

BullyBully

What does a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Turns out quite a lot.
6 Jul 2025
Wawakuna Puppet Theatre

Wawakuna Puppet Theatre

As Diego follows his magical map, children learn what it means to belong
6 Jul 2025
Create at Code Camp these school holidays

Create at Code Camp these school holidays

Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills
7 Jul 2025
Kids’ LEGO® Workshop

Kids’ LEGO® Workshop

Click, stack, and create at The Grounds Coffee Factory these school holidays!
8 Jul 2025
Weaving the Colours of Country Workshop

Weaving the Colours of Country Workshop

In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway
8 Jul 2025
Bangarra NAIDOC Week workshops

Bangarra NAIDOC Week workshops

Join Bangarra to celebrate NAIDOC Week with creativity, connection, and cultural celebration
9 Jul 2025
Kids Honey Workshop

Kids Honey Workshop

Make a beeline to The Grounds of Alexandria to participate in a fun and interactive honey workshop these school holidays
9 Jul 2025
NAIDOC Family Fun Day

NAIDOC Family Fun Day

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with AbSec’s annual Family Fun Day, a free community event for all ages!
9 Jul 2025
Alpine activity area - Winter school holidays

Alpine activity area - Winter school holidays

Be transported to the snowy hills these school holidays with all the best free kids activities
10 Jul 2025
City of Wonder

City of Wonder

A Mini City Built by Kids: Step Inside the ‘City of Wonder’ at the Sydney Opera House
10 Jul 2025
History Kids – The Hunt for Clues at Vaucluse House

History Kids – The Hunt for Clues at Vaucluse House

These school holidays, step into the past and become a history detective at Vaucluse House!
10 Jul 2025
School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier

School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier

Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for an interactive experience of a day in the life of a soldier.
10 Jul 2025
School holidays: Papercraft Automata, 8-12 years

School holidays: Papercraft Automata, 8-12 years

Come and join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn to make your own automaton.
10 Jul 2025
Spinning Threads of Knowledge Workshop

Spinning Threads of Knowledge Workshop

Join Gumbaynggirr artist Sancia Ridgeway in a workshop where you’ll learn how to spin yarn using simple techniques.
10 Jul 2025
Tuff Nutterz Sydney

Tuff Nutterz Sydney

Join Australia's top voted school holiday activity in the heart of Sydney for some winter FUN!
10 Jul 2025
Little Bakers' Monster Donuts

Little Bakers' Monster Donuts

Bake and decorate your own whimsical fondant monster donuts—deliciously creative fun for kids.
11 Jul 2025
Magical Unicorn Show

Magical Unicorn Show

Join us at The Grounds these school holidays, where unicorns sparkle and fun follows.
11 Jul 2025
Little Bakers' brownies capybara sweet burgers kids workshop

Little Bakers' brownies capybara sweet burgers kids workshop

Kids bake brownies transformed into cute capybara “burgers” with icing cheese & lettuce.
12 Jul 2025
The Classic Conjuring Magic Show

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.
12 Jul 2025
Family Tours

Family Tours

Bring your family along to explore the wonders of the State Library!
14 Jul 2025
School holidays - Making rubbish music, 8-11 years

School holidays - Making rubbish music, 8-11 years

Kids turn everyday junk into awesome instruments. Let's reuse some rubbish and jam with some junk
14 Jul 2025
Japanese Cooking Class for Kids

Japanese Cooking Class for Kids

Make sushi, whisk matcha & decorate cupcakes – Japanese kids’ workshop (5-10 yrs)
15 Jul 2025
Japanese holiday workshop for kids

Japanese holiday workshop for kids

Make sushi, whisk matcha & decorate cupcakes – Japanese kids’ workshop (5-10 yrs)
15 Jul 2025
School holiday Skateboarding clinics

School holiday Skateboarding clinics

Fun, safe skate sessions for ages 5–16 — build confidence and skills with Sydney’s best skate coaches!
16 Jul 2025
School holidays: Felt garlands workshop, 8-12 years

School holidays: Felt garlands workshop, 8-12 years

Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn the skills to needle felt a pretty garland all on your own
16 Jul 2025
School holidays: Weave your way

School holidays: Weave your way

Free family activities inspired by the MCA's major winter exhibition.
16 Jul 2025
Bastille Festival 2025

Bastille Festival 2025

Sydney’s iconic French festival returns 17–20 July 2025 with food, wine, art & revolution – and it’s FREE to attend.
17 Jul 2025
School holidays: Macrame keyring workshop (family session)

School holidays: Macrame keyring workshop (family session)

A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families.
18 Jul 2025
Toy Choir

Toy Choir

The happiest choir on earth!
26 Jul 2025
Family Sunday: The power of storytelling with Maryam Master

Family Sunday: The power of storytelling with Maryam Master

Meet award-winning author Maryam Master and learn about the power of storytelling in this interactive session.
27 Jul 2025
Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra

Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra

Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.
31 Jul 2025
Imagine Live

Imagine Live

by Jolyon James, based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
31 Jul 2025
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio

Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio

Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
1 Aug 2025
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
9 Aug 2025
Sydney Boat Show​

Sydney Boat Show​

New-format showcase featuring the best in boating
14 Aug 2025
Miracle Moon Walk 2025

Miracle Moon Walk 2025

Miracle Moon Walk is a spectacular night walk, taking in iconic sites of the city and surrounding areas
6 Sep 2025
Blak Market at The Rocks

Blak Market at The Rocks

Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion
14 Sep 2025
Camping 101

Camping 101

A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
19 Sep 2025
Tinkerbell and the dream fairies

Tinkerbell and the dream fairies

Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden
27 Sep 2025
Coil Basket Weaving Workshop

Coil Basket Weaving Workshop

Make a one-of-a-kind basket from reclaimed textile material.
4 Oct 2025
Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop

Have fun learning about songwriting with ARIA-nominated The Vegetable Plot performers
10 Oct 2025
The Pajamazon Jungle by The Vegetable Plot

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!
10 Oct 2025
Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk

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.
26 Oct 2025
Christmas in Pyrmont

Christmas in Pyrmont

Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
23 Nov 2025
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
31 Dec 2025
Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise

Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise

See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.
26 Jan 2026
Australia Day Fireworks Cruise

Australia Day Fireworks Cruise

See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
26 Jan 2026