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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
Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event
Amelia Skelton - A thousand attics
Nasha Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition from Sydney based artist, Amelia Skelton.
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (The Rocks)
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 (The Rocks)
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet including basic dance vocabulary
Bonjour babies - fun French classes for your kids and you!
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers
Bubble Planet
Step into a planet beyond your imagination with fantastical landscapes and the biggest ball pit you have ever seen!
Ghost Tour around the Rocks
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
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.
Whale Watching Cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Auslan and English Storytime at Glebe Library
Fun sessions of storytelling for pre-school aged deaf and hearing children
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5 - 3 yrs (Pyrmont)
Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Pyrmont)
Promotes confidence, encourages independence and group contribution
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
Darling Harbour ice rink presented by Nova 96.9
Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s ice skating rink!
Weekly art classes for children
Drawing and painting workshops for children of all ages
Kids at the Con: Term 2
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes
The Loco Markets
South Eveleigh comes alive with artisan stalls, handcrafted gems, free live music, and family-friendly workshops.
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
Sunday skateboarding lessons
Safe, supportive skate lessons for kids - with Sydney’s best coaches!
Bilingual rhymetime at Green Square Library, 0 to 2 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
After School Improv Classes
Unleash your creativity and get headstart on school drama and HSC projects, including playbuilding and devising!
Explorers playgroup
Designed specifically for kids under 5 years old, Explorers Playgroup offers various exciting and educational activities
School Holiday Art Program
For kids and teens we have drawing, painting, pottery and so much more!
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.
Enchanted action drama & film classes
Make friends and join the fun in these exciting classes! Confidence building, audition preparation, games and creativity
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.
Glebe community barbecue
Come and join us Wednesday fortnightly during school terms for some food and fun
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.
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.
Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time! Suitable for 2-5 years
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
School Holidays Basketball Camps
For various players and levels ranging from ages 8-17 years old.
The Twits
Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
Weekend makertime for families, 8-12 yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for July School Holidays
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Go wild at the Maritime Museum these school holidays!
BullyBully
What does a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Turns out quite a lot.
Wawakuna Puppet Theatre
As Diego follows his magical map, children learn what it means to belong
Create at Code Camp these school holidays
Code Camp is Australia’s favourite school holiday program, where kids get creative and learn new skills
July Holiday Winter Gymnastics Camp
Skill challenges, games, creative crafts and more
School holidays: 3D Print Club - Remix the city 12-16yrs
Redesign and 3D print an iconic Sydney building inspired by our model makers exhibition
Balance Bike school holiday session
Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals
Crafting with Nature: Secret Sculptures Workshop
Explore the magic of nature this winter
Kids’ LEGO® Workshop
Click, stack, and create at The Grounds Coffee Factory these school holidays!
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
Weaving the Colours of Country Workshop
In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway
Bangarra NAIDOC Week workshops
Join Bangarra to celebrate NAIDOC Week with creativity, connection, and cultural celebration
Kids Honey Workshop
Make a beeline to The Grounds of Alexandria to participate in a fun and interactive honey workshop these school holidays
NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with AbSec’s annual Family Fun Day, a free community event for all ages!
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Alpine activity area - Winter school holidays
Be transported to the snowy hills these school holidays with all the best free kids activities
City of Wonder
A Mini City Built by Kids: Step Inside the ‘City of Wonder’ at the Sydney Opera 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!
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.
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.
Spinning Threads of Knowledge Workshop
Join Gumbaynggirr artist Sancia Ridgeway in a workshop where you’ll learn how to spin yarn using simple techniques.
Tuff Nutterz Sydney
Join Australia's top voted school holiday activity in the heart of Sydney for some winter FUN!
Little Bakers' Monster Donuts
Bake and decorate your own whimsical fondant monster donuts—deliciously creative fun for kids.
Magical Unicorn Show
Join us at The Grounds these school holidays, where unicorns sparkle and fun follows.
School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
Little Bakers' brownies capybara sweet burgers kids workshop
Kids bake brownies transformed into cute capybara “burgers” with icing cheese & lettuce.
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: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
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
School holidays: Laser cut keyrings from nature 10-15yrs
Create your own laser cut key-ring from nature in this 2-hour interactive workshop
Beginner bookbinding workshop for ages 7-13
It’s easy, creative and totally addictive
Japanese Cooking Class for Kids
Make sushi, whisk matcha & decorate cupcakes – Japanese kids’ workshop (5-10 yrs)
Japanese holiday workshop for kids
Make sushi, whisk matcha & decorate cupcakes – Japanese kids’ workshop (5-10 yrs)
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holiday Skateboarding clinics
Fun, safe skate sessions for ages 5–16 — build confidence and skills with Sydney’s best skate coaches!
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
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
School holidays: Weave your way
Free family activities inspired by the MCA's major winter exhibition.
Bastille Festival 2025
Sydney’s iconic French festival returns 17–20 July 2025 with food, wine, art & revolution – and it’s FREE to attend.
School holidays: Macrame keyring workshop (family session)
A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families.
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
Homeschool makertime: 3D printing for teens 12-16 yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing and STEAM skills
Newington College: Early Learning Centre Open Day
Join us for a tour of Newington College's Early Learning Centre
Community planting for National Tree Day – Harold Park
Get your hands dirty planting native greenery
Family Sunday: Escape from the cold
Come in from the cold and have some fun at the library
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.
Yoga for Teenagers - Strong Body, Strong Mind
An 8-Week Course to Build Calm, Resilience and Self-Awareness
CPR and First Aid for Babies & Toddlers
Demonstration and advice for parents and carers
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.
Colour, Sound, Lore – Australian Youth Orchestra
Celebrate AYO's homecoming! Join the Australian Youth Orchestra, William Barton and Christian Li for a stunning evening.
Teen Acting Classes: New York Style Acting Studio
Learn the craft of acting for stage & screen with an organic step-by-step approach.
Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste
Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.
Miracle Moon Walk 2025
Miracle Moon Walk is a spectacular night walk, taking in iconic sites of the city and surrounding areas
Blak Market at The Rocks
Authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Craft & Fashion
Tinkerbell and the dream fairies
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure in Royal Botanic Garden
Coil Basket Weaving Workshop
Make a one-of-a-kind basket from reclaimed textile material.
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!
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.
Christmas in Pyrmont
Live music, delicious food, Christmas shopping and children’s activities
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
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