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What's on in Sydney this weekend for families

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Wild Things International Kids Festival

    Dates: Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026

  • Address: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Duration:
  • Ages: All ages, especially 0–14
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Families playing on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt during Wild Things
Families playing on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt during Wild Things

Sydney Opera House’s first international kids festival fills the Forecourt and foyers with free installations, outdoor circus and ticketed shows for school holidays.

Free experiences include SWING, Iwagumi Air Scape and Erth’s Wild Rumpus. Book ticketed shows separately.

Carols in the Domain 2026

    Dates: Saturday 19 December 2026

  • Address: The Domain, Art Gallery Road, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Ages: All ages
Event details
Christmas carols concert in Sydney
Christmas carols concert in Sydney

Australia's biggest Christmas carols concert returns to The Domain on Saturday 19 December 2026. Gates open in the afternoon for picnics before the show starts at 8pm. Free entry.

Sydney New Year's Eve 2026

    Dates: Thursday 31 December 2026

  • Address: Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Ages: All ages
Event details
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks over the harbour
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks over the harbour

Welcome 2027 on Sydney Harbour with the 9pm family fireworks and the famous midnight display. Some vantage points are free while ticketed areas and harbour cruises sell out early.

Hook's Neverland

    Dates: Saturday 09 January 2027 - Sunday 17 January 2027

  • Address: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Ages: Kids and families
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Circus adventure Hook's Neverland at the Sydney Opera House
Circus adventure Hook's Neverland at the Sydney Opera House

A high-flying circus adventure inspired by Peter Pan, on stage at the Sydney Opera House from 9 to 17 January 2027. Ticketed.

Sydney Festival 2027

    Dates: Thursday 07 January 2027 - Monday 25 January 2027

  • Address: Sydney CBD, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Ages: All ages
Program
Sydney Festival summer arts program
Sydney Festival summer arts program

Sydney's city-wide summer arts festival returns from 7 to 25 January 2027 with theatre, music, dance, art and free family events across the city. Free and ticketed.

Zoo Adventures school holiday program

    Dates: Monday 28 September 2026 - Friday 09 October 2026

  • Address: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Institute of Science and Learning, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman NSW 2088
  • Duration: 8:30am–3:15pm
  • Ages: 5–11 years old
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What's on in Sydney for families: Taronga Zoo Adventures
What's on in Sydney for families: Taronga Zoo Adventures

Family event at Taronga Zoo Sydney, Institute of Science and Learning in Sydney.

Play School Live Concert 2026: Humpty’s Big Celebration!

    Dates: Saturday 10 October 2026

  • Address: Seymour Centre, York Theatre, Corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Ages: 1+ years old
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What's on in Sydney for families: Play School Live at Seymour Centre
What's on in Sydney for families: Play School Live at Seymour Centre

Family event at Seymour Centre, York Theatre in Sydney.

Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires

    Dates: Thursday 02 April 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026

  • Address: Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010
  • Duration: Museum hours
  • Ages: 8+ years old
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What's on in Sydney for families: Bloodsuckers at the Australian Museum
What's on in Sydney for families: Bloodsuckers at the Australian Museum

Family event at Australian Museum in Sydney.

Paper Daisy Spring Festival

    Dates: Friday 04 September 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026

  • Address: Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, Narellan Road, Mount Annan NSW 2567
  • Duration: Garden hours
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on in Sydney for families: Paper Daisy Spring Festival
What's on in Sydney for families: Paper Daisy Spring Festival

Family event at Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan in Sydney.

Mini Mariners (Art Adventures / Drip, Drop, Splash!)

    Dates: Tuesday 01 September 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026

  • Address: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
  • Duration: Booked sessions
  • Ages: 2–5 years old
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What's on in Sydney for families: Mini Mariners at the Maritime Museum
What's on in Sydney for families: Mini Mariners at the Maritime Museum

Family event at Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

Alchemy of a Rainforest

    Dates: Thursday 03 September 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026

  • Address: The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
  • Duration: 10am–4pm
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on in Sydney for families: Alchemy of a Rainforest at The Calyx
What's on in Sydney for families: Alchemy of a Rainforest at The Calyx

Family event at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in Sydney.

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi

    Dates: Friday 16 October 2026 - Monday 02 November 2026

  • Address: Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk / Marks Park, Marks Park, Military Road, Tamarama NSW 2026
  • Duration: Outdoor coastal walk
  • Ages: All ages
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What's on in Sydney for families: Sculpture by the Sea Bondi
What's on in Sydney for families: Sculpture by the Sea Bondi

Family event at Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk / Marks Park in Sydney.

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