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What's on in Sydney this weekend for families

Current events

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.

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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