478 upcoming activities, gathered every day from social media, community groups and local websites — so you find the pop-up event, not just the museum.
478 activities
From the No. 1 bestselling Treehouse creator, Andy Griffiths, comes a brand-new, larger-than-life adventure
Immersive sensory theatre at the Sydney Opera House daily from 25 July to 2 August 2026, created for children and teens with sensory needs.
Sensory theatrical adventure across ice and water inspired by Shackleton’s expedition, with music, movement, soundscapes and textured elements.
Discover the magic of the Cherry Blossom Festival while learning acrylic painting and create your own beautiful artwork to take home.
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Explore movement and music together in creative and fun activities
Explore movement and music together in creative and engaging activities
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Fun BJJ classes for toddlers aged 3–5. Build coordination, confidence, and listening skills through games and movement.
Large free outdoor playground and the largest outdoor water play area in NSW, with treehouse, flying foxes, slides and more.
Join us for workshops, research assistance, and access to the Family History Group library.
Free weekly 5km community walk/jog/run or volunteer event every Saturday morning at Centennial Park.
Free imaginative playground with giant slide, flying fox, sand diggers and water play section in central Sydney.
Age: all ages. Free story time session during school terms.
Indoor trampoline park featuring trampoline zones, two-storey ninja-style course, parkour areas, soft play, and more adventure activities.
Indoor trampoline park with trampolines, ninja course, Clip 'n Climb, soft play, slides, airbag, arcade, multi-sports court, and party rooms.
Eclectic Saturday market with vintage fashion, craft and food.
Explore 19th–20th century terrace homes in The Rocks on a guided tour.
Bring your friends and family down to The Crescent, Homebush to explore and enjoy Homebush Village Markets
Free nature play garden with water channels, bamboo tunnels, treehouse and textured surfaces in Centennial Park.
A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Our fun, engaging, and interactive group introduction to music classes
Daily access to Museum of Sydney with changing exhibitions and interactive displays exploring Sydney's history, cultures, and First Nations stories. Includes Dig It! dig experience.
Outdoor collectors and bric‑a‑brac market at Rozelle Public School.
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Children Library
Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory with a tour designed for groups that include young children aged 6 and older.
Family‑friendly tour of Sydney Observatory with telescopes and history.
Family-friendly weekend market with local designers, food and live entertainment at The Rocks.
Unlock Your Family History with DNA
Unleash your child's creativity!
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the truth behind these notorious feeders.
Family‑friendly exhibition unpacking the science of blood‑feeding animals, on show through October 11.
Interactive exhibition exploring bloodsucking creatures, myths, science, and medicine with exhibits like mozzie swarm simulator, microscopes, and touchable models.
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words showcases artworks by Randwick Art Society members inspired by their favourite books and authors. The exhibition explores the power of imagery to express complex thoughts, emotions and ideas, and how the same story can spark wildly different visual interpretations.
2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.
Emily's process-based practice explores stain as both material and metaphor
Horizon Line is the Museum’s sanctuary for slow looking.
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Join thousands of Australians and turn every page into support for families impacted by MS
Free celebration at Rockdale Library with commemorative display, limited-edition cards, craft activities and the Mayor’s storytime.
Discover unique crafts and tasty bites at Sydney Artisan Outdoor Market—your weekend hangout spot!
Weekend market featuring shopping, food, free live entertainment and children’s activities. Season runs 1 August – 22 November 2026.
Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!
Help your kids build confidence and learn age-appropriate self-defense skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day
Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.
Exhibition on wartime marriages and families at the Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour.
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
From 1 July to 2 August, Hay St will transform into Sydney's winter playground.
Interactive performance designed for young people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
Introduce your little ones (1.5-4 years old) to the exciting world of classical music
An interactive, live music playground designed to introduce babies and toddlers (1-4.5 years old) to the exciting world of classical music.
Relax in the gardens of the Farm or bring a family picnic lunch to enjoy. Explore the homestead and farm buildings whilst you listen to music by chamber groups from the Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra.
The martial tradition of the Shaolin temple adapted for kids to reach their full potential in a fun environment
LIS for Kids - Spirituality for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers is open to parents and granparents with children aged 0-7 yo
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Safe, supportive skate lessons for kids - with Sydney’s best coaches
Monthly live music series in the Chinese Garden of Friendship, starting 2 August 2026.
Help your kids build confidence and learn age-appropriate self-defense skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
A storytime session for families who can't come through the week!
Come and share in nursery rhymes, action songs and finger-plays with your baby. For 0-2 years old. Held on Mondays from 2:00pm to 2:30pm and Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:00am during the school term.
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Support your baby's early development in this fun, interactive BabyROO session for babies aged 0–6 months.
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
Create, play and have fun with LEGO every week.
Explore featured stories, rhymes, songs and finger-play with your baby in this free program.
Children's program in Merrylands for children 0-5 years and their families to learn about nature and the environment.
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Age: 3 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Children Health & Wellbeing
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington
Join us for a fun, action-packed Muay Thai class perfect for kids aged 6-9 to learn and play!
Kids French After School Club in Summer Hill (K to Y6). Give your child a head start in language, culture & confidence with 1 hour a week.
Discover all things kids play at MIISC! From our fun-filled soft playroom to our brand-new Indoor Play Centre, there's something for every little explorer.
Children Library
Bring your preschooler to Music Time Twist, a six-week parent-child program designed for children.
Stories both new and old, songs, rhymes, fun, educational and interactive activities. Held on Mondays from 10.30 am to 11.00 am during the school term
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Drop in and do your homework, with some help!
Join in our family group play sessions with fun stories and songs.
Join our Storytime for stories, songs and crafts that make learning fun.
Discover how to access and understand your own health data online.
Term 3: High School Self Care Space
For those tiny tots who are beyond Baby Bounce but not quite ready for Storytime. Children aged 18mths – 3 years
Sensory, messy floor play for children to explore and stimulate their senses and curiosity.
Art & Exhibitions Children
Have a newborn and want to introduce them to the wonderful world of music? Head over to Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub for some music, rhymes and songs for your children aged 0 – 18 months.
Come and share in nursery rhymes, action songs and finger-plays with your baby. For 0-2 years old. Held on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 11:00am during the school term.
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Learn fun songs, rhymes and games for a baby.
Your child will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where learning best takes place
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Children Family
Children Library
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Age: all ages. Free story time session during school terms.
We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Artarmon
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Artarmon
Come to our Makerspace to learn the basics of modelling and printing 3D designs.
Discover how to use Ancestry.com Library Edition to explore your family history.
A great way for your dancer to develop their movement skills and have fun dancing
Join us for fun BJJ classes where kids 3-5yrs learn martial arts moves and make new friends in person!
Free entertainment for the little ones and a free coffee for accompanying guadians*!
A regular Lego Club for children at the library on the first Tuesday of each month
Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets
For babies, toddlers and pre‑schoolers aged 6 months to 4 years
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer.
Develop your child's love of stories, books and language with this interactive program.
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Chess, art & craft and coding for kids these school holidays at Success Tutoring Parramatta! Fun, hands-on & beginner-friendly.
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement and therapeutic sensory play within a small group setting. Sensory Storytime is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at autistic children and children with sensory processing differences.
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
SOLD OUT: Get Crafty: Light Up Paper Circuit Cards at Hurstville Library
Join in our family group play sessions with fun stories and songs.
Age: 0 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 3 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Have your children learn the skills of soccer in a fun and safe environment.
A monthly teddy bear–themed story time with stories and a creative craft activity.
Toddler storytime is friendly, interactive and free, designed to develop language and literacy.
Looking for ways to keep your toddler entertained? Head over to Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub for music, rhymes and songs for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.
Age: 18 months - 3 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Children Library
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Thursdays, except school holidays.
A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Czech language for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or carers. All welcome. Básničky, písničky a čtení pro děti v češtině. Program se koná 1x za měsíc a je určený dětem 0-5 let a jejich rodičům i opatrovníkům.
Come and share in nursery rhymes, action songs and finger-plays with your baby. For 0-2 years old. Held on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:00am during the school term.
Presented by Jill Ball
Age: 0-2 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0 - 2 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0 - 2 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0-2 years. Free story time session during school terms.
A fun bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.
This is a space for young people to enjoy their afternoon where they can play pool, be social, meet new people and have access to our youth services.
Start your little one’s cinematic journey with fortnightly screenings at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Explore a theme which incorporates songs, stories, rhymes and a craft activity with your child.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Rozelle
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Free after school homework help for Primary School students with an experienced tutor.
Our weekly after school activity for primary aged kids who love nature.
Join us for fun BJJ classes where kids 7-13yrs learn martial arts moves and make new friends in person
Craft and LEGO for 5 to 10 year olds and their families. Drop in after school. No fee.
Let’s dance! Every Wednesday at 10am during school term, The Stage Door Performing Arts hosts a free weekly dance class for pre-schoolers at Bella Vista Pocket Park.
Fun and energetic kickboxing classes for kids aged 5+. Build confidence, fitness, and discipline in a safe environment.
Children Library
Children Library
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories for 3 – 5 year olds at Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub.
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Develop your child's love of stories, books and language with this interactive program.
Looking to boost your primary school aged child’s enjoyment of reading and visiting the library? Reading Rangers is a weekly literacy-focused program that fosters a positive relationship with books through guided reading activities and tasks. This program is for primary school students (ages 7–12) with a Strathfield Library card.
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Term activity 2 to 5 years
A monthly early literacy program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and storytelling in Cantonese.
Join us for STEM After School – our series of exciting hands–on discovery activities with Children’s Discovery Museum.
Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age.
Age: 0-5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing
Master AI before most adults do. 4-week intensive AI Education. Guaranteed internship-ready portfolio.
Join ABC’s Play School presenter Abi Tucker as she brings her puppet show, The Mermaid’s Tail, to life! Follow the Mermaid on a musical journey under the sea as she explores nature, the environment and the importance of recycling.
Titanic: A Voyage Through Time invites guests to step beyond the screen and into one of history's most defining moments.
Toddler storytime is friendly, interactive and free, designed to develop language and literacy.
Support language and literacy development with rhymes, stories and games!
For those tiny tots who are beyond Baby Bounce but not quite ready for Storytime. Children aged 18mths – 3 years
Fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers.
Guided nature walk with an ecologist from daylight into dusk near Mrs Macquaries Road.
Indigenous‑led tours through the Australian Museum’s collections; a cultural learning experience for families.
Sensory, messy floor play for children to explore and stimulate their senses and curiosity.
For babies, toddlers and pre‑schoolers aged 6 months to 4 years
Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come and join Anime Club to enjoy anime movies and shows with like-minded people. Anime Club is not just about watching anime - we will also have games, trivia, manga, art activities, culture and much more! Whether you've never watched anime before or consider yourself a superfan, come and join us on the first Thursday of every month. Delicious Japanese snacks…
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Thursday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
Come and share in nursery rhymes, action songs and finger-plays with your baby. For 0-2 years old. Held on Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:00am during the school term.
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Learn to code with Scratch!
Age: 0 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0 - 2 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join us during National Family History Month for a guided walking tour of one of Sydney's oldest cemeteries. Presented by our Local Studies team.
Free Kids Boxing Classes in the Heart of Redfern
Fun and engaging BJJ classes for kids of all ages. Build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills in a safe environment.
Children Library
City of Sydney Library open day at Darling Square Library until 9pm
Celebrate NSW Library Open Day at one of our nine libraries on Thursday 30 July! Enjoy a day full of fun, discovery and connection for all ages.
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Sensory, messy floor play for children to explore and stimulate their senses and curiosity.
Play Garden: join us for fun outdoor play for toddlers and young kids!
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Develop your child's love of stories, books and language with this interactive program.
Delivered in partnership with Museums of History NSW (MHNSW)
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Playful garden-based activities, games and stories for early learners (2.5-5 years) with caregivers. Sessions on selected Thursdays.
Age: 2 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Join in our family group play sessions with fun stories and songs.
Children Library
Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents
Toddler storytime is friendly, interactive and free, designed to develop language and literacy.
Fun interactive session for children aged 18 month to 3 years.
Enjoy rhymes, singing and dancing with your child at our Rhyme Time program!
Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!
སྒྲུང་དང་། གཞས་སྣ། སྒྲ་མཚུངས་སྙན་རྩོམ། རྩེད་མོ་ལོངས་སུ་སྤྱད་དེ་བོད་ཀྱི་སྐད་ཡིག་དང་འབྲི་ཀློག་ཤེས་ཡོན་ལ་རྒྱབ་སྐྱོར་གནང་རོགས། ཕྲུ་གུ་ལོ་ 0 - 5 བར་དང་ཁོང་ཚོའི་ཕ་མ་དང་ལྟ་སྐྱོང་བྱེད་མཁན་ཚོའི་ཆེད་དུ་དམིགས་ཡོད།
Free Thursday storytime for preschoolers at Green Square Library.
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Friday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
Age: 2-5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Make a play date with the Library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
Join us for a screening of one of your favourites! Juice and popcorn provided. Adults, please make sure you book a ticket for yourself.
A singing circle for new mamas with tea and cake
Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years.
Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour
Age: 2-5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 0 - 5 years,. Free story time session during school terms.
Age: 3 - 5 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Community makers market in the heart of Balmain.
Digital Media Marketing and Content Creation Workshop | Youth
Discover the historical resources available for researching Irish convicts transported to Australia. Christine Yeats will showcase material from the recently digitised ‘Irish Gift’ collection, now accessible through the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP).
This workshop supports young people in the design, creation and submission of an artwork for the Lionel Bowen Young Creatives Award.
An opening night for the exhibition of new paintings by Lisa McKimmie
Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Discover tasty treats, artisan stalls and good vibes at Wentworth Point Winter Market.
Get ready to blast at NERF ARENA with Bankstown Bruins—book your spot now and join the fun!
A short-film fest celebrating the achievements of amazing dogs and their human companions
Join us for an after-school art and craft session at Margaret Martin Library for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. Enjoy a 30-minute drawing activity followed by a 30-minute craft project.
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Cantonese. 齊齊來聼聼故事，唱唱兒歌和童謠。
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Japanese.
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in Mandarin.
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Bilingual storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing for children aged 3-5.
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring laser cutting from nature
Term activity 2 to 5 years
Join us for our monthly series where artists share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Are you beginning your writing journey? Do you want your stories to inspire but aren’t sure how or where to start?
Atlas Young Writers Club (5-15 years)
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers. This program runs weekly, apart from the first Wednesday of each month, when we run Spark in the Park, and does not run during school holidays.
Thinking about taking a DNA test, or already staring at your results wondering what to do next? This practical beginner-friendly session covers everything you need to get started.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Children Library
Celebrate Science Week with this special story time and activity session.
Join us for STEM After School – our series of exciting hands–on discovery activities with Children’s Discovery Museum.
Join us to meet author Jo Dabrowski as she reads her delightful story Dear Broccoli.
Online storytime session: Get ready for some green fun with Jo Dabrowski and Dear Broccoli. Free event for kids and families.
Come along and Tinker! Get ready to dive into hands-on, self-guided STEM fun. Explore a variety of exciting stations packed with creative challenges and sensory-rich construction activities. Unleash your creativity—build, explore, and experiment your way!
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Thursday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
A family-focused live music and movement show by Emma Memma.
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Curious about your family history? Join the Local History team as we celebrate National Family History Month with an introductory workshop.
DRAMA for Teens with NIDA-trained actor Nick Gell. Character work, scene-building.
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Friday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
Rhymes, songs, stories and music in Spanish for children aged 0 – 5 years.
Step into a world where creativity knows no limits! In this hands‑on Virtual Reality workshop young artists can experiment with graffiti in a safe, immersive digital environment. Using VR headsets and cutting‑edge painting tools, participants will learn how to handle virtual spray cans, explore different techniques, and create bold artworks. Whether you're new to graffiti or already love street a…
Join this monthly program for songs, rhymes and story reading in Greek language. All children from 0-5 years and their parents or carers are welcome. Ελάτε να απολαύσετε παιδικά τραγούδια και βιβλία στα Ελληνικά με αυτό το μηνιαίο πρόγραμμα για τα παιδιά από 0 μέχρι 5 χρονών, με τους γονείς ή τους φροντιστές τους.
Join us for children’s songs and rhymes in Mandarin followed by storytelling or learning activities!
Come join fellow knitters, from beginners to experts
Get ready for Book Week at our community Book & Costume Swap!
Designed for children aged 6-12, Microscope Mania: Seeds of Science is a free, hands-on STEM event celebrating National Science Week 2026.
A school community fun day with carnival games, obstacle courses, kids activities, food and live performances.
Ever wondered what scientists actually do? Speed Meet a Scientist is your chance to find out. Learn about their work, ask questions, and discover the many directions a career in science can take.
Join us to celebrate the opening of the expanded Gunyama Park and George Julius Avenue
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Join us for a one-day science bonanza, jam-packed with science shows and activities for kids of all ages!
Experience a night of moving music and astronomical exploration
Australia’s biggest early‑parenting expo with products, demos and expert talks at Sydney Olympic Park on August 15–16.
Australia’s largest baby expo with big brands, best prices, expert talks and classes from midwife and parenting professionals, latest innovations, and parents room with free nappy pack.
Australia's Largest Baby Expo Returns to Sydney
Let it go at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Carve. Slow Down Embrace the imperfect.
Meet children's author Kristin Darell as she talks about her new junior fiction book series, It's a Twin Thing, then get creative as she sparks inspiration with your own writing.
A little seed for me to sow, a little soil to make it grow. Read, learn and sing about seeds, flowers and growing things in this special National Science Week story time and craft session. All materials are provided.
Join us on Sunday 16 August for Science in the Swamp – a FREE family fun day out at Centennial Park
Free family fun day with over 40 hands-on science stalls, shows, wildlife encounters, robotics, experiments and nature play at Centennial Park.
The inaugural Inner West Choral festival celebrates the voices of the Inner West and beyond
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join Wellbeing Practitioner Sally in this fun and interactive workshop for 0–5-year-olds and their parents/carers to sing, stretch, and engage the senses through music, movement, and mindfulness.
Age: 0 - 8 years. Free story time session during school terms.
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 at our STEM workshops for children! Lego Robotics (Ages 10 - 12) and Dash Robotics (Ages 7 - 12)
Celebrate Science Week at Penrith City Libraries as we embark on an interstellar adventure with our Space-themed Story Time!
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
How do we predict weather and climate, and why aren't forecasts better? Can AI help?
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join us for a special storytime session!
A little seed for me to sow, a little soil to make it grow. Read, learn and sing about seeds, flowers and growing things in this special National Science Week story time and craft session. All materials are provided.
Join us for an interactive event for children and families, with a special focus on CALD communities, inspired by the National Science Week theme Seeds of Science: Nurturing Science for All.
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Explore hand tracking and motion sensing through a hands-on VR experience and discover how we interact with digital worlds.
Celebrate Science Week at Penrith City Libraries as we embark on an interstellar adventure with our Space-themed Story Time!
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers. This program runs weekly, apart from the first Wednesday of each month, when we run Spark in the Park, and does not run during school holidays.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join the Local History team as we celebrate National Family History Month with an introductory workshop.
Mindful art workshops designed to spark your creative side!
A little seed for me to sow, a little soil to make it grow. Read, learn and sing about seeds, flowers and growing things in this special National Science Week story time and craft session. All materials are provided.
Connect with other children in a welcoming, sensory-friendly after-school playdate designed for neurodivergent children in K to Y2. Building on the success of our Sensory Storytime program, this monthly session provides a supportive space where children can connect, interact and play together.
Blast off with Spaceman Dave on an exciting journey through the wonders of science! Join us for an engaging STEM experience, featuring hands-on experiments, fascinating discoveries, and opportunities to explore the science behind the world around us.
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement and therapeutic sensory play within a small group setting. Sensory Storytime is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at autistic children and children with sensory processing differences.
A monthly teddy bear–themed story time with stories and a creative craft activity.
Work in Progress Wednesdays: Intergenerational Craft (12+ years)
Kids will get hands on with lenses and light, then put it all together into a real working monocular telescope
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Thursday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
Celebrate Science Week at Penrith City Libraries as we embark on an interstellar adventure with our Space-themed Story Time!
Children Library
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Encouraging early art and fostering creativity, one craft at a time.
Create a game in scratch to test if you have what it takes to be an astronaut. Suitable for beginners.
Stargazing with an astronomer, using a cutting-edge, Sydney-exclusive optical eyepiece, at Centennial Park.
Welcome to the Land of Tinkering- a Tinker Time adjacent special for children in school years 4-6. Enter a world of whimsical STEM-based play including making juice caviar/worms, fuse-bead bubble wands, pendulum art, shrink film bookmarks, rope-making and more!
Come join us at the Eastwood Bee-Hive Supported Playgroup for some fun, games, and learning with our buzzing community!
Term activity 2 - 5 years
Celebrate Science Week with this special story time and activity session.
This workshop introduces young makers to Slow Scan Television (SSTV), a technique that turns images into sound and back again.
Meet Thomas & Friends and enjoy kids’ activities at the NSW Rail Museum from August 21 to 30.
A free family-friendly NSW Police Legacy fundraiser with a show and shine, interactive kids zone, food trucks and NSW Police displays.
Join us for a special Saturday Storytime to celebrate Children's Book Week! Please come dressed as your favourite book character- there will be a prize for best costume!
Kids aged 3-5 and their parents/carers will explore sensory processes through song, stories, art and craft to develop skills together.
Experience classical music in one of Sydney’s historical landmarks
Science Week: Maker time for families 8-12yrs
We're back! Join us for a day of connection, growth and learning, bringing families closer together in this constantly evolving world.
Explore behind-the-scenes tours, kids’ walks and hands-on workshops celebrating National Science Week in the garden on August 22.
Large family-friendly dog festival at Sydney Olympic Park on 22–23 August 2026.
Stroll the famous Cherry Trail and enjoy Japanese-themed food and family fun from August 22 to 30.
Come along for some bowling fun with Autism Community Network.
Dress up as your favourite bookish character and celebrate Book Week with your favourite librarians. Share in the love of books and adventure through stories, craft and fun.
Youth will learn the basics of digital design.
Bring your quality used clothes and toys along and swap them for new-to-you items.
A free, family-friendly National Science Week day with hands-on science, wildlife encounters and live demonstrations.
Enjoy music, rhymes, craft and stories in Japanese language.
Celebrate the first day of Book Week with author Charlotte Barkla.
Meet award-winning children’s author Sandhya Parappukkaran for this Book Week adventure.
Celebrate CBC Book Week’s theme, ‘Symphony of Stories’, with Fairy Poppilina—an enchanting storyteller.
Children’s Book Week will be running from 22 to 28 August 2026.
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Get creative at our 3D pen drop-in session, perfect for families and makers.
Dress up as your favourite bookish character and celebrate Book Week with your favourite librarians. Share in the love of books and adventure through stories, craft and fun.
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Join local author Christelle Delli for an adventure into storytelling! Enjoy a treasure hunt, create your own adventure and learn about the writing process from a real author!
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Want to sew but don’t know how to use a sewing machine?
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Paulie Stewart OAM - ARIA Award-winning musician, journalist, activist, author and iconic frontman of Painters & Dockers .
Dress up as your favourite bookish character and celebrate Book Week with your favourite librarians. Share in the love of books and adventure through stories, craft and fun.
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Join award winning author, Jacqueline Harvey for a magical afternoon of stories and writing.
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers. This program runs weekly, apart from the first Wednesday of each month, when we run Spark in the Park, and does not run during school holidays.
Free child restraint fitting days assist families with the correct use and fitting of restraints in their cars to ensure the safety of their children.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Curious about your family history? Join the Local History team as we celebrate National Family History Month with an introductory workshop.
A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp
Unlock a world of creative thinking and learning through our monthly hands-on adventures.
A circus and cabaret show celebrating the songs that have filled the airwaves (and our hearts) over the years.
Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of stories, songs and rhymes.
Join us in our beautiful Children’s Library, full of wonderful books to share with you. We’ll enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together.
Step into a magical Birthday Land inspired by 'The Magic Faraway Tree'!
Sing & Sway to a Symphony of Stories at Burwood Library!
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Make a play date with the Library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
Term activity 2 - 5 years
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.
Join us for an exciting coding workshop where we teach kids how to code by creating their favourite games! The Pico Coding platform is designed for 8-12 year olds. The games are thoughtfully crafted to provide a visual understanding of coding concepts, making the learning experience both engaging and educational.
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Celebrate 80 years of Australian stories at our special CBCA Book Week Story Time!
Join us for dancing, delicious snacks, party games and goodie bags to take home!
Celebrate Children’s Book Week® 2026 with a brand new interactive musical adventure which explores the 2026 Children’s Book Week® theme Symphony of Stories and presented by Perform Education in partnership with The Children’s Book Council of Australia.
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Beginner Friendly Yoga with 16 Furry Friends!
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Splash into our wonderful world of colour at SDN Family Day 2026, and enjoy play-based experiences, community connection, and family fun.
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Family‑friendly market with stalls, kids’ activities, crafts and face painting on 29–30 August 2026 in Manly.
A playful 60-minute yoga class for kids aged 3 –10 and their grown-ups. Beginner-friendly.
Create beautiful Kokedama Plant Balls in Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse makerspace
Join our infamous Rainforest Terrarium Workshop! at Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse in Glebe.
Kids will build a mini solar car and race them afterwards
A unique sensory experience for babies and parents
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Step into our magical Malabar fairy garden, decorate some fairy biscuits and build a mini fairy garden to take home!
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join us as we celebrate dads, grandfathers and significant family members in this Father's Day-themed story time.
A four week program for young scientists aged 6 to 8 years presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Celebrate Multicultural Health Week with an introduction to the traditions and wellbeing benefits of Japanese tea.
Join us for 'Lullabies of the World', a gentle and interactive special session for babies, young children, and families.
Come on down to Storytown, a magical place full of books, craft and big smiles.
This week we are celebrating the CBCA Children's Book Week theme: A Symphony of Stories, with a Magic Faraway Tree theme! We are encouraging children to be curious about the wonders of reading and how reading is an adventure!
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join us as we celebrate dads, grandfathers and significant family members in this Father's Day-themed story time.
Meet other parents/carers of babies and children in your local area, no need to feel alone.
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime with books, songs, movement and therapeutic sensory play within a small group setting. Sensory Storytime is an inclusive early literacy and social play program aimed at autistic children and children with sensory processing differences.
A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Czech language for children aged 0–5 years and their parents or carers. All welcome. Básničky, písničky a čtení pro děti v češtině. Program se koná 1x za měsíc a je určený dětem 0-5 let a jejich rodičům i opatrovníkům.
A monthly program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy music, rhymes and stories in French language.
Join author-illustrator Sean E. Avery (creator of books such as 'Frank's Red Hat and Bob and Dob') for a special Book Week workshop!
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Join us as we celebrate dads, grandfathers and significant family members in this Father's Day-themed story time.
A monthly early literacy program for children 0-5 years. Enjoy songs, rhymes and storytelling in Cantonese. 歡迎學前小朋友和家長來參加 “粵語兒歌唱遊樂”, 齊齊唱粵語兒歌，聽粵語兒童故事
Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age.
Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come and join Anime Club to enjoy anime movies and shows with like-minded people. Anime Club is not just about watching anime - we will also have games, trivia, manga, art activities, culture and much more! Whether you've never watched anime before or consider yourself a superfan, come and join us on the first Thursday of every month. Delicious Japanese snacks…
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby! This week we are celebrating the CBCA Children's Book Week theme: 'Symphony of Stories'. We are encouraging babies to find the joy in songs and stories and all the worlds that books open up.
Travel through 'The Magic Faraway Tree' and design an instrument that could only exist in one of its strange and wonderful lands.
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby! We are encouraging babies to find the joy in songs and stories and all the worlds that books open up. This week we are celebrating the CBCA Children's Book Week theme: A Symphony of Stories, with a Magic Faraway Tree theme!
Make a play date with the Library. Drop in at any time throughout the session to enjoy lots of toys, games, learning and fun!
Join us for a Pyjama Party with award-winning children's author, Debra Tidball.
Musical animal adventure fun for kids with the Metropolitan Orchestra.
Get creative in this fun drawing workshop, using prompts to inspire bold and imaginative ideas.
Have your child's car or booster seat fitted or installed by Transport for NSW certified technicians at our car seat checking clinic.
Make sure your child is safe with a free inspection by a Transport for NSW Restraint Fitter. Have your restraints checked for correct fit.
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance your family history research.
Join the Springybark Creek Residents Association and Lane Cove Council for tree planting, guided tours and morning tea at the Bushcare's Big Day Out. All are welcome. Family-friendly.
Calling all kids of Northwest Sydney – grab your skateboards and roll into FREE Learn to Skate workshops with Totem Skate.
Ever wondered what it’s like studying at an art school?
Join Heather Garnsey for a free history talk discussing the Parramatta Female Factory.
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Spoil Dad with fresh seafood, live taco stations, slow-roasted favourites and a chocolate fountain at The Marke Kitchen & Bar.
Treat dad to 3 sensational hours on Sydney Harbour, delicious surf and turf lunch and live music!
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of pre-intermediate level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Atlas Book Lovers Club (5-15 years)
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers every week of the year, except school holidays and public holidays.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Laugh, sing and be thoroughly entertained as students embark on an investigative journey to catch the thief!
Bop 2 Books is a weekly program for children aged between 24 - 36 months. Featuring rhymes, music and stories for young children and their parents or carers. This program runs weekly, apart from the first Wednesday of each month, when we run Spark in the Park, and does not run during school holidays.
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Term Activity 2 to 5 years
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Come along and Tinker! Get ready to dive into hands-on, self-guided STEM fun. Explore a variety of exciting stations packed with creative challenges and sensory-rich construction activities. Unleash your creativity—build, explore, and experiment your way!
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Thursday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
Join us for a fun, interactive program designed for little ones and their carers.
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.
Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady comes to Australia to celebrate 70 years since its glorious Broadway debut
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Visit the Library for a special Spring Safe Story time, in partnership with ALIA and Kids Alive. Suitable for children aged 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult.
Come along to enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories with your baby! Babies Love Books is a weekly program dedicated to promoting early literacy skills and nurturing a love of books for little babies 0-12 months old. This fun and welcoming session is held every Friday apart from school holidays and public holidays.
A monthly program of rhymes, songs, stories and music in Spanish for children aged 0–5 years and their parents/carers. Rimas, canciones, cuentos y música en español para niños de 0-5 años. Todos son bienvenidos.
Join this monthly program for songs, rhymes and story reading in Greek language. All children from 0-5 years and their parents or carers are welcome. Ελάτε να απολαύσετε παιδικά τραγούδια και βιβλία στα Ελληνικά με αυτό το μηνιαίο πρόγραμμα για τα παιδιά από 0 μέχρι 5 χρονών, με τους γονείς ή τους φροντιστές τους.
Join us for children’s songs and rhymes in Mandarin followed by storytelling or learning activities! 欢迎所有学前宝宝及家长来参加中文亲子互动活动。小朋友们通过音乐和故事点燃兴趣, 从玩和唱中学习记忆中文词汇。 免费活动,须在活动前在网上预定.欢迎所有学前儿童与其家长参加。
A ride, run, walk or team challenge bringing together the property and construction industry to get fit, connect and fundraise to help end youth homelessness.
Join us for a big line up of free activities, performances, family entertainment, and featuring the Made in Lane Cove Markets!
Free, family‑friendly day with music, crafts, workshops and markets in Lane Cove.
Visit the Museum in a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive atmosphere for kids. Part of free kids activities.
Inner West Community Bands present Kids' Proms: A Musical Adventure!
Join us for our first ever Family Festival.
Saturday Storytime is an early literacy session aimed at 0–5-year-olds. We will have a great time reading stories, singing rhymes and learning new things. Bookings are not required. This event will be held each week, except public holidays.
Arrrgggh... swab the deck, walk the plank, hoist the mainsail and join us for a pirate-themed story time filled with stories, songs and a fun craft activity.
Explore the science of light, sound, puzzles and illusions through more than 30 hands on experiments and live demonstrations. Build at the Tinkering Activity Station in this interactive drop in session for curious minds of all ages.
At the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
Join us for a family-friendly creekside cleanup at Turramurra Memorial Park.
Garden Open Day with children's activities in planting and growing from seeds, Garden History Gallery on Display
Join the family fun day! Kenthurst Fair will include a street parade, stage performances, amusement rides for all ages and food stalls.
A free family day of emergency-services demonstrations, hands-on activities and a children’s stamp rally.
Arrrgggh... swab the deck, walk the plank, hoist the mainsail and join us for a pirate-themed story time filled with stories, songs and a fun craft activity.