Find the best family-friendly places in Sydney—parks, attractions, and activities perfect for a fun day out with kids!
SXSW Sydney is doubling down on its promise to deepen the city’s sense of energy in October, unveiling a wide-reaching public program that’ll turn Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour into a smorgasbord of free fun. Because “free” really is that magical word that’s going to get people out and about these days, and the festival’s … Read more
Pickleball, which takes all the best bits of tennis, badminton, and table tennis and mashes them into a single game, is the latest sport-obsession to sweep the Harbour city.
Sydney’s winter festivals continue with the return of Christmas in July this Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 20. Here’s everything you need to know. A must-see free event for anyone looking for the magic of European festivities, Christmas in July is Sydney’s answer to those magical markets that France, Germany, Austria and England are … Read more
Winter in Sydney is set to heat up with the return of Bondi Festival 2025, bringing a jam-packed program of live music, theatre, comedy, markets, and free family fun to one of Australia’s most iconic beach suburbs. Running for 17 days from Friday, July 4 until Sunday, July 20, this year’s festival promises its biggest … Read more
As Sydney hunkers down for a ‘bombogenesis’, whatever that is, we’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly indoor activities to help you ride out the storm in style – and with your sanity in tact.
Looking for ways to keep the kids inspired these school holidays? Sydney’s museums have you covered with hands-on fun, art, history and more. The winter school holidays are almost here, and Sydney’s museums are ready to entertain, educate and inspire curious kids (and their grown-ups). From hands-on workshops and digital art to steam train rides … Read more
It doesn’t matter what age your kids are, every Sydney-based parent I know absolutely dreads the school holidays, especially winter! But hold on to your beanies – I’ve found a ripping dozen winter school holiday activities that will save your sanity.
It’s probably too chilly for beach days and sandcastles but here are 20 activities to keep the kids entertained. Your school holiday plans just got heaps easier.
Immersive edutainment is the way of the future for family-friendly fun in Sydney. That much has been shown time and time again with tech-forward experiences like Dinos Alive and Luna Park’s Sonic Neon. The next in line: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, popping into Sydney Olympic Park’s Paddington Pavilion fresh from sold-out runs in London … Read more
The blinding lights and mesmerising projections that make up the Vivid Light Walk are so impressive that it’s always worth seeing them from multiple angles. From below, from above, from the side. These light works only come in once a year, so you’ll find that most Vivid-goers tend to scope out the best viewing spots … Read more
