Find some great arts events, Sydney families! 

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  • The Wind in the Willows (Royal Botanic Garden)

    Royal Botanic Garden Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Come along this summer and meet Ratty, Mole, Badger, Otter, Portly,  and Mr Toad as they bring Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank to life in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 25 January 2026. This critically acclaimed outdoor...

    $30
  • Rothar (Sydney Opera House)

    Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    In the little bike shop at the end of town, a world of adventure awaits. Miquel and Moisés arrive for work in a bicycle repair shop, which quickly becomes a workshop of their imagination. Adventures follow the two boys as...

    $39
  • Waverider (Bondi Pavilion)

    Bondi Pavilion Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia

    Get ready to dive headfirst into the splash and spectacle of WAVERIDER, a thrilling new outdoor performance that brings the exhilaration of the ocean to the steps of Bondi Pavilion. Sydney physical theatre legends Legs On The Wall take surf culture to...

  • Rhythm n Bubs (Darling Quarter)

    Darling Quarter 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Bring your little ones to Darling Harbour for Rhythm n Bubs, where music meets playtime joy! Nurture your child’s love for music. Rhythm n Bubs is a FREE group activity tailored for little ones aged 1 to 5 years. Nestled...

  • The Bogong’s Song (PHIVE Parramatta)

    PHIVE 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, NSW, Australia

    When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, they are swept into a world of imagination — a portal to their Dreaming. Seeking an elusive Bogong Moth, they journey into an extraordinary world where Country shares...

    $29
  • Mama Does Derby – Ages 12+ (Town Hall)

    Town Hall 483 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    For ages 12+ A single mum, a teenage daughter, and a new life in a regional town where neither quite fits. Billie is 16 and restless, trying to navigate the chaos of adolescence. Mum, meanwhile, is spinning into a rebellion...

    $89
  • Hive Festival (Art Gallery of NSW)

    Art Gallery NSW Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    rious business! Our free, fun-filled festival for kids and families returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026. This summer, Hive Festival celebrates the power of play. Share in the fun...

    Free
  • State Library of NSW Family Tours

    State Library of NSW State Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Take a walk around the building and exhibitions with an expert guide. Discover the transformation of the Macquarie Street Building and conclude with a visit to the Children’s Library. This tour is designed for kids and families. Meet for this...

  • Mama Does Derby – Ages 12+ (Town Hall)

    Town Hall 483 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    For ages 12+ A single mum, a teenage daughter, and a new life in a regional town where neither quite fits. Billie is 16 and restless, trying to navigate the chaos of adolescence. Mum, meanwhile, is spinning into a rebellion...

    $89
  • Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (The Grand Electric)

    The Grand Electric 199 Cleveland St, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

    Step into a wildly immersive world where teacups tumble, sugar cubes fly, and nothing makes sense (in the best possible way)! Welcome to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party — a cheeky and chaotic circus cabaret for the young and young at heart....

    $60