Autumn 2026 School Holidays Arts Guide – Sydney Families
Find fun (and funny!) creative activities for families in Sydney these school holidays - Autumn 2026.
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Sydney Family Arts Activities – January 2026
From shows and experiences in the Sydney Festival to workshops and summer reading, here are plenty of options for creativity these January holidays in Sydney. Including some FREE options.
Arts for Kids – SYDNEY!
Find arts activities for kids in Sydney in the Artsplorers Calendar of Events Look for the Sydney school holidays guides ahead of each NSW term break.
What is the NSW Active & Creative Kids Voucher? (Updated...
In 2018, the NSW Government introduced the Active Kids Rebate, which parents have been able to use to offset the cost of sports, swimming, and other activities. Starting January 1, 2019, NSW parents were also b...
Audiobooks for Kids – Recommended by Families
Are you going on holiday and need a funny audiobook for kids for a road trip? Or, maybe your kids need a little help winding down at bedtime. Audiobooks are a fantastic tool in any family's entertaiment toolbo...
25 Gorgeous Australian Picture Books From 2025
Australian picture books are amazing - 2025 proves that once again! Here are 25 fantastic Australian picture books from this year.
Australian Songs for Kids & Families – June 2024
Need some new tunes for your school holidays road trip or for the playroom? We featured three excellent Australian family songs over on our Instagram “Song of the Week” in June. To keep up with all ...
Australian Songs for Kids & Families – May 2024
Every month we round up great songs for kids and families by Australian musicians.
The Music of Nature – A Scavenger Hunt
The arts and nature: I always think of them as cousins in terms of how fundamental they are to our souls. And then, sometimes, they are one in the same. Like some nature painting. Or, how nature makes its own m...
Christmas Cards for Hot a Weather Christmas: Make It With...
Since moving to Australia nearly a decade ago, the most common question I have gotten from people at home has to do with Christmas in the summer. The idea perplexes many of my northern hemisphere friends. My an...
Kim Carpenter on Creating the World of Incredibilia
Incredibilia is a theatrical adaptation of 20 books by author Libby Hathorn. This show for families has been adapted by acclaimed theatre-maker Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image) with music by PeterKennard. Se...
Nurturing Your Child’s Creative Freedom Through the Arts
Nurture your children's creativity through musical theatre.
The Children’s Arts Spaces of Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct
When we took our first trip to Brisbane last year, we did like any tourists and made a beeline for the South Bank district. South Bank is an expansive public space situated on Brisbane River. It is home to ever...
Artsplorers Visit: Adelaide’s Street Art
Street art has become such a colorful and vibrant part of urban life in many cities. Its boldness and accessibility makes it a perfect outlet for some sneaky art appreciation with kids. A few months ago, Leah f...
What is the NSW Active & Creative Kids Voucher? (Updated...
In 2018, the NSW Government introduced the Active Kids Rebate, which parents have been able to use to offset the cost of sports, swimming, and other activities. Starting January 1, 2019, NSW parents were also b...
How to Make the Arts A Part of Your Family’s...
Given how amazing the arts are for kids - for all of us, actually - my belief is that the arts should
be part of a family’s every single day. This is not as difficult, time consuming, or expensive as it mig...