Get ready for fun, Sydney families! This weekend, February 7th and 8th, check out the exciting family activities we've tracked down, including some great outdoor fun and creative workshops happening just for kids.
See our top picks
Toddler Tumble Time: Soft Play Session
Glebe Community Hall
A completely free, safe indoor soft play session for your littlest ones.
Colour Explosion Art Workshop
Surry Hills Art Studio
Keep the 6-10 year olds happily busy indoors creating art masterpieces.
The Magic Storyteller's Circle
City Library Branch
Engaging, free storytelling with puppets perfect for the under-5s this Sunday.
· February 7
3WILD NATURE DAY AT CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS : Join the park rangers for a special Saturday event focused on local wildlife discovery. Kids will get hands-on experience with nature exploration and conservation activities. Pack your hats and sunscreen for a morning of natural fun!A dedicated nature program led by park experts, perfect for curious kids interested in the outdoors.
COLOUR EXPLOSION ART WORKSHOP : Let the kids get messy with paints, inks, and textures in this supervised Saturday afternoon art session. They get to create a big, bright canvas masterpiece to take home. Spaces are limited, so book ahead!A dedicated workshop where kids can freely express themselves with art supplies without making a mess at home.
A DAY IN COLONIAL SYDNEY: DRESS UP FUN : Experience history firsthand! Kids can try on replica colonial outfits and participate in old-fashioned games like hoop rolling and skipping ropes. Great for the older kids who enjoy a bit of history mixed with play.It transforms a history lesson into an interactive, dress-up adventure perfect for tweens and older primary kids.
· February 8
3JUNIOR SCIENCE LAB: EDIBLE EXPERIMENTS : Sunday morning science alert! Kids explore basic chemistry by making and tasting safe, edible concoctions like fizzy volcanoes and gooey slime. A brilliant way to spark scientific curiosity before lunchtime.It combines hands-on science learning with the universally loved element of food and tasting.
TODDLER TUMBLE TIME: SOFT PLAY SESSIONFREE : A fantastic, safe, indoor space set up with soft blocks, tunnels, and low-level climbing equipment for the little ones. This is a great, relaxed Sunday morning option for families with preschoolers.A dedicated, free indoor session specifically set up for safe play for the younger end of your age range (3-5 year olds).
THE MAGIC STORYTELLER'S CIRCLEFREE : A wonderful Sunday afternoon session where a professional storyteller brings classic picture books to life with puppets and voices. It's a relaxing, imaginative time for younger children and their caregivers.A high-quality, free storytelling session happening on a Sunday afternoon, which is often a quieter time for library events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Sydney this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are 2 free events: the 'Toddler Tumble Time: Soft Play Session' on Sunday morning in Glebe and 'The Magic Storyteller's Circle' also on Sunday afternoon at the City Library.
Are there any good science or nature activities for kids in Sydney on Saturday?
Yes, on Saturday, Feb 7th, you can join the 'Wild Nature Day at Centennial Parklands' for outdoor adventure, or get creative at the 'Colour Explosion Art Workshop' in Surry Hills.
What's on Sunday, February 8th, for kids aged 7-14?
For older kids on Sunday, we found the 'Junior Science Lab: Edible Experiments' in Darling Harbour, which mixes learning and tasting for a great morning out.
