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Find some great arts events, Sydney families! 

All events are based on the organiser’s information provided at the time of listing. Please confirm details of time, date, location, price and suitability with the official event page before making plans!

The Librarian (Glen Street Theatre – Belrose)

Glen Street Theatre Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose, NSW, Australia

A Bookish Circus Adventure At first glance, Paul-Émile Dumoulin seems like just a regular librarian. He is serious, proud and very orderly. Every book is in its place on his impeccable shelves. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets...

$40

The Librarian (Glen Street Theatre)

Glen Street Theatre Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose, NSW, Australia

At first glance, Paul-Émile Dumoulin seems like just a regular librarian. He is serious, proud and very orderly. Every book is in its place on his impeccable shelves. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets his nose in a...

$40

Pop-up Craft Activities (State Library NSW)

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

Inspired by the Peter Kingston exhibition we are making boats to bob in Sydney Harbour and redesigning the face of Luna Park. View the exhibition then head down to the craft tables in the Objects Gallery. Suitable for the whole family. Pop-up...

Free

Cicada (Sydney Theatre Company)

Sydney Theatre Company Wharf 2, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia

Adapted from CICADA by Shaun Tan Cicada spends his days dutifully working away in a grey office. Overlooked by his superiors and overworked by his colleagues, he is getting very close to the end of his tether. But one day, looking out...

$49

Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies (Royal Botanic Garden)

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

This Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October. Along the way, she’ll meet up with some fairies from A Midsummer Night’s...

$30

Waru: Journey of the Small Turtle (Sydney Opera House)

Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

In Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru – journey of the...

$30

Emma Quay Workshop (State Library NSW)

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

Author and illustrator Emma Quay invites you to join her for a workshop this school holidays! Emma will talk about her books, read a few of her stories and then inspire you to draw some colourful pictures too. Suitable for...

$10

Emma Memma (The Concourse – Chatswood)

The Concourse - Chatswood 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, Australia

ARIA award-winning children’s musical spectacular, Emma Memma is heading back out on her big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus to tour around the country bringing the Boop and Twirl Tour to Aussie families far and wide. Children across Australia will get...

$35.70

Dog Man the Musical (Seymour Centre)

Seymour Centre Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW, Australia

With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy...

$44

Family Fun Day (State Library NSW)

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

These school holidays, State Library of NSW is partnering with the Parliament of NSW and Museums of History NSW for Family Fun Day. Come along for craft activities, collaborative wall art, floor puzzles in our Paintings Galleries, and exploring the...

Free