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Things to do in Sydney with kids
After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages.
See our Little Sydney Lives finalists for 2023
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of our youngest photographers aged 3 to 12
Entries open for the Year of the Dragon drawing call-out
Budding illustrators aged 5 to 12 years old can have their best dragon drawings showcased during Sydney Lunar Festival 2024.
Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest
Budding photographers aged 5 to 12 can make their mark and show us their world.
6 Sydney WorldPride ideas for kids and teens
Don’t miss drag queen storytimes, family-friendly circuses, movie days and more.
Bunny bounty: Discover the 36 rabbits created by Sydney’s youngest artists
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
Shovel ready: Construction to begin on Green Square Public School and community spaces
Preparing to break ground on our upcoming public facilities.
Take a virtual tour: Green Square primary school and community spaces
You're invited to find out more about the project, design and facilities planned for our communities.
Little Sydney Lives 2021 photography competition winners announced
An impromptu image of a baby cradled by his mother and a water fountain captured at dusk have been selected as winners of the Little Sydney Lives competition.
Our libraries team reads children's books and nursery rhymes online
Classic tales, songs and nursery rhymes in English, Mandarin and Auslan
New Green Square school will mean space for all
We’re sharing the winning design for a state-of-the-art primary school and community hub in our inner-city.
New life for historic 100-year old kindergarten in Millers Point
Basic works have a big impact at KU Lance Children's Centre
Roll onto our award winning bike track
Kids of all ages can enjoy time outdoors on our award winning bike track at Sydney Park.
7 tips for a better ride to school
Get to class on 2 wheels safely, smoothly and with a smile.
Virtual dance workshops bring fun to home-schooling
Take a break from class to learn the secrets of the coolest retro dancefloor moves.
Bike2Books contest reveals kids colourful art
Cycleways become the canvas for winning entries.
Get set for The Big Adventure
10 tips from an 8-year-old to have the best day ever.
Sydney’s best public artworks for kids
Public art is for everyone, and that includes the little ones. Discover 4 playful artworks that you and your kids will love.
Sydney’s best playgrounds as chosen by parents
We’ve scoured Google reviews to find the highest-rated playgrounds in our area. Here’s how parents rate their local options.
The literacy program changing children’s lives
Local kids are writing their own stories of success thanks to a creative writing and literacy program in Woolloomooloo.
Ride2School Day celebrations in the city
Darlinghurst Public School students, parents and teachers join thousands across the country cycling and scooting.
Ride or scoot to school for healthier kids
Ride2School Day sees thousands of kids take a more active option to get to school.
Budding artists add a splash of colour to Sydney’s bike network
Explore our cycleways this summer to spot 3 temporary artworks by local kids.
In pictures: The Big Adventure 2018
Hundreds of families jumped, pedalled, danced and explored Sydney Park as part of the celebrations.
It’s time to get loud!
Shout out your support for children with hearing loss.
Creating a green sanctuary in Redfern
Local volunteers dig deep for a new community garden at Redfern’s Reconciliation Park.
Little Sydney Lives photography competition: 2018 winners
Everyone sees the world differently. As the 2019 contest launches, here’s what’s captured the eyes of our pint-sized snappers last year.
