What's On For Kids In Sydney: 25th February – 3rd March
After a very hot week, a cooler and wetter weekend is ahead – what a relief!
Sydney has plenty to keep families entertained in any weather, mind you. Here’s the Hello Sydney Kids’ pick of what’s on this week for families.
The Australian Open of Surfing – at Manly Beach
When: Saturday 27th February to Sunday 6th March
Where: Manly Beach
There’s the best of the world’s surfers and skateboarders, and much more at the Australian Open of Surfing. See great music performances at the MTV Music Stage and enjoy the carnival atmosphere. There are surfing competitions and
See the event schedule here.
Main AOS website here.
Mardi Gras Family Fun Day
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras runs a free family-friendly event featuring performances, craft, face painting, a circus show and bubble gun fun.
When: Saturday 28th February 2016
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Where: Village Green, Darling Quarter
Enjoy the fun then play at the fabulous playground, find great places to eat at Darling Harbour on this post.
More information here
Sydney Harbour Challenge – Outrigger Canoe Race
Don’t be surprised if you see massive canoes zipping around the Harbour this weekend. There’s a 6-man outrigger canoe challenge on, with the main race happening from Manly Beach to Luna Park and back.
Website here.
Sunset Cinema at North Sydney Oval
Fri 26th February The Good Dinosaur
Sunset Cinema website here
Bondi Openair Cinemas at Bondi Pavilion
Thu Feb 25 The Hateful Eight Fri Feb 26 The Big Short Sat Feb 27 Goosebumps
Sun Feb 28 The Hateful Eight
Openair Cinema website here
Book Ahead – shows coming up soon
James Morrison Presents… An SSO Family Concert
Sunday 20th March at 2pm
For children aged 6+
At the Sydney Opera House
Jazzman James Morrison and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra present music that will start toes tapping for all family members.
More details here
Ice Age Live on Ice
When: 15th – 17th April
Where: Allphones Arena at Sydney Olympic park
More details here