What's On For Kids In Sydney: 4th – 11th May 2016
Sunday is Mother’s Day!
Personally I have a mixed relationship with Mother’s Day, always preferring to keep it simple.
But let’s toss that aside for the moment and look at what’s on.
The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual fun run for mums and families. This year there are events in The Domain and in Parramatta Park. There’s a 4km walk, a 4km run, a 7km walk and an 8km run. Something for everyone and all for a good cause.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and High Tea ideas: you can’t go past this fab list from Ellaslist.
Fun, Creative Mother’s Day Ideas – another excellent list from Ellaslist
Travel Treats for Mum This Mother’s Day – here’s my list explaining how to give Mum a break – she deserves it.
Also On In Sydney
Biennale of Sydney
When: Friday 18th March – 5th June 2016
Where: Seven venues across Sydney, we recommend Cockatoo Island as your first port of call, click the name to find details on how to get there.
Cost: Free
So much art to see around Sydney! The website is very detailed and can help you make sense of what is on. Surprisingly there’s no section of the site focussing on kids, though there is an education section.
“The Asia Pacific region’s largest contemporary visual arts event features 83 artists hailing from 35 countries and is presented free to the public across seven venues or ‘Embassies of Thought’ and multiple ‘in-between spaces’ around the inner city, from Friday 18 March until 5 June 2016. The exhibition is supplemented by a comprehensive schedule of public programs including daily guided tours, artist and curator-led talks, lectures, workshops, salons, reading groups and gatherings.”
20th Biennale of Sydney website here
Sculpture At Scenic World
When: Friday, 8 April to Sunday, 8 May 2016
Where: Scenic World, Katoomba
Cost: Ultimate Sculpture Pass – Adult $39, Child (4-13yrs) $21, Under 4yrs FREE, Family $99 (2 x adults and up to 5 children under 14 years) – includes exhibition entry to the rainforest plus all the Scenic World rides.
33 sculptors from Australia and around the world display their works throughtout the beautiful rainforest at Scenic World.
Scenic World makes a great day trip from Sydney. Our family has really enjoyed our visits, read all about it on our Scenic World posts here.
Current Exhibitions and Shows at Museums and Art Galleries
Australian National Maritime Museum
Horrible Histories Pirates until April 27th 2016
Museum of Sydney
Lego Bricks Sydney Harbour Icons until 31st July 2016
The Powerhouse Museum
The Art of The Brick: DC Comics
The Australian Museum
Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
Things to book ahead
2016 Sydney Writers’ Festival
Dates: 16th – 22nd May
The Children’s and YA Program is chock full of talks and events, based at Glowtopia, a magical kingdom running the length of Pier 4/5.
Explore the options on the SWF website here.
Vivid Sydney
So much more than simply a festival of lights, there are now a multitude of events and activities as Vivid spreads further throughout Sydney – including to the Zoo!
Check out the Vivid Ideas here.
Main Vivid Sydney website here.
Healthy Outdoors Fun That’s Always Open and Always Free
Best Sydney Harbour Picnic Spots
Sydney’s Best Playground here
Sydney’s Most Kid-Friendly Beaches here
Family Walks in Sydney here
Sydney’s Best Beaches for Kids