What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend

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05/10/2019 - 06/10/2019    
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What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend:

5 & 6 October

 

There are plenty, plenty of things happening in Sydney this weekend and plenty aimed at kids because we’re in the middle of school holidays.

Some of these activities are only on for today or this weekend while most other activities are running  throughout the school holidays.

You’ll also see that these are all over the City.

 

What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend – just today

Chocolates and 1 million DOLLARS

On the Saturday, 5th October in Sydney, CADBURY FAVOURITES will have the world’s biggest box on display!

Cadbury will also be handing out 500 free donuts and pizzas. Both are chocolate orientated and inspired by the different flavours of the Cadbury Favourites flavours.

 

What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend – Saturday and Sunday

 

Play World is coming to Sydney during the Spring School Holidays 2019.
What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend: Well the number 1 activity has got to be Play World.

PlayWorld

Lighting up Sydney’s ICC over two days on October 5 & 6, kids ages 4 to 12 will enter a creative wonderland that will not only educate them but let their imaginations run free.

Play World will be equipped with the latest games from Nintendo, crazy activations, STEM activities, creative workshops, performances from popular kids personas and much, much more!

You can find all the information you need over HERE.

 

What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend  – running throughout the holidays

 

The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe

The Marian Street Theatre is presenting an adaptation of The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

This adaptation has been created for the stage in a unique, warm-hearted style, brought to life by the company of young artists.

You can find more information and book tickets HERE.

Spooksville at Luna Park

Spooksville is a FREE, family event on the Lavender Green at Luna Park. There is going to be a trick or treat trail presented by Wizz Fizz, face painting, spooky showtime performances, a best dressed competition as well as special Halloween-themed food offerings.

It’s free to enter and participate in the trick or treat trail. Face painting and other activities will be $2 per activity with 100% of the profits donated by Luna Park to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

What’s on in Sydney for kids this weekend: Spooksville is a FREE, family event on the Lavender Green at Luna Park.

Fo Fum Fiesta

The Art Gallery of NSW is celebrating colour, music, artmaking and movement at the inaugaral Fo Fum Feista.

This is a FREE festival aimed at inspiring young minds. Whether your child is musical or artistic or neither but keen to try then this is the place to visit these school holidays.

Families can roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with free artmaking and performance workshops; take a guided tour of the collection with artist David Capra and his sausage dog Teena; move and groove to live music and performances; hear stories; play and create or sit back and enjoy a free family flick in our artist-curated film series.

Lego Building at Artarmon HQ

Let your imagination run wild in A LEGO pit these school holidays.

It’s on between 10am and 4pm during school holidays and is on the Lower Ground opposite Petstock.

Gold coin entry per participant.  All participants will receive a FREE gift.

All proceeds will go towards purchasing LEGO bricks for Royal North Shore Hospital.

What’s on at the movies

I’ve seen various adverts for Angry Birds 2 so I know that’s on and the new Dora. My daughter loves Dora but I don’t know if maybe the movie is just a bit too old for her.

 

Event Cinemas have a program of free art activities. From making bookmarks, hats, masks and more, the arts and crafts activities are themed to the family films showing during the school break.

You must visit Event Cinemas website for scheduled activities and Family Saver tickets and session times, as details and availability vary.

The Entertainment Pass is only available at Warringah Mall. If you’re tired of running after the kids and just want to watch a movie and then watch them run off steam at IPlay then this is for you.

 

Westfield Warringah Mall

The Entertainment Pass

Available this October School Holidays the Westfield Warringah Mall Kids Entertainment Pass for only $35 gets you:

  • HOYTS cinema ticket
  • iPlay 30 minute play pack
  • Kids meal from Sushi Hub (handroll + bottle of water) OR Mad Mex (cheese quesadilla or nachitos & bottle of water)
  • Fruit for Life small size juice or smoothie
  • Extended free parking

The Search for the Hidden Spell

If your wizardly instinks are right, you may be lucky enough to find a specially marked ball in our cauldron of treasure and win a magical prize.

Spot On Children’s Festival

The Festival encourages children to explore the world of the arts, delve into stories of magical creatures and places near and far, and experience the power of live performance and dynamic cinema.

This year’s program features a fantastic line-up of theatre, musical performances, workshops, film and free activities.

You can find more information on each of these activities and get tickets HERE.

 

Space Odyssey Tinkertoreum at the Powerhouse Museum

The kids can take part in a series of tinkering challenges to help start new habitats in space and work as a team to create a space pod using new and recycled materials.

The Powerhouse has said that this event is suitable for kids 2 years and older. Kids are free but adults will have to pay for entry.

You can book tickets online, HERE.

 

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For more activities head over to our comprehensive School Holiday Guide.