What's on for kids in Sydney

Sydney · On now until Sun 18 July 2027, during gallery hours · Free

Alexandria · Daily 16 Oct to 24 Dec 2026, daytime sessions 9:30am to 3:30pm (24 Dec to noon), plus selected evenings 19 Oct to 23 Dec · $70 per session plus booking fees, up to 6 people

Picton · Weekends and selected evenings, 17 Oct to 23 Dec 2026 · From $90 in October (Ellaslist lists from $95); see booking site

Moore Park · Now showing until Sun 3 Jan 2027, matinee and evening shows (see booking page for times) · From $79

Sydney · Sat 24 Oct to Thu 24 Dec 2026, generally 10am to 6pm (session times vary), Level 6 · Packages $30.85 to $99.96

The Rocks · Sundays 1 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, climbs departing before 11am · Paid BridgeClimb ticket; Ellaslist lists adults from $385, children 8 to 15 from $170

Annangrove · Selected time slots, Sun 1 Nov to Tue 22 Dec 2026 · $69 per session in November, $75 in December, up to 6 people

Castle Hill · Daily 1 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 7pm on 5 Nov, 8am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Macquarie Park · Daily 1 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 6pm on 5 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Selected days 6 Nov to 24 Dec, timed 50 minute sessions · Adults $37.50 to $41.50, kids 3 to 16 $27.50 to $31.50, under 3s free

Campbelltown · Daily 6 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 6 Nov, 9am to 9pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Razorback · Fri 6 to Sun 8 and Fri 13 to Sun 15 Nov 2026, 4:30pm to 7:30pm · Deluxe $295 (5 edited images) or Ultimate $395 (15 edited images)

Cowan · Sat 7, Sun 8, Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov 2026, 8am to 5pm, 10-minute sessions · Mini $145 (5+ photos) or Deluxe $195 (12+ photos), $25 deposit

North Curl Curl · Sat 7, Sat 14, Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28, Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 and Sat 12 Dec 2026 · $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive

Parramatta · Daily 7 to 29 Nov; Mon to Wed 10am to 5pm, Thu to Sun until 9pm · Many events free; under 16s free entry to exhibitions; some talks and workshops ticketed

Eastgardens · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:30am to 4pm on 7 Nov, 10am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Bondi Junction · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Erina · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 2pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Liverpool · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Tuggerah · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Brookvale · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Burwood · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Chatswood · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Hornsby · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Hurstville · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Miranda · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Penrith · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Ryde · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 5:30pm on 7 Nov, 11am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Mount Druitt · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12:15pm to 4pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Parramatta · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 5pm on 7 Nov, 9am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Rouse Hill · Daily 7 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 5:15pm to 8:30pm on 7 Nov, 10:33am to 10pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Darling Harbour · Saturdays 7 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec and 19 Dec at 9pm · Free

Curl Curl · Sun 8, Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6 and Sat 12 Dec 2026 · $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive

Wollongong · Daily 8 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 1pm to 4pm on 8 Nov, 9am to 9pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Lane Cove North · Tue 10 Nov, 9:45am to about 11:15am · $10.85 a child, adults free but need a ticket

Rhodes · Daily 11 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 11 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Concord · Wed 11 Nov, 5:30pm to 7pm · Free, register on Humanitix

Campbelltown · Sat 14 Nov, Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec and Sat 12 Dec, 7am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Maroota · Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 8am to 5pm · Free to visit; trees paid in full on the day of tagging (card or cash)

Dural · Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov, 9am to 6pm (Santa 9am to 5pm) · Free to attend; tree tagging is booked on TryBooking and trees are paid in full on the day

Marrickville · Sat 14 Nov 2026, sessions at 9am and 10am (45 minutes each) · $10 per child plus booking fee

Blacktown · Sat 14 Nov, 10am to 12 noon · Free, materials provided, registration essential

Castlecrag · Sat 14 Nov, 10am to 4pm · Free entry

Hornsby Heights · Sat 14 Nov, 10am to 4pm · Free entry

Sydney · Sat 14 Nov, 10am, 11:30am and 7pm (45 min) · $45 unreserved (chair or carpet), babies under 12 months free on a knee, plus $8.95 booking fee

Sydney · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:05am to 5pm on 14 Nov, 9:05am to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $45.00 to $60.00, plus a small booking fee

Dapto · Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:15am to 2:30pm on 14 Nov, 8am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Blacktown · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 14 Nov, 9am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Double Bay · Sat 14 Nov, 11am to 1pm · Register on Eventbrite, no price listed

Figtree · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11am to 3pm on 14 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Marrickville · Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 4pm on 14 Nov, 10am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Narraweena · Sat 14 Nov, 11am to 4pm · Free entry

Narellan · Daily 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11:30am to 4pm on 14 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Roselands · Most days 14 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 14 Nov, 10:33am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Darlington · Sat 14 Nov, 1:30pm to 3pm · Free, register on Humanitix

Sydney · Sat 14 Nov, 2pm to 4pm · Free, no bookings

Avalon Beach · Sat 14 Nov, Finding Nemo at 3:30pm · $16 a ticket

Rouse Hill · Sun 15 Nov 7am to 9am; Mon 16 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 22 Nov 7am to 9am; Mon 23 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 28 Nov 7am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Erina · Sun 15 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 21 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 5 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Wollongong · Sun 15 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Roselands · Sun 15 Nov and Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Sun 15 Nov, 10:30am to 11:30am · $10 per child, accompanying adults free (everyone needs a ticket)

Epping · Sun 15 Nov, 12pm to 4pm · Free entry and activities; mini train rides and food extra

Prestons · Wednesdays to Sundays, 18 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, select times · Packages from $75 per family or group of up to 8; $20 deposit to book

Glebe · Daily 18 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 3pm on 18 Nov, 9am to 5:30pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Wed 18 Nov, 11am to 12:35pm · Adult $18, concession $16, child 2 to 12 $10, under 2s free

Sydney · Selected days and sessions, Thu 19 Nov to Thu 24 Dec 2026; two-hour sittings · Adults and 13+ $120, children 1 to 12 $70, under 1s free

The Rocks · 19 Nov to 25 Dec, markets with extended Christmas trading hours · Free to visit; free live music; market purchases extra

Parramatta · Fri 20 Nov 8:30am to 9:30am; Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Figtree · Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 7:30am to 8:30am · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking

Chatswood · Sat 21 Nov, 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Narellan · Sat 21 Nov, Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 9am · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking

Chatswood · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 9am to 7pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Glenmore Park · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 9am to 4pm on 21 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Macquarie Park · Sat 21 Nov, 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Prestons · Sat 21 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 9am to 11am · Packages from $75; $20 deposit

Sydney · Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 8pm · Free entry; food extra

Blacktown · Sat 21 Nov, 10am to 12 noon · Free, materials provided, registration essential

Bradbury · Sat 21 Nov, 45 min sessions at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm · Price not listed yet, tickets on sale soon

Glebe · Sat 21 Nov, sessions 10am, 11am and 12pm · $3 per child

Hurstville · Sat 21 Nov, 10am to 3pm, drop in · Free, book on Eventbrite

Menai · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Chippendale · Sat 21 Nov, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm (about 58 min) · A Reserve $56, B Reserve $39, under 2s on a lap free, plus $8 transaction fee

Oran Park · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 11am to 4pm on 21 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Picton · Selected days 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 12pm to 3pm on 21 Nov, 10am to 3pm on 24 Dec · Several packages; prices on the booking page

Shellharbour · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Wetherill Park · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 3pm on 21 Nov, 9am to 5:30pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Wyong · Sat 21 Nov, 12pm (45 min) · $30 per ticket, general admission

Erina · Saturday 21 Nov 2026, 2pm to 4pm · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Camden · Sat 21 Nov, 4pm to 9pm, tree lighting 8:20pm · Entry price not stated; amusement rides cost extra

Revesby · Daily 21 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 5pm to 9pm on 21 Nov, 12:33pm to 7pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Darling Harbour · Every evening from about 21 November to 26 December (2025 dates); 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

Blacktown · Sun 22 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 29 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Burwood · Sun 22 Nov 8am to 10am; Sat 28 Nov 8am to 9am; Sat 5 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Chatswood · Sun 22 Nov and Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Hurstville · Sun 22 Nov, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Ryde · Sun 22 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Dapto · Sun 22 Nov 8:30am to 9:30am; Sat 28 Nov 8am to 9am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Bondi Junction · Sun 22 Nov 9am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Croom · Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 12 noon · Small shopper entry fee at the door, price not listed

Ryde · Sun 22 Nov, booked 30 minute workshops 9am to 10am, then drop-in crafts · Price not shown on the booking page

Ryde · Sun 22 Nov, 9am to 2pm · Free

Parramatta · Sun 22 Nov, 10am to 3pm · Free, drop in

North Parramatta · Sun 22 Nov, 11am to 4pm · Free

Winston Hills · Daily 22 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 12pm to 4pm on 22 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Penrith · 24 to 27 Nov (session times on the booking page) · Child $30, adult $40, family of 4 $120

Riverview · Wed 25 Nov, 9:45am to about 11:15am · $10.85 a child, adults free but need a ticket

Penrith · Thu 26 Nov (session time on the booking page, 50 min) · $24

Parramatta · Thu 26 Nov, markets 11am to 9pm, tree lighting at 8pm · Free

Kellyville · Most days 26 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 2pm to 6pm on 26 Nov, 9am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · $60.00 per session, plus a small booking fee

Penrith · Thu 26 Nov, 4pm to 5pm · $5 a child

Sydney · Nightly 26 Nov to 9 Jan, 6pm to 11:55pm · Free

Sydney · Nightly 26 Nov to 5 Jan, light show 8pm to midnight, changing every 15 minutes · Free

Sydney · Daily 27 Nov to 24 Dec, 8am to 10pm · Santa photo packages from $29.95, book online

Kirrawee · Daily 27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 27 Nov, 9am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Manly · Afternoon sessions on Fri 27 Nov, Sun 6 Dec and Sun 13 Dec 2026 · $199 per 10-minute premium session

Campbelltown · Friday 27 November 2026, 6pm to 9pm; the tree lights up at about 8pm · Free

Chatswood · Saturday 28 Nov 2026, 9am to 11am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Oran Park · Sat 28 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 9am to 10am · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking

Leichhardt · Sat 28 Nov, sessions 9:45am, 11:30am and 1:30pm (about 50 minutes each) · From $20, babes in arms under 12 months free

Bradbury · Sat 28 Nov, 10am to 5pm · Included with general admission to the parklands

Campbelltown · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3pm on 28 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Glebe · Sat 28 Nov, sessions 10am, 11am and 12pm · $5 per child

Mittagong · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 28 Nov · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Parramatta · Sat 28 Nov, 10am to 2pm · $30

Penrith · Sat 28 Nov, 10am to 2pm · Free

Plumpton · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 4pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

St Ives · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 4pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Daily from Sat 28 Nov to 2 May 2027, 10am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day) · Book early: adult $23, child 3 to 15 $16, family $66; on the day: $29, $20, $84; under 3s free

Castle Hill · Most days 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10:30am to 2pm on 28 Nov, 10am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Casula · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 11am to 5pm on 28 Nov, 10:33am to 5pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Sat 28 and Sun 29 Nov, then Wed to Sat weekly in Dec, plus Sun 20 and daily 21 to 24 Dec, 11am to 9:15pm · Free entry; stalls and food extra

Double Bay · Sat 28 Nov, markets and rides from 12pm, concert 6pm, fireworks to finish · Free entry and activities; food, drinks and ride tickets extra

Glebe · Sat 28 Nov, 12pm to 8pm. Santa's sleigh ride 2pm, Santa photos 3pm to 8pm · Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation

Menai · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 7pm on 28 Nov, 12pm to 8pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Merrylands · Daily 28 Nov to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 12pm to 4pm on 28 Nov, 8am to 6pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Blacktown · Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 9pm · Free, including Santa photos and kids' activities

Chester Hill · Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 7:30pm · Free, including sausage sizzle

Windsor · Sat 28 Nov, 5pm to 9pm, giant tree lit at 9pm · Free entry and free family activities; food, market and some experiences extra

Sydney · 28 Nov to 16 Dec, evenings plus 1:30pm matinees on 2, 5, 9, 12, 15 and 16 Dec · Kids under 18 from $78, adults $111 to $455, plus $8.95 booking fee

Eastgardens · Sun 29 Nov 8am to 10am; Sun 6 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Liverpool · Sun 29 Nov, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Bayview · Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 and Sun 13 Dec 2026 · $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive

Menai · Sun 29 Nov, Sun 6 Dec and Wed 9 Dec, 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Narrabeen · Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5, Sun 6 and Sun 13 Dec 2026 · $99 per five-minute session, all inclusive

Plumpton · Sun 29 Nov and Sun 6 Dec, 10am to 11am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Pyrmont · Sun 29 Nov, 10am to 4pm · Entry price not stated; stalls and raffle extra

Bondi Junction · Sunday 29 Nov 2026, 3pm to 5pm · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Baulkham Hills · Nightly 29 Nov to 2 Jan until 10:30pm. Opening night markets with Santa Sun 29 Nov from 5pm · Free

Rosebery · Sun 29 Nov, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety

Bankstown · Mon 30 Nov, 7pm to 9pm · Free

Shellharbour · Tue 1 Dec and Sun 6 Dec, 8:30am to 9:30am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Fairfield · Register from Tue 1 Dec, 9:30am; passports back by Sun 31 Jan, 2pm · Free with a library membership

Sydney · Every evening 1 to 21 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Norwest · Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 not yet announced · Free

Sydney · Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

The Rocks · Evenings through December (2025 pattern); 2026 dates not yet announced · Free

Sydney · Wed 2 Dec, 11am to 12:40pm · Adult $18, concession $16, child 2 to 12 $10, under 2s free

Wollongong · Wed 2 Dec, 4pm and 7:15pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · Kids under 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90, plus $7.75 booking fee

Riverview · Thu 3 Dec, 9:45am to 11:15am · $10.85 a child, adults free but need a ticket

Fairfield · Thu 3 Dec, 5pm to 9pm, tree lighting at 8pm · Free

Manly · Thu 3 Dec, gates 5pm, concert 6pm to 8pm · Free

Revesby · Fri 4 Dec and Fri 11 Dec, 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Fri 4 Dec, sessions at 11:55am and 1:30pm (about 30 min each) · Adults $25, children $25, babies under 1 free, plus $8.95 booking fee

Miranda · Friday 4 Dec 2026, 4pm to 6pm · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Croom · Fri 4 Dec, 6pm to 9pm · Price not stated on the page

Haymarket · 4 to 23 Dec, matinees Wed, Sat and Sun plus evening shows (2 hrs 25 min with interval) · Prices on Ticketmaster

Rooty Hill · Fri 4 Dec 7pm; Sat 5 Dec 10:30am, 1pm and 4pm (about 60 minutes) · Prices on Ticketek; babes in arms under 12 months free on a lap

Glebe · Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Hornsby · Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Merrylands · Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Sat 5 Dec, 8am to 10am · Free, registration required

Macquarie Park · Saturday 5 Dec 2026, 9am to 11am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Bass Hill · Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Bonnyrigg · Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Hoxton Park · Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Mona Vale · Most days 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; session times vary, e.g. about 10am to 2pm on 5 Dec, 10am to 2pm on Sat 12 Dec · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Rockdale · Daily 5 Dec to 24 Dec 2026; hours vary, e.g. 10am to 3:30pm on 5 Dec · Starter photo pack $29 secures a booking; bigger packs available

Sydney · From Sat 5 Dec to 18 July 2027, daily 10am to 5pm, Wednesdays to 10pm, extra late nights in January · Adults about $45 ($47 weekends), youth 12 to 17 $15, family $95, under 12s free

Thirlmere · Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec; trains 10:45am, 12:15pm, 2pm, 3:15pm (plus 4:45pm and 6pm Sat only) · Museum + train: adults $38, kids 2 to 17 $18; museum only: adults $18, kids $8; under 2s free

Warwick Farm · Sat 5, Sun 6, Fri 11 to Sun 13, and Thu 17 to Wed 23 Dec 2026, 11am to 1:55pm and 3pm to 6pm · Packages $25, $35 or $49 per sitting, up to 6 people

Potts Point · Sat 5 Dec, 12pm to 8pm. Santa's sleigh ride 1:30pm, Santa photos 2:30pm to 8pm · Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation

Berowra · Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec, 1pm · Prices on TryBooking; everyone over 3 needs a ticket, general admission

Carss Park · Sat 5 Dec, 4:30pm to 9pm, fireworks at 9pm · Free

Leumeah · Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 9pm, fireworks at 9pm · Free face painting and inflatable rides; entry price not stated

Turramurra · Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 7:30pm · Free

Wiley Park · Sat 5 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm, fireworks to finish · Free

Mosman · Sat 5 Dec, concert 6pm to 8:30pm; ticket includes zoo entry 2pm to 5pm · Adults $45, kids 4 to 15 $36, 3 and under free. Zoo Friends 20% off

Sydney · Sat 5 Dec, 9pm · Free

Brookvale · Sun 6 Dec, 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Kirrawee · Sun 6 Dec, 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Marrickville · Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Menai · Sun 6 Dec and Sun 13 Dec, 9am to 12pm · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Mount Druitt · Sun 6 Dec 9am to 10am; Sat 12 Dec 8am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Bella Vista · Sun 6 Dec, 10am to 2pm · Free activities; rides, food and drinks extra

Hunters Hill · Sun 6 Dec, 2pm to 9pm, finishing with fireworks · Free

Pyrmont · Sun 6 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos and face painting for a donation

Rooty Hill · 10 to 20 Dec (no show Mon 14 Dec), evenings plus Sat 2pm and Sun 1pm matinees · Prices on Ticketek; kids tickets ages 2 to 17, under 2s free on a lap

Castle Hill · 11 to 13 and 18 to 21 Dec: Fri 11am and 7pm, Sat 2pm and 7pm, Sun 1pm and 6pm, Mon 21 Dec 11am · Adults $85, kids $55, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $255; sale price $55 for all tickets at time of checking

Dee Why · Fri 11 Dec, 4pm to 7:30pm · Free, including face painting and Santa photos

Picton · Fri 11 Dec, 4pm to 9pm · Price not listed on the page

Ryde · Saturday 12 Dec 2026, 9am to 11am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Glebe · Sat 12 Dec, sessions from 10am · Price on Eventbrite

Dawes Point · 12 to 21 Dec, mostly 10:30am and 12pm sessions (35 minutes) · $42 per person aged 2 and over, babies in arms free, 10 to 15% off for 3 or more tickets

Surry Hills · Sat 12 Dec, 12pm to 10pm. Santa's sleigh ride 2pm, Santa photos 3pm to 9pm, The Grinch at 7pm · Free. Santa photos, face painting and hair spray for a donation

Sydney · Sat 12 Dec, 12pm to 2pm · $89 per child, includes kids meal and soft drink

Parramatta · Sat 12 Dec, activities from 3pm, performances from 5pm, fireworks 9pm · Free

West Ryde · Sat 12 Dec, 4pm to 7pm · Free, including petting zoo and face painting

Mosman · Sat 12 Dec, kids' activities from 5pm, carols from 7pm, until 9pm · Free

Sydney · Sat 12 Dec, 9pm · Free

Wetherill Park · Sun 13 Dec, 7am to 9am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Casula · Sun 13 Dec, 8am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Rhodes · Sun 13 Dec, 9am to 10am · Photo packages $28.95 to $52.95, plus a small booking fee

Sydney · Sun 13 Dec, from 10:30am · Free

Chipping Norton · Sun 13 Dec, 11:30am to 1pm · $35 per child

Chatswood · Sun 13 Dec, 2pm to 4pm · Adults $106, kids under 16 $48, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $294, under 2s free on a lap

Kings Langley · Sun 13 Dec, 3pm to 9:30pm · Free entry; rides and stalls extra

Sydney · Sun 13 Dec, 3:30pm and 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · From $49.90

North Ryde · Sun 13 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm, fireworks finale · Free entry; parking $5 per car

Alexandria · Sun 13 Dec, 5:30pm to 8:30pm · Free. Santa photos for a $5 donation to Variety

Wyong · Mon 14 Dec, 7:30pm (1 hr 50 min with interval) · Kids 2 to 15 $49.90 to $69.90, adults $59.90 to $79.90

Sydney · 15 to 23 Dec (not Fri 18), 10:30am and 12:30pm daily, plus 3pm on 15, 17, 19 and 21 Dec (55 min) · $35 to $55, plus $8.95 booking fee; babies 0 to 2 free on a lap

Sydney · Wed 16 Dec, 11am to 12:25pm · Adult $18, concession $16, child 2 to 12 $10, under 2s free

Haberfield · Wed 16 Dec, 3:45pm to 4:45pm · Price not shown on the booking page; bookings via Eventbrite

Five Dock · Wed 16 Dec, 5pm to 8:30pm, Santa at 8pm · Free

Sydney · 16 to 25 December 2026, 5:30pm to 10:30pm nightly; light show from 8:30pm · Free entry

Wollongong · Thu 17 Dec, shows at 10am and 1:30pm · See Ticketmaster for prices

Parramatta · Daily 17 to 22 Dec, 11am to 9pm · Entry not stated on the page; stall purchases extra

Sydney · 17 Dec to 3 Jan on set days, mostly 11am, 2pm and 4pm (55 min); no shows 20, 25, 26, 30, 31 Dec or 1 Jan · $59 to $88, plus $8.95 booking fee; under 18 months free on a lap

Kellyville · Fri 18 Dec, 8:30am to 9am · $60.00 per session, plus a small booking fee

Sydney Olympic Park · Sat 19 Dec, shows at 10am, 1:30pm and 4:30pm · See Ticketek for prices

Sydney · Sat 19 and Sun 20 Dec, 2pm and 6:30pm · From $59 plus booking fee

North Narrabeen · Sat 19 Dec, evening, times to be confirmed · Free

Sydney · Sat 19 Dec, 4pm to 9pm. Santa arrives 8:15pm, fireworks 9pm at Cockle Bay · Free

Gosford · Sat 19 Dec, gates 4:30pm, carols 6pm to 9pm · Ticketed via Ticketek: general admission, On the Pitch picnic area, or reserved seats

Sydney · Sat 19 Dec, live from 7:30pm. Reserved-seat holders seated by 6:45pm; arrive early for the pre-show · Reserved Premium seats and TinselTown lawn are ticketed. Guides list a free Festive Lawn; check the site

Glebe · Sun 20 Dec, sessions every half hour 10am to 12:30pm · $3 per child

Coogee · Sun 20 Dec, evening, times to be confirmed · Free

West Pymble · Sun 20 Dec, 6:30pm to 8:15pm · Free

Eastwood · Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 9am to 12pm and 12:30pm to 3:30pm · $70 per session or $125 for a full day, materials included

Sydney · Mon 21 and Tue 22 Dec, 10:30am to 12pm · $22 per child ($20 Foundation & Friends), supervising adults free

Belrose · Mon 21 Dec, 2pm (60 minutes, no interval) · $29 each, family of 4 $105, plus $5.50 online booking fee for non-members

Glebe · Tue 22 Dec, sessions 10am and 11am · $5 per child

Bradbury · Tue 22 Dec, shows 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm · Adults $13.30, kids $10.50, includes general entry

Glebe · Wed 23 Dec, sessions every half hour 10am to 12:30pm · $3 per child

Darlinghurst · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Erskineville · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Glebe · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Potts Point · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Pyrmont · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Surry Hills · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Sydney · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Zetland · Wed 23 Dec, 6pm to 8pm · Free

Bradbury · Thu 31 Dec, 5pm to 9pm, views of the 9pm fireworks · Adults $8.30, kids and concession $5.50

Prairiewood · Thu 31 Dec, 5pm to 10pm · $5

Shell Cove · Thu 31 Dec, 5pm to 9:30pm, drone show at 9pm · Free

Sydney · Thu 31 Dec: Welcome to Country 8:45pm, Calling Country fireworks 9pm, harbour lights 9:15pm, midnight fireworks · Free at public vantage points; some vantage points ticketed

Darling Harbour · Thu 31 Dec, fireworks at 9pm and midnight over Cockle Bay · Free, no tickets needed

Sydney · 6 to 14 Jan (not Sun 10 Jan), 10:30am and 1:30pm (60 min) · $42 to $55, plus $8.95 booking fee

Bondi Beach · 7 to 17 Jan, listed 9am to 8pm; first show Thu 7 Jan 5:15pm (see page for show times) · Free

Sydney · Daily Thu 7 to Sun 10 Jan, 10am to 5pm · Free

Sydney · Thu 7 to Sun 10 Jan, sessions 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm (40 min) · Free

Rooty Hill · 7 to 16 Jan (not 11 Jan), evenings plus matinees Sat 9, Sun 10, Wed 13 and Sat 16 Jan (about 2 hours incl. interval) · See Ticketek for prices

Barangaroo · 8 to 24 Jan, opens Fri 8 Jan 5pm (daily hours on the page) · Free entry

Darling Harbour · 9 to 23 Jan; public parades Sat 9 Jan and Sat 23 Jan, 5pm to 6pm · Free

Sydney · 9 to 17 Jan: Sat 9 6pm, Sun 10 2pm and 6pm, Tue 12 to Sat 16 3pm and 7pm, Sun 17 11am and 3pm (80 min) · $59.90 to $134.90, plus $8.95 booking fee; under 2s free on a lap

Darling Harbour · 10 to 23 Jan, 10am to 4pm, parade on Sat 23 Jan · Free, drop in

Parramatta · 11 to 17 Jan, first show Mon 11 Jan 7pm (1 hour); see page for other times · $25 to $29 plus booking fee

Liverpool · Tue 12 Jan, 10am to 11:30am · Book on Humanitix, price shown at checkout

Wollongong · Tue 12 Jan 3pm and 6pm; Wed 13 Jan 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm (55 min) · $69.90, groups of 4+ $64.90, plus $7.75 booking fee

Liverpool · Wed 13 Jan, 10:30am to 12 noon · Book on Humanitix, price shown at checkout

Liverpool · Thu 14 Jan, sessions 10:30am to 11:15am and 11:30am to 12:15pm · Book on Humanitix, price shown at checkout

Chatswood · Fri 15 to Sun 17 Jan, 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm daily (about 55 min) · From $64.90 (see booking page)

Liverpool · Fri 15 Jan, 10:30am to 11:45am · Book on Humanitix, only children need a ticket

Albion Park · Sat 16 Jan is main show day (Fri 15 Jan show jumping, Sun 17 Jan horse events only) · Adults $25, kids 5 to 14 $10, family (2 adults, 2 kids) $60, under 5s free

Liverpool · Tue 19 Jan, 10am to 11:30am · Book on Humanitix, price shown at checkout

Liverpool · Wed 20 Jan, 10:30am to 11:30am · Book on Humanitix, price shown at checkout

Liverpool · Thu 21 Jan, 10am to 11:30am · Free, book on Humanitix

Chippendale · Sat 23 Jan 10am; Sun 24 Jan 10am, 12pm, 3pm; Mon 25 and Tue 26 Jan 10am, 12pm (55 min) · Premium $56, A Reserve $49, B Reserve $39, under 12 months on a lap free, plus $8 transaction fee

Lake Illawarra · Tue 26 Jan, 8am to 12 noon · Not stated

Camperdown · Tue 26 Jan, 10am to 7pm · Free

Sydney · Tue 26 Jan, 10:30am to 4pm: 21-gun salute 11:55am, Ferrython 12:10pm, harbour parade 1pm, tall ships race 1pm · Free

The Rocks · Tue 26 Jan (Australia Day), 10:30am to 4pm · Free

Campbelltown · Tue 26 Jan, 4pm to 9pm, fireworks 9pm · Free entry, rides and food extra

Padstow · Tue 26 Jan, 4pm to 9pm · Free entry, ride prices not listed

Rooty Hill · Tue 26 Jan, 4pm to 9:30pm, fireworks about 9pm to 9:15pm · Free, no bookings

Bella Vista · Tue 26 Jan, 4:30pm to 9pm · Free entry, ride prices not listed

Carss Park · Tue 26 Jan, 4:30pm to 9pm · Free

Merrylands · Tue 26 Jan, 5pm to 9pm · Not listed yet

Sydney · Tue 26 Jan, 7:30pm to 9:30pm · Page lists both free access and ticketed; check before you go

Sydney · Sat 30 Jan, 8am to 10am · Free, registration required