Looking for a free outing for your budding artist or animal lover? Wild at Art 2026 is coming to Bondi Pavilion, bringing together children’s artwork, Australian wildlife and activities for families.
Presented by ACF Eastern Sydney and supported by Waverley Council, the exhibition celebrates young artists and the threatened native animals and plants that inspired their creations. Head along to the opening celebration on Saturday 14 November, from 1–2 pm, in the Seagull Room.
See wildlife through children’s eyes
Wild at Art invites children aged 5–12 to create original artworks featuring Australia’s threatened species. The Bondi exhibition showcases entries from young artists across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, alongside selected works from around Australia.
For families, it’s an opportunity to look closely, ask questions and discover species they might not have encountered before. Let your children lead the way around the exhibition and choose a picture that catches their attention. What do they notice first—the colours, the animal’s expression or the setting?
Enjoy free family activities
The opening event includes free face painting, a threatened species quiz and awards recognising local young artists. Visitors can also vote for their favourite artwork in the People’s Choice Award.
Bondi Pavilion’s listing additionally advertises a photobooth and art activities, giving children more ways to join in the creative fun.
You don’t need to have entered the competition to attend. Families and friends are welcome to come along, explore the artwork and celebrate the children’s efforts.
Keep the inspiration going at home
After your visit, invite the kids to choose an Australian animal or plant they would like to learn more about. Look it up together, then get out some pencils, paints or recycled craft materials.
They could draw its habitat, create a colourful collage or write a short caption explaining why they chose it. There’s no need for a perfect finished picture—the fun is in noticing details and making something of their own.
Plan your visit
- Opening celebration: Saturday 14 November 2026, 1–2 pm
- Where: Seagull Room, Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
- Cost: Free; the organiser asks visitors to RSVP
- Accessibility: The venue listing includes lift and mobility access, accessible toilets, accessible change facilities and mobility parking.
RSVP to the Wild at Art opening celebration and visit the original Bondi Pavilion event page for further information.
For another free local family outing, read about Bondi Outdoor Cinema’s family movie nights.
Hero image: Wild at Art event banner featuring “Christmas Is Hawk Owl” by Olive, aged 8. Image sourced from Bondi Pavilion.
