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Free Family Fun at Hive Festival These School Holidays

18/06/2026

Looking for a Free School Holiday Activity? Hive Festival Returns to the Art Gallery of NSW This Winter! If you’re searching for a fun, free and creative school holiday activity for the kids, mark your calendar for Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales this July. Returning for its very first winter edition on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026, Hive Festival is packed with hands-on activities, live entertainment, storytelling, dancing and art-making experiences designed especially for children and families. Taking over both the Naala Nura and Naala Badu buildings, this much-loved family festival celebrates the…

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Culture, Free

Sydney’s Bastille Festival Returns This July With Four Free Days of Food, Wine & French Flair

17/06/2026

Sydney’s much-loved Bastille Festival is back from Thursday 16 July to Sunday 19 July 2026, bringing four unforgettable days of French food, wine, art, music and celebration to Circular Quay and The Rocks. Best of all, entry is completely free. For more than 13 years, Bastille Festival has brought a little slice of France to Sydney each winter, attracting Francophiles, food lovers, wine enthusiasts, music fans and anyone looking for a lively day or night out in the city. This year, the festival returns bigger than ever, transforming the harbour foreshore into a celebration of French culture, flavour and joie…

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bondi beach, Free, Sports

FIFA World Cup Comes to Bondi: A Free Family Day Out by the Beach

14/06/2026

Football fever is coming to Bondi this June as Waverley Council brings the excitement of the FIFA World Cup to one of Sydney’s most iconic locations. A giant live viewing site will be set up at North Bondi Park on Ramsgate Avenue, giving locals and visitors the chance to watch World Cup matches on the big screen while enjoying the stunning backdrop of Bondi Beach. Located at the northern end of Bondi Beach, North Bondi Park is just steps away from the sand, making it the perfect place to relax, soak up the atmosphere and cheer on your favourite team…

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Art, Events, Free

Enjoy Free Live Music Across Randwick City with the Amplify Music Program

13/06/2026

Looking for a free and family-friendly way to spend your Saturday? Randwick City Council’s Amplify Music Programis bringing live music, community spirit and a vibrant atmosphere to streets, beaches and town centres across Randwick City. Formerly known as Summer Sounds, Amplify showcases talented local musicians performing in some of the area’s most popular outdoor locations. The program runs fortnightly until 27 June 2026, with free performances taking place on Saturdays from 11am–2pm and 6pm–9pm. A Great Day Out for Families For mums and families, Amplify offers the perfect excuse to get outdoors and enjoy quality time together without spending a…

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Events, Free, School holidays

Christmas in July Festival Returns to The Rocks in 2026 with Snowfalls, Fairy Lights and Festive Winter Magic

12/06/2026

Get ready to dust off your winter coats, scarves and Christmas jumpers because Sydney’s much-loved Christmas in July Festival is returning to The Rocks from 10–19 July 2026. Following the huge success of last year’s event, the free-entry festival will once again transform Sydney’s historic precinct into a magical European-style winter wonderland, complete with snowfalls, twinkling fairy lights, festive entertainment, artisan markets and delicious winter treats. For ten enchanting nights, visitors can experience the charm of a traditional European Christmas market without leaving Sydney. The cobblestone laneways and sandstone buildings of The Rocks will be illuminated by kilometres of fairy…

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Environment, Free

IndigiGrow Giving Away 3,000 Free Native Saplings

10/06/2026

Randwick City residents can collect free native saplings this month through a local giveaway run by IndigiGrow in partnership with Randwick Council. The La Perouse-based initiative is giving away 3,000 saplings to help protect and restore native plants across the local area. Each household is eligible to receive two free saplings. A wide range of native species is available, giving residents options for different garden sizes, balconies, courtyards and shaded areas. The giveaway is part of IndigiGrow’s ongoing work to restore local native flora, including the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. More than 90 per cent of this important…

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Environment, Free

Whale Watching with the Kids: The Best Places to Spot Whales in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

09/06/2026

Look Out to Sea – Whale Watching Season Has Begun! Any fine day in late June or early July, or again between October and November, families enjoying Sydney’s spectacular coastal walks can often be seen pointing excitedly out to sea. Someone has spotted a tell-tale spout of water shooting into the air, or perhaps even witnessed a whale breaching dramatically above the waves. These are the months when thousands of whales migrate along Australia’s east coast. Mainly humpback whales, but also southern right whales and the occasional minke whale, leave the icy waters of Antarctica and travel north to the…

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Art, Events, Free

A Free Underground Art Park for Families

07/06/2026

If you’re looking for a free family outing that combines adventure, creativity and play, the Art Gallery of NSW has just unveiled one of Sydney’s most unique experiences. Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat transforms the Art Gallery’s remarkable underground exhibition space, the Nelson Packer Tank, into an interactive art park where visitors are encouraged to explore, climb, create, relax and connect. Created by internationally acclaimed artist Mike Hewson, the installation blurs the boundaries between artwork, playground and community gathering space. It’s an experience unlike anything else currently on offer in Sydney and one that families will be talking…

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Events, Free

Sea Place on Country Returns to La Perouse for a Unique Cultural Experience

03/06/2026

Looking for something different to do with the family this weekend? Head to La Perouse for Sea Place on Country, a free two-night cultural event celebrating the deep connection First Nations people have with Sea Country through art, storytelling, music, film and community. Taking place on Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June, the La Perouse Headland will come alive after dark with stunning digital projections, live performances, outdoor cinema, museum exhibitions and delicious food by the sea. Visitors are encouraged to rug up, bring a torch and enjoy a memorable evening under the stars while exploring the rich culture…

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Free, Fun, Learning

Roar Into a Dinosaur Adventure at Waverley Library

29/05/2026

Little dinosaur lovers are invited to dig, discover and explore at a fun-filled Storytime & Sensory Play session at Waverley Library this June. Designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 years, this interactive program combines storytelling, sensory play and creative craft activities to bring the prehistoric world to life. Young explorers will enjoy exciting dinosaur-themed stories, hands-on sensory experiences featuring a variety of materials and textures, and creative craft activities that encourage imagination and learning through play. Sensory play is a wonderful way for young children to develop fine motor skills, build confidence, spark creativity and engage their senses…

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