Free Kids Activities in Sydney
Your go-to guide for FREE kids events.
"What are we doing today?"
Every parent's least favourite question answered. 6,368+ free & low-cost activities and events for Sydney kids — every day, weekends & school holidays. Updated daily.
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Bookmark anything you want to come back to. Your saved list is always there when you need it.
Add to calendar
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Share with your co-parent
Share your saved list or calendar with your partner. Coordinate the school holidays without the group chat chaos.
• How it works
Three steps.(Two if you're efficient.)
01
We watch a lot of places.
We monitor councils, Westfields, Bunnings, libraries and more — so you don't have to keep 14 browser tabs open. Refreshed daily.
02
You filter by reality.
Filter by suburb, age, price, and your energy levels. Only see what fits.
03
Save → show up.
Save events to My Plans, export to your calendar, share with your partner. Then lock the front door.
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“Finally a website that actually tells me what's on near me. I've used it every weekend of school holidays.”
— Sarah M., mum of two, Sutherland Shire
“I shared our saved list with my husband and we planned the whole week from the couch. Game changer.”
— Jess T., mum of three, Inner West
• Explore by area
Kids activities across Sydney
All areas →Inner City Sydney →
Activities in the Sydney CBD, Pyrmont, Ultimo, Chippendale and surrounds.
Inner West →
Activities in Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Ashfield and the inner west.
Eastern Suburbs →
Activities in Bondi, Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra and the eastern suburbs.
North Shore →
Activities in Chatswood, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Mosman and the north shore.
Northern Beaches →
Activities in Manly, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and the northern beaches.
Western Sydney →
Activities in Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Auburn and western Sydney.
South West Sydney →
Activities in Canterbury, Bankstown, Liverpool, Campbelltown and south-west Sydney.
Sutherland Shire →
Activities in Sutherland, Miranda, Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire.
Hills District →
Activities in Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Rouse Hill and the Hills District.
NSW school holidays
· FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where do the events come from?
We scrape and monitor 37 councils across Sydney and NSW, plus Westfield centres, Stockland centres, Bunnings DIY workshops, Eventbrite, and public libraries — pulling everything into one place so you don't have to. Events are refreshed daily and new sources are added regularly.
How do I find activities near me?
Use the suburb and radius filters on the Discover page to show events within a set distance of your area. You can also filter by age group, price (free events only, paid, or voucher-eligible), and category. Save your location in your profile and it'll apply automatically every time.
How do I save and plan events?
Tap the heart on any event to save it to My Plans. From there you can view your saved events in a calendar or list, export them to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar as an .ics file, and share your full plan with your partner.
Is Little Rascal free to use?
Yes — browsing, searching, and filtering events is completely free. Create a free account to save up to 50 events, export to your calendar, and share your plans.
Which Sydney suburbs does Little Rascal cover?
We cover events across Greater Sydney including the Inner West, Western Sydney, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Hills District, South Sydney, and more. Use the suburb filter on the Discover page to find events near you.
How often are events updated?
Events are scraped and updated daily from councils, Westfield centres, Bunnings workshops, libraries, and other providers. New events appear within 24 hours of being published.
What kind of kids activities are listed?
Sport and fitness, arts and crafts, STEM workshops, drama, music, nature activities, holiday programs, free play sessions, library events, and more — for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens.
Does Little Rascal cover school holidays?
Yes — school holiday programs are a core focus. Events are tagged when they fall within NSW school holiday periods, and councils typically publish dedicated holiday programs that we capture automatically.
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