Kids
Keeping the kids entertained during lockdown? Here’s what you can do.
As Greater Sydney hits the middle of our projected lockdown period, many parents are stretching for things to keep the kids busy. It’s no easy task. If you’re working from home, with your kids bouncing around, this might seem almost impossible. We have a list of some of the best things you can get your […]
Children’s International Film Festival
The third Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) comes to Sydney with a selection of the finest children’s films sourced from the most prestigious children’s film festivals globally. After the socially inept year we’ve all had owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, families will be anticipating quality time out at the movies and this festival has a […]
Audiobooks That Will Stop Your Little Ones Whining About Being Stuck Indoors
Parents across Australia, and indeed the world, are having a hard time of it right now. Many are required to work from home while also keeping their children out of school and daycare. And frankly, some of us are being driven mad. We don’t want to give our kids too much screen time, but we […]
First Day
With the LGBTQ community gaining continued acceptance in recent years, it was only a matter of time before a children’s show was produced which dealt with the hardships experienced by a 12-year-old transgender girl traversing into high school. ABC Television has courageously tackled the topic, possibly for the first time, in this excellent four part […]
The Lockdown Survival Kit: Gaming To Escape Social Isolation
Now that entertainment venues have been closed for an unspecified time period Sydneysiders are desperate for entertainment options at home. Perhaps they should consider gaming, which is often overlooked despite rivalling Hollywood as a revenue generator. As we all head into this new 'social distancing' world there were luckily two very different games released last […]
Kids & Kittens
These school holidays the Cat Protection Society will be opening their doors and allowing kids to interact with some very cute kittens and cats. If you’re hunting for free school holiday entertainment, look no further. “Kids love animals, so we thought that we would help out families this school holidays by opening our doors and […]
Art Attack – Little Creators Project
If you’re looking for something a little more subtle and laid back then head on down to the Darling Quarter for the Little Creators Project. There are three inspiring workshops where your kids can make music, create original art, and take part in an interactive storytime. And it’s all free! Until Oct 7. Village Green […]
Art Attack – Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo
School holidays are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean the kids need to miss out on some education alongside their fun. The Sydney Opera House will be playing host to an incredible show for anybody with an infatuation for dinosaurs. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo will take audiences back in time to meet awesome prehistoric creatures, […]
Beijing Golden Sail Arts Troupe
Over 100 supremely talented students from the renowned children’s Beijing Golden Sail Arts Troupe will descend upon the iconic Sydney Opera House this weekend for one show only. Established in 1986 the Beijing Golden Sail Arts Troupe is made up of over 10,000 talented students and their teachers from the top schools throughout China’s capital […]
REVIEW: Disney On Ice Celebrates Mickey And Friends
For 90 years the legacy of Walt Disney has been entertaining children in various mediums. Whether that be short television cartoons, feature-length animated or live-action film and now even an ice-skating spectacular. Leading the charge on this show is the perennial favourite Mickey Mouse, along with his lovely partner Minnie. Also joining Mickey and Minnie […]
