Things to do with kids in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Week of Jul 29 – Aug 5, 2026

Here's what's actually worth your family's time this week — each one checked against its source, with the registration windows and ages we could verify. We left out anything we couldn't stand behind.

Last checked Tue, Jul 28

• Taronga Zoo Native Wildlife & Keeper Trail

  Sat, Aug 1 · 9:30 AM · Taronga Zoo Sydney

  • $$
  • Register by Sat, Aug 1
• Science Space Live Science Show & Planetarium Discovery

  Sun, Aug 2 · 11:00 AM · Science Space Illawarra (North Wollongong)

  • $
  • Ages 3–14
• Symbio Junior Zoo Keeper & Koala Encounter

  Mon, Aug 3 · 10:00 AM · Symbio Wildlife Park (Helensburgh)

  • $$
  • Ages 1–12
• Museum of Fire Junior Firefighter Engine Discovery

  Tue, Aug 4 · 10:00 AM · Museum of Fire Penrith

  • $
  • Ages 2–12
• State Library Toddler Rhyme Time

  Tue, Aug 4 · 10:30 AM · State Library of New South Wales (Sydney CBD)

  • Free
  • Ages 0–2
  • Register by Tue, Aug 4