Things to do with the kids in the Inner West
577 family events in the Inner West across the next 60 days: Playgroups, storytime, workshops, festivals and more.
Updated Sat, 24 Oct, 5:39 am
Browse all 577 in the calendarFamily events in the Inner West this weekend
All 31SUN 25 · 10amFamilyNorton Street FestaNorton Street, LeichhardtSAT 24 · 10amFamilyKids Halloween Costumes - Clothes SwapSustainability Hub (the Bower), Summer HillSAT 24 · 10amFamilyOfficial Opening of the Upgraded Norton Russell PlaygroundNorton Russell Playground, NewtownSAT 24 · 10:30amFamilyWild Root Playgroup: Asian Roots (Inner West)Ewen Park, Hurlstone Park
Things to do with the kids in the Inner West: the next 14 days
Filter in the calendarOne-off events and runs, day by day. Weekly regulars are in the timetable below.
Today, Saturday 24 October
10amKids Halloween Costumes - Clothes SwapSustainability Hub (the Bower), Summer HillFreeFamily10amOfficial Opening of the Upgraded Norton Russell PlaygroundNorton Russell Playground, NewtownFreeFamily10:30amThe Power of Musical PlayPlumtree Children's Services, Marrickville$$Talks & workshops10:30amWild Root Playgroup: Asian Roots (Inner West)Ewen Park, Hurlstone Park$Family12pmOfficial Opening of the Upgraded 36th Battalion Park PlaygroundBattalion Playground, LeichhardtFreeFamily2pmAmazing Astro AnimalsGleebooks, GlebeFreeTalks & workshops3pmThe Nicho Halloween FestivalNicholson Street Public School, Balmain EastFreeFamily3pmUnderstanding Zoe's Birthday PartyWonderplay Studio, DarlinghurstFreeFamily7:30pmFive Buck KidThe Chippo Hotel, Chippendale$FamilyVarious timesCatch Me If You Can: The MusicalPetersham Town Hall, PetershamFamilyRuns to Sun 25The Golden Mile Grotto by the Sirens CollectiveDarlinghurst Community Space, DarlinghurstFreeFamilyRuns to Sat 31Community Pumpkin TrailMarrickville Metro (Kids Events), MarrickvilleFreeFamilyTomorrow, Sunday 25 October
10amNorton Street FestaNorton Street, LeichhardtFreeFamily9amBack to the Training Centre: Keys to the Universe: Presenting the Elements of ArtSydney Montessori Training Centre (Balmain, Balmain$Talks & workshops10amFree Book Launch: Grandma! There's a Pig in My Room!Marrickville Library and Pavilion, MarrickvilleFreeFamily11:30amHalloweenSouth Eveleigh, EveleighFreeFamilyMonday 26 October
10:30amPlaygroupPolish Club Ashfield, AshfieldFreeFamilyTuesday 27 October
11:30amHalloweenSouth Eveleigh, EveleighFreeFamily1pmSchool Holidays: Songwriting Workshop with Malaika MfalmeEmanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich HillFreeTalks & workshopsWednesday 28 October
10:30amGet CraftyMarrickville Metro, MarrickvilleFreeTalks & workshops7pmCreepers and Crawlers in Camperdown CemeteryCamperdown Cemetery, NewtownFreeFamilyThursday 29 October
6:15pmGoodstart Ashfield - Twilight TourGoodstart Early Learning Ashfield, AshfieldFreeFamilySaturday 31 October
10amTrick-Or-Treat TrailMarrickville Metro (Kids Events), Marrickville$Family1pmMinis Trick or TreatBroadway Sydney, Glebe$Family1:30pmTabletop Games for Youth: Ultimate WerewolfAshfield Library, AshfieldFreeFamily2pmHalloween on Majors Bay RoadMajors Bay Road, ConcordFreeMusic2pmHalloween Trick or Treat Trail · Sold outRhodes Waterside, Rhodes$Family3pmSummer Hill Public School Halloween FestivalSummer Hill Public School, Summer Hill$Family4pmHalloween on Renwick StreetRenwick Street, DrummoyneFreeFamily5pmTrunk or TreatThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Summer HillFreeFamilySunday 1 November
11amFabric Wallets - Youth Sewing Project · Sold outMarrickville Library and Pavilion, MarrickvilleFreeTalks & workshopsTuesday 3 November
10amKids Fun LabAshfield Mall, AshfieldFreeFamily4:30pmFree Bike Tune Ups: Glebe ForeshoreGlebe Foreshore - Glebe Point Road, GlebeFreeFamilyRuns to Tue 15 DecTerm 4 2026 in Sydney at AlexandriaHuntley Street Recreation Centre, Alexandria$Talks & workshopsPlaygroups & storytime, every week
Ongoing events in a weekly timetable for you to keep track of.
9:30am2026 Daytime Santa PhotosThe Grounds of Alexandria GardenFamily9:30amExplorers Play in the Park: Free PlaygroupPlumtree Children's ServicesFamily10amMums and Bubs BowlsCroydon SportsFamily10:30amBook BuddiesEmanuel Tsardoulias Community Library · Marrickville LibraryMusic10:30amStorytimeLeichhardt Library · Ashfield LibraryFamily4:30pm2026 Evening Santa PhotosThe Grounds of AlexandriaFamily
9:30amExplorers Play: Free PlaygroupPlumtree Children's ServicesFamily10:30amBook BuddiesLeichhardt Library · Balmain Library · St Peters/Sydenham LibraryFamily10:30amStorytimeHaberfield Library · Emanuel Tsardoulias Community LibraryFamily3pmBoard Games and Snacks for Ages 13 To 18Erskineville Town HallFamily4:30pm2026 Evening Santa PhotosThe Grounds of AlexandriaFamily5pmJuniors (14-17) Historical Swordplay ClassAlexandria Town HallFamily
9:20amFrench Classes for Your Kids and You608 Darling StFamily9:30am2026 Daytime Santa PhotosThe Grounds of Alexandria GardenFamily10amMusic Together: Free PlaygroupPlumtree Children's ServicesMusic10amWomen's Singing Circle (Mums & Bubs Welcome)The Little Big House (Upstairs)Music10:30amBook BuddiesStanmore Library · Haberfield Library · Ashfield LibraryFamily10:30amRhymetime at Newtown Library, 0 to 2 YearsNewtown LibraryFamily10:30amRhymetime at Surry Hills Library, 0 to 2 YearsSurry Hills Neighbourhood CentreFamily10:30amStorytimeMarrickville Library · Balmain LibraryFamily11:30amStorytime at Newtown Library, 3 to 5 YearsNewtown LibraryFamily11:30amStorytime at Surry Hills Library, 3 to 5 YearsSurry Hills LibraryFamily4:30pm2026 Evening Santa PhotosThe Grounds of AlexandriaFamily
9:30am2026 Daytime Santa PhotosThe Grounds of Alexandria GardenFamily9:30amBush School at Callan ParkThe SummerhouseFamily9:30amCallan Park Bush School Thursdays 2026 (2.5 - 5 Year-Olds)SummerhouseFamily10:30amBook BuddiesLeichhardt Library · Marrickville LibraryFamily10:30amRhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 YearsGlebe LibraryFamily11:30amStorytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 YearsGlebe LibraryFamily4pmFree Kids Boxing ClassLittle Eveleigh StFamily
9:15amBallet Class: Dance with Me 1.5-3 YrsGlebe Town HallTalks & workshops9:30am2026 Daytime Santa PhotosThe Grounds of Alexandria GardenFamily9:50amBallet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 YearsGlebe Town HallTalks & workshops10:30amBook BuddiesBalmain Library · Ashfield Library · St Peters/Sydenham LibraryMusic10:30amStorytimeStanmore Library · St Peters/Sydenham LibraryFamily
9amBalance Bike ClinicsSydney Park Cycling CentreFamily9:15amBallet Class: Dance with Me 1.5-3 YrsGlebe Town HallTalks & workshops9:30am2026 Daytime Santa PhotosThe Grounds of Alexandria GardenFamily9:50amBallet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 YearsGlebe Town HallTalks & workshops10:30amFamily TalesHaberfield Library · Balmain Library · St Peters/Sydenham Library + 2 moreFamily11:30amBallet Classes: Ages 5-8 YearsGlebe Town HallFamily
Family events in the Inner West, explained
Library storytimes, playgroups, school-holiday workshops, festivals and markets with something for the kids. We check every listing daily, and a listing only lands here when it is aimed at families or kids.
What family events are on in the Inner West this weekend?
There are 31 family events in the Inner West this weekend. What you see on this page updates every day.
Are there free things to do with the kids in the Inner West?
Yes, lots. Use the "Free with the kids" filter above.
Which suburbs do you cover?
Under the Flight Path covers all Inner West suburbs, as well as suburbs on the fringes that align with the Inner West, like Surry Hills & Darlinghurst. A total of 42 suburbs covered.
How do I get a family event listed?
Submit it on the Submit an event page. Listing is free.