This year, Australia Day is set to be a scorcher, so if you’re not interested in heading to the park or the beach, take a look at the list below and explore a few other options.
EVERYWHERE
Check out our indoor play centres or kid friendly cafes lists if you’re looking for something indoors – but make sure to check with the venue to make sure they’re open.
CBD
Australia Day at Circular Quay, Barangaroo & Sydney Harbour
What’s happening at Darling Harbour
NORTH
Warringah Aquatic Centre Pool Party – Warringah
Manly Aquatic Centre Pool Party – Manly
Australia Day Eve at Harbord Diggers – Freshwater (January 25)
St Ives Summer Fair – St Ives (January 25-26)
Australia Day at Hornsby Park – Hornsby
SOUTH
Sunset Cultural Ceremony, Burnum Burnum Sanctuary – Woronora
Carss Bush Park Celebrations – Carss Park
Cinema Under the Stars – Kirrawee
Concert and Fireworks at Cronulla Beach – Cronulla
Cinema Under the Stars – Engadine
EAST
Botany Aquatic Centre Pool Party – Botany
Randwick Council Community Event – Kensington
INNER WEST
Yabun Festival Victoria Park – Broadway
Australian Night at the Movies – Concord (January 25)
Celebrations at Strathfield Square – Strathfield
WEST
Epping Aquatic Centre Pool Party – Epping
What’s happening at Parramatta Park – Parramatta
Celebrations at Macquarie Mall – Liverpool
Bella Vista Farm – Baulkham Hills/Bella Vista
Australia Day on the Hawkesbury – Windsor
Camden & Macarthur Celebrations – Camden
Australia Day Carnival – Penrith
Wake Up with the Wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park – Doonside
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