Great kids activites that are free or low cost in Sydney or NSW Reg areas

[Kimba15]

Please post here anything that you do with your children or know of for 0-10 year olds

[cielo]

Hi....the Chinese New Year is coming (next Monday 26/1, which is same as the Australian day), and there will be a Chinese New Year Markets at Belmore Park (at city).

Venue:Belmore Park, across Eddy Avenue from Central Station
Date:Friday, 23 January - Sunday 25 January 2009
Time:Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday/Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm

Cost: FREE

The famous Chinese New Year Markets are better than ever in 2009, with more to see and do. Delicious Asian food and all the glitz of traditional New Year gifts will be on offer from more than 50 stalls.

In the activity marquees you can take a tai chi class, learn Chinese drumming or Lion Dancing, try your hand at mah jong, see how to make delicious Chinese food or create your own lantern to take home.

On stage, see the very best local and international Chinese performers presenting a mix of traditional Dragon Dancing, Chinese Opera, musical groups and contemporary performers for a unique start to the Year of the Ox.

Bike parking available.

For more detail please visit http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cny/

[Kimba15]

Thanks for the update ceilio!

Remember to keep an ear out for great activities for kids! Some are run by the museum, art gallery and the zoo so make sure you check out your local areas to find out!

[Jillpea]

Hi there,

I find the indoor play centres great to take my little one to. Most are free for under 12 months and a couple are free for under 2 years. If your bub like mine is over one they are usually about $8.00 for unlimited usage. Most also have frequent usage cards where your 10th visit is free. I try to find out the days which they struggle for kids and go on those days (weekends are hideous). I also try not to go at lunch time as you can't take food in (as they have inhouse cafes), so it only costs the price of my sons admission. Adults are free.

Some local pools are really great to. I go to Hurstville aquatic centre which has all sorts of fountains and spa type jets in their big indoor pool. He has loads of fun with them all and that is only about $5. The local park is always a good free alternative.

I'd be interested to hear of more activities that are even cheaper.

[hypatia]

Hi Jillpea,
where are those indoor centres you mention?
I've heard of some but I did not know you could drop in, I though you had to pre-pay for a semester or something like that...

[Jillpea]

Hi hypatia,

They are listed under 'indoor play centre' in yellowpages online. There are heaps of them around. I've been to Shrimps at Bexley, Kidz club Earlwood, one just near Baby's Galore in Taren Point (forget the name), but that one is cool it has a miniture train that the kids ride on, l've been to Clown Town in Rosehill which is huge and the toddler area is pretty big too and I've been to Corner Cubbyhouse in Five Dock which is also pretty huge. But there are heaps of them. There is no semester costs, it is just casual and drop in anytime you like. The great thing is I also go on the 3yrs plus area if it isn't busy and according to their rules parents must supervise which means adults are more than welcome to go on them too. Some are three levels high!!! about the height of a one story house. Then you climb through all obsticles and padded things and often can sit your toddlers on your lap and slide down all the way to the bottom. It's a great workout believe me. Just be really careful in the big kids area if you take a little one because you can turn around to discover they are standing at the top of the 3 level slide by themselves. It can give you a small heart attack.

[hypatia]

Thank you so much! Will be checking those out. I had no idea there were so many around. K to you!

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