What’s on: The best live kids events in 2024
The fun never stops for families! Check out the incredible range of entertaining live events happening across the country throughout the year.
There’s nothing like sharing the experience of a thrilling live event when it comes to making core memories with the kids. And 2024 is offering you the chance to do that over and over again!
From family fun at The Wiggles show to an illuminated journey through Lite-Brite at Luna Park, we’re sharing the Aussie parent’s one-stop shop to finding and planning days out with the family.
Check out some of the best family-friendly experiences on in 2024 below …
Family-friendly events in 2024
Teddy Bear High Tea Takeover
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is bringing the magic of teddy bears to life with a series of family-friendly activities perfect for little ones (and parents, too!).
Enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic in Hyde Park with cosy picnic baskets, indulge in a teddy bear-themed High Tea filled with teddy-themed treats, and get hands-on with monthly Build-A-Bear workshops featuring the special ‘heart ceremony.’
For an extra bit of fun, there’s even a ‘Hug-A-Bear’ room service menu – delivered right to your door by the concierge.
Even better, this teddy-filled fun supports a great cause. Sheraton Grand is partnering with Bear Cottage, NSW’s only children’s hospice, inviting guests to help support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. It’s a wonderful way to create sweet memories while giving back!
For more information visit Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park.
Lite Brite: Worlds of Wonder
Luna Park, Sydney from August 17, 2024.
LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder takes you on a 40-minute adventure through three vibrant worlds, each glowing with thousands of colourful lights.
Created by Toronto’s Emmy® award-winning Secret Location and Hasbro, this experience is all about rekindling that childhood spark and embracing the real-life magic of LITE-BRITE.
Visitors can dive into a magical ocean, wander through lush forests with dinosaurs, and explore a futuristic sci-fi city.
It’s the perfect attraction for anyone, whether you’re a kid sharing a moment of awe or an adult rediscovering the joy of imagination.
It is recommended that visitors allow 40 minutes for the self-guided journey.
Please view opening times here: lunaparksydney.com/litebrite.
Cost: Tickets are priced at $15, or $12.50 each when purchasing four or more tickets.
DJ Dorothy’s Rave of Innocence
Luna Park, Sydney.
When you’re at Luna Park, don’t miss DJ Dorothy’s Rave of Innocence! Explore eight zones with lights, mirrors, and interactive installations that turn music into a visual feast.
Sonic Neon’s family rave room is pure magic, with shimmering lights and DJ Dorothy’s Rave of Innocence album, which topped the ARIA Australian Dance Album Chart!
DJ Dorothy the Dinosaur and her crew bring the nostalgia with remixes of Wiggles classics like Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, and Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car.
Cost: $34 per ticket*
Bundle and Save: Purchase as an add-on to an Unlimited Rides for $25, or as part of the Lunaverse Pass for $99.
Special offer! On Luna Lite Days, adults will get free admission to the immersive attraction with the purchase of a children’s ticket, meaning families can enjoy all the fun while saving big.
You’re invited to the LEGO DREAMZzz event
The LEGO Store, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney on Sunday 8 September
Celebrate the launch of LEGO DREAMZzz Season Two Part Two as the Dream Chasers take over the world’s biggest LEGO store— and you’re invited!
Step into the Dream World to meet your favorite LEGO DREAMZzz characters, YouTube star Prezley, and join LEGO build challenges hosted by LEGO Designer Cerim Manovi to show off your creativity.
Enjoy surprise activities and win exciting prizes throughout the day! All activities are free and start at 10am.
Where: The LEGO Store, 400 George Street, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000
When: From 10am, Sunday 8 September
• Please note that the Prezley meet and greet will only run from 10:00am-10:30am
Get ready for Bluey’s World
Opens November 7, 2024 at Northshore Pavilion in Hamilton, Queensland.
Created by BBC Studios, HVK Productions, the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council, and Brisbane Economic Development Agency, this exciting new attraction is a must-visit for Bluey fans and families.
The immersive experience will bring everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler, Bluey, to life. Wander through life-size sets inspired by the show’s most beloved episodes.
Explore Bluey and Bingo’s bedroom, hang out in the Heeler family’s living room and kitchen, and soak in every perfectly recreated detail.
Don’t miss the outdoor area, where Bluey’s backyard comes to life under the beautiful Poinciana tree.
Afterwards, relax at the café, shop for exclusive Bluey merchandise, or let loose in the playground.
Cost: Tickets start from $49.90.
Dig IT
Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
Real excavator machinery and construction-themed fun? Grab your hard hats, throw on your high-vis gear, and get ready for the “best day ever” at Dig IT, Australia’s first-ever mini-excavator park at Tamborine Mountain, just an hour from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Open every weekend plus school holidays: Dig IT – Australia’s first mini excavator park
Thunderbird Park – Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine Mountain, Scenic Rim Queensland.
Child or Adult admission $59 and Concession is $55 for 2 hour sessions.
The Wiggles – Wiggle and Learn Big Show
Touring Australia in November and December, 2024
The Wiggles’ Wiggle and Learn BIG SHOW is a live, interactive experience inspired by their hit YouTube series. Expect an electrifying playlist of Wiggles’ classics like Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, and Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, plus songs from their new album Wiggle and Learn: 100 Education Songs for Children.
All eight Wiggles – Anthony, Lucia, Simon, Caterina, Lachy, John, Tsehay, and Evie – will perform, along with Wiggly friends like Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, and Captain Feathersword. And yes, Santa and his reindeer will make a special appearance!
Grab tickets to see Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show
Touring Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle in Jaunuary, 2025
Wackadoo! Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is coming back to Sydney, Canberra, and Newcastle this January.
Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss your chance to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli like never before! This live show brings the Heeler family to life with amazing puppets and iconic sets.
Based on a brand-new story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, the show features music by Bluey’s composer, Joff Bush. Get ready for an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages!
For more information and to purchase tickets visit blueylive.com.
