Kid's activities
There's plenty for kids to see and do in Parramatta - from live theatre and sport matches, to arts, crafts and learning. Check out the options below.
Dora The Explorer LIVE!
5th Sep 2011
Dora the Explorer is back by popular demand after last years smash hit tour and embarking on a LIVE musical adventure in NICK JR.’s Dora the Explorer LIVE!
Happiest Show On Earth
6th Sep 2011
Amazing feats, singalongs and sibling rivalry are wrapped up in a music theatre performance that puts a smile on your face with circus oompah on a carnival style set
KIDS' FILMS PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
Sit back, relax and be entertained with a wide variety of short films and independent videos designed by, or created for kids!
I WENT TO SYDNEY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL AND I...
27th Sep 2011
What happened to you at the festival? Tell us about what you learnt, how you played, and the ideas that you are taking home! Did you make new friends?
MAKE IT! ARTSPACE PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
There are no rules in the Make It! Art Space - your art can be as outrageous as you like! We have tables full of tools to cut, colour, paste and paint, so let your creativity run riot
STORYTELLING FROM AROUND THE WORLD
27th Sep 2011
Hear stories from all around the globe from local story tellers. Who knows what you’ll hear! Every day will be different, so you can come back as many times as you like!
INTERVIEWS WITH CHILDREN PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
Presented by Sydney Childrens Festival and Dumbo Feather, original concept by Harrell Fletcher. Discover more about some of Sydney’s little minds in this exhibition.
LITTLE CIRCUS WORKSHOP (AGES 3-5) PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
A workshop for little ones who love being the centre of attention! In this workshop you will be introduced to a wide range of circus skills through warm-ups, exercises and games which focus on balance, tumbling, fun, safety and group work.
AERIAL & CIRCUS WORKSHOP (AGES 5-8) PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
Have you ever been to the circus? Did you marvel at the skills and strength of the performers? In this hour-long workshop you’ll be introduced to the basic skills of all circus performers, with elementary ground and aerial exercises.
AERIAL & CIRCUS WORKSHOP (AGES 8-12) PARRAMATTA
27th Sep 2011
In this hour-long workshop you’ll be introduced to the basic skills of all circus performers, with elementary ground and aerial exercises. Your career in the circus will be off to a flying start!
The Chaos Fairy
27th Sep 2011
Tells of a young boy, Aloysius, a talented singer who enlists the help of a chaotic fairy and an eccentric wizard to deal with his problem of freezing up whenever he attempts to perform before an audience
FREE PLAY WITH CIRCUS SOLARUS
27th Sep 2011
Sydney Children’s Festival takes over the Riverside Theatres’ courtyard for six special days. Come on down and join in the fun! There are different activities at throughout the day to get involved in.
SHADOW THEATRE WORKSHOP (AGES 8-12)
28th Sep 2011
Punch & Judy eat your hearts out! In this fun workshop you’ll get to create your very own miniature shadow puppet theatre! You’ll design, construct and finesse your set so you’ll be able to create puppet shows at home
HICKORY DICKORY ROCK! PARRAMATTA
28th Sep 2011
For those about to rhyme – we salute you! These aren't just any old rhymes, these are nursery rhymes!
MAKE A FILM IN A DAY (AGES 8-12)
29th Sep 2011
Discover the ins and outs of camera technology and technique, develop an eye for cinematography and directing, and gain the confidence to step in front of the camera to perform in character
THE DIGITAL MAZE (AGES 7-12)
30th Sep 2011
Part performance, part game, part puzzle! In this exciting workshop you’ll work in teams to make your way through a puzzling, interactive digital maze.
Sydney Festival 2012
13th Jan 2012
For ten days in Parramatta, January 13-22, you can enjoy a full Sydney Festival program of events that not only welcomes local audiences but will also have the rest of Sydney jumping on trains and RiverCats to be where the action is.
The List Operators for Kids do Compooters
17th Jan 2012
Raucous, slapstick, thoroughly entertaining and interactive, The Listies make adults giggle and kids shriek and squirm.
AA Bondy
19th Jan 2012
From low key folk gems on sparse backdrops to soaring, bold melodies set against his haunting voice - in our era of immediacy, Bondy's languid, late night music has the power to draw life to a stand-still.
Oliver!
3rd Feb 2012
Following on from their spectacular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2011, Packemin Productions and the Riverside will burst back on to the stage with an incredible new production of OLIVER! in February 2012. This pro-am production will feature a massive cast of talented musical theatre performers - as well as many local school children in the fabulous children's ensemble.
Lunar New Year Twilight Festival
3rd Feb 2012
Fly into the Lunar New Year with a burst of fire.
Soar on down to Church Street Parramatta to welcome the Year of the Dragon!
Circus Oz
27th Sep 2012
Bounding onto the stage with their infamous daredevilry and quirky antics, the irreverently irresistible Circus Oz promises an adventurous contemporary circus explosion.
