Free Kids Events in Canberra, Giveaways & Discounts
🎉 Featured Events
🤩 VIRAL Food Festival
Come hungry and try 50+ trending foods everyone is talking about online.
🍜 Viral street food
🎡 Kids rides
🎤 Stage games
✨ Roving performers
🛍 Market stalls
🎶 Live music
🎯 Carnival games
🗓 27 – 29 March
🕓 Fri 5pm – 10pm | Sat & Sun 12pm – 10pm
📍 Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham ACT
🎟 $5 online | $7 at the gate
👶 Kids under 3 FREE
🩰 Ballet of Lights
Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Canberra!
✨ Watch six incredible dancers bring this beloved fairy tale to life with stunning choreography, classical ballet, and breathtaking glow-in-the-dark costumes that light up every movement.
🤩 A magical blend of tradition and technology, perfect for a night out with family or friends.
📍 Gungahlin Theatre
🏆 Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
Step behind the scenes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra and experience elite sports like never before! Play wheelchair basketball, rock climb, test your skills at Sportex, and watch top athletes train in world-class facilities.
⚡ 1.5-hour interactive tour | Fun for all ages!
📍 Canberra, ACT
🔍 Kid Quest in Canberra
🕵️♀️ A role-playing outdoor exploration game for designed kids aged 4-8 years old to explore the city in a safe and fun environment and learn about human senses while doing so! 💬 Co-created with a child therapist to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and communication.
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 mins
📍 Location: 148 Bunda St, Canberra
Recommended for families with kids between 4-8 years old
😉 Free things to do all year round
Discover the best free things to do in Canberra with kids, all year round! From creative workshops and hands-on exhibits to outdoor adventures and family-friendly galleries, this guide brings together Canberra’s top permanent attractions and weekly activities that won’t cost a thing.
Free Kids Events in Canberra
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