Looking for a fun and free school holiday adventure? Discover, learn and have fun at NSW Parliament's 15th annual Family Fun Day, with free activities for children aged five to 12 and their families.
When: 9:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 10 October 2025
Where: NSW Parliament, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Visit Australia's oldest Parliament for a special one-day event packed with hands-on activities to entertain and inspire:
- Step inside our Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers
- Get creative in art and craft workshops
- Play music and draw with artist Blak Douglas
- Come along to interactive historical storytelling
- Have your say in a mock committee role play
- Learn about voting with the NSW Electoral Commission
- Engage with the role of Legal Aid in assisting NSW citizens.
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Learn about the Parliament of New South Wales in this brochure, available in seven different languages.
Before your visit, please read the Behaviour at Family Fun Day guidelines.
NSW Parliament House is a heritage building and a workplace. These standards ensure that the event is a respectful and safe environment for the community, staff and volunteers.
- Please treat others, including Parliament staff and volunteers, with courtesy and respect.
- Do not engage in disruptive behaviour, including: disorderly or offensive conduct, physical abuse or threatening language.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/carer at all times.
- No scooters, wheeled shoes or beach trolleys/wagons are to be used inside NSW Parliament House.
- No food or drink may be brought into the Legislative Assembly Chamber, Legislative Council Chamber or Theatrette, with the exception of water in a closed container.
- Food may only be consumed in The Long Bell Cafe on level 7 (near the Fountain Court) or in the Speakers’ Garden (outdoor area), located near the Legislative Assembly. The Domain is also nearby and is great for picnics.
- Please be considerate of noise.
- Feet are not to be placed on the furniture.
