Top Things to Do in Sydney with Kids at Night in 2026
If you are looking for the best things to do in Sydney at night with kids, you have come to the right place!
Whether you live in Sydney or are visiting the city, you can find lots of fun things to do at night with kids and teens.
Most of the museums in Sydney are open late one night each week, plus there is always Luna Park and lots of arcades around the city.
You can bring the kids out on a dinner cruise, take a tour of Sydney at night, and even climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
While there are even more fun things to do at night with kids in Sydney’s suburbs, this list includes places that are near Sydney’s CBD and tourist areas.
Keep reading to find out the best things to do with kids at night in Sydney.
Map of Best Things to Do in Sydney at Night with Kids
Best of Sydney at Night with Kids
Sydney Observatory
The Sydney Observatory offers family tours on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year. During the New South Wales school holidays, family tours also take place on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
To find out more about what to expect on the family tour, read our review.
The family tour is recommended for those 6+ and takes place multiple times each night.
Families with kids 12+ can opt to take the regular tour of the Sydney Observatory which takes place 4x a night each Wednesday to Saturday.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Kids 8+ and at least 1.2 meters tall can participate in a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb.
The bridge is open for bridge climbs throughout the day as well as for twilight and night climbs.
While I have yet to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with kids, I have completed the twilight climb twice. It is a great way to see the city during the day, at sunset, and at night.
The kids have climbed Story Bridge in Brisbane, and it is a similar experience.
For the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, families can choose between the Summit Tour which is 3 hours long and includes a tour along the upper arch, and the 2.5-hour-long Summit Insider which includes a tour along the lower arch.
Luna Park
Hours may change during school holidays, but Luna Park is open til 8 on the weekends. Check their website for opening hours during your visit to Sydney.
Luna Park is an amusement park with rides and games. It is a fun place to take the kids at night in Sydney.
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is always free to enter, and they are open late each Wednesday night.
Check their website to see weekly event times including film viewings, live music, and free guided tours.
Powerhouse Museum
Another museum that is always free to enter, the Powerhouse Museum is open late on Thursday nights.
Powerhouse Late is a program that includes live music, film screenings, workshops, talks, and tours.
While entry is free, bookings are required.
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Chinatown Night Market
On Friday nights, head to the night market in Chinatown. Open from 4 pm to 11 pm, the night market has more than 50 stalls, including food stalls and shops.
Chinatown Night Market is held in Dixon Street Plaza in the Haymarket neighborhood.
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
Enjoy the views of Sydney from the water while eating dinner on a Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise.
Captain Cook dinner cruises run from Wednesday to Sunday and last 2 hours. On the weekend dinner cruises, there is live music.
Kids under 3 are free and there is a kid’s ticket price for those 4-15.
Tall Ship Dinner Cruise
Another option for a dinner cruise on the Sydney Harbour is to sail on a Tall Ship.
Dinner is included, and drinks can be ordered on board on this 1.5-hour-long sail. Kids under 3 are free, and there is a kids’ ticket for those 4-14.
An optional mast climb is available on this unique boat cruise.
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Sunset Kayak Tour
Kids 12+ can go on a sunset kayak tour and view the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from the water.
This is a small group tour of just 12 guests, and guides are included.
The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée
Another fun activity for those with kids 12 and older, the Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soiree is a performance at a 5-star hotel and includes canapes.
The experience lasts about an hour and a half and takes place most Friday and Saturday nights at 7:03 p.m. (and no, that is not a typo).
Sleep Over at Taronga Zoo
Did you know that you can spend the night at Taronga Zoo?
Tuesday to Sunday year-round and daily during the school holidays, Roar and Snore takes place at Taronga Zoo.
Families get dinner and breakfast and sleep in a safari-style tent.
Kids must be at least 5 years old to participate in Roar and Snore.
Sydney Ghost Tours
Kids 8 and older can join in on the Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour. This spooky tour takes place each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and lasts 1.5 hours.
If you would rather not take a guided tour, there is a Ghost Hunt smartphone option. The game can be played anytime and includes 24/7 assistance.
True Crime Tour
Older kids and teens can join in on one of Sydney’s True Crime Tours which take place in The Rocks.
The 1.5-hour long tour takes place at 7:30 p.m. on select days and also at 10:30 a.m. on the weekends.
Pancakes on the Rocks
Open 24 hours a day, you can always take the kids to eat at Pancakes on the Rocks no matter how late it is.
Escape Rooms
Sydney had quite a few escape room venues, most of which are kid-friendly.
Kids 7+ can participate in an interactive escape room and participate in a photoshoot with costumes with Escape Hunt Sydney.
More options for escape rooms in Sydney include Paniq Room, Next Level Escape, and Icebreak Escape Room.
Theatre
Go to a show! Check out the schedules of some of the theatres in Sydney to see what will be on during your visit.
Bowling
Strike Bowling is located in Darling Harbour and they are open late each night making it a fun place to take the kids at night in Sydney. Strike also has food, karaoke rooms, and escape rooms.
Explore the City
Sydney has lots of fun laneways and interesting sights. Sometimes, it is just fun for the kids to be out at night.
If you do decide to wander, see if you can find these birdcages located at Angel Place.
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