There is SO much on these school holidays – why not treat those hard working school kiddos to something more than just the old-faithful video games, arcades or movies?

We’ve recently previewed a whole bunch of family-friendly fun for you these September School holidays, and much of it you can only see during the Victorian, Canberra and NSW September school holidays!

1. – Sydney – WICKED the Musical

WICKED Australia is the smash hit musical now playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

The untold true story of the witches of Oz, this wonderful musical is such a treat to see. We absolutely loved it from start to finish, with its blockbuster musical hits, amazing effects and sets.

Before the show there are even special Wicked themed Green Elixer and purple Ozmopolitan cocktails ($22 each) for Mum or Dad to try!

Wicked makes a great Sydney school holidays outing for families with older kids and teenagers to enjoy together!

What ages is Wicked suitable for?

The official recommended age to watch Wicked the Music is eight and up. There are some scary scenes and loud noises that may frighten younger children. (All theatre-goers must hold a valid ticket.)

How much are tickets to Wicked?

Ticket prices for Wicked Sydney start from $69 each for seats in the Stalls.

When is Wicked on?

Wicked is playing throughout the September school holidays into the Christmas Holidays until 21st of January 2023

Where can I buy tickets to Sydney Wicked?

You can get tickets to Sydney Wicked and find out more information at the official website here

See our Instagram reel of our opening night at Sydney WICKED here

Where is Wicked playing?

Sydney Lyric Theatre is located inside the Star City casino complex, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW – you’ll find it on Google Maps here.

2. – Melbourne – LEGO® exhibition – RELICS: A New World Rises

Melbourne Museum is one of Australia’s best. We always try to drop in whenever we’re in Melbourne – they have some amazing exhibits, including a full-size, real dinosaur skeleton!

Right now the Melbourne Museum have another reason to visit. The extra-special exhibit for LEGO® Lovers RELICS: A New World Rises is a LEGO® Minifig bonanza. These LEGO displays look simply amazing but really, we would expect nothing less because they are all created by LEGO Masters TV show 2020 Winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler.

This first of its kind exhibition is definitely one to check out these Melbourne school holidays. Be sure to give yourselves plenty of time to explore the Museum too, it’s brilliant for kids and truly world-class.

What ages is the Melbourne Museum suitable for?

The Melbourne Museum is suitable for all ages.

How much does the Melbourne Museum cost?

RELICS: A New World Rises LEGO exhibition price includes your Melbourne Museum entrance.

RELICS Lego entry tickets cost:

Adult $27.50
Senior $22.50
Child/Concession $17.50

When is RELICS: A New World Rises LEGO exhibition on?

9am – 5pm during the September School Holidays right through the Christmas – Summer School Holidays

Where is the Melbourne Museum?

Melbourne Museum is located at 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053 – you’ll find it on Google Maps here.

More info at the Melbourne Museum official website here

Melbourne attractions online pass

Alternatively, you can just visit the Melbourne Museum only without paying to see the special RELICS exhibition – buy standard $15 tickets online with standard entry tickets or you can buy a Klook Melbourne Pass starting from $68 which gives you the option to select from a range of Melbourne attractions including the Melbourne Museum at a discounted price. You can see the full list of Melbourne attractions here.

3. – Canberra – Floriade flower festival 2023

If you think a flower festival sounds boring for kids you couldn’t be more wrong! Floriade is an amazing annual festival for every member of the family with its acres of stunning blooms, exciting garden paths to explore, plus more gorgeous photo spots than you can poke a stick at! There’s plenty of retail therapy of the garden variety too.

The kids certainly aren’t left out, and there’s even more than ever this year. The gorgeously decorated children’s gardens are always a hit – this year’s theme is Alice in Wonderland. There’s a super fun comical circus-style performance of Circus Wonderland: A Neverland Adventure in the new Wonderland Spiegeltent plus the essential big Ferris wheel ride and more.

Is there food at Floriade?

You won’t go hungry or thirsty at Floriade! There’s lots of yummy food stalls plus the delicious pop up Agostini’s pavilion Italian restaurant. Bars include the Bentspoke Brewing Beer Garden, Underground Spirits Gin Garden and more.

Is Floriade Canberra suitable for children?

Yes, Floriade flower festival in Canberra is suitable for all ages.

Floriade is free! There is no entry fee for Canberra Floriade.

When is Canberra Floriade 2023?

Canberra Floriade runs from 16 September to 15th of October 2023

What is Floriade Nightfest?

Nightfest is an extra after-hours (tickets required) Floriade event offering running from 28 September to 1 October. There are evening entertainment, food and drink offerings.

Is there a Floriade Tour?

There is a Floriade Tour available. Tickets can be purchased from Klook attractions here.

What time does Floriade open?

Floriade is open from 9.30am – 5.30pm every day (last entry is at 5:15pm)

Where is Canberra Floriade located?

Floriade is located inside Commonwealth Park, off Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra – you’ll find it on Google Maps here.

More Canberra Floriade info at the official website here
See our Instagram reel of our Floriade sneak peek here

4. – Sydney – Waru – journey of the small turtle – Bangarra Dance Theatre

Waru – journey of the small turtle is Bangarra’s first performance especially for young children. A story of discovery and survival inspired by the lives of green turtles. This charming immersive and interactive Torres Strait Islander culture dance performance is designed for small children ages 3-7 years to enjoy.

The show will also travel to several other Australian cities after the September school holidays, including Geelong, Goulburn, Shoalhaven, Cairns and Darwin.

How much do tickets to Waru cost?

Tickets to Waru – journey of the small turtle are $35 each or $30 each if you are buying four tickets.

When is Waru Journey of the Small Turtle on?

Waru Journey of the Small Turtle is on from 28 September to 14 October 2023

Where is the Bangara Dance Theatre?

Bangara Dance Theatre is located on Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000 – you’ll find it on Google Maps here.

More info and tickets for Waru can be found on the official website here

5. – Sydney – Jurassic World – The Exhibition

Take a stroll around some of the biggest, most life-like dinosaur robots ever at Jurassic World – The Exhibition.
We got a sneak peek of the new Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Sydney Olympic Park and it’s…huge!

What ages are suitable for Jurassic World – The Exhibition?

Adults and families with school aged children and teenagers – not suitable for kids who may be frightened of big moving robots and loud noises.

What dates are Jurassic World – The Exhibition on?

From September 22nd
More info and tickets at the official website here

See our Watch our Jurassic World Exhibition Instagram reel here

Where is Jurassic World: The Exhibition Sydney located?

 Jurassic World: The Exhibition is located in the SuperLuna Pavilion, Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park – you can find it on Google Maps here.

Special Mention – coming in October….

Sydney (& Gold Coast, Melbourne) – Monster Jam

Rev-heads alert! Monster Jam monster trucks return to Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast in October 2023 – mark it in your calendar for a brilliant night of motorsport awesome stunts and family fun!

Monster Jam® is perfect for the whole family – we absolutely love it, and this year there will be exciting new Marvel monster trucks, including The Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther and Thor! Plus the old favourites Grave Digger®, Max-D™ and Megalodon®.

What ages is Monster Jam suitable for?

All ages but consider bringing noise blocking headphones for little ones to help mute those noisy, revving engines!

How much does Monster Jam cost?

Monster Jam ticket prices cost from $27.50 (Child) $42.50 (Adult).

What are the Monster Jam Australia dates?

Monster Jam dates are Melbourne, October 7 2023, Sydney October 14 2023 and Gold Coast, October 21 2023

Where can I buy Monster Jam tickets?

More info and tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram Monster Jam 2022 reel here

Where is Monster Jam?

In Sydney, Monster Jam is held in the Accor Stadium Australia, Edwin Flack Ave. Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney – you can find it on Google Maps here.

Have you attended any of these events or shows, or do you plan to go? Tell me, or ask your questions in the comments below…

All information is correct as at September 2023 – theatre, exhibition, show and event prices may vary accordingly – always check the official websites as linked above for relevant, up to date information and prices.

The Let’s Go Mum Family were invited guests to all of the above shows and events and personally have (or will) attend many of them. As always, all opinions remain firmly my own.

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Sure, we travel a lot during the year, but we love to stay close to Sydney around Christmas time whenever we can – because there is just so much fun stuff to do! Family theatre and shows, special events, the latest cinema smash hits…Sydney has it all!

We’ve recently previewed a whole bunch of Sydney family-friendly fun for you, and there’s some absolute rippers this year! So without further ado, and in no particular order – here are our favourite Sydney school holiday fun activities to do and see these 2022 – 2023 summer holidays…

1. Cinderella the Musical

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella the musical is a such a wonderful treat to see, and it’s now playing in Sydney right through the Sydney school holidays until the 29th of January!

We loved our night at this simply stunning musical theatre performance. There’s plenty of pre-show fun to be had at Cinderella too.

Take your photo next to the beautiful full-sized Cinderella style carriage in the forecourt. Inside there’s gorgeous Cinderella merchandise on offer, snacks and drinks including a special Cinderella-themed pink slushies served inside Cinderella cups.

Lavish costumes, wonderful musical numbers and the ever-magical tale of Cinderella will have your whole family spellbound during the show.

Grab your friends, pop your little princess or prince into their finest Cinderella outfits and get along to the Lyric Theatre before the stroke of midnight to see this absolutely enchanting musical. Because glass slippers are so back!

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is now playing at the Lyric Theatre until 29 January 2023.
Book your tickets now in person at the Box Office at the Sydney Lyric Theatre or online from the Ticketmaster official website here.

Suitable for: all ages
How much: Stalls tickets start from $69 each Buy tickets here
Where: Sydney Lyric Theatre (located inside the Star City casino complex, Pyrmont NSW)
When: Sydney shows end 29th of January 2023
More info and tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram reel of our night at Cinderella here

Watch our night at Cinderella experience on YouTube

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2. – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile – the movie

We had such a fun time at the LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE Sydney Movie Premiere!

Suitable for: Rated PG
How much: Standard cinema ticket prices
Where: National release – only in cinemas
When: From Boxing Day, 26 December 2022
More info at the Sony Pictures Australia official website here
See our Instagram Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Sydney Premiere reel here

Watch our Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Sydney Movie Premiere experience on YouTube

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3. Come From Away the musical

We were delighted to be invited to the opening night of Come From Away at the Theatre Royal Sydney.
This brilliant musical tells the incredible but true 9/11 story of a very special town in Canada.

There was so much talent and diversity onstage at Come From Away. We just loved this musical theatre show. The standing ovation nearly took the roof off, too – and that’s always a sign that this is a must-see theatre production.

Come From Away is now playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney until 29 January 2023.
Book your tickets now in person at the Theatre Royal Sydney Box Office or online on their official website here. There are currently some half-price specials during the month of December.

Suitable for: families with older children and teenagers
How much: 2 tickets for the price of 1 for some stalls tickets during December, starting from $49 each + handling fee of $8.95 Buy tickets here
Where: Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney CBD, NSW
When: Sydney shows end 29th of January 2023
More info and tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram post of our night at Come From Away here

4. – Puss In Boots – the movie

We headed along to see the special Australian Premiere of the much-anticipated DreamWorks movie PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH in Sydney at the State Theatre.

The event was so festive. Santa even introduced the movie – along with Puss In Boots himself!

The Puss In Boots – The Last Wish movie is such hilariously good fun. It was exactly what we expected from everyone’s witty, swash-buckling pussy cat in knee-boots – we all loved it!
Go and see PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH for yourself – it’s in cinemas from Boxing Day.

Suitable for: Rated PG
How much: Standard cinema ticket prices
Where: National release – only in cinemas
When: From Boxing Day, 26 December 2022
More info and tickets at the Universal Pictures official website here
See our Instagram Puss In Boots Sydney Premiere reel here

Watch our Puss In Boots Sydney Movie Premiere experience on YouTube

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5. Australian Geographic Our Country

We were excited to attend the global premiere of Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience in Sydney.

It’s hard to describe and do this multi-sensory experience justice here – you really need to be in amongst it in person to see and feel all the incredible beauty and wonder that is – well, our country of Australia!

This is a simply amazing experience that sweeps through the senses with jaw dropping cinematography. It makes you want to tour the entirety of the Australian continent immediately!

If you get the chance, go and see Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience.

Suitable for: families with older children and teenagers
How much: Tickets: $24.90 (child), $34.90 (adult) & $29.90 (concession) Buy tickets here
Where: ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
When: Sydney showing ends 4 February 2023 – then it goes on national tour
More info and tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram Our Country reel here

Have you attended any of these shows, or do you plan to go? Tell me, or ask your questions in the comments below…

All information is correct as at December 2022 – theatre, event and cinema seat prices vary accordingly – always check the official websites as linked above for relevant, up to date information and prices.

The Let’s Go Mum Family were invited guests or partners of all of the above shows and movies. As always, all opinions remain firmly my own.

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My girls and I have been lucky enough to attend and review some of the hottest shows and movies in town lately! Each one has been an incredible experience and absolutely Mother’s Day gift-worthy! Both myself and my girls truly loved each experience – and what could make a more perfect for Mother’s Day gift than giving the opportunity for you to spend more time together? (Plus you can buy the tickets online – last minute Mother’s Day gift problem solved!)

In the order that we saw them, here are our three favourite theatre show and movie recommendations for Mother’s Day…

1 – 9 to 5 The Musical – in Sydney, then Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide

A smash hit in London’s West End, 9 to 5 The Musical is a bright, colourful, fun and often hilarious musical. Presented and introduced by the stunning Dolly Parton (a star of the original 9 to 5 movie), the all-star Australian cast (including non-other than Marina Prior, Casey Donovan, Erin Clare, Eddie Perfect and Caroline O’Connor!) is just amazing – such outstanding singing and dancing! To see so much talent together on one stage is a real treat. It was clear that entire theatre audience was absolutely loving the show – everyone was roaring, laughing and basically riveted- especially us! Family friendly and lots of fun, don’t miss 9 to 5 The Musical – it makes a wonderful night out! But hurry – Sydney closes this weekend on Mother’s Day, so get your tickets now!

You can use your NSW Discover Vouchers or NSW Parent Vouchers when you purchase your tickets to 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL in person at the Capitol Theatre box office. 

Suitable for: all ages
How much: Standard Ticket from $79 each Buy tickets here
Where: Capitol Theatre, Sydney
When: Sydney shows end on Mothers Day 08/05/2022, show then moves on to Brisbane (May), Melbourne (July) and Adelaide (October)
More info and tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram post about 9 to 5 The Musical with more photos here

Watch our 9 to 5 The Musical special performance experience on YouTube

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2 – Downton Abbey – A New Era movie

You can use your NSW Discover Vouchers or NSW Parent Vouchers when you purchase cinema tickets at most large cinemas

Suitable for: Rated PG
How much: Standard cinema ticket prices
Where: National release – only in cinemas
When: From April 28th 2022
More info and tickets at the Universal Pictures official website here
See our Instagram post about the Downton Abbey Premiere with more photos here

Watch our Downton Abbey Sydney Movie Premiere event on YouTube

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3 – SIX The Musical – in Canberra, then Adelaide, Melbourne, New Zealand, Brisbane

Rock concert meets musical theatre, SIX THE MUSICAL is a high energy, often hilarious modern re-telling of the stories of the wives of Henry VIII. With no interval and high energy, super-catchy numbers, this is an incredibly entertaining show that grabs you and doesn’t let you go from start to finish. From the moment the curtain raises the six Queens absolutely own the stage. Incredible dancing and singing rule the Royals here, with glitter, glam and a whole lot of sass – this musical is an absolute don’t-miss, and perfect for you and mum to enjoy together – because Queens Rule!

Suitable for: all ages
How much: Canberra Premium Ticket $119 each Buy tickets from the Canberra Theatre here
Where: Canberra Theatre, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
When: Canberra shows end on 15/05/2022, show then moves on to Adelaide, Melbourne, New Zealand and Brisbane
More info and national tickets from the SIX official website here
See our Instagram post about SIX The Musical with more photos here

Watch our SIX Canberra Opening Night experience on YouTube

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4 – An American In Paris – The Musical – in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide

An absolute smorgasbord for the eyes, this old school Broadway musical is a sheer delight to witness. The Australian Ballet meets Musical Theatre to bring technical dancing to this gorgeously romantic musical. The result – incredible dancing AND singing which you simply never want to end. The Gershwin score soars as you follow this comedy of romantic errors between a young American soldier and a beautiful French girl (Robbie Fairchild & Leanne Cope) – with the audience alternately squealing, laughing and clapping spontaneously along – it’s just-that-good! This is the perfect mother-daughter evening out – what a wonderful Mother’s Day gift this would make!

You can use your NSW Discover Vouchers or NSW Parent Vouchers when you purchase your tickets to An American In Paris at Theatre Royal Sydney

Suitable for: all ages
How much: Ticket from $89.95 (average $129.95) each Buy tickets here
Where: Theatre Royal, Sydney
When: Sydney shows end on 12/06/2022, show then moves on to Perth (July) and Adelaide (January 2023)
More info and national tickets at the official website here
See our Instagram post about An American In Paris with more photos here

Watch our An American In Paris Opening Night experience on YouTube

Don’t miss another of our Australian family YouTube videos! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here 

Need more ideas? Check out our April movie reviews here

Have you attended any of these shows, or do you plan to go? Tell me, or ask your questions in the comments below…

All information is correct as at May 2022 – theatre seat prices vary according to their position – please check the official websites as linked above for relevant, up to date information and prices.

We were invited guests to all of the above shows and movie, and I speak from personal experience. As always, all opinions remain firmly my own.

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