Sydney Olympic Park 2012

From large scale events like Big Day Out and the AFL, NRL seasons and V8 Supercars grand prix, to regular school holiday programs and inclusive sporting activities, there is a lot going on at the Sydney Olympic Park.

Kids in the Park
NSW school holidays
This summer the Kids in the Park programme is paying special attention to the silver screen. Little auteurs-in-the-making can hone their skills alongside professional filmmaking company, Cinewest, learning scriptwriting, filming and editing. In the evenings they’ll also find alfresco cinematic inspiration at Movies by the Boulevard, where a fun programme of family-friendly flicks will screen for free in Cathy Freeman Park.  

Not a film fanatic? With more than 50 school holiday activities on offer, there’s something to take any child’s fancy. Sporty nippers will want to check out all the action at the Apia International and then attend the Park's Tennis Kids Day; they'll also get a kick (pun intended) out of the free AFL Clinics in Cathy Freeman Park, or can learn a little from the pros at the ANZ Stadium Explore Tour. Young detectives will love the park’s range of treasure hunts, clue trail and bird watching walks, as well as the huge network of bike tracks. 

On the extensive school holiday programme you’ll also find a huge range of workshops, so learn the art of cooking, writing or flying trapeze amongst others.

Movies by the Boulevard
7-22 Jan
Movies by the Boulevard returns to Sydney Olympic Park with an impressive line-up of feature films, family movies and a special screening of foreign and short films. Pack a picnic rug to enjoy a night of entertainment under the stars with food and drinks available for purchase each night from 6pm, before the movie commences on the big-screen at 8.30pm. The Starlight Children's Foundation will offer free activities for the kids from 5pm on selected family-movie nights.

Australia Day Celebrations
26 Jan
Celebrate Australia Day in the beautiful surrounds of Bicentennial Park with loads of free rides and entertainment for the whole family.

Women's Sports Festival
3-11 Mar
Celebrating women in sport. Join the fun by signing up for an event or just cheer on your mates.

ArtEXPRESS at the Armory
6 Mar - 29 Apr
A free exhibition of exemplary artworks created by students for the 2011 HSC visual arts exam.

Royal Easter Show
5-12 Apr
Get your yearly fix of cheap confectionery, rides and farm animals at the annual Royal Easter Show.

Sydney Toy & Game Expo
9-11 Jun
For children, parents and game enthusiasts, the Toy and Game Expo is a unique and fun experience where you can watch, play and interact with the best toys and games available in Australia.

Parkinson's Unity Walk and Fun Run
26 Aug
Grab your friends and family and join the thousands of supporters who participate in the Unity Walk, either for the 4km walk or the 8km run which is staged on a championship running track. Now in its fifth year, the Unity Walk and Fun Run will raise money for research into Parkinson’s disease and help those living with Parkinson’s, their partners, carers and families.

Operation Art
8 Sep - 9 Oct
For Operation Art students from Sydney schools have created artworks to help patients of the Children's Hospital at Westmead in the healing process. From 8 Sep - 9 Oct an exhibition at Sydney Olympic Park's Armory Gallery will display the work of participating students. See artworks in a wide variety of media, from drawing and painting to collage, photography, printmaking, computer graphics and textiles and support an innovative and exciting charity.

Spring Cycle Festival
21 Oct
Get on your bike and enjoy a unique ride across the harbour bridge and end at Sydney Olympic Park. Suitable for the whole family.

Run 4 Fun
4 Nov
The 10km course at Sydney Olympic Park is suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced runners, families to individuals so sign yourself up and get training for this fun day out that will help get you fit for summer.

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