Christmas is just around the corner, and if you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without blowing the Christmas budget, Sydney has plenty of free festive activities to enjoy! From Christmas craft workshops and LEGO® building sessions to festive sensory play and take-home craft kits, there are lots of opportunities for little ones to get creative this holiday season.

We've rounded up the best free Christmas workshops and craft activities for kids in Sydney in 2026, including activities at shopping centres, libraries and community venues. Whether your little ones love making Christmas decorations, designing their own cards or getting hands-on with festive crafts, there's something to keep every little elf busy!

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Free Christmas Workshops in Sydney CBD

• Martin Place Christmas Markets – Kids' Sewing and Christmas Card Workshops

Free Christmas Craft Workshops at Sydney Shopping Centres

• LEGO® Christmas Workshop at Myer
• Westfield Parramatta Christmas Craft and Sensory Workshops
• Westfield Hornsby Christmas Kids Crafts
• Kellyville Village Build-a-Buddy Workshops
• Balgowlah Village Free Christmas Crafts

Free Christmas Workshops at Libraries and Community Venues

• Festive Family Craft Weekend
• Glenquarie Library
• Eagle Vale Library
• HJ Daley Library
• Ingleburn Library
• Christmas Nature Craft at Liverpool Regional Museum

Free Christmas Craft Activities to Do at Home

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Free Christmas Workshops in Sydney CBD

Martin Place Christmas Markets – Kids' Sewing and Christmas Card Workshops

Get creative under Sydney's giant Christmas tree at the Martin Place Christmas Markets, where little crafters can join in free festive workshops on Saturdays. Kids can try their hand at sewing with Slogue or decorate their own Christmas cards with The Social Outfit. It's a lovely opportunity to make something special while soaking up the festive atmosphere, browsing the market stalls and enjoying the Christmas entertainment.

Where: Martin Place, Sydney CBD
When: Saturdays, 28 November, 5 December, 12 December and 19 December 2026. Markets run from 11am to 9.15pm. Free kids' workshops are held on Saturdays; check the event listing for session details
Cost: Free
More information: Martin Place Christmas Markets

Free Christmas Craft Workshops at Sydney Shopping Centres

LEGO Christmas Workshops at Myer Sydney 2026

Calling all little LEGO fans! Myer Sydney is getting into the Christmas spirit with a festive LEGO workshop where kids can enjoy hands-on building, playful challenges and plenty of photo opportunities. There's also a special LEGO Kangaroo Make & Take, available for kids to build and take home during selected dates – a fun little festive souvenir for budding builders.

Where: Myer Sydney, Pitt Street Mall
When: 4 November to 24 December 2026, daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The LEGO Kangaroo Make & Take is available from 28 November to 24 December, while stocks last
Cost: Free
More information: LEGO Christmas Workshop

Westfield Parramatta Christmas Craft and Sensory Workshops

Add a little festive creativity to your shopping trip at Westfield Parramatta, where kids aged three and up can enjoy a Christmas-themed craft and sensory session. The Christmas Winter Wonderland activity gives little ones the chance to get hands-on and make something festive to take home. There will also be face painting on selected dates throughout December.

Where: Westfield Parramatta, Level 2, Kids Corner, opposite Spendless Shoes (craft workshop)
When: Friday 11 December 2026, with three sessions: 11.30 am-12 pm, 12.15 pm-12.45 pm and 1 pm-1.30 pm. Face painting is also scheduled for 12, 13, 19, 20 and 23 December, from 11 am to 2 pm
Cost: Free. Parental supervision required 
More information: Westfield Parramatta

Westfield Hornsby Christmas Kids Crafts

Little elves can get crafty at Westfield Hornsby's Christmas Corner, with a series of free festive activities running on Mondays throughout November and December. Kids can decorate their own Christmas bauble, make a festive photo frame, paint a wooden ornament and try Christmas cookie decorating. Later activities include sensory play and more Christmas crafts, making this a handy stop for a little creative fun while you're out shopping.

Where: Westfield Hornsby, Level 3, Kids Colouring Zone near Harvey Norman
When: Mondays, 9 November to 21 December 2026. Activities run from 10 am to 1 pm, with the final sensory play and craft sessions running until 2 pm
Cost: Free
More information: Westfield Hornsby's Christmas Corner

Kellyville Village Build-a-Buddy Christmas Workshops

Kids can create a cuddly Christmas keepsake at Kellyville Village's free Build-a-Buddy workshops. Little ones can make their very own plushie to take home, with all the festive magic of a Christmas craft activity. Bookings are recommended, with a limited number of walk-in places available, so it's worth securing a spot ahead of time.

Where: Kellyville Village, 90 Wrights Road, Kellyville, near Coles
When: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026, 10 am-1 pm
Cost: Free. Bookings recommended; walk-in places are limited. 
More information: Kellyville Village

Balgowlah Village Free Christmas Crafts

There's plenty of festive fun planned for little ones at Balgowlah Village, including free Christmas craft sessions across three December weekends. Kids can get creative with seasonal activities, while the centre's wider Christmas program also includes cookie decorating, roaming characters and other festive surprises. It's a fun excuse to pop in, get crafty and enjoy a little Christmas cheer.

Where: Balgowlah Village, Balgowlah
When: 5-6 December, 12-13 December and 19-20 December 2026, 11 am-2 pm
Cost: Free. Some activities may require bookings or have limited availability
More information: Balgowlah Village

Free Christmas Workshops at Libraries and Community Venues

Festive Family Craft Weekend

Celebrate the festive season with a colourful weekend of family crafting at Waverley Library. Kids can make Christmas decorations, wreaths, Santas, reindeer and Christmas trees, with craft materials supplied. The activities draw inspiration from both Christmas and Hanukkah traditions, making this a lovely inclusive celebration of creativity. The event is suitable for children aged four and over. The craft activities are self-guided rather than facilitated, so families can work through the projects together.

Where: Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction
When: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, 10 am-4 pm
Cost: Check the Humanitix event page for ticketing and pricing details
More information: Waverley Library

Christmas Craft Workshop, Glenquarie Library

Get the kids into the Christmas spirit with an afternoon of hands-on crafting at Glenquarie Library. Children can decorate 3D character boxes and wooden shapes using colours, patterns and festive designs, then personalise their creations to take home, display or give to someone special. Suitable for children aged five to 12, this is a great little creative outing for primary school-aged kids.

Where: Glenquarie Library, 12 Brooks Street, Macquarie Fields
When: Tuesday 15 December 2026, 3.30 pm-4.30 pm
Cost: Free. Bookings essential
More information: Glenquarie Library

Christmas Craft Workshop, Eagle Vale Library

Little makers can enjoy another festive craft afternoon at Eagle Vale Library, where kids can decorate 3D character boxes and wooden shapes with their own colourful Christmas designs. It's a simple, hands-on activity that lets children get creative and take home a personalised festive creation.

Where: Eagle Vale Library, corner of Feldspar Road and Emerald Drive, Eagle Vale
When: Tuesday 15 December 2026, 3.30 pm-4.30 pm
Cost: Free. Suitable for ages five to 12; check the event listing for booking details
More information: Eagle Vale Library

Christmas Craft Workshop, HJ Daley Library

Campbelltown's HJ Daley Library is also hosting a free Christmas craft session for kids. Children can decorate 3D character boxes and wooden shapes with festive colours and patterns, creating their own little Christmas keepsake to take home. It's a lovely way to spend an afternoon getting creative in the lead-up to Christmas.

Where: Campbelltown Library (HJ Daley Library), 147-157 Queen Street, Campbelltown
When: Wednesday 16 December 2026, 3.30 pm-4.30 pm
Cost: Free. Suitable for ages five to 12; bookings essential
More information: HJ Daley Library

Christmas Crafts at Ingleburn Library

Head to Ingleburn Library for another free festive craft workshop, where kids can decorate 3D character boxes and wooden shapes with their own Christmas-inspired designs. Little ones can choose their colours and patterns, then take their finished creations home to display or share with someone special.

Where: Ingleburn Library (Greg Percival), corner of Oxford Road and Cumberland Road, Ingleburn
When: Thursday 17 December 2026, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: Free. Suitable for ages five to 12; bookings essential
More information: Ingleburn Library

Christmas Nature Craft at Liverpool Regional Museum

Bring a little nature into your Christmas crafting at Liverpool Regional Museum. This hands-on workshop invites kids to discover the native plants and animals that signal the festive season in Australia, then use clay and natural materials to create their own Christmas sculpture. It's a lovely way to combine creativity with a little learning about the local environment.

Where: Liverpool Regional Museum, Liverpool
When: Friday 18 December 2026, 1pm-2pm
Cost: Free. Suitable for children aged five to 12. Bookings open Wednesday 2 December at 12pm; only attending children need a ticket
More information: Liverpool Regional Museum

Free Christmas Craft Activities to Do at Home

Lane Cove Libraries Christmas Craft Bags

Prefer to get creative at home? Lane Cove Libraries is offering free take-home Christmas craft bags for children, teens and adults throughout December. Simply collect a festive craft kit from one of the participating library locations and enjoy a little Christmas crafting whenever it suits your family. It's a great option for keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays without having to book into a workshop.

Where: Lane Cove Library, St Leonards Library, Greenwich Library and The Yarn, Hunters Hill
When: Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 24 December 2026, during library opening hours
Cost: Free. Maximum of one craft bag per person per day. Available while stocks last
More information: Lane Cove Libraries

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