Family-friendly events on the North Shore this February

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

See this broadway production of the Disney movie Frozen at the Chatswood Concourse Theatre. Ticket prices vary, available on website. 

When: February 27, 28, 7:30pm

Where: 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Preschoolers bush scramble – The role of insects

Explore the lives of insects at Beauchamp Park while learning about local ecosystems. Followed by morning tea, craft and storytime.

When: February 18, 10am

Where: Beauchamp Park

Nocturnal Wildlife Show

Meet and learn about the local creatures that come out at night at this West Ryde Library event. Featuring geckos, scorpions, frogs, snakes and a tawny frogmouth. 

When: February 14, 10:30am

Where: West Ryde Library

The Lion King — Sunset Cinema

See the original Disney Lion King this month at the open air North Sydney cinema at North Sydney Oval. As always, remember to pack mozzie spray. Tickets $29 for adults, $16 for kids.

When: February 27, 6:30pm

Where: North Sydney Oval

9 To 5 The Musical

This musical, produced by Sydney Youth Musical Theatre, is inspired by the 1980s screwball comedy starring Dolly Parton. Tickets $65.

When: February 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15.

Where: 106 Blackbutts Road, Frenchs Forest

Ocean Photographer of the Year 

Try something different with this exhibition at the Maritime Museum, showcasing more than 15,000 submissions of underwater photography. Exhibiting works include winner Yury Ivanov’s photo of tiny amphipod crustaceans, Australian photographer Marcia Riederer’s portrait of a Dwarf Minke whale on the Great Barrier Reef, and Craig Parry’s photo of a Humpback whale. Tickets $30 for adults, $20 for kids.

When: Exhibition open until May.

Where: Australian National Maritime Museum

Brittany Cultural Festival 

Brittany is a region of north-west France closely tied to the celtic traditions it shares with Ireland, Wales and Scotland. 

Celebrate the traditions of the Breton people in Kirribili with circle dancing, regional food — crêpes, galettes and oysters — and live celtic music. 

When: February 1, 2pm to 8pm

Where: Sub Base Platypus Park, Kirribili

Lunar New Year events

Chatswood Year of the Horse Festival

When: February 21, 10am - 9pm, February 22, 10am - 6pm

Where: Chatswood Interchange to Archer Street

Lane Cove Plaza Lunar New Year

When: February 20, 3:30pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Lane Cove Plaza

St Ives Lunar New Year food market

When: February 20, 5pm – 9pm

Where: St Ives Village Green

 St Leonards Lunar Laneways

When: February 28, 4pm – 9pm

Where: Canberra Avenue and Marshall Lane, St Leonards

Twilight at Taronga 

See live music with a backdrop of harbour views and wildlife at Taronga Zoo this summer. Artists include The Rubens, Cloud Control, Marlon Williams and more. Tickets available via event website.

When: February 6 – March 7

Where: Taronga Zoo

Mosman art walk 

For three weeks starting in February, the windows of shops and businesses in Mosman village will be filled with the works of local artists — including those from Mosman High students — for sale. Thirty percent of all sales goes toward supporting the art program of Mosman High School. 

When: February 19 – March 10

Where: Military Road, Mosman