Family-friendly events on the North Shore this April

Sunset Series 

The North Sydney Sunset Series returns this April with a special kids show featuring The Hot Potato Band and The Young Guns.

When: April 12, 3pm – 6pm

Where: St Leonards Park

Storytime at Stanton

Meet picture book author/illustrator duo Pip and Yiscah, who will read their latest book Spare Kisses. For ages three to 10. Free entry, book via council website.

When: April 15, 11am – 12pm

Where: Stanton Library

Learning clay

Ku-ring-gai Council will be hosting two clay workshops these school holidays: an introduction to the medium for kids aged six to 12, and a pottery class for teens.

When: April 8, April 13, 10am – 3pm

Where: 3 Recreation Avenue, Roseville

Ku-ring-gai bug adventures

A day for kids to go on a supervised bug hunt and learn more about the creatures crawling around their backyard. Tickets $80.

When: April 9, 9am – 4pm

Where: 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Bushland survival skills

Ever wanted to know how to live off the land? This kids workshop will teach you how to find fresh water, identify native foods and construct an emergency shelter in the outback. Tickets $80. 

When: April 10, 9am – 4pm

Where: 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Immersive painting, storytime and craft

A free, family-friendly event inviting local kids to take part in a guided painting workshop in an outdoor setting. No booking required.

When: April 9, 10am – 1pm

Where: Carlson Park, North Willoughby

Donington Autobrunch

The “autobrunch” car show has fast cars, old cars, new cars and strange cars: come along to St Ives Showground to see them all. Free entry.

When: April 5, 8am

Where: 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Second Hand Hornsby Markets

Pick out some pre-loved toys, books and clothes at this second hand market in Hornsby.

When: April 12, 9am – 1pm

Where: Beattie Lane, Hornsby