Upcoming Family Events in Penrith

There’s plenty of fun and affordable things to do with the family in Penrith, just 50 min from Sydney’s CBD. Kids of all ages will enjoy the exciting activities and attractions including go-karting, wakeboarding, kayaking on the Nepean River and exploring the Museum of Fire. With so much to see and do, Penrith is the perfect place for your next day-trip or family weekend away.

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Penrith Regional Gallery Youth Art Prize Exhibition

13 June 2025 (+ 36 more dates)

Echoing Nature

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Nepean River parkrun

14 June 2025 (+ 31 more dates)

It's a 5km run - you against the clock!

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Fire Engine Rides

14 June 2025 (+ 13 more dates)

Activity at The Museum of Fire

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Infamous All-Ages Circus

14 June 2025

One Show Only Under the Big Top!

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Penrith Showground Market

Penrith Paceway Market

18 June 2025 (+ 32 more dates)

Market held every Wednesday morning

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Harness Racing Night

19 June 2025 (+ 41 more dates)

Regular Racing Nights Brings The Excitement Of Harness Racing To The West

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Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show

26 June 2025

Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp

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Beats, Brews & BBQ 2025

27 June 2025 (+ 1 more dates)

Penrith’s Ultimate Festival of Beer, BBQ & Live Entertainment

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Kids Movie at Panthers

07 July 2025 (+ 1 more dates)

Free school holiday movies

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Lego Build and Bash at Panthers

09 July 2025

Building fun for everyone this school holidays

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Jack Sharp Kid’s Magician

10 July 2025

At Panthers this school holidays

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Slime Workshop at Panthers

11 July 2025

A fun filled morning of making gooey slime!

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Fernhill Walking Trail

13 July 2025 (+ 23 more dates)

The Fernhill Walking Trail is a 2.6 km walking loop of Fernhill Estate

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Winter Family Day

13 July 2025

Winter family day is back for the July school holidays!

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Kids Bingo at Panthers

14 July 2025

School Holiday Bingo at Panthers

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Kids Disco at Panthers

15 July 2025

Panthers are hosting a Kid’s Disco these school holidays!

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The Ultimate Magic Show

15 July 2025 (+ 1 more dates)

Magician & Illusionist Jonas Jost

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Crafty Crazy at Panthers

17 July 2025

You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic school holiday activity for kids!

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Reptile

Penrith Reptile Expo and Family Fun Day

10 August 2025

Australia's Biggest and longest running Reptile Expo and Family Fun Day

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Fireworks

Penrith Show 2025

30 August 2025 (+ 1 more dates)

The 180th Penrith Show

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St Marys Spring Festival 2025 - TBC

06 September 2025

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED - St Marys Annual Street Festival and parade

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Real Festival

12 September 2025 (+ 2 more dates)

Penrith City Council is excited to present our biggest annual event, Real Festival 2025

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Penrith Relay for Life

13 September 2025

Relay is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services

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IRONKIDS Western Sydney

20 September 2025 - 21 September 2025

Become an IRONKID champion when you complete the kid's only version of the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

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Spring Family Day at Museum of Fire

28 September 2025

A fun day out for all the family

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