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Free things to do with kids in Botany (rhymetime, bike clinics)

2 min readUpdated 4 Nov 2026Botany

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In this guide
  1. Events for little ones
  2. Events for bigger kids and families
  3. Clubs and places in Botany
  4. Planning a free day
  5. Check the latest details

Looking for free things to do with kids in Botany? We have eight events and eight clubs and places listed as free options for Botany and nearby Banksmeadow, Mascot, Pagewood and Eastlakes. They include library rhymetime and storytime, balance bike clinics and a Christmas concert. Offers change, so confirm with the organiser that there is still no charge.

Events for little ones

  • Rhymetime at Green Square Library in Zetland, for ages 0 to 2, and a bilingual version of the same session.
  • Storytime at Green Square Library, for ages 3 to 5, and a bilingual version too.
  • Balance bike clinics in Alexandria.
  • Bump, Baby and Beyond, a motherhood event, in Alexandria. This looks aimed at parents, so check whether children can come along.

Events for bigger kids and families

  • A Kids Sports Party at Decathlon Tempe.
  • Rosebery Christmas Concert in Rosebery.

Event times, entry and booking are set by the organisers. We have not been given session dates here, so check each organiser's page.

Clubs and places in Botany

The Botany listings include Creativity Wild Mosaics and Craft, Pose Performance Academy, Australian Karate Academy, Circle Music Australia, Alexandria Dukes RFC, Gracie Botany Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Botany Aquatic Centre and Botany Pool. We have been given no details on what is free at each one, so ask what is included and when before you go.

Planning a free day

  • Start with a library session, then add a park or another listed event.
  • Take water, snacks and sun protection, so you are not tempted to buy on the day.
  • Check ages. Several sessions suit under-fives, and others suit older kids.
  • Arrive early for popular sessions in case places are limited.

Check the latest details

Use the events and clubs below to see what is current, then visit each organiser's own page for the latest times, ages and booking. We are still adding free options for Botany, so check back.

Built from Roolu's local listings. Dates, prices and ages can change, so check with each organiser before you go.

Free things to do near Botany

Clubs and classes near Botany

  • Creativity Wild Mosaics and Craft

    Arts & crafts · Botany

  • Pose Performance Academy

    Dance · Botany

  • Australian Karate Academy

    Sport · Botany

  • Circle Music Australia

    Music · Botany

  • Alexandria Dukes RFC

    Sport · Botany

  • Gracie Botany Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    Sport · Botany

  • Botany Aquatic Centre

    Swimming · Botany

  • Botany Pool

    Swimming · Botany

  • Botany Big Splash

    Swimming · Botany

Listed from each business's own website. See all clubs & classes

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