The Best Kids Activities In Alexandria

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A few years ago the Grounds of Alexandria opened its doors amidst a sea of industrial complexes and factory outlets. Hip urban families flocked to this child-friendly oasis and an urban renewal has blossomed in Alexandria, with kids proving to be the real winners. In the past few years, an abundance of kids activities have sprung up, making this one of the go-to destinations for Sydney families looking for fun. Here are six of the best kids’ activities in Alexandria.

Little Dynamos

With an indoor playground five levels high, Little Dynamos can wear your kids out like nothing else. Relax with a coffee and watch your kids climb, crawl, slide and generally burst with excitement. There is a foam ball room, complete with air cannons and a separate area for smaller kids to play without fear of being bowled over in all the excitement. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch, with healthy options and kids meals available.

Age: 6 months to 12 years
Cost: 1-3 years: $15
4-12 year olds: $17
Under 1: $5 or free with older sibling
Adults: free.
Fun fact: The longest slide here is a whopping six meters high, spiralling down from the fifth level of the play structure.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq gives arcades and tricky ticket games a new life.

Bring your smallfry, bring your largefry! We’ve got things for young and old from the old and fun! Dodgem cars, carousels, crazy shakes and prizes prizes prizes! Try your luck against their games and you just might land your hands on the coveted collectables that sit at the top of the jackpot. And if you want to stick around for dinner - they have a great diner that has something for everybody! 

Age: All ages
Cost: Price varies depending on what games you play but from Monday to Thursday* you can get a 2 hour all inclusive pass for $25
Fun fact: Dodgem cars were popular as far back as the 1920s.
*See website for exclusions

Sydney Park

Though officially in St. Peters, Sydney Park borders Alexandria so it just slips in on this list. When the sun is shining and you’d feel guilty staying indoors, this huge park is a haven for families. A highlight for kids is the big bike path complete with road signs (it’s never too early to learn the road rules) and one of Sydney’s best playgrounds built to stimulate touch, hearing and sight.

Age: All ages
Cost: Free
Fun fact: A city farm is due to open soon, giving kids the chance to see firsthand that peas don’t actually come from the supermarket freezer.
 

Textbook Boulangerie Patisserie

Take the kids for a very special treat at this very OTT bakery! On Australia day they released a limited-edition lamington croissant, and it was so popular that they bring it back on special occasions (keep an eye on their Facebook page and make a run for it!). Also on the menu are blueberry cheesecakes, chocolate almond cake and weekend specials such as their recent double smoked bacon fat laminated brioche with porcini butter. Oh my! 

Action Studios Alexandria

Let them sing, dance & play! Action Studios in Alexandria is the home of Adele’s Action Kids. Here you’ll find fun, action-packed sessions for toddlers and pre-schoolers every weekday and Saturday morning. These drop-in classes are sure to expend some of their endless energy. A perfect destination for a rainy day or a hot, steamy day.

Age: toddlers & preschoolers
Cost: $18 / $24 for 2 siblings / $28 for 3 siblings
Fun fact: Action Kids have a new Fizzical Fun Friday Morning class which also include soft play and craft activities.

 

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