Inner West Kids Fest 2026

Inner West Kids Fest 2026: your Valentine’s Day plans just got very, very family-friendly 💛

If your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day now involves picnic rugs, snack negotiations and at least one emergency ice block, we’ve got excellent news. Inner West Kids Fest is back — and it’s shaping up to be the summer afternoon your calendar’s been waiting for.

On Saturday 14 February, Enmore Park transforms into a buzzing mini festival from 3pm–7pm, packed with music, movement, creativity and that unmistakable Inner West community vibe. Think: live kids’ music you’ll actually enjoy, hands-on activities that don’t involve screens, and enough entertainment to keep everyone happy until bedtime (yes, even that child).

What’s happening on stage 🎤

The Vegetable Plot. Image courtesy of Inner West Council.

Vegetable Plot (3:10pm)
ARIA-nominated, pun-loving, funky-fresh legends. Kids adore them. Parents quietly Shazam them.

Inner West Aquatics Kids Dance (3:50pm)
A sneak peek of their school holiday dance program — high energy, big smiles, low pressure.

Ryka Ali (4:10pm)
Powerful storytelling, culture and music from a proud Indigenous youth ambassador with global experience.

The Lex Man (5:10pm)
Games, laughs and peak party energy in human form.

Orbit Science Show (5:50pm)
Interactive STEM fun that makes science feel like magic (without the mess at home).

TG5 (6:10pm)
Australia’s newest kids’ entertainment group bringing dance-floor vibes, confidence-boosting messages and serious end-of-day energy.

Kids’ Circus. Image courtesy of Inner West Council.

Around the park:

Between sets, the park is bursting with things to explore:

Hug-a-Bug for brave little explorers who want to paint and interact with friendly critters
Professor Peabody Puppets with a classic Punch and Judy show
Kids Circus featuring stilt walkers and dazzling performances
AFLW inflatable ball game (with free tickets and a season membership up for grabs 👀)
Australian Martial Arts Academy demos for tiny ninjas-to-be
Waste Busters helping kids (and adults) feel smug about recycling correctly
Magic Yellow Bus for under-6s with free play and early learning activities
Paint Inner West REaD storytime with mascot Garranga Bumarri and pre-loved books to take home
Inner West Council Children’s Services with bubbles, chats and temporary tattoos (yes please)

Add food stalls, giveaways, plenty of shade and that golden-hour summer glow, and you’ve got an afternoon that feels equal parts festival and neighbourhood hang.

Kids’ puppet show. Image courtesy of Inner West Council.

The important bits 📍

Where: Enmore Park, Marrickville
When: Saturday 14 February 2026
Time: 3pm–7pm
Cost: Free (our favourite price)
More info: Click here

So pack the picnic rug, slap on the sunscreen and come for “just an hour” (we all know how that goes).

See you at the park 💛

About Author

Francesca Millena

Writer, foodie and ideas-sponge, Francesca grew up in the Inner West and loves writing about all things IW related from playgrounds and podcasts, restaurants and retail, bubble tea and basketball courts. Mum to an active child, she also knows a thing or two about keeping a little one entertained on a rainy day.

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