Legally Blonde - the award winning musical continues to play at The Lyric Theatre with a star-studded Australian cast including Young Talent Time Host Rob Mills, Cameron Daddo and Erica Heynatz, and directed by the Broadway production's Jerry Mitchell. Saturday matinees are the perfect day out for all ages.

Carols in the Domain, 22 December - Australia's largest free Christmas concert in Sydney's Domain is an unmissable event for families.

Rolex Sydney Hobart, 26 December - On Boxing Day, Sydneysiders flock to the harbour to witness the start of Australia's most thrilling and nail-biting yacht race.

Lawrence Twilight Rodeo, Maclean, 29 December = The Lawrence Twilight Rodeo is an annual rodeo that is a great family event with lots of attractions for the kids.

New Year's Eve, 31 December - Bring in the New Year with celebrations across the State. Family friendly highlights include:
New Year's Eve at Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin: Amusement rides to keep the kids and young adults alike occupied and a fantastic fireworks display to bring in the New Year.
Balranald New Year's Eve Celebration: A family celebration at Greenham Park. Come and join the locals and enjoy entertainment, kids activities, raffles, spinning wheel, refreshments and lots of fun.
New Year's Celebrations in Wollongong 2012: Stilt walkers, jugglers, face painting, tattoos, roving characters, clowns, balloon sculptors, buskers, amusement rides and fireworks.
Summer Festival New Year's Eve Fireworks, Taree: Bring a picnic rug along to Queen Elizabeth Park and enjoy the family fun of the New Year's Eve celebrations. The live entertainment includes local bands and performers for all to enjoy and, of course, don't forget the fireworks!
New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour: celebrate the New Year at a Sydney Harbour National Park with ticketed events taking place on Clark Island, Bradleys Head, Shark Island, Goat Island, North Head and Fort Denison.

Apia International Sydney, 6-12 January - take the whole family out to Sydney Olympic Park to see tennis superstars including Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Bernard Tomic, Li Na and Caroline Wozniacki.

Commonwealth Bank Series - One Day Internationals, Sydney Cricket Ground, 8 & 20 January - Australia takes on Sri Lanka and the big hitting West Indians at Sydney's iconic SCG.

CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival, Parkes, 9-13 January - a dazzling 150 events including the family favourite, Elvis Street Parade.

Australian Youth Olympic Festival, Sydney, 16-20 January - over 1,700 athletes are expected to travel from 30 nations to participate in this multi-sport event which takes place in many of the Sydney 2000 Olympic venues.

The Big Issue Street Football Festival, Darling Harbour, 18-28 January - this annual event unites players and fans from across the community for 11 days of soccer action played on a floating pitch.

Australia Day, 26 January - NSW parties in style to celebrate Australia Day with a packed programme of special events. Highlights in Sydney include the Ferrython, when harbour ferries race for honours past the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House; street parades, fireworks and an RAAF flyover.

Yabun, Sydney, 26 January - Australia's largest single-day Indigenous festival attracts up to 15,000 people and features music, panels and speeches.

Body Science Great Australian Swim Series, Sydney, 26 January - swim alongside Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens this Australia Day. There are several races on offer including the Junior Kids 300m event where entrants swim along-side some of open waters best swimmers and sports stars.