Easter at Market City: Free Kids Activities, $15 Eats & Free Parking in the CBD 2026

published: 24 Mar 2026, 3 min read

when: 03 - 06 Apr 2026 | venue: Market City Shopping Centre | cost: Free | address: Level 1-3 shop r1 05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

With Easter and the school holidays overlapping this year, Market City is focusing on low-cost, family-friendly activities in the CBD - combining free kids programming with budget dining and midweek events.

Open every day across Easter, Market City in the heart of Chinatown (just minutes from Central Station) is a one-stop destination for food, shopping and entertainment.

What’s On:

  1. Free Easter Bunny cookie decorating for kids (12–3pm, 3-6 April, Level 1 Centre Court)
  2. Free family activities, including table tennis and a toddler activity wall
  3. Three levels of markets, authentic Asian dining and retail


Budget-Friendly Dining:

Visitors can enjoy a range of popular dishes for under $15 in the Level 1 Food Court, including:

  1. Mr Meng – Chongqing Spicy Noodles ($13.80)
  2. Cam On – Beef Pho ($9.80)
  3. Fugetsu – Tonkotsu Ramen (small) ($12.80)
  4. Fugetsu – Wagyu Carpaccio Tataki ($14.90)


Upstairs, the 1909 Dining Precinct (Level 3) brings together 10 authentic Asian restaurants - plus free parking from 6pm-1am when dining.

Outside of Easter weekend, Hay St Market will host free Salsa and Bachata dance lessons every Wednesday (6pm–late, 25 March–15 April) — a fun, social activity for all skill levels during the school holidays.

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image credit: Market City
Low-cost, family-friendly activities in the heart of the CBD this school holidays.

Event Details

what: Easter at Market City: Free Kids Activities, $15 Eats & Free Parking in the CBD 2026
when: 03 - 06 Apr 2026
opening hours: 12-3pm
venue: Market City Shopping Centre
city/suburb: Haymarket
address: shop r1 05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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