The Winterlight Festival is an annual event that happens at Parramatta in Prince Alfred Square. Returning for its fourth year, this fantastic event is perfect for a for a family day or night out and has something for all ages.

The Square transforms into a Winter Wonderland with Sydney’s largest open-air ice rink. After a few circles around the ice rink, enjoy the enormous ice slide, more carnival rides and even a snow play zone! Your little ones also have the option to go into the Free Kids Creative Hub to enjoy different craft activities throughout the day or evening. There are plenty of other free workshops for the whole family to enjoy.

All the Winter antics will get the family hungry! Luckily, there’s plenty of delicious food available at Winterlight Festival. From wood fired pizza to hot dogs and chocolate waffles to sweet treats, be ready to indulge yourself in perfect winter feasts during your visit. Being only a short walk from Church Streets famous Eat Street, you are surrounded with almost every cuisine if you still aren’t satisfied with what the Winterlight Festival has to offer!

If rides aren’t really your thing, don’t fret – there’s plenty of other Winter antics available! Local performers and live musicians come through to entertain all day and night while you take a break to grab a bite to eat.

There is plenty to do, so come along to see Parramatta turn into a playground! Holiday Inn Parramatta is the closest accommodation to all the fun and definitely the place to be to catch all the action. Get among the Winter magic at the Parramatta Light Festival during July.