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:
- Free Easter Bunny cookie decorating for kids (12–3pm, 3-6 April, Level 1 Centre Court)
- Free family activities, including table tennis and a toddler activity wall
- 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:
- Mr Meng – Chongqing Spicy Noodles ($13.80)
- Cam On – Beef Pho ($9.80)
- Fugetsu – Tonkotsu Ramen (small) ($12.80)
- 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.
Event Venue
Market City Shopping Centre, Shop R1.05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia, Surry Hills
