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Things to do during the school holidays

Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026

Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a tricky business, so we’ve done the hard work for you.

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Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family

Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Tomorrow
Photos With Santa at David Jones
Sydney
Children & family

Photos With Santa at David Jones

Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical Santa experience like no other.
Tomorrow
Twilight Garden Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family

Twilight Garden Tour

Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.
4 Nov 2026
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family

Balance bike clinics

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
7 Nov 2026
Makertime for families 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Makertime for families 8-12yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
7 Nov 2026
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops

Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet
7 Dec 2026
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Marrickville
Children & family

Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair

Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
12 Dec 2026
School Holiday Fun: Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families
Ultimo
Music

School Holiday Fun: Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
20 Dec 2026
Christmas Day at Skyfeast Sydney Tower
Sydney Tower
Children & family

Christmas Day at Skyfeast Sydney Tower

Christmas Day buffet lunch & Dinner - 82 floors above Sydney City
25 Dec 2026
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family

Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX

Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
27 Dec 2026
Stardust Circus
Rose Bay
Theatre, dance & film

Stardust Circus

Rose bay Stardust Circus returns January 2027
8 Jan 2027
Hook's Neverland
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film

Hook's Neverland

A circus of the imagination
9 Jan 2027

Sports activities

Casual basketball for ages 13-18
Peter Forsyth Auditorium
Sport & fitness

Casual basketball for ages 13-18

Join our free after school activities for high school students
2 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
29 Sep 2026

Adventure awaits at Green Square’s huge new playground

The largest playground ever completed by the City of Sydney, Gunyama Park in Zetland, is now open for play.

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