Things to do during the school holidays
Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026
Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a tricky business, so we’ve done the hard work for you.
Highlights
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Bloodsuckers After Dark: Family Night
Playful, surprising and a little bit weird! A family evening adventure into the wonderful world of nature after dark.
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12
Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays
Pay No Attention
A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.
Waterworld Central Sydney 2026
Summer fun is back and bigger than ever! Waterworld Central, Australia’s largest inflatable waterpark is returning!
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
School Holidays: The identity lab
A collage and portrait remix workshop for teens aged 13 to 17
School Holidays: Junk Journals for 13-17yr olds
Transform everyday scraps into a personalized, one-of-a-kind art
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Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Whale Watching Cruises
See humpback whales jump off the water during their migration
Traditional candy making demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12
Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage
Cumberland Gang Show Electrify!
Theatre Production presented by the Scouts and Guides of Sydney
Kids go free at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free
Pay No Attention
A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.
Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures
Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!
School holiday swim intensives program in Sydney CBD
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
School holiday swim intensives program in Ultimo
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
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