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
School holiday swim intensives program in Ultimo
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
Winter School Holiday Workshops | Sydney Dance Company
6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.
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
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
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: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay this half-day workshop for young people.
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
Hive Festival for kids
A free, fun-filled festival for kids and families at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Sat 11 and Sun 12 July.
ACO Families: Pinocchio
Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.
Circus in Full Colour! Sydney Trapeze School Open Day
Sydney Trapeze School's open day, where you can discover all things circus!
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage
Fang-tastic School Holiday Fun at the Australian Museum
2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.
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
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
Pay No Attention
A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.
Rome Around: A family fun workshop 2,000 years in the making
These school holidays we invite families to travel to back in time to ancient Rome
School Holiday activities at the BridgeMuseum
A School Holiday Activity for the whole family to enjoy
School holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.
School Holiday Skateboarding Clinics - Sydney Park
Keep the kids active and stoked these holidays with our popular school holiday skate clinics at Sydney Park Skatepark.
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.
School Holiday Swim Intensives Program in Zetland/Green Sq
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
Sistine Chapel Sydney: Revelations
Step inside a world-first immersive journey through Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces.
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure
Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!
The Gruffalo's Child
A magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Winter School Holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!
Winterfest at Hay St
From 1 July to 2 August, Hay St will transform into Sydney's winter playground.
July School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Class
Clay Hand Building Class for Kids and their parents too
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly workshops
School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Wheel Classes
Learn to throw clay on a pottery wheel
Traditional candy making demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day
Free Badge Making Workshop - School Holidays
Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays
Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures
Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!
Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
Primary Clowning & Physical Comedy — Kids 8–12
School holiday clowning taster for kids with performer Owen Little. No experience needed. Ages 8–12
School holiday program
Keep the children active and busy during the school holidays at PCYC City of Sydney
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.
School holidays: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay this half-day workshop for young people.
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