Things to do during the school holidays
22 December to 2 February 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
Pirates Love Underpants
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants
Waterworld Central Sydney 2026
Summer fun is back and bigger than ever! Waterworld Central, Australia’s largest inflatable waterpark is returning!
Dec/Jan Summer Holiday Gymnastics Camp
Skill challenges, games, creative crafts and more
Library events and programs
Big summer reading challenge
Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.
School holidays: Pop-up book houses, 5-8 years - Kings Cross
Come and join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn to make your own pop-up book house.
Flutter Craft Academy, 8-12 years - Customs House
Create moving butterflies, bees or other winger creatures.
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
Flutter Craft Academy, 8-12 years - Glebe Library
Create moving butterflies, bees or other winger creatures.
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
K-Pop Posca pen portraits
Create vibrant K-Pop-inspired portraits using Posca markers in this fun school holiday workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
School holidays: manga comic workshop, 9-12 yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School holidays: Under the Sea, Ceramics for 6-9yrs
Create a crazy creature from under the sea in this 2.5 hour hands on clay workshop for kids
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.
School holidays: block-print your tote or t-shirt, 10-13yrs
Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.
School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs
Create your own mythical metal keyring in the jewellery studio at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
All events
Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Big summer reading challenge
Join Australia’s largest summer public library reading challenge for kids and young people aged up to 18 years.
Dec/Jan Summer Holiday Gymnastics Camp
Skill challenges, games, creative crafts and more
Escape This: The Home of Epic School Holiday Adventures
Turn “I’m bored” into “Can we do that again?” with an day out where kids step into stories instead of staring at screens
Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.
Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal
A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
These Summer holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Summer School Holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Pirates Love Underpants
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a hilarious quest for the legendary Pants of Gold in Pirates Love Underpants
Future Vet Kids Camp
Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Let kids express themselves creatively in this fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
Le Ray Gymnastics Birchgrove School Holiday Camps for Kids
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Summer School Holiday Dance Workshops – Ages 5 - 18
Summer sorted! Dynamic workshops for young dancers. Fun, creative, perfect for all levels.
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
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