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Things to do during the school holidays

Tuesday 7 to Friday 17 April 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

Waterworld Central Sydney 2026
The Entertainment Quarter
Children & family

Waterworld Central Sydney 2026

Summer fun is back and bigger than ever! Waterworld Central, Australia’s largest inflatable waterpark is returning!
26 Jan 2026
Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
The Entertainment Quarter
Food & drink

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show returns with all your show favourites for a great family day out!
Today 10am to 4pm
Youth school holiday program
Town Hall
Tours & experiences

Youth school holiday program

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Today 10am to 4pm

Swim, slide and splash

City of Sydney pools and aquatic centres

See locations and opening times.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre

School Holidays: Street Scenes
Customs House Library
Children & family

School Holidays: Street Scenes

Create a colourful collage of your neighbourhood using mixed media in this fun workshop.
Today 11am to 1pm

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Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family

Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
3 Dec 2025
"A Day in France" French Holiday Camp
Rozelle
Children & family

"A Day in France" French Holiday Camp

Holiday Camp with engaging fun games, cute crafts, typical French recess games, discovery of France and French culture
13 Jan 2026
RPA hospital amazing histories treasure hunt
Camperdown
Children & family

RPA hospital amazing histories treasure hunt

Uncover interesting facts about RPA Hospital’s history
4 Feb 2026
Traditional candy making demonstration
The Rocks
Children & family

Traditional candy making demonstration

The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day
3 Dec 2025
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.
17 Jan 2026

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