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.
All events
All-Star Circus
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!
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.
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Kids weekend creative arts and crafts workshops (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet
Twilight Garden Tour
Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.
School Holiday Nerf Wars – Pagewood
High-energy Nerf battles, tactical games, challenges and epic team competitions in a park
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.
Kids' Honey Workshops
A sweet adventure into the world of bees at The Grounds of Alexandria!
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
School holiday swim intensives program - Sydney CBD
Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate your child's swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.
School holiday swim intensives program - Ultimo
Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.
School holiday swim intensives program - Zetland
Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.
School Holiday Table Tennis
Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables
School holidays: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for young people.
School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrs
Explore 3D design, coding and robotics in the Makerspace
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.
Ensemble Theatre: Spring School Holiday Drama Workshops
Spark your child's imagination!
Creative crafts and textiles course for kids
A jam packed day of art and craft at the Reverse Garbage Education Hub
School holidays: make your own clay monsters, 7-10yrs
Create your own eerie ghoul or monster out of clay
AI Space Mission Holiday Camp
A hands-on holiday camp where Years 3–6 students use AI, coding and creativity to complete a space mission.
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing
School holidays: Ceramics wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School Holidays: handmake your own stickers, 9-12yrs
Create unique handmade stickers in this fun beginner-friendly workshop for young people
School Holiday Fun! Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Typo (Clockwork Circus) at Fringe Kids
Come on a journey with our writer, with their thoughts and ideas coming to life on stage in this all-ages circus show..
Kids and Teens Beginners Crochet - 2 Day Course
Learn how to make your own fashion accessories and an adorable toy!
Japanese Themed Spring Bento Workshop
Create your own Japanese style bento in this fun, hands on workshop!
Mooncake -One Moon. Many Stories. A New Play for Children 5+
A magical puppetry play for children 5+ & families. Joyful, funny & quietly moving.
Sydney Eye Hospital Community Open Day
Join Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation and partners to celebrate World Sight Day at Sydney Eye Hospital
School holidays: colourful mask workshop 9-12yrs
Students will work with cardboard, paint and embellishments to create their own vibrant large-scale cardboard mask.
Play School Live Concert 2026: Humpty's Big Celebration!
2026 marks a remarkable milestone: Play School, Australia’s most beloved children’s television program, turns 60.
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds
Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!
Pine Street Creative Arts centre Centre
School holidays: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for young people.
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: make your own clay monsters, 7-10yrs
Create your own eerie ghoul or monster out of clay
School holidays: Ceramics wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
School Holidays: handmake your own stickers, 9-12yrs
Create unique handmade stickers in this fun beginner-friendly workshop for young people
School holidays: colourful mask workshop 9-12yrs
Students will work with cardboard, paint and embellishments to create their own vibrant large-scale cardboard mask.
Makerspace
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrs
Explore 3D design, coding and robotics in the Makerspace
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12 years
Master block coding and robotics with our Sphero Bolt workshop!
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing
School holidays: Pixel art maker day 10-15yrs
Design your own pixel art inspired keyring and animation
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