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.
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All-Star Circus
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!
Big ideas factory at Tumbalong Park
Free interactive school holiday activities bringing science, technology, creativity and engineering to life
Creature Rescue Squad at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Every creature needs a hero! Complete the missions and join the Creature Rescue Squad.
Creature Rescue Squad at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Every creature needs a hero! Complete the missions and join the Creature Rescue Squad at Sea Life and Wild Life Sydney
Epic school holiday adventures at Escape This
Immersive Experiences For Young Explorers (and Their Grown-Up Sidekicks)
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.
Katie McErlean "Jelly" exhibition, residency and workshops
An exhibition of original Jelly works on archival paper, ink, acrylic and paint, plus school holiday workshops
Kids & teens school holiday program
A creative break for young artists to explore painting, drawing, ceramics and more in a inspiring studio environment.
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
Moon Festival Darling Square
Celebrating family, gratitude, and the Autumn full moon
Power Play Sydney：The ultimate arena
Step inside a living video game at Power Play Sydney
School Holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.
School Holiday Table Tennis
Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables
Spring School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Discover a treasure trove of family activities this Spring
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Woollahra Super Small Sculpture Workshops
A hands-on school holiday sculpture workshop for ages 5–12!
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
See what's on these Spring school holidays
School Holiday Nerf Wars – Pagewood
High-energy Nerf battles, tactical games, challenges and epic team competitions in a park
Spring School Holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
The Lost Emotions in the Forest (in Spanish)
An interactive theatre experience for children and families
Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Kids weekend creative arts and crafts workshops (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids
Wildlife Explorers at Sydney
Discover and meet the creatures who call the gardens home!
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
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 Giving Back - Helping Hands
Give the kids something GOOD to do these school holidays
Kids' Honey Workshops
A sweet adventure into the world of bees at The Grounds of Alexandria!
Postcard making
Get ready for fun-filled postcard making workshops where kids can unleash their creativity.
School holiday activities at The Y East Gymnastics
School holiday gymnastics activities will be available at The Y East Gymnastics during the upcoming school holidays
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: Creative workshop for kids Surry Hills
Join us at Create and Make Workshop in Surry Hills these school holidays for a fun art and craft workshop
School holidays: Ozobot robot maze 8-12yrs
Build, code and play with robots at the Makerspace!
Build your own Chinese Garden
Create a take-home 3D Chinese Garden featuring pavilions, dragons, koi carp and bamboo.
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
School holidays: colourful mask workshop 9-12yrs
Students will work with cardboard, paint and embellishments to create their own vibrant large-scale cardboard mask.
Sports activities
School holidays: Pop-up basketball for ages 13-18 – Glebe
Join our free activities for high school students these school holidays.
School holidays: Pop-up tennis for ages 13-18
Come and play casual tennis games and learn some skills at our free school holiday activities for high school students.
Makerspace
School holidays: Ozobot robot maze 8-12yrs
Build, code and play with robots at the Makerspace!
School holidays: Pixel art maker day 10-15yrs
Design your own pixel art inspired keyring and animation
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
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