Things to do during the school holidays

14 -27 April 2025

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

Anzac Memorial

Exhibitions

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

Centennial Park

Community & causes

Bush School (2.5 to 5 year olds)

Bush School is a unique nature play program for children aged 2.5 to 5 years

The Rocks

Children & family

Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

Sydney Park Cycling Centre

Children & family

Balance bike clinics

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Haymarket

Children & family

Ghostly Garden for kids

Experience a twilight adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event

The Royal Botanic Garden

Children & family

Alice in the Wonderland

Join Alice on her amazing journey through Wonderland and experience an adventure like no other.

The Entertainment Quarter

Children & family

Sydney Family Show @ The Entertainment Quarter

Get ready for Sydney’s best-value family Easter show, returning to The Entertainment Quarter, from 12th–27th April 2025!

Town Hall House

Tours & experiences

Youth in the City – April school holiday program

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Sydney Park Cycling Centre

Children & family

Balance Bike school holiday clinic

Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals

Moore Park

Children & family

Horse Riding Camp

Horse Riding Camp in the heart of Sydney

Birchgrove

Sport & fitness

Le Ray Gymnastics Birchgrove School Holiday Camps for Kids

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

Library events and programs

Darling Square Library

Children & family

School holidays: 3D print club, 12-16 years

A fun introduction to 3D printing for young people

Newtown Library

Children & family

Fun with robotics kits, 5 to 8 years

A makerspace kits introduction workshop - Come and explore this fun and engaging session

Darling Square Library

Children & family

School holidays: Pixel art maker day, 10-15 yrs

Create 8-bit inspired pixel art at the Darling Square Library Makerspace

Darling Square Library

Children & family

School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.

Customs House Library

Children & family

Create your first Library Bag, 5 to 8 years

Tap into your creative side and come join us to design your very first library bag!

Surry Hills Library

Children & family

Creative Beading workshop, family session 8+

Join us for a fun and creative hands-on workshop where children and families come together to make beaded accessories.

Darling Square Library

Children & family

School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!

Darling Square Library

Talks, courses & workshops

School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs

Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!

Swim, slide and splash

City of Sydney pools and aquatic centres

See locations and opening times.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre

Ultimo Community Centre

Talks, courses & workshops

School holidays: portrait painting @ Ultimo (13-17yrs)

Discover the joy of portrait painting in our school holiday workshop at Ultimo Community Centre

Ultimo Community Centre

Talks, courses & workshops

School holidays: draw your pet @ Ultimo (9-12yrs)

Capture the character of your favourite pet friend in our pet portrait drawing class

Things to do in Sydney with kids

After school, during the weekend and indoor, Sydney has plenty of fun for all ages.

Children & family

What to do in Sydney these school holidays

There's plenty to keep the kids entertained in autumn.

Food & drink

The best picnic spots in our area

13 parks, gardens and reserves to explore during warmer weather.