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

Sydney Park Cycling Centre

Children & family

Balance bike clinics

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Reverse Garbage

Children & family

Tinkering with Tools: Electronics & E-Waste

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.

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.

Shopping, markets & fairs

Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors

Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.

Food & drink

The best picnic spots in our area

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