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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School holiday swim intensives program - Zetland
Build confidence, improve technique and accelerate their swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Spring School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Discover a treasure trove of family activities this Spring
Twilight Garden Tour
Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.
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.
All-Star Circus
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!
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.
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!
Moon Festival Darling Square
Celebrating family, gratitude, and the Autumn full moon
Postcard making
Get ready for fun-filled postcard making workshops where kids can unleash their creativity.
Power Play Sydney：The ultimate arena
Step inside a living video game at Power Play Sydney
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 Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.
School holiday sports program @ Gunyama Park
Keep kids active with fun, coach-led sports and activity sessions these 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 Table Tennis
Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables
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: Get hooked knitting workshop (8-12 years)
Young crafters learn basic knitting stitches and techniques while making fun beginner-friendly projects.
School Holidays: handmake your own stickers, 9-12yrs
Create unique handmade stickers in this fun beginner-friendly workshop for young people
School holidays: ikebana for kids 5-12yrs
A fun introduction to the Japanese art of flower arranging - ikebana for kids.
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
Teens clay studio (teens 12 Yrs +)
Build wheelthrowing skills while exploring foundational techniques and handbuilding for teens aged 12+.
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Build your own Chinese Garden
Create a take-home 3D Chinese Garden featuring pavilions, dragons, koi carp and bamboo.
Ensemble Theatre: Spring School Holiday Drama Workshops
Spark your child's imagination!
Once upon a time... en español
Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
See what's on these Spring school holidays
School holidays: Oztag pop-up for ages 13 to 18
Join our free activities for high school students these school holidays.
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
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.
Sports activities
School holidays: Oztag pop-up for ages 13 to 18
Join our free activities for high school students these school holidays.
School holidays: Pop-up basketball for ages 13-18 - Redfern
Join our free activities for high school students these school holidays.
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: 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: 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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