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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Wildlife Explorers at Sydney
Discover and meet the creatures who call the gardens home!
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
All-Star Circus
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one!
Creative studio - Blaklist
School Holiday program exploring dance, performance and creative direction.
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.
Jackson Aces magic camp – October school holidays
Learn magic, build confidence and perform like a magician at Jackson Aces' 2 or 3-day school holiday camp!
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
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
Mooncake -One Moon. Many Stories. A New Play for Children 5+
A magical puppetry play for children 5+ & families. Joyful, funny & quietly moving.
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 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 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 Circus Workshop
Little acrobats to future ringmasters, our workshop is full of circus fun made to keep kids moving, learning & laughing.
School holidays: Library labyrinth re-loaned (8-12 years)
Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.
Spring School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Discover a treasure trove of family activities this Spring
Sydney Eye Hospital Community Open Day
Join Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation and partners to celebrate World Sight Day at Sydney Eye Hospital
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
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!
Build your own Chinese Garden
Create a take-home 3D Chinese Garden featuring pavilions, dragons, koi carp and bamboo.
Creature Rescue Squad at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Discover incredible creatures from land and sea.
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
Ensemble Theatre: Spring School Holiday Drama Workshops
Spark your child's imagination!
Kids and Teens Beginners Crochet - 2 Day Course
Learn how to make your own fashion accessories and an adorable toy!
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
Spring holidays drama workshop with ITS
Have some playful, silly fun at Improv Theatre Sydney's 1-day Spring Drama Workshop these school holidays
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 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
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
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