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Things to do during the school holidays

23 December 2024 to Thursday 30 January 2025

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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Free trial class: Robotics and coding for kids
Online
Children & family

Free trial class: Robotics and coding for kids

Join our 3-day Robotics & Coding program for kids (7-15). Hands-on learning, personal kit, and certificate included!
2 Jan 2025
The Centenary Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
31 Dec 2024
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film

Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Experience the Australian premiere of this thrilling quest filled with magic, monsters and mayhem.
31 Dec 2024
Horse Riding Camp
Moore Park
Children & family

Horse Riding Camp

Horse Riding Camp in the heart of Sydney
17 Jan 2025
New Twilight SKYWALK Tour at Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower
Tours & experiences

New Twilight SKYWALK Tour at Sydney Tower Eye

Chase the twilight glow this summer with our new SKYWALK tour
1 Jan 2025
Bluey's Big Play
Theatre Royal Sydney
Theatre, dance & film

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series
2 Jan 2025
Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn
Sydney Opera House
Talks, courses & workshops

Colour In Worlds by Mit Jai Inn

Immersive sculptural installation for kids, created by internationally celebrated Thai artist Mit Jai Inn
3 Jan 2025
Josephine Wants To Dance
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film

Josephine Wants To Dance

Jump into the tutu-tastic adventure of self-discovery, ballet and... kangaroos
3 Jan 2025
Youth in the City - January school holiday program
Town Hall House
Tours & experiences

Youth in the City - January school holiday program

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
6 Jan 2025
Future Vet Kids Camp
Waverley
Children & family

Future Vet Kids Camp

Future Vet Kids Camp is an exciting veterinary-inspired face-to-face and virtual school holiday program.
6 Jan 2025
Park Science – Marvellous Machines
Centennial Park
Children & family

Park Science – Marvellous Machines

Inspire your inner engineer on our zany Marvellous Machines day in the park!
7 Jan 2025

Swim, slide and splash

City of Sydney pools and aquatic centres

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Library events and programs

School holidays: Explore robotics with m-Bot 9-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

School holidays: Explore robotics with m-Bot 9-12yrs

Master coding in this beginner workshop
21 Jan 2025
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

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

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
22 Jan 2025
School holidays: Ozobot maze 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

School holidays: Ozobot maze 8-12yrs

A fun introduction to robotics and coding for kids
23 Jan 2025
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

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

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.
24 Jan 2025

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre

School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 9-12 yrs

Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
17 Jan 2025
School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family

School holidays: wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens
20 Jan 2025
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
20 Jan 2025
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids 9-12yrs (afternoon)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops

School holidays: wheel throwing for kids 9-12yrs (afternoon)

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
21 Jan 2025
School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family

School holidays: wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs (morning)

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
21 Jan 2025
School holidays: introduction to printmaking, 13-17 years
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Children & family

School holidays: introduction to printmaking, 13-17 years

Experiment with positive and negative space, image composition and colour.
22 Jan 2025
School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family

School holidays: manga comic book workshop, 13-17 yrs

Learn how to make your own manga style comics in this introductory workshop
24 Jan 2025

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