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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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Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family

Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Today 10am to 4pm
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds
Tramsheds Harold Park
Talks, courses & workshops

Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!
Today 10am to 9pm
Whale watching cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family

Whale watching cruises

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Today 9.30am to 4pm
Creature Rescue Squad at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Children & family

Creature Rescue Squad at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Discover incredible creatures from land and sea.
Today 9.30am to 5pm
Creature Rescue Squad at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Children & family

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
Today 9.30am to 3pm
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family

Balance bike clinics

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Tomorrow
Makertime for families 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Makertime for families 8-12yrs

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Tomorrow
Kids weekend creative arts and crafts workshops (5-9 years)
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops

Kids weekend creative arts and crafts workshops (5-9 years)

Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids
18 Oct 2026
Twilight Garden Tour
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family

Twilight Garden Tour

Explore the garden by twilight and meet our nocturnal residents.
21 Oct 2026
Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops

Make Your Own One-of-A-Kind Sock Puppet Workshop

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet
7 Dec 2026
Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair
Marrickville
Children & family

Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi: Mindful Sewing and Repair

Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.
12 Dec 2026
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Sydney Olympic Park
Children & family

Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX

Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
27 Dec 2026
Hook's Neverland
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film

Hook's Neverland

A circus of the imagination
9 Jan 2027

Makerspace

Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops

Makertime: open access 16+yrs

Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
29 Sep 2026

Adventure awaits at Green Square’s huge new playground

The largest playground ever completed by the City of Sydney, Gunyama Park in Zetland, is now open for play.

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