Things to do during the school holidays
Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026
Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a tricky business, so we’ve done the hard work for you.
Highlights
Kids go free at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free
ACO Families: Pinocchio
Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.
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.
Winter School Holiday Workshops | Sydney Dance Company
6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage
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
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Waterworld Central Sydney 2026
Summer fun is back and bigger than ever! Waterworld Central, Australia’s largest inflatable waterpark is returning!
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Rome Around: A family fun workshop 2,000 years in the making
These school holidays we invite families to travel to back in time to ancient Rome
ACO Families: Pinocchio
Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.
Youth school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage
Explore, Play and Tell: Puppet Workshop (in Spanish)
A creative and interactive puppet workshop in Spanish for children: explore emotions, music, movement and storytelling
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.
Flip Fashion Forever July School Holidays
Upcycling workshops for young creatives to help fight textile waste and learn how to thrift flip!
For Teens: Ping Pong, Chess and Mario Party (ages 13-18)
Come by in the afternoon for a fun and relaxed time with friends.
Free Badge Making Workshop - School Holidays
Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
Kids go free at the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free
Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures
Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!
Le Ray Gymnastics Birchgrove School Holiday Camps for Kids
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
Meet LEGO® Fireman!
Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Fireman!
Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney
School Holiday activities at the BridgeMuseum
A School Holiday Activity for the whole family to enjoy
School holiday Pony Camp at Centennial Equestrian
Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.
School holiday program
Keep the children active and busy during the school holidays at PCYC City of Sydney
School holiday swim intensives program in Sydney CBD
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
School holiday swim intensives program in Ultimo
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
School Holiday Swim Intensives Program in Zetland/Green Sq
Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing
School Holidays: Junk Journals for 13-17yr olds
Transform everyday scraps into a personalized, one-of-a-kind art
School holidays: Library labyrinth (8-12 years)
Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.
Sistine Chapel Sydney: Revelations
Step inside a world-first immersive journey through Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces.
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
Teen Neighbourhood and homes: Oil Painting with Caitlyn King
Teens Painting Workshop
Teens school holidays quirky clay creations workshop
Get creative and learn to use air dry clay to make some fabulous sculptures
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure
Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Winter School Holiday Workshops | Sydney Dance Company
6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!
Winter School Holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
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