School holidays

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

A free, fun-filled festival for kids and families at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Sat 11 and Sun 12 July.

Experience the timeless tale of Pinocchio in a brand-new show, brought to life with live music by an ACO string quartet.

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage

Theatre Production presented by the Scouts and Guides of Sydney

Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s ice skating rink!

Step into the story of South Eveleigh with a special family-friendly heritage tour designed just for little explorers.

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

Lace Up for Winterfest Magic on Hay St!

Step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for free

A cheeky and chaotic circus cabaret for all ages!

Full-day Skate, Scooter & BMX holiday camps with food, coaching and pickups across Sydney

These school holidays we invite families to travel to back in time to ancient Rome

A School Holiday Activity for the whole family to enjoy

Join our School Holiday Camp filled with horse riding, pony care, games and more.

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Accelerate the development of your child's swimming skills, and increase their confidence in and around water.

Step inside a world-first immersive journey through Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces.

Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!

A magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories

Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!

From 1 July to 2 August, Hay St will transform into Sydney's winter playground.

Clay Hand Building Class for Kids and their parents too

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly workshops

Fun, safe skate sessions for ages 5–16

Learn to throw clay on a pottery wheel

The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day

Sydney Trapeze School's open day, where you can discover all things circus!

A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.

Keep the kids active and stoked these holidays with our popular school holiday skate clinics at Sydney Park Skatepark.

Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays

A two-hour family workshop

Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

School holiday clowning taster for kids with performer Owen Little. No experience needed. Ages 8–12

Keep the children active and busy during the school holidays at PCYC City of Sydney

Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.

Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.

Explore the wonderful medium of clay this half-day workshop for young people.

Hands-on activities in coding, robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, animation, crafting and more for fun learning these holidays

Teens Painting Workshop

6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!

Spark your child's imagination

Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish

School holiday physical theatre taster for teens with performer Owen Little. No experience needed.

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

A creative and interactive puppet workshop in Spanish for children: explore emotions, music, movement and storytelling

Upcycling workshops for young creatives to help fight textile waste and learn how to thrift flip!

Come by in the afternoon for a fun and relaxed time with friends.

Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love

Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Fireman!

A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D design and printing

Transform everyday scraps into a personalized, one-of-a-kind art

Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.

Teens Painting Workshop

Get creative and learn to use air dry clay to make some fabulous sculptures

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Teens drawing workshop: Mythical Creatures in Pastels

Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Makerspace

Unleash your creativity and explore the exciting world of creative coding in this hands-on workshop at the Makerspace

Teens Drawing Workshop

Kids Painting & Fabric Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where children will repurpose egg cartons into seed starters.

Teens Clothes Customisation

Teens Zine-making Workshop

The smash-hit family magic show returns with whimsical wonders, laugh-out-loud moments and fun for the entire family.

Treasure Hunt: Unearthing and Documenting Treasures

The wacky wizard is back with hilarious hijinks, magical mayhem and plenty of laughs for the whole family.

Experience the magic of winter these school holidays at Darling Square

Have some playful, silly fun

Join a fun-filled, interactive tour designed for children for the Library’s 200th Anniversary

Join UNSW maths expert Dr Randell Heyman in this hands-on workshop and explore the beautiful side of mathematics.

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where children transform recycled fabrics into their own unique patch.

Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop

Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session

Create a spark by day, and watch it illuminate the night.

Pop into the Learning Centre and discover a range of activities inspired by looking back at the past & into the future.

In this workshop children will learn about epic cycles and myth-telling and will compare ancient Greek epics with songs.

Learn Japanese repair and sewing techniques with local artist Yoshi Ito.

Enjoy a game on our three German-made expert roller tables

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!