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Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Art Gallery of NSW
Children & family
Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat
Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
Darling Harbour ice rink
Darling Harbour
Tours & experiences
Darling Harbour ice rink
Get your skate on at Darling Harbour’s ice skating rink!
Tech & Creative Holiday Camps for ages 5–12
Sydney
Children & family
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
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Children & family
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure
Discover marine creatures, collect stamps, complete activities and meet Isabelle!
Whale watching cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family
Whale watching cruises
Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Winter School Holidays at BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb Sydney
Children & family
Winter School Holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Winterfest at Hay St
Haymarket
Children & family
Winterfest at Hay St
From 1 July to 2 August, Hay St will transform into Sydney's winter playground.
Traditional candy making demonstration
The Rocks
Children & family
Traditional candy making demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family
Balance bike clinics
Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Andy Griffiths’ You & Me and The Land of Lost Things
Andy Griffiths’ brilliantly bonkers book brought to life on stage
Arctic activity zone - Winter school holidays
Sydney
Children & family
Arctic activity zone - Winter school holidays
Be transported to the Arctic circle these school holidays with all the best free kids activities
Cumberland Gang Show Electrify!
The Concourse
Theatre, dance & film
Cumberland Gang Show Electrify!
Theatre Production presented by the Scouts and Guides of Sydney
Family Heritage Tours
South Eveleigh
Children & family
Family Heritage Tours
Step into the story of South Eveleigh with a special family-friendly heritage tour designed just for little explorers.
Japanese drumming workshop for families
Ultimo
Music
Japanese drumming workshop for families
Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)
Surry Hills
Talks, courses & workshops
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
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Children & family
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
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The Grand Electric
Theatre, dance & film
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
A cheeky and chaotic circus cabaret for all ages!
Pay No Attention
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
Pay No Attention
A brand-new show from Flying Fruit Fly Circus where knockabout comedy meets breathtaking aerials.
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
Museum of Sydney
Children & family
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with family-friendly workshops
School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Wheel Classes
Drummoyne
Children & family
School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Wheel Classes
Learn to throw clay on a pottery wheel
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Travel back in time this winter at the Maritime Museum and explore treasures of the Viking-age!
Creative studio: Industrial Design
Haymarket
Children & family
Creative studio: Industrial Design
Explore the foundations of industrial design in this immersive 3-day school holiday workshop.
Drop-in centre: 200 years of wonder
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Drop-in centre: 200 years of wonder
Are you the curious type? We have a room full of fun activities for kids exploring the Library’s 200-year history.
Free Badge Making Workshop - School Holidays
The Rocks Discovery Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
Free Badge Making Workshop - School Holidays
Enjoy a crafternoon of badge making while learning about local history these school holidays
Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Sport & fitness
Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures
Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden!
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
Rome Around: A family fun workshop 2,000 years in the making
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Children & family
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
School holiday program
Woolloomooloo
Children & family
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
Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Sport & fitness
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
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Sport & fitness
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
Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Sport & fitness
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 holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Newtown Library
Talks, courses & workshops
School holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where children transform recycled fabrics into their own unique patch.
School holidays: make your own clay monsters, 7-10yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: make your own clay monsters, 7-10yrs
Create your own eerie ghoul or monster out of clay.
School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: Ozobot 3D design challenge 9-12yrs
Explore 3D design, coding and robotics in the Makerspace
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs
Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.
SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop
For 14-17 year olds who love music
Street Art Stencils: Inspired by Banksy with Edwina Barton
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Street Art Stencils: Inspired by Banksy with Edwina Barton
Kids Stencil Workshop
Teens Clay Shark Sculpture Workshop with Kassandra Bossell
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Clay Shark Sculpture Workshop with Kassandra Bossell
Teens Clay Workshop
Winter School Holiday Workshops | Sydney Dance Company
Dawes Point
Theatre, dance & film
Winter School Holiday Workshops | Sydney Dance Company
6-17 July | Ages 5-18 | Make these Winter school holidays all about dance!
Ensemble Theatre: Winter School Holiday Drama Workshops
Ensemble Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Ensemble Theatre: Winter School Holiday Drama Workshops
Spark your child's imagination
July School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Class
Drummoyne
Children & family
July School Holidays - Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Class
Clay Hand Building Class for Kids and their parents too
Once upon a time... en español
Instituto Cervantes Sydney
Children & family
Once upon a time... en español
Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
School Holidays: The identity lab
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School Holidays: The identity lab
A collage and portrait remix workshop for teens aged 13 to 17
Youth school holiday program
Town Hall
Tours & experiences
Youth school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Full Day Ceramics with Christian Bonett: Sydney Opera House
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Full Day Ceramics with Christian Bonett: Sydney Opera House
Teens Clay Workshop
Kids at the Con – School holiday workshops
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Children & family
Kids at the Con – School holiday workshops
Reveal the world of music
Le Ray Gymnastics Birchgrove School Holiday Camps for Kids
Birchgrove
Sport & fitness
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
Croydon
Children & family
Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
Meet LEGO® Batman!
Sydney
Shopping, markets & fairs
Meet LEGO® Batman!
Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Batman™!
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Glebe Library
Children & family
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Transforms thin metal foil sheets into stunning works of art.
School holidays: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: ceramics wheel throwing basics, 12-17yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay this half-day workshop for young people.
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs
Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop
Youth in the city school holiday program
Sydney
Community & causes
Youth in the city school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
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
Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!
Rhyme Battle Royale
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Rhyme Battle Royale
A poetry coach and some lively locals bring to life the five core elements of poetry
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Creative coding 1 - Code & create 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Bloodsuckers After Dark: Family Night
Australian Museum
Children & family
Bloodsuckers After Dark: Family Night
Playful, surprising and a little bit weird! A family evening adventure into the wonderful world of nature after dark.
Explore, Play and Tell: Puppet Workshop (in Spanish)
Instituto Cervantes Sydney
Children & family
Explore, Play and Tell: Puppet Workshop (in Spanish)
A creative and interactive puppet workshop in Spanish for children: explore emotions, music, movement and storytelling
Ice Skating Winterfest at Hay St
Haymarket
Children & family
Ice Skating Winterfest at Hay St
Lace Up for Winterfest Magic on Hay St!
Kids recycling session
Haymarket
Children & family
Kids recycling session
Join us at the Banish Sustainability Hub for a 90-minute interactive recycling session designed for kids aged 8 and up
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Kings Cross Library
Children & family
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.
School holidays: Ceramics wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
School holidays: Ceramics wheel throwing for kids, 9-12yrs
Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids
Teens Introduction to Printmaking with Edwina Barton
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Introduction to Printmaking with Edwina Barton
Teens Printmaking Workshop
ACO Families: Pinocchio
Dawes Point
Children & family
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.
School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier
Anzac Memorial
Children & family
School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier
Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for an interactive experience of a day in the life of a soldier.
Teens Tessellating Patterns Workshop with Jacqueline Curry
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Tessellating Patterns Workshop with Jacqueline Curry
Teens Tessellating Patterns Workshop
Patchwork Quilting for Teens with Jacqueline Curry
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Patchwork Quilting for Teens with Jacqueline Curry
Teens Patchwork Quilting Workshop
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Customs House
Children & family
School holiday: Foil embossing workshop
Transforms thin metal foil sheets into stunning works of art.
SongLab Junior: holiday Songwriting Workshop
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music
SongLab Junior: holiday Songwriting Workshop
For students aged 8–12 interested in process of songwriting
The Gruffalo's Child
Darling Quarter Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
The Gruffalo's Child
A magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
Circus in Full Colour! Sydney Trapeze School Open Day
Marrickville
Children & family
Circus in Full Colour! Sydney Trapeze School Open Day
Sydney Trapeze School's open day, where you can discover all things circus!
Is that a dead cat? A two-hour family workshop
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Children & family
Is that a dead cat? A two-hour family workshop
A two-hour family workshop
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Green Square Library
Children & family
School holiday: Kids DIY yarn coasters
Spark creativity, weaving colourful DIY coasters with recycled cardboard and vibrant yarn.
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: 3D VR design with Gravity Sketch 13-17yrs
Design a 3D spaceship in virtual reality using beginner-friendly tools in our fully equipped makerspace.
Teens Workshop: Cézanne Life Painting with Natalia Vojvodic
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Workshop: Cézanne Life Painting with Natalia Vojvodic
Teens Painting Workshop
Flip Fashion Forever July School Holidays
Summer Hill
Children & family
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)
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Community & causes
For Teens: Ping Pong, Chess and Mario Party (ages 13-18)
Come by in the afternoon for a fun and relaxed time with friends.
Meet LEGO® Fireman!
Sydney
Shopping, markets & fairs
Meet LEGO® Fireman!
Visit the World Largest LEGO® Store at Pitt St Mall and meet LEGO® Fireman!
School holidays: 3D print your own trophy 12-17yrs
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
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
Ultimo Community Centre
Talks, courses & workshops
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)
Customs House Library
Children & family
School holidays: Library labyrinth (8-12 years)
Step into a puzzle adventure through the library worlds of fiction and non-fiction.
Teen Neighbourhood and homes: Oil Painting with Caitlyn King
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teen Neighbourhood and homes: Oil Painting with Caitlyn King
Teens Painting Workshop
Teen Workshop: Mythical Creatures with Kassandra Bossell
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teen Workshop: Mythical Creatures with Kassandra Bossell
Teens drawing workshop: Mythical Creatures in Pastels
School holidays: Creative Coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Creative Coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Explore the fascinating world of coding through a vibrant art workshop for kids at the Makerspace
School holidays: Creative coding 3 - Masterclass 12-16yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Creative coding 3 - Masterclass 12-16yrs
Unleash your creativity and explore the exciting world of creative coding in this hands-on workshop at the Makerspace
Teens Anatomy drawing: Hands & Hearts with Kassandra Bossell
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Anatomy drawing: Hands & Hearts with Kassandra Bossell
Teens Drawing Workshop
Mirka Mora Inspired Painted Dolls & Fabrics with Jen Ryan
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Talks, courses & workshops
Mirka Mora Inspired Painted Dolls & Fabrics with Jen Ryan
Kids Painting & Fabric Workshop
School holidays: Mini green makers
Green Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Mini green makers
Join us for a hands-on workshop where children will repurpose egg cartons into seed starters.
Teens Clothes Customisation with Jacqueline Curry
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Clothes Customisation with Jacqueline Curry
Teens Clothes Customisation
Teens Zine-making Workshop with Jacqueline Curry
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Teens Zine-making Workshop with Jacqueline Curry
Teens Zine-making Workshop
The Greatest Magic Show
Darling Quarter Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
The Greatest Magic Show
The smash-hit family magic show returns with whimsical wonders, laugh-out-loud moments and fun for the entire family.
Treasure Hunt Workshop with Jen Ryan
Waverley Woollahra Art School
Children & family
Treasure Hunt Workshop with Jen Ryan
Treasure Hunt: Unearthing and Documenting Treasures
Winni Wizard and her Magical Smells
Darling Quarter Theatre
Theatre, dance & film
Winni Wizard and her Magical Smells
The wacky wizard is back with hilarious hijinks, magical mayhem and plenty of laughs for the whole family.
Winter Holidays Drama Workshop with ITS
Alexandria
Talks, courses & workshops
Winter Holidays Drama Workshop with ITS
Have some playful, silly fun
Library tour for families
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Library tour for families
Join a fun-filled, interactive tour designed for children for the Library’s 200th Anniversary
Mega maths mania for teens
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Talks, courses & workshops
Mega maths mania for teens
Join UNSW maths expert Dr Randell Heyman in this hands-on workshop and explore the beautiful side of mathematics.
School holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Waterloo Library
Children & family
School holiday: Patchwork play – make your own fabric patch
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where children transform recycled fabrics into their own unique patch.
School holidays: Manga comic book workshop 9-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
School holidays: Manga comic book workshop 9-12yrs
Create your own manga-style comic book in this introductory workshop
Maker time for families: Sphero Robot Maze 8-12yrs
Darling Square Library
Children & family
Maker time for families: Sphero Robot Maze 8-12yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
Spark + Workshop
Bondi Pavilion
Children & family
Spark + Workshop
Create a spark by day, and watch it illuminate the night.
Family Sunday: 200 years of the State Library
State Library of NSW
Children & family
Family Sunday: 200 years of the State Library
Pop into the Learning Centre and discover a range of activities inspired by looking back at the past & into the future.
The Odyssey: A Kid’s Journey into Storytelling
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Children & family
The Odyssey: A Kid’s Journey into Storytelling
In this workshop children will learn about epic cycles and myth-telling and will compare ancient Greek epics with songs.
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.
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 2025!
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