School holidays

How can a piece of paper have more than two sides? Flex, flip, fold and find out

Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.

Unbeatable 360-degree views

Visit Australia's oldest Parliament and take a seat where laws are made in a free guided tour

Go wild at the Maritime Museum these school holidays!

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

The perfect opportunity for fun and skill-building in the saddle, while making new friends, both horsey and human

Bikewise is here to help your children transition to pedals

Step into a planet beyond your imagination with fantastical landscapes and the biggest ball pit you have ever seen!

What does a toddler and your average world leader have in common? Turns out quite a lot.

Explore the magic of nature this winter

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

Skill challenges, games, creative crafts and more

Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for July School Holidays

Drop in for all-day fun these school holidays!

Join our 3-day Robotics & Coding program for kids (7-15). Hands-on learning, personal kit, and certificate included!

Classes in drawing, painting and clay for children of all ages

For various players and levels ranging from ages 8-17 years old.

Master coding with our Sphero Bolt robot workshop

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

Holiday Club with activities for Birth to Yr5

In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway

Winter school holiday programs

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories

Messy fun without the clean up!

Join Bangarra to celebrate NAIDOC Week with creativity, connection, and cultural celebration

Children will learn the art of fire craft in this full day program

Make a beeline to The Grounds of Alexandria to participate in a fun and interactive honey workshop these school holidays

A children’s workshop focusing on clay made art and objects both ancient and modern.

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with free craft activities, face painting & family friendly eats.

Be transported to the snowy hills these school holidays with all the best free kids activities

A Mini City Built by Kids: Step Inside the ‘City of Wonder’ at the Sydney Opera House

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

These school holidays, step into the past and become a history detective at Vaucluse House!

Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for an interactive experience of a day in the life of a soldier.

Come and join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn to make your own automaton.

Unleash your imagination at our zine-making workshop during the school holidays

Join Gumbaynggirr artist Sancia Ridgeway in a workshop where you’ll learn how to spin yarn using simple techniques.

Join Australia's top voted school holiday activity in the heart of Sydney for some winter FUN!

School Holiday Activity for 0-5yr

Get ready for HSC English Trials! Sit a full, timed practice exam and get personalised, detailed feedback.

The Gujaga Foundation will share the Dharawal language through storytelling, games and hands-on activities.

Bake and decorate your own whimsical fondant monster donuts—deliciously creative fun for kids.

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

A night of enchantment

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years

Join us for this beloved fairytale with live classical music performed by an ACO string quartet.

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

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for teens

Bring your family along to explore the wonders of the State Library!

The Grounds is the place to let little imaginations blossom these school holidays

Kids turn everyday junk into awesome instruments. Let's reuse some rubbish and jam with some junk

Create your own laser cut key-ring from nature in this 2-hour interactive workshop

Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.

It’s easy, creative and totally addictive

Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by Joan Ross’s immersive digital artwork ‘Let’s party like it’s 1815’

Reveal the world of music

Winter dance explorers: hip hop, jazz & salsa for 5-12 year olds

Redesign and 3D print an iconic Sydney building inspired by our model makers exhibition

Unleash your imagination with monsters and ghouls in this half-day school holiday watercolour workshop

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids

Explore the wonderful medium of clay in this half-day workshop for kids

Fun, safe skate sessions for ages 5–16 — build confidence and skills with Sydney’s best skate coaches!

Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!

Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you learn the skills to needle felt a pretty garland all on your own

Create your own eerie ghoul or monster metal keyring at Pine Street

A creative workshop where kids learn to draw fun and colourful poster pen portraits

Free family activities inspired by the MCA's major winter exhibition.

Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!

Learn the skills of spontaneous creativity and collaboration

Have some playful, silly fun

Design, carve and print a personalised block, then press it onto a tote, cards or a T-shirt in this hands-on workshop.

A creative, hands-on Macrame workshop for persons aged 8 years and over plus their families.

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

Learn about Ancient Egyptian figures and handle real-life artefacts in this day-long school holiday program.

Learn new skills using handtools to deconstruct and explore e-waste objects.