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Things to do during the school holidays

Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2025

Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a tricky business, so we’ve done the hard work for you.

Highlights

The Flying Bubble Show

The Flying Bubble Show

A visual feast of bubbles and flight the kids will love!
Tomorrow
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW

School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW

These spring school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.
Tomorrow
Fringe Kids

Fringe Kids

Music, magic, bubbles, science and more
Tomorrow
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

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

Swim, slide and splash

City of Sydney pools and aquatic centres

See locations and opening times.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre

All events

A Bee Story

A Bee Story

A narrative circus show for children and families
4 Oct 2025
ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

Experience Oliver Jeffers’ heartwarming new tale beautifully staged with live music by an ACO string quartet.
1 Oct 2025
All Star Circus

All Star Circus

Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy!
20 Sep 2025
Chart a course for family fun these Spring School Holidays

Chart a course for family fun these Spring School Holidays

Exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, science circus performances and more
28 Sep 2025
Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration

Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration

The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.
17 Sep 2025
Fringe Kids

Fringe Kids

Music, magic, bubbles, science and more
17 Sep 2025
Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)

Kids Creative Art and Craft Club Course (5-9 years)

Let kids express themselves creatively in this fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana
24 Sep 2025
Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps

Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps

Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
30 Sep 2025
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for September School Holidays
27 Sep 2025
Murmur

Murmur

Direct from Europe, Murmur is both circus and sound theatre for families.
1 Oct 2025
Once upon a time... en español

Once upon a time... en español

Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
29 Sep 2025
Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal

Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal

A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW
17 Sep 2025
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW

School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW

These spring school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.
27 Sep 2025

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