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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.

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Fang-tastic School Holiday Fun at the Australian Museum
Darlinghurst
Children & family

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.
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SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

For 14-17 year olds who love music
28 Sep 2026
Waterworld Central Sydney 2026
The Entertainment Quarter
Children & family

Waterworld Central Sydney 2026

Summer fun is back and bigger than ever! Waterworld Central, Australia’s largest inflatable waterpark is returning!
26 Jan 2026

Adventure awaits at Green Square’s huge new playground

The largest playground ever completed by the City of Sydney, Gunyama Park in Zetland, is now open for play.

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Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family

Alchemy of a Rainforest exhibition

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life
24 Jun 2026
Fang-tastic School Holiday Fun at the Australian Museum
Darlinghurst
Children & family

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.
1 Jul 2026
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
24 Jun 2026
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!
1 Jul 2026
Whale watching cruises
Circular Quay
Children & family

Whale watching cruises

Watch humpback whales breach in the open ocean on a Sydney whale watching cruise.
24 Jun 2026
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.
1 Jul 2026
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
24 Jun 2026
Balance bike clinics
Sydney Park Cycling Centre
Children & family

Balance bike clinics

Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years
27 Jun 2026
STS Young Endeavour Open Day at the Maritime Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Children & family

STS Young Endeavour Open Day at the Maritime Museum

Visit Australia’s national sail training ship, STS Young Endeavour for one day only
25 Jul 2026
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

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet
29 Jun 2026
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
6 Jul 2026
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
4 Jul 2026

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