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
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
These spring school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for September School Holidays
Library events and programs
Magic from Many Lands: Tales at Darling Square Library
Join us in a special storytelling event where our incredible Forked Tongue Storytellers share multilingual tales.
School holidays: Creative coding 2 - Imagination Lab 8-12yrs
Make your very own computer-generated artwork using coding!
School holidays: Jar Lid Magnets (8+ family session)
Harness your creativity in this fun, family - friendly workshop.
School holidays: Creative coding masterclass 12-16yrs
Push your creativity to the next level with advanced coding techniques!
Through the rainbow window, 5-8 years - Surry Hills
Step into a world of colour and light at our cellophane stained-glass workshop.
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
School Holidays: Paint like Picasso: Cubism for Kids
Create a Cubist styled self portrait or still life artwork
All events
Youth school holiday program October 2025
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star
Experience Oliver Jeffers’ heartwarming new tale beautifully staged with live music by an ACO string quartet.
All Star Circus
Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy!
Chart a course for family fun these Spring School Holidays
Exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, science circus performances and more
Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration
The world famous candy-makers at Sticky Lollies host a free candy-making show every day.
Friends of the Flowers: Celebrating Native Bees at Sydney
Buzz into the spring holidays with this fun workshop at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
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
Le Ray Gymnastics PLC school holiday camps
Gymnastics, dance, games, craft and fun activities your kids will love
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for September School Holidays
Once upon a time... en español
Bring your little ones along for an engaging storytelling session in Spanish
Raquel Caballero: The Patchwork Portal
A new interactive exhibition for the whole family at the Art Gallery of NSW
RPA Hospital Amazing Histories Treasure Hunt
Uncover interesting facts about RPA Hospital’s history
School holiday activities with Museums of History NSW
These spring school holidays explore Sydney’s fascinating history through fun and unique museum experiences.
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