Imagination Station at Pier St Underpass, Darling Harbour

These spring school holidays, step into a vibrant world where imagination takes centre stage and creativity knows no bounds. It's a season to dream big, build boldly, and let your inner adventurer shine. Expect a space-themed twist across Darling Harbour: think rocket making, cosmic painting and astronaut fun.

Don't miss 4 days of free interactive workshops, craft stations, the return of Russ the Bus and an epic space-themed art cube creation.

Craft Space Station

Blast off into creativity at the Craft Space Station! Kids can let their imaginations soar as they design their very own spaceship, decorate an astronaut mask, build a rocket, and more. This free-flowing activity runs all day – simply head to the Craft Space Station area, choose your items, and start creating your cosmic masterpiece. Whether you’re a budding astronaut or an intergalactic engineer, there’s no limit to where your creativity can take you!

• Thu - Sun

• 10.30am – 2.30pm

• Suitable for ages 4-8

What you'll make each day:

• Thursday: Build your own spaceship

• Friday: Astronaut Mask

• Saturday: Make your own rocket

• Sunday: Alien Finger Puppets

Russ the Story Bus

Climb aboard Russ the Story Bus – the travelling library from the Sydney Writers’ Festival! Step inside this bright and welcoming bus, where shelves are lined with books just waiting to be explored. Kids can snuggle in and read or join our special Story Time sessions featuring authors and illustrators who bring tales to life through reading and live storytelling. From magical adventures to laugh-out-loud moments, every visit to Russ the Story Bus is a journey into the wonderful world of books.

• Thu - Sun

• 10.30am – 2.30pm

Art Cube Creations

Grab a brush, choose your colours, and help bring the illustrations to life. Get ready to bring your creativity to life at Darling Harbour's art cube adventure. Renowned illustrator James Gulliver Hancock has taken his magic to blank art cubes, transforming them into lively space-themed canvases.

• Thu - Sun

• 10.30am – 2.30pm

• Suitable for ages 8-15