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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.

Swim, slide and splash

City of Sydney pools and aquatic centres

See locations and opening times.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

School holidays: silver jewellery making, 12-17yrs

Create your own one-off jewellery pieces in this 2 half-day introductory workshop for young people
27 Jan 2026
School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs

School holidays: Mythical metal keyrings, 10–13yrs

Create your own mythical metal keyring in the jewellery studio at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre
30 Jan 2026

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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
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
The Centenary Exhibition

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
17 Sep 2025
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past

Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
25 Sep 2025

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