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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.

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Library events and programs

Spring storytime 0 to 5 years

Spring storytime 0 to 5 years

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
29 Sep 2025
Pretty pom-pom people

Pretty pom-pom people

Help the pom-pom people through their adventures and make your own pom-pom person to take home.
30 Sep 2025

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

Students will get to design and make their own jewellery pieces in this fun 2-half-day school holiday workshop.
29 Sep 2025
School Holidays: Paint your Pet's Portrait

School Holidays: Paint your Pet's Portrait

Capture the character of your favourite pet friend in out pet portrait painting class
2 Oct 2025
School Holidays: Crazy, colourful mask workshop, 9-12 yrs

School Holidays: Crazy, colourful mask workshop, 9-12 yrs

Students will work with cardboard, paint and embellishments to create their own vibrant large-scale cardboard mask.
3 Oct 2025

All events

The Centenary Exhibition

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
18 Jun 2025
School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

School Holiday Fun! Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

Dive into the world of Taiko drumming – the powerful and exhilarating art of Japanese percussion!
13 Jul 2025

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