Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a challenge, so we’ve done the planning for you.
Whether they're keen to learn a new skill or discover a new hobby, these hands-on activities offer plenty of opportunities to get creative, active and inspired.
School is out for most NSW students from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October.
For primary school-aged children
Monster Skatepark school holiday camp
Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October, 8am to 5pm
Learn new skills, build confidence and make friends with full-day skateboarding, scootering and BMX coaching for children of all experience levels.
Tuesday 29 September from 9:30am to 11:30am
Use hand-building techniques and find out how to turn clay into fun sculptural forms.
Tuesday 29 September from 2:30pm to 4pm
Build a maze and dive in to block-based coding as you guide Sphero robots through challenges in this fun STEM workshop.
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October
Showings at 10am, 12pm and 3pm
This magical stage adaptation of the beloved picture book combines puppetry, music and theatre for children aged 3 and over.
Design and create your own unique stickers in this hands-on workshop that encourages creativity, illustration and self-expression.
Wednesday 30 September from 9:30am to 12pm
Friday 9 October from 10am to 12pm
Build a vibrant oversized cardboard mask using paint, ribbons and embellishments while exploring simple sculpture-making techniques.
For high school students
Monday 28 September from 9am to 12pm
What could be better than an accessory made by you? Cut, form, solder and finish metal for a handmade jewellery piece you can take home.
Wednesday 30 September from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Design a custom trophy using the Tinkercad program, add your own creative touches and prepare your design for 3D printing.
Monday 28 September to Tuesday 29 September from 9am to 3pm
Create and record an original song while exploring lyric writing, melodies, chord progressions and music production guided by an industry professional.
Want more?
• Download the free Sydney Culture Walks Apps. Take your kids to see hidden laneway art and historical sites in Sydney and uncover our city's stories.
• Discover Sydney’s best public artworks for kids.
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Published 8 September 2026
