What to do in Sydney these school holidays

Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a challenge, so we’ve done the planning for you.

Explore our ideas to keep children of all ages busy, active and having fun.

School is out for most NSW students from Tuesday 7 to Friday 17 April.

For primary school-aged children

A global big-screen adventure for kids, featuring 30 family-friendly titles from around the world to spark imagination and curiosity.

The high-energy circus performance where young artists blend comedy, acrobatics and illusion in a dazzling, fast-paced show.

Build confidence in the water and fast-track skills with daily lessons in a heated indoor pool for all levels.

Create colourful, one-of-a-kind prints while learning monoprint techniques, experimenting with texture and making your mark.

A whimsical Wonderland-inspired circus cabaret filled with acrobatics, music and playful, interactive fun for all ages.

Try your hand at the pottery wheel and learn to shape your own clay creations with step-by-step guidance from an expert tutor.

Choose from a mix of activities such as movies, rock climbing, ice skating and wildlife encounters in this diverse program for teens aged 13 to 18.

Create and record an original track while learning songwriting, melody and music production in a hands-on studio setting.

Turn everyday materials into creative, personal keepsakes in a relaxed workshop focused on storytelling and self-expression.

Experiment with collage and portrait-making to explore identity through bold, layered artworks and creative techniques.

• 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.

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Published 18 June 2026, updated 19 June 2026