Updated for spring September / October 2026

The Inner West School Holiday Guide

Camps, workshops, free activities and family outings for kids and teens across Sydney's Inner West and nearby. Open a category and see all the details.

130+ activities 9 categories Ages 3–18
A girl riding her scooter beside Jubilee Park with the Anzac Bridge in the background.

Full-day campsLonger-hour and drop-off programs for working days. 19 options

Full-day care · PCYC Marrickville

PCYC Marrickville School Holiday Program

A full-day school holiday program with a changing daily schedule of sports, gymnastics, games, creative activities and excursions.

Time8am-4pm
AgeSchool-age kids
Cost$60 per day
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Full-day care · Newington College, Stanmore

Camp Blue Holiday Camp

Comprehensive day camp on the Newington College grounds offering sports, arts, science and environment activities for primary-aged kids.

TimeRegular day 9am-3pm; Super day 8am-6pm
AgeKindy-Year 8
Cost$108-$142 per day
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Full-day care · Concord West

The AB Kids Club

Full-day program with outdoor multisport, indoor soccer and basketball, ninja courses, dodgeball, dance games, gymnastics and craft activities.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 4.5-12 years
Cost$99 per day
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Full-day care · Birchgrove; Croydon

Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps

Zero screen time holiday camps with daily themes including gymnastics, dance, craft and games in a fun, nurturing environment.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 4.5+ years
CostFrom $17/hr
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Full-day care · Gymkidz Newtown

Gymkidz Newtown Holiday Camps

Gymnastics holiday camps with confidence-building skills, cartwheels, tumbling, agility challenges, circus tricks and games. No gymnastics experience needed.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 4-12 years
Cost$109 per day
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Full-day care · Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground

BDFC School Holiday Camps

Girls and mixed football camps with skills, games and coaching from Balmain & District Football Club.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 5-13 years
Cost$90 per day
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Full-day care · Lees Park, Ashbury

Geoff Spotswood Holiday Cricket Camp

Three full days of cricket coaching, skills and games hosted by Summer Hill Cricket Club, with one-day, two-day and three-day booking options.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 5-16 years
Cost$160-$330
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Full-day care · Lees Park, Ashbury

Girls Come & Try Cricket

A two-day girls-only cricket program with a female coach, designed for children who want to try the sport, have fun and meet new friends.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 7-11 years
Cost$50 for two days
Register

Full-day care · Inner West, Canada Bay & Strathfield locations

Motiv8 Sports Super Camp - Inner West

High-energy multi-sport day camps with music, challenges, teamwork and creative gameplay. Use the current location page to choose the closest Spring camp.

Time8:30am-3:30pm
AgeKindy-Year 6
CostSee details

2-3 day camps

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Full-day care · Improv Theatre Sydney, Redfern

Improv Theatre Sydney Drama Workshop

A one-day school holiday drama workshop for kids and young teens, focused on confidence, creativity and improvisation.

Time9:30am-3:30pm
AgeAge: 8-14 years
Cost$110
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Full-day care · Sew Make Create, Chippendale

Sew Make Create Kids & Teens Crochet

School holiday sewing and crochet courses for kids and teens who want a creative full-day option.

Time9am-3pm
AgeKids & teens
CostSee details

Creative skills

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Full-day care · Multiple Sydney locations

Code Camp School Holiday Camps

Coding, robotics, Minecraft, AI, animation and creative tech camps for kids. Choose the closest venue and program via Code Camp's camp finder.

TimeVaries by camp
AgeAge: 5-13 years
CostSee details

Varies by camp

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Full-day care · Rozelle & Summer Hill

Paper Rock Scissors Holiday Workshops

All-day art workshops for primary-aged kids, with a different creative project each day and extended hours available.

Time9am-4pm
AgePrimary school ages
CostSee details

Creative Kids vouchers

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Full-day care · Alexandria Basketball Stadium

Sydney City Basketball School Holiday Camps

Sydney Comets school holiday basketball camps, including shooting, skills, development, rookies and high-performance options.

TimeVaries by camp
AgeAge varies by camp
CostSee details

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Full-day care · University of Sydney campus

Sydney Uni Sport School Holiday Program

Multi-sport and activity school holiday program run by Sydney Uni Sport for kids aged 5-15.

TimeFull day program
AgeAge: 5-15 years
CostFrom $102/day
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Full-day care · Rudd Park, Belfield

Inter Academy Sydney Holiday Football Camp

Train with the official Inter Milan methodology these school holidays, supported by Inter Academy Sydney coaches.

Time9am-12pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

U9-U16 · Boys & girls

Register

Full-day care · Reverse Garbage, Marrickville

Creative Crafts and Textiles Course for Kids

A full-day creative reuse program where kids build practical craft and textile skills through hands-on making with salvaged materials.

Time9am-3:30pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Full day · Creative reuse

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Full-day care · Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park

Basketball in the Park

A two-day basketball clinic developing skills, teamwork and game strategy with an experienced coach.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Two-day clinic · Basketball

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Full-day care · Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park

NSW Swifts Holiday Camp

A full-day netball clinic developing skills, confidence and fitness through coached games and activities.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Full day · Netball

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Creative & artArt, craft, pottery, sewing, cooking and hands-on workshops. 25 options

Creative & art · 71 Lyons Road, Drummoyne

Julie Peadon Art Spring Workshops

School holiday art workshops for children, with half-day and full-day options available.

TimeHalf-day & full-day workshops
Age$60-$130
CostSee details

Children's art

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Creative & art · The Grounds of Alexandria

The Grounds Kids' Honey Workshop

Children meet beekeepers, handle real honeycomb, extract honey and fill a jar to take home.

Time10:30am-11:15am
Age$30 + fees
CostSee details

Kids workshop

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Creative & art · Organica - confirm location when booking

Organica Kids' Cooking Classes

Drop-off kids' cooking classes during the Spring school holidays, with cake decorating on 1 October and pizza making on 8 October. Kids meal included.

Time4pm-5pm
AgeSee details
Cost$40 per child

Kids cooking

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Creative & art · Rozelle & Summer Hill

Paper Rock Scissors Holiday Workshops

All-day art workshops for primary-aged kids, with a different creative project each day and extended hours available.

Time9am-4pm
AgePrimary school ages
CostSee details

Creative Kids vouchers

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Creative & art · The Place, Lewisham

The Place Kids Drama Classes

Creative drama sessions for kids aged 8-12, led by a NIDA-trained facilitator. Kids build confidence, imagination and connection through theatre games, improvisation and storytelling.

Time3:30pm-4:30pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
Cost$30 per session
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Creative & art · 110 Lyons Road, Drummoyne

Glaze Galleria Kids School Holiday Pottery Classes

School holiday pottery classes for kids at Glaze Galleria, including pottery wheel and hand-building sessions. Parents are welcome to book a spot too, with small groups and all materials included.

TimeClass times vary
AgeAge: 7+ years
CostSee details

Wheel: 140cm+ tall

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Creative & art · 110 Lyons Road, Drummoyne

Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Wheel Class

Kids 140cm or taller can try the pottery wheel, learning centring, shaping and glazing in a small-group setting.

TimeClass times vary
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Kids 140cm+ tall · Small groups

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Creative & art · 110 Lyons Road, Drummoyne

Glaze Galleria Kids Clay Hand Building Class

Kids learn hand-building pottery techniques including pinching, sculpting and surface decoration in a small class setting.

TimeClass times vary
AgeAge: 7+ years
CostSee details

Small groups

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Creative & art · Invisible Art Space, Balmain

Jelly Art Experience

A colourful jellyfish exhibition by artist Katie McErlean, with small-group kids' art workshops and a free daily Jelly Colour immersion experience.

TimeWorkshop times vary
AgeAge: 5-12 years
CostSee details

Bookings essential

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Creative & art · Made590, Marrickville

Play Together Parent & Child Craft Workshop

A parent-and-child craft workshop designed for one-on-one creative time, with making, play and connection for children and their grown-ups.

Time1pm
AgeAge: 5-12 years
CostSee details

Parent-child workshop

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Creative & art · 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill

Flip Fashion Forever October School Holidays

Upcycling workshops where young creatives use rescued textiles to thrift flip, design and make wearable pieces.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
Cost$120/day

Young creatives

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Creative & art · OzHarvest HQ, Alexandria

Kids Cooking for a Cause

Families cook rescued ingredients with OzHarvest chefs while learning practical kitchen skills and ways to reduce food waste.

Time9am-11:30am
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family cooking · Book ahead

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Creative & art · Concord Library

School Holidays: Illustration Workshop

Author and artist Mick Elliott shows kids how writing and drawing work together to build a graphic novel.

Time10am-11am
AgeAge: 7-12 years
CostSee details

Library workshop

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Creative & art · Summer Hill Community Centre

School Holiday Flower and Craft Vase Workshop

Children arrange a vase and learn Australian flower names and care techniques in a florist-led craft workshop.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Kids craft · Floristry

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Creative & art · Five Dock Library

School Holidays: Poetry Workshop

Explore poetic forms, metre and literary devices before writing an original poem in a guided workshop.

Time10am-11am
AgeAge: 9-12 years
CostSee details

Library workshop

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Creative & art · Glebe Library

School Holidays: Design a Library Bag

Children decorate a reusable library bag with fabric markers in a practical craft session.

Time10:30am-12:30pm
AgeAge: 5-8 years
CostSee details

Craft

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Creative & art · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Flutter Craft Academy

Children cut and shape materials to make movable wings using colour, texture and basic design.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-8 years
CostSee details

Craft

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Creative & art · Marrickville Metro

Get Crafty: Egg Carton Character Portraits

Kids turn recycled egg cartons into colourful 3D character portraits to take home.

Time10:30am & 11:30am
AgeSee details
CostFree

Bookings recommended

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Creative & art · Balmain Library

School Holidays: Animal Tales Writing Workshop

Children's author Lisa Nicol helps young writers begin an animal story in a guided writing workshop.

Time2pm-3:30pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
CostSee details

Writing

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Creative & art · Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich Hill

School Holidays: Little Weavings

Kids learn simple weaving techniques and create a small artwork to take home.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-8 years
CostFree
Book

Creative & art · Inner West Libraries

Comic Con-versation Holiday Workshops

Three school holiday comic workshops cover character illustration, funny comics and the secrets of making comics.

TimeTimes vary
AgeKids & teens
CostFree
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Creative & art · Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

School Holidays: Clay Monsters

Kids sculpt imaginative clay monsters while learning basic hand-building and decorative ceramic techniques.

Time9:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 7-10 years
Cost$62
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Creative & art · Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

Kids Ceramics Wheel Throwing

A hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel where kids learn to centre and shape clay.

Time9am-12pm
AgeAge: 9-12 years
Cost$93
Book

Creative & art · Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

School Holidays: Handmade Stickers

Kids design and make their own colourful stickers in a guided print and illustration workshop.

Time9:30am-12pm
AgeAge: 9-12 years
Cost$52.50
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Creative & art · Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

School Holidays: Colourful Mask Workshop

Young makers create a colourful wearable mask using mixed art materials and bold decorative techniques.

Time10am-12pm
AgeAge: 9-12 years
Cost$10
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STEM & codingCoding, robotics, science, building and problem-solving. 17 options

STEM & coding · Forest Lodge Public School

STEM Camp: Three Days of Discoveries

Three full days of hands-on science projects with real scientists, including microscopes, creative contraptions and chemistry reactions. Provider page currently says Sydney registration is closed, so check status before planning around it.

Time9am-4pm
AgeAge: 7-12 years
Cost$150 per day
Check status

STEM & coding · The Learning Space, Rhodes

STEM Kits 2026 - Borrow & Take Home

Borrow STEM kits for the school holidays, including robotics, coding, engineering and science activities for different ages.

TimeLibrary hours
AgeAges vary by kit
CostFree
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STEM & coding · The Learning Space, Rhodes

Mini Machine Lab: Working LEGO Machines - Rhodes

A hands-on STEM workshop where children use LEGO to build motorised models while exploring simple machines, circuitry, motion and problem-solving.

Time2pm-3:30pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
Cost$5
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STEM & coding · The Learning Space, Rhodes

Saturday Create

Free Saturday Create sessions during and around the break, including LittleBits electronics and hands-on biology activities.

Time2pm-3:30pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
CostFree
Book

STEM & coding · Banish Sustainability Hub, Haymarket

Kids Recycling Session

Kids learn practical recycling skills and sustainability basics in a hands-on workshop.

Time10:30am-12pm or 2:30pm-4pm
AgeAge: 8+ years
Cost$25
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STEM & coding · Rhodes

Robotics & Engineering Workshop

A school holiday robotics and engineering workshop in Rhodes, with current bookings available through TryBooking.

TimeSee booking page
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Robotics · Engineering

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STEM & coding · Strathfield Library

Strathfield Lego Club

A free Lego Club session at Strathfield Library, with places released on the day.

Time3:30pm-4:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Library

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STEM & coding · Five Dock Library

Mini Machine Lab: Working LEGO Machines - Five Dock

Children build motorised LEGO models while exploring simple machines, circuitry, motion and problem-solving.

Time10:30am-12pm
AgeAge: 5-7 years
CostSee details

STEM

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STEM & coding · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Ozobot 3D Design Challenge

Kids design and print a custom Ozobot shell, then code their robot through a maze.

Time2pm-4pm
AgeAge: 9-12 years
CostSee details

Robotics

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STEM & coding · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Sphero Robot Maze

Build a maze and use block-based code to guide a Sphero Bolt through it in a robotics workshop.

Time2:30pm-4pm
AgeAge: 9-12 years
CostSee details

Coding

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STEM & coding · St Peters/Sydenham Library

School Holidays: Awesome Astronomy

Kids build a moon-phases model to take home, then tackle a moon-survival challenge.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 8-12 years
CostFree
Book

STEM & coding · Ashfield Library

School Holidays: Science Fun

Hands-on challenges and interactive games introduce children to scientific experiments and discovery.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-8 years
CostFree
Book

STEM & coding · Haberfield Library

School Holidays: Discover BeeBot

Kids program a friendly BeeBot robot through movement challenges while building early planning and spatial skills.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-7 years
CostFree
Register

STEM & coding · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Ozobot Robot Maze

Kids code an Ozobot through a custom maze while learning sequencing and problem-solving skills.

Time3pm-4:30pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
Cost$15
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STEM & coding · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Pixel Art Maker Day

A digital maker workshop where young creators design pixel art and turn it into a finished project.

Time10:30am-1pm
AgeAge: 10-15 years
Cost$45/$38
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STEM & coding · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: 3D Print a Dragon's Egg

Young makers use 3D design software to create a dragon's egg for printing and later collection.

Time10:30am-1:30pm
AgeAge: 12-17 years
Cost$45/$38
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STEM & coding · Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Big Ideas Factory

Free drop-in science, robotics, engineering and creative activities, with experiments, construction challenges, sculpture making and giant lawn games.

Time11am-3pm
AgeAge: 3+ years
CostFree
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Sports & activeCamps, clinics, swimming, skating and energetic options. 18 options

Sport & active · Wilkins Public School, Marrickville

State Soccer Marrickville Holiday Camp

Skill-building soccer camps for kids at Wilkins Public School.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Soccer · Marrickville

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Sport & active · Sydney Park Skatepark

Skate Tech Sydney Park Holiday Camps

Full-day skateboard holiday programs at Sydney Park Skatepark, with coaching, games and progression for kids who want an active day outdoors.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 6-12 years
CostSee details

Full day

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Sport & active · Federal Park Sports Field, Annandale

Mr Mack's Chats School Holiday Fun

Free weekday morning school holiday sessions with adventures, games, stories and sports for children, run by Mr Mack, a local primary school teacher.

Time10am each weekday morning
AgeAge: 3-9 years
CostFree; donations welcome
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Sport & active · Sydney FC clinic locations

Sydney FC Holiday Clinics

Sydney FC holiday clinics for boys and girls, with locations and sessions listed through the official clinic page.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 5-12 years
CostSee details

Football

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Sport & active · Sydney FC clinic locations

Sydney FC Girls Only Clinic

Girls-only Sydney FC holiday clinics for players wanting a dedicated girls football environment.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Girls football · Clinic selector

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Sport & active · Inner West AFL locations

AFL School Holiday Programs

AFL's official school holiday program finder includes an Inner West registration for younger kids during the break.

TimeVaries by clinic
AgeAge: 4-6 years
CostSee details

AFL

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Sport & active · Rudd Park, Belfield

Inter Academy Sydney Holiday Football Camp

Train with the official Inter Milan methodology these school holidays, supported by Inter Academy Sydney coaches.

Time9am-12pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

U9-U16 · Boys & girls

Register

Sport & active · Robyn Webster Sports Centre, Tempe

School Holidays Open Social Skate Session

An all-ages open skate session with coach support for beginners and limited skate hire available.

Time3:30pm-5pm
AgeAge: 4+ years
Cost$28 + skate hire
Book

Sport & active · Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo

School Holiday Swim Intensives

Five consecutive morning lessons help children build swimming skills and confidence during the school holidays.

Time8am-11am
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Five-day program · Swimming

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Sport & active · Redfern Oval

School Holidays: Oztag Pop-Up

Young people can drop in for casual Oztag games, with equipment and snacks supplied.

Time10am-2pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
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Sport & active · Redfern Park

School Holidays: Pop-Up Basketball

Young people can drop in for casual basketball games and skills, with equipment and snacks supplied.

Time10am-2pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
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Sport & active · Strathfield Library

Strathfield School Holiday Cricket

Children practise batting, bowling and cricket skills in a school holiday session at the library.

Time9:30am
AgeAge: 5-8 years
CostFree
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Sport & active · Lees Park, Ashbury

Geoff Spotswood Holiday Cricket Camp

Three full days of cricket coaching, skills and games hosted by Summer Hill Cricket Club, with one-day, two-day and three-day booking options.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 5-16 years
Cost$160-$330
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Sport & active · Lees Park, Ashbury

Girls Come & Try Cricket

A two-day girls-only cricket program with a female coach, designed for children who want to try the sport, have fun and meet new friends.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 7-11 years
Cost$50 for two days
Register

Sport & active · Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre

Sharp Shooters

Young archers learn range safety and shooting technique in a one-hour school holiday session.

TimeSession times at booking
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Archery · Book ahead

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Sport & active · Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre

Young Archers

A coached archery session covering range safety, shooting technique and the sport's basic skills.

TimeSession times at booking
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Archery · Book ahead

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Sport & active · Robyn Webster Sports Centre, Tempe

School Holiday Pickleball Court Hire

Book a pickleball court for family or friends during the break, with equipment available at the centre.

Time10am-6pm
AgeSee details
Cost$22.50 per court

All abilities

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Sport & active · Ultimo Community Centre

School Holiday Table Tennis

Book a table for a casual school holiday hit, with bats and balls available at the centre.

TimeWeekdays 10am-8pm; weekends 10am-4pm
AgeSee details
Cost$7 concession

$10 per hour

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Free & cheapFree activities and lower-cost ideas for stretching the budget. 19 options

Free & cheap · Strathfield Library

Strathfield Lego Club

A free Lego Club session at Strathfield Library, with places released on the day.

Time3:30pm-4:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Library

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Free & cheap · Burwood Library and Community Hub

Burwood Games Club VIII: Mini Games Con

A free mini games convention with tabletop games, video games, local creators, prizes and a TCG scrapbooking activity.

Time12pm-4pm
AgeAge: 14+ years
CostFree
Register

Free & cheap · Federal Park Sports Field, Annandale

Mr Mack's Chats School Holiday Fun

Free weekday morning school holiday sessions with adventures, games, stories and sports for children, run by Mr Mack, a local primary school teacher.

Time10am each weekday morning
AgeAge: 3-9 years
CostFree; donations welcome
View details

Free & cheap · Local Bunnings stores

Bunnings Free Kids D.I.Y Workshops

Free Kids D.I.Y workshops at participating Bunnings stores. Search your closest store for session times.

TimeVaries by store
AgeSee details
CostFree

Search by store

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Free & cheap · Playground Lawn, Darling Quarter

Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter

Free weekly kids yoga at Darling Quarter, tailored for preschoolers with primary school-aged children welcome during the school holidays. Mats are supplied.

Time10:30am-11am & 11:30am-12pm
AgeAge: 2-5; primary in holidays
CostFree
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Free & cheap · Petersham Bowling Club

Jumping Castle @ The PBC

Free family-friendly jumping castle session at Petersham Bowling Club during the school holiday break.

Time5:30pm-7:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Petersham

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Free & cheap · Ashfield Library

Tabletop Games: Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

A guided tabletop role-playing game takes young players through a collaborative Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure.

Time1:30pm-4:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Youth

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Free & cheap · Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Marrickville

Dive-in Movie: The LEGO Movie

Families can watch The LEGO Movie from the pool at this special school holiday screening.

TimeEntry from 5pm; movie at 6pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Registration required

Register

Free & cheap · Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville

Kindifarm Mobile Animal Farm

Children can meet calves, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits at this free mobile farm visit.

Time11am-1pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Drop in

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Free & cheap · Norton Russell Playground, Newtown

Norton Russell Playground Opening

Celebrate the upgraded playground with swings, nature play, ice cream, coffee and face painting.

Time9am-11am
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family

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Free & cheap · Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill

Garden Adventures for Kids

A hands-on workshop exploring food growing, plant propagation and practical garden activities.

Time2pm-3:30pm
AgeSchool-age kids
CostFree
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Free & cheap · Haberfield Library

School Holidays: Discover BeeBot

Kids program a friendly BeeBot robot through movement challenges while building early planning and spatial skills.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-7 years
CostFree
Register

Free & cheap · Marrickville Library

School Holidays: eSports Extravaganza

A friendly gaming competition with console games and virtual reality experiences.

Time11am-2pm
AgeAge: 12-18 years
CostFree
Register

Free & cheap · Ashfield Library

An Alien Adventure with Horizon Theatre

A funny puppet show with songs and dance about friendship and caring for the planet.

Time11am-11:45am
AgeAge: 4+ years
CostFree
Register

Free & cheap · Inner West Libraries

Comic Con-versation Holiday Workshops

Free school holiday comic workshops covering character illustration, funny comics and storytelling secrets.

TimeTimes vary
AgeKids & teens
CostFree
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Free & cheap · Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Big Ideas Factory

Free drop-in science, robotics, engineering and creative activities for curious kids.

Time11am-3pm
AgeAge: 3+ years
CostFree
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Free & cheap · Darling Quarter North Village Green

Little Chef at Darling Quarter

Kids cook alongside Darling Quarter chefs in free age-grouped sessions inspired by flavours from around the world.

Time90-minute sessions
AgeAge: 6-12 years
CostFree; booking essential
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Free & cheap · Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour

Build Your Own Chinese Garden

Kids decorate and assemble a miniature Chinese Garden model inspired by the garden's pavilions, koi, dragons and bamboo.

Time11am-1pm weekdays
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family craft · Included with entry

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Free & cheap · Darling Square, Haymarket

Darling Square Moon Festival

Free family dance workshops, glowing lanterns, live music and Moon Festival celebrations across Darling Square.

TimeDance workshops 2:30pm-4:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family

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Tweens & teensOlder-kid workshops, sport, study sessions and social activities. 22 options

Teens · Sydney Conservatorium of Music

SongLab

A two-day songwriting workshop for teens at the Sydney Conservatorium Open Academy.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 13-17 years
CostSee details

Songwriting

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Teens · The Place, Lewisham

The Place Teen Drama Classes

Teen drama sessions combining acting, physical comedy, clowning, movement and theatre-making in a low-pressure creative environment.

Time5pm-6pm
AgeAge: 12-17 years
Cost$30 per session
Book

Teens · Burwood Library and Community Hub

Burwood Games Club VIII: Mini Games Con

A free mini games convention with tabletop games, video games, local creators, prizes and a TCG scrapbooking activity.

Time12pm-4pm
AgeAge: 14+ years
CostFree
Register

Teens · 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill

Flip Fashion Forever October School Holidays

Upcycling workshops where young creatives use rescued textiles to thrift flip, design and make wearable pieces.

Time9am-3pm
AgeSee details
Cost$120/day

Young creatives

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Teens · Banish Sustainability Hub, Haymarket

Kids Recycling Session

A practical sustainability workshop for older kids and young teens who want to learn what can and cannot be recycled.

Time10:30am-12pm or 2:30pm-4pm
AgeAge: 8+ years
Cost$25
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Teens · The Community Hub, Burwood

HSC Study Nights

An after-hours study session giving HSC students quiet space, extended library access and peer company.

Time6pm-10pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

HSC students

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Teens · Haberfield Library

HSC Workshop: Biology

Revise key biology content, question types, marker expectations and exam strategies in this HSC workshop.

Time11am-1pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

HSC Biology

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Teens · Balmain Library

HSC Workshop: Legal Studies Exam

Revise Crime, Human Rights, key cases and exam-response strategies in this HSC workshop.

Time1pm-4pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

HSC Legal Studies

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Teens · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Manga Comic Book Workshop

Learn to draw manga faces, anatomy, panels and page layouts while developing an original story.

Time10am-1pm
AgeAge: 13-17 years
CostSee details

Manga

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Teens · Five Dock Library

Book Folding Art Workshop

Using recycled library books, teens learn to create a 3D design with simple folding techniques.

Time2:30pm-5pm
AgeAge: 12-18 years
CostSee details

Creative

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Teens · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: 3D Print Your Own Trophy

Teens use Tinkercad to design a custom trophy that will be 3D printed for later collection.

Time10:30am-1:30pm
AgeAge: 12-17 years
CostSee details

3D design

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Teens · Concord Library

Youth School Holidays: Mindful Collaging

A relaxed collage workshop using recycled materials, images, colour and texture to create an original artwork.

Time3pm-5pm
AgeAge: 12-18 years
CostFree
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Teens · Stanmore Library

School Holidays: Patchwork Portraiture

Young makers use scrap fabric and sewing machines to create a textile portrait.

Time11am-2pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
Book

Teens · Leichhardt Library

School Holidays: Pizza Making Workshop

Teens learn dough-making techniques, then stretch, top and bake their own pizzas.

Time11am-12:30pm
AgeAge: 14-18 years
CostFree
Book

Teens · Marrickville Library

School Holidays: eSports Extravaganza

A friendly gaming competition with Among Us, Crash Bandicoot, FIFA 26 and virtual reality experiences including Beat Saber.

Time11am-2pm
AgeAge: 12-18 years
CostFree
Register

Teens · Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

School Holidays: Silver Jewellery Making

Teens learn foundational silver jewellery techniques and make their own finished pieces in a two-day workshop.

Time9am-12pm
AgeAge: 12-17 years
Cost$180/$144
Book

Teens · St Peters/Sydenham Library

Audio Playground Soundscape Workshop

Young people capture local sounds and transform them into a collaborative soundscape using instruments, recording devices and creative audio techniques.

Time1:30pm-3:30pm
AgeAge: 14-20 years
CostFree
Register

Teens · Haberfield Library

Pacific Bird Blockprinting

Young people learn blockprinting techniques and create a bird-inspired print drawing on Pacific patterns and symbolism.

Time11:30am-2:30pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
Register

Teens · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: Pixel Art Maker Day

A digital maker workshop where young creators design pixel art and turn it into a finished project.

Time10:30am-1pm
AgeAge: 10-15 years
Cost$45/$38
Book

Teens · Darling Square Library, Haymarket

School Holidays: 3D Print a Dragon's Egg

Young makers use 3D design software to create a dragon's egg for printing and later collection.

Time10:30am-1:30pm
AgeAge: 12-17 years
Cost$45/$38
Book

Teens · Redfern Oval

School Holidays: Oztag Pop-Up

Young people can drop in for casual Oztag games, with equipment and snacks supplied.

Time10am-2pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
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Teens · Redfern Park

School Holidays: Pop-Up Basketball

Young people can drop in for casual basketball games and skills, with equipment and snacks supplied.

Time10am-2pm
AgeAge: 13-18 years
CostFree
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Family days outShows, exhibitions, festivals and outings to do together. 26 options

Days out · The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Sydney Fringe Kids

Sydney Fringe's family program brings circus, magic, bubbles, balloons, science and comedy to the school holidays, with many shows running across the break.

TimeShow times vary
AgeSee details
CostTickets from $12

Family shows

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Days out · Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour Spring School Holidays

Spring school holiday program with family activities, attractions, Moon Festival events and easy city day-out ideas.

TimeVarious times
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family · Spring program

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Days out · Tumbalong Boulevard North, Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining

Outdoor bungy trampolining at Darling Harbour for kids who want a quick active stop during a city day out.

Time10am-4pm
AgeSee details
Cost$15

Family

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Days out · Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

Australian National Maritime Museum Spring Holidays

A Spring school holiday family program with free and paid activities across the museum.

Time9:30am-5pm
AgeSee details
CostFree + paid options

Family program

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Days out · Summerhouse, Callan Park

Harbour Heroes: Survival Skills

A Greater Sydney Parklands school holiday adventure at Callan Park, with nature-based activities and survival skills for kids.

TimeSee booking page
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Callan Park · Book ahead

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Days out · Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House Wild Things

A school holiday festival for kids and families, with free creative play, paid shows and workshops across the Opera House precinct.

TimeVarious times
AgeSee details
CostFree + paid options

Family festival

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Days out · Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Erth's Shark Dive: Live on Stage

A theatrical underwater adventure with puppetry and marine creatures, created for family audiences.

TimeMultiple sessions
AgeAge: 5+ years
CostFrom $25
Book

Days out · Teatro at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt

Bugsy Malone - The Musical

A family-friendly musical with pint-sized gangsters, showgirls, splurge guns and a young cast, playing a limited school holiday season in Leichhardt.

TimeMultiple sessions
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family musical · School holiday season

Book

Days out · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

Dog Man The Musical

A family musical based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books, with songs, laughs and plenty of kid-friendly chaos.

TimeMultiple sessions
AgeAge: 6+ years
CostFrom $39
Book

Days out · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

The Gruffalo's Child

A magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved picture book.

Time10am, 12pm & 3pm
AgeAge: 3+ years
CostFrom $39
Book

Days out · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

Play School Live Concert

Humpty and friends celebrate 60 years of Play School in a 40-minute live concert for young families.

Time10am, 12pm & 2pm
AgeSee details
CostFrom $39

12 months+

Book

Days out · Flight Path Theatre, Marrickville

Mooncake

A family play for children aged 5+ exploring one moon and many stories.

TimeVarious times
AgeAge: 5+ years
CostSee details

Family theatre

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Days out · Inner West GreenWay

The GreenWay

Walk, scoot or ride part of the GreenWay, the 6km corridor linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with Iron Cove and the Bay Run.

TimeAny time
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family day out

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Days out · SEA LIFE Sydney, Darling Harbour

Immersive Gamebox Sydney

Interactive group game experience using motion tracking, touchscreens and projection mapping. Teams of 2-6 compete in immersive digital game worlds.

TimeFrom 10am daily
AgeAge varies by game
CostSee details

Book online

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Days out · Darling Harbour

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

One of Sydney's most popular family attractions, featuring sharks, rays, penguins, dugongs and Australia's largest shark tank. Book online to save.

TimeOpen daily
AgeAll ages
CostSee details

Book online

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Days out · Darling Harbour

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Get up close with Australia's most iconic wildlife including koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles and kangaroos - right in the heart of Darling Harbour.

TimeOpen daily
AgeAll ages
CostSee details

Book online

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Days out · Escape This Sydney, Haymarket

Epic School Holiday Adventures at Escape This

Kids and teens tackle themed escape-room worlds as heroes, spellcasters, treasure hunters and explorers.

Time12pm-9pm
AgeKids & teens
CostSee details

Book ahead

Book

Days out · Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Marrickville

Dive-in Movie: The LEGO Movie

Watch The LEGO Movie from the pool at this family school holiday screening.

TimeEntry from 5pm; movie at 6pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Registration required

Register

Days out · Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville

Kindifarm Mobile Animal Farm

Children can meet calves, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits at this free mobile farm visit.

Time11am-1pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Drop in

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Days out · Norton Russell Playground, Newtown

Norton Russell Playground Opening

Celebrate the upgraded playground with swings, nature play, ice cream, coffee and face painting.

Time9am-11am
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family

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Days out · Darling Quarter Theatre, Darling Harbour

Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show

A gloriously gross family comedy mixing silly songs, outrageous jokes and audience participation.

Time2pm
AgeAge: 5+ years
CostSee details

Family comedy

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Days out · Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Big Ideas Factory

Free hands-on science, robotics, engineering and creative activities for curious kids.

Time11am-3pm
AgeAge: 3+ years
CostFree
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Days out · Darling Quarter North Village Green

Little Chef at Darling Quarter

A free hands-on cooking program with age-grouped sessions led by Darling Quarter chefs.

Time90-minute sessions
AgeAge: 6-12 years
CostFree; booking essential
Book

Days out · Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour

Build Your Own Chinese Garden

Kids decorate and assemble a miniature Chinese Garden model inspired by pavilions, koi, dragons and bamboo.

Time11am-1pm weekdays
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family craft · Included with entry

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Days out · Darling Square, Haymarket

Darling Square Moon Festival

Free family dance workshops, glowing lanterns, live music and Moon Festival celebrations.

TimeDance workshops 2:30pm-4:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family

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Days out · Flight Path Theatre, Marrickville

Lights Up Kids Fest

A three-day festival of children's performances, creative workshops and school holiday activities.

TimeProgram runs 9am-6:30pm
AgeAge: 5-12 years
CostFrom $15
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Shopping centre & club activitiesConvenient workshops, shows and drop-in activities. 13 options

Centres & clubs · Broadway Sydney, Glebe

Broadway Minis School Holiday Workshops

Low-cost Broadway Minis activities during the Spring break, including donut decorating and family movie sessions.

TimeVaries by event
AgeSee details
Cost$3 donation/ticket

Kids workshops

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Centres & clubs · Public House Petersham

Public House Petersham Kids Entertainment

Free Sunday kids entertainment during and around the school holidays, including character appearances, face painting, balloon twisting and glitter activities.

Time1pm-3pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Family activities

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Centres & clubs · Petersham Bowling Club

Jumping Castle @ The PBC

Free family-friendly jumping castle session at Petersham Bowling Club during the school holiday break.

Time5:30pm-7:30pm
AgeSee details
CostFree

Petersham

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Centres & clubs · Organica - confirm location when booking

Organica Kids' Cooking Classes

Drop-off kids' cooking classes during the Spring school holidays, with cake decorating on 1 October and pizza making on 8 October. Kids meal included.

Time4pm-5pm
AgeSee details
Cost$40 per child

Kids cooking

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Centres & clubs · Ashfield Mall

Ashfield Mall Kids Fun Lab

A free drop-in kids session with creativity and play, plus complimentary coffee cards for the first 20 accompanying guardians.

Time10am-12pm
AgeAge: 2+ years
CostFree
View details

Centres & clubs · Marrickville Metro

Get Crafty: Egg Carton Character Portraits

Kids turn recycled egg cartons into colourful 3D character portraits to take home.

Time10:30am & 11:30am
AgeSee details
CostFree

Bookings recommended

Book

Centres & clubs · Marrickville Metro

Marrickville Metro Sensory Play

A free hands-on sensory play session for toddlers, encouraging curiosity in a safe and supervised setting.

Time10am-11am
AgeAge: 2-3 years
CostFree
Book

Centres & clubs · Marrickville Metro

The Fluff Factory

Kids fluff and personalise a cuddly friend, complete an adoption certificate and receive a dining voucher after the session.

Time10am-2pm daily
Age40-minute sessions
Cost$5 + booking fee
Book

Centres & clubs · Club Five Dock RSL

Club Five Dock Kids Disco

A school holiday disco with music, games, prizes and dancing for kids up to 12 years.

TimeDoors 10:15am; disco 10:30am-12:30pm
AgeUp to age 12
Cost$5 per child
Book

Centres & clubs · Club Five Dock RSL

Club Five Dock Kids LEGO Workshop

A 90-minute brick-building workshop with creative challenges and a LEGO mini build kit to take home.

TimeDoors 10am; workshop 10:30am-12pm
AgeAge: 5-11 years
Cost$25 per child
Book

Centres & clubs · Wests Ashfield

Wests Ashfield Dumpling Slime Workshop

Kids mix, stretch and create dumpling-themed slime to take home in this hands-on workshop.

Time10:30am-11:30am
AgeAge: 5-13 years
Cost$20 member/$30 visitor
Book

Centres & clubs · Wests Ashfield

Wests Ashfield Pencil Case Workshop

Kids design and decorate a personalised pencil case to take home.

Time12pm-1pm
AgeAge: 5-13 years
Cost$20 member/$30 visitor
Book

Centres & clubs · Westfield Burwood, Level 2 near David Jones

Westfield Burwood Marvel Craft Station

Free daily Marvel-inspired craft activities including character painting, tote bags, bookmarks, masks and pencil cases.

Time11am-3pm
AgeAll ages
CostFree
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Music & performing artsDrama, theatre, music, dance and performance programs. 15 options

Music & performance · Sydney Conservatorium of Music

SongLab Junior

A two-day songwriting workshop for younger music-makers at the Sydney Conservatorium.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
CostSee details

Songwriting

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Music & performance · Sydney Conservatorium of Music

SongLab

A two-day songwriting workshop for teens at the Sydney Conservatorium Open Academy.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 13-17 years
CostSee details

Songwriting

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Music & performance · Wharf Studios, Dawes Point

Sydney Dance Company Spring Workshops

Spring school holiday dance workshops across a range of styles and levels for young dancers.

TimeVaries by workshop
AgeAge: 5-18 years
CostFrom $38
View details

Music & performance · Marrickville

All Age Music School Holiday Camp - 5-7 Years

Two-day music camp for younger kids who want to play, create and perform.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 5-7 years
Cost$240
View details

Music & performance · Marrickville

All Age Music School Holiday Camp - 8-12 Years

Two-day music camp for primary-aged kids who want to play, create and perform.

Time9am-3pm
AgeAge: 8-12 years
Cost$240
View details

Music & performance · 86 Sydenham Road, Marrickville

Triple Menace Studios School of Rock Workshop

A School of Rock-inspired musical theatre workshop where kids sing, dance and act their way through a high-energy session.

Time9am-1pm
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Musical theatre · Marrickville

Book

Music & performance · Teatro at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt

Bugsy Malone - The Musical

A family-friendly musical with pint-sized gangsters, showgirls, splurge guns and a young cast, playing a limited school holiday season in Leichhardt.

TimeMultiple sessions
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family musical · School holiday season

Book

Music & performance · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

Dog Man The Musical

A family musical based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man books, with songs, laughs and plenty of kid-friendly chaos.

TimeMultiple sessions
AgeAge: 6+ years
CostFrom $39
Book

Music & performance · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

The Gruffalo's Child

A magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved picture book.

Time10am, 12pm & 3pm
AgeAge: 3+ years
CostFrom $39
Book

Music & performance · Seymour Centre, Chippendale

Play School Live Concert

Humpty and friends celebrate 60 years of Play School in a 40-minute live concert for young families.

Time10am, 12pm & 2pm
AgeSee details
CostFrom $39

12 months+

Book

Music & performance · Flight Path Theatre, Marrickville

Mooncake

A family play for children aged 5+ exploring one moon and many stories.

TimeVarious times
AgeAge: 5+ years
CostSee details

Family theatre

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Music & performance · Australian Taiko Academy, Ultimo

Japanese Drumming Workshop for Families

Learn Japanese taiko rhythms through movement and energetic group playing in a family workshop.

Time10am-11am
AgeSee details
CostSee details

Family workshop · Taiko drumming

Book

Music & performance · Darling Quarter Theatre, Darling Harbour

Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show

A gloriously gross family comedy mixing silly songs, outrageous jokes and audience participation.

Time2pm
AgeAge: 5+ years
CostSee details

Family comedy

Book

Music & performance · Flight Path Theatre, Marrickville

Lights Up Kids Fest

A three-day festival of children's performances, creative workshops and school holiday activities at Flight Path Theatre.

TimeProgram runs 9am-6:30pm
AgeAge: 5-12 years
CostFrom $15
View program

Music & performance · Ashfield Library

An Alien Adventure with Horizon Theatre

A funny puppet show with songs and dance about friendship, misunderstandings and caring for the planet.

Time11am-11:45am
AgeAge: 4+ years
CostFree
Register