UPDATED FOR SUMMER 2025/2026

Inner West School Holiday Guide

Camps, workshops and free activities for kids aged 3–18 across Sydney's Inner West. We've done the research, so you don't have to.

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Full Day Camps

Full-day programs that keep kids busy with sport, creativity, STEM and more.

Concord West; Five Dock; Leichhardt
8:15am–3:30pm

Motiv8 Sports Inner West

Selected dates in Dec 2025 & Jan 2026 across 3 locations
Concord West: Mon 12 & Tue 13 Jan 2026, Thu 15 & Fri 16 Jan 2026; Five Dock: Fri 19 & Mon 22 Dec 2025, Thu 15 & Fri 16 Jan 2026; Leichhardt: Mon 19 & Tue 20 Jan 2026

Multi-sport holiday camps featuring “Splash City” water games, team challenges and creative activities.

Primary-aged kids
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Balmain; Glebe-Leichhardt; Marrickville
Full day

PCYC School Holiday Programs

Mon 15–Tue 23 Dec 2025; Mon 5–Fri 30 Jan 2026

Holiday programs with rotating activities including laser tag, Nerf wars, sports, gymnastics, parkour, STEM and creative arts.

Age: 5–12 years $55–$70 per day
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Teatro at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt
10am–4pm

January School Holidays Musical Theatre Camp

Mon 5–Fri 16 Jan 2026

Week-long musical theatre camp with singing, dance, drama and performance workshops led by professional performers.

$550 per week
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Stanmore
Full day

Camp Blue Holiday Camp

Mon 12–Fri 16 Jan 2026

Comprehensive day camp offering sports, arts, science and environment activities on Newington College grounds.

Town Hall, Sydney

Youth in the City

Tue 6–Fri 23 Jan 2026

Teen holiday program with movies, bowling and laser tag, kayaking, circus skills, escape rooms, outdoor adventures and creative workshops.

Age: 13–18 years $5–$38 per activity
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Concord West
9am–3pm

The AB Kids Club

Selected dates in Dec 2025 & Jan 2026
Tue 23 Dec 2025; Wed 7, 14 & 21 Jan 2026

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

Age: 4.5–12 years $99 per day
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Birchgrove; Croydon
9am–3pm

Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps

Birchgrove: Jan 5–23; Croydon: Jan 12–22

Zero screen time holiday camps with daily themes including gymnastics, dance, craft and games.

Eastern Gymnastics Academy, Waterloo

Xmas Holiday Gymnastics Camp

Sat 20–Tue 23 Dec 2025; Mon 5–Fri 30 Jan 2026

Half-day or full-day programs featuring gymnastics workshops, games, creative crafts and skill challenges.

Various locations
9am–3pm

AFL School Holiday Programs

Date varies by location

One-day AFL experience where kids learn and play in a supervised environment with qualified staff.

From $55
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Lilyfield Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground
9am–3pm

BDFC School Holiday Camps

Tue–Thu each week (w/c 6, 13 & 20 Jan)

Football camps with mixed, girls-only and goalkeeper options using age-appropriate exercises and games.

Age: 5–13 years $90 per day
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Alexandria Basketball Stadium

School Holidays Basketball Camps (CSBA)

Various days in Jan 2026

Basketball camps including Shoot and Play, Skillz and Drillz, Decision Making and Development sessions.

Age: 8–17 years
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Rozelle; Summer Hill

Art Holiday Workshops (Paper Rock Scissors)

Mon 12–Fri 30 Jan 2026

Art workshops with separate programs by age, with lunch supervision and park/movie time included.

K–2 and Years 3–6
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Leichhardt
9am–4pm

Brickz 4 Kidz Holiday Workshops

Various dates in Jan 2026

One-day and two-day LEGO® workshops with experienced instructors and a maximum 8:1 child-to-instructor ratio.

$120–$230
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Improv Theatre Sydney, Redfern
9:30am–3:30pm

Spring Drama Workshop (Improv Theatre Sydney)

Thu 15 Jan 2026

One-day improv workshop focused on creativity and collaboration, ending with a short family performance.

Age: 8–12 years $110
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Rozelle Presbyterian Church, Rozelle
9am–3pm

A Day in France French Holiday Camp

Tue 13, Wed 14 & Fri 16 Jan 2026

French holiday camp using games, crafts, music and movement to build confidence and curiosity in French.

Kindy–Year 3 $155 per day
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Various locations across the Inner West
Full day / Multi-day

Code Camp

Various dates in Jan 2026

Tech and creative holiday camps with options across coding and related programs for kids aged 5–13.

Age: 5–13 years
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Summerhouse, Callan Park, Lilyfield
8am–4pm

Park Rangers: Harbour Heroes

Tue 13 Jan 2026; Thu 22 Jan 2026

Full-day outdoor program exploring the harbour with games, scavenger hunts, storytelling and raft building.

Age: 5–12 years $105
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Summerhouse, Callan Park, Lilyfield
8am–4pm

Park Science: Nature’s Superpowers

Thu 15 Jan 2026; Wed 21 Jan 2026

Full-day outdoor science program exploring biomimicry and designing nature-inspired inventions.

Age: 5–12 years $105
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Reverse Garbage, Marrickville
9am–3:30pm

Creative Crafts and Textiles Course

Tue 6–Thu 8 Jan 2026

Three-day program exploring creative reuse through sewing, cardboard construction, paper crafts and papermaking.

Age: 8–12 years $255
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Creative & Art Workshops

Painting, pottery, drama and more. Perfect for kids who love to make and create.

Studio Inner West, Leichhardt
9am–12pm

Craft & Art Workshops

Fri 9, Tue 13 & Fri 23 Jan 2026

3-hour creative workshops with painting, tie-dye, clay sculpting and mixed media in small groups (8–12 kids).

Age: 5–13 years $90
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Rozelle; Summer Hill
Half day / Full day options

Art Holiday Workshops

Mon 12–Fri 30 Jan 2026

Art workshops by age group with options for half-day or full-day sessions, including lunch supervision and park/movie time.

Age: K–2 years Age: Years 3–6 years
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Balmain Library
11am–12pm

School Holidays: Comedy Magic Show

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Comedy magic show with audience participation and colourful tricks.

Age: 6–12 years FREE
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Leichhardt Library
1:30pm–3pm

School Holidays: Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Hands-on workshop decorating a bamboo coaster with mosaic tiles to take home.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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Haberfield Library
10am–11:30am

School Holidays: Medieval Mayhem

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Interactive medieval-themed session using storytelling and role play.

Age: 5–12 years FREE
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Glebe Library
10:30am–11:30am

School Holidays: Flutter Craft Academy

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Craft session where kids create moving butterflies, bees or winged creatures while exploring textures and simple design principles.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Kids at the Con: School Holiday Workshop

Various times & days in January (age dependent)

Group music education classes with singing, dancing, percussion, storytelling and guided listening.

Age: 3–10 years
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Leichhardt Library
10:30am–12pm

School Holidays: Hip Hop Dancing

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Dance workshop teaching hip hop choreography while building rhythm, coordination and confidence.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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STEM & Coding

Robotics, coding, science and LEGO®. Brain-boosting fun.

Burwood Library and Community Hub
11am–3:30pm

School Holiday Workshop: Build a Boardgame!

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Workshop where kids learn board game design and create a playable prototype to take home.

Age: 8+ years FREE
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Marrickville Library and Pavilion
10am–11am; 11:30am–12:30pm

School Holidays: Hologram Workshop

Thu 15 Jan 2026

Workshop exploring light and creating a 3D hologram to take home.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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Marrickville Library and Pavilion
10:30am–11:30am

School Holidays: Slime Science

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Hands-on science session exploring states of matter and making custom slime to take home.

Age: 6–9 years FREE
Book
Stanmore Library
10:30am–11:45am

School Holidays: Bricks Challenge

Fri 16 Jan 2026

LEGO® engineering workshop building motorised machines and learning basic physics through transport-themed challenges.

Age: 5–7 years FREE
Book
The Learning Space, Rhodes

STEM Kits 2025/2026 (Borrow from Library)

Available throughout school holidays (3-week loan)

Borrow STEM kits (e.g. Magformers, Ozobot, Makey Makey, micro:bit) to explore coding, circuits and game design at home.

Five Dock Library
10:30am–12pm

Construct A Dino Workshop

Wed 7 Jan 2026

Workshop building a wooden dinosaur or mammoth skeleton while learning about palaeontology.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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Balmain Library
10:30am–11:30am

School Holidays: Wild Shark Science

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Science session with marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez exploring shark facts and ocean ecosystems.

Age: 7–12 years FREE
Book
The Learning Space, Rhodes
11am–12:30pm

Saturday Create 2026 (ages 5–7)

Sat 17 Jan 2026; Sat 31 Jan 2026

STEM workshop with hands-on crafts and experiments, including DNA extraction from fruit.

Age: 5–7 years FREE
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The Learning Space, Rhodes
2pm–3:30pm

Saturday Create 2026 (ages 8–12)

Sat 17 Jan 2026; Sat 31 Jan 2026

STEM workshop with hands-on science and technology activities, including DNA extraction from fruit.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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The Connection, Rhodes
10am–11am

Astronomy Workshop with Koori Kinnections

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Workshop exploring Aboriginal astronomy with star stories and hands-on making activity.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
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Ashfield Town Hall
10am–11am

School Holidays: Light & Sound Energy Show

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Interactive science show demonstrating how light and sound are made and how they travel.

Age: 5–12 years FREE
Book
The Learning Space, Rhodes
2pm–3:30pm

3D Modelling for Kids: Lunar New Year Magnets

Wed 21 Jan 2026

Beginner 3D modelling session using Fusion 360 to design a Lunar New Year magnet.

Age: 8–12 years $30
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The Connection, Rhodes
6:30pm–7:30pm

Interpreting Sky Country: First Nations Astronomy Talk

Tue 13 Jan 2026

One-hour talk exploring the night sky through First Nations knowledge, linking skies to seasons and connection to Country.

Banish Sustainability Hub, Haymarket
Various times

Kids Recycling Session (Banish)

Wed 14 & Tue 20 Jan 2026 (split times)

Recycling workshop learning about plastics, sorting materials and taking home a recycled plastic keepsake.

Age: 8–16 years $25
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Free & Cheap

Fun doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are the best free council events, library programs, and community days.

Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich Hill
1:30pm–3pm

Pixel Art Workshop

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Workshop using resin tiles to design a pixel-style animal artwork.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
Book
Ashfield Library
1:30pm–3pm

Clay Motion Animation Workshop

Tue 13 Jan 2026

Stop motion workshop creating clay characters, building sets and producing a short film using iPads.

Age: 8–12 years FREE
Book
Burwood Library and Community Hub
10am–11am

School Holiday: LEGO® Challenge

Fri 16 Jan 2026

LEGO® session where kids build with family members in a relaxed library setting.

Age: 5–10 years FREE
Book
Bunnings, Rozelle
Various times

Bunnings Free School Holiday Workshops

Selected dates in Jan 2026

Free in-store craft workshops during the school holidays (tile tie dye art listed).

FREE
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Sports & Active

Burn off that holiday energy with these active programs.

Darling Harbour
10am–4pm

FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining

Sat 13 Dec 2025–Mon 26 Jan 2026

Bungy trampolining sessions running daily during the school holidays.

Sydney Park, Erskineville

School Holiday Skateboarding Clinics

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Skate clinics for beginners to intermediate with ramps, obstacles and gear provided, guided by skate coaches.

Age: 5-15 years From $40
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Playground Lawn, Darling Quarter
10:30am–11am; 11:30am–12pm

Kids Yoga @ Darling Quarter

Every Friday in Jan 2026

Free kids yoga sessions with mats provided, with parents welcome to join in.

Age: 2-5 years (older kids during school holidays) FREE
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Teens (13+)

Stuff to keep older kids busy.

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale
9am–12pm

School Holidays: Wheel Throwing Basics

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Step-by-step ceramics session making wheel-thrown pieces with decoration techniques, in a small group (max 10).

Age: 12-17 years $90
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Haberfield Library
1pm–3pm

Shibori Dyeing Workshop for Youth

Mon 12 Jan 2026

Teen textile workshop learning Shibori dyeing techniques using indigo and creating hand-dyed fabric pieces.

Age: 14-18 years FREE
Book
St Peters/Sydenham Library
9:30am–11:30am

Experimental Printmaking & Artist's Books

Thu 22 Jan 2026

Inclusive youth workshop exploring experimental printmaking to create prints, cards or handmade artist's books.

Age: 12-18 years FREE
Book
Balmain Library
10:30am–12:30pm

Beaded Bracelet Workshop for Youth

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Jewellery-making session where teens design and make beaded bracelets.

Age: 12-18 years FREE
Book
Leichhardt Library
1pm–3pm

D&D Miniature Painting for Youth

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Painting workshop where teens paint their own Dungeons and Dragons miniature character.

Age: 12-18 years FREE
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Concord Library
3pm–5pm

Music Production Workshop

Thu 22 & Fri 23 Jan 2026

Hands-on workshop using Ableton Live covering electronic music production basics and creative workflows.

Age: 12-18 years FREE
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Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, Dulwich Hill
10am–11:30am

Lost & Found: Writing Workshop for Youth

Thu 15 Jan 2026

Teen writing workshop turning everyday objects into stories and poems, exploring metaphor and found poetry.

Age: 12-16 years FREE
Book

Family Activities & Holiday Outings

Events, shows and bigger outings for the whole family.

Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Creature 2025

Sat 13 Dec 2025–Sat 10 Jan 2026

Interactive Australian bush play space with native animals designed for families.

Teatro at the Italian Forum, Leichhardt
2pm–2:45pm

SAWDUST

Mon 19 Jan 2026

Circus show following a baby elephant and her circus friends, designed for families.

Polish Club, Ashfield
10:45am–11:30am

Music With Jules

Wed 14 & Wed 21 Jan 2026 (10:45am)

45-minute music class with singing, movement and instruments, with caregiver participation.

Age: 0–6 years $15 + booking fee
Book
Village Green, Darling Quarter
10:30am–11:15am

Rhythm n Bubs

Wednesdays in Jan 2026

Weekly music and play session with sing-alongs, movement, percussion play and live performances for little ones.

Age: 0–5 years FREE
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Campbell Park, Chiswick
Fun from 5:30pm, movie from 6:30pm

Foreshore Flicks: How to Train Your Dragon

Fri 30 Jan 2026

Outdoor screening as part of the City of Canada Bay Foreshore Flicks program.

Halliday Park, Five Dock
Fun from 5:30pm, movie from 6:30pm

Foreshore Flicks: Paddington in Peru

Fri 6 Feb 2026

Outdoor screening as part of the City of Canada Bay Foreshore Flicks program.

Public House Petersham
Varies by activity

School Holidays at Public House Petersham

Thu 1 Jan to Sun 25 Jan 2026

Free school holiday activity schedule including jumping castle days, face painting, magic show, pizza making, arts and crafts, reptile show, animal farm, and a Back to School party.

The Royal Hotel, Leichhardt

School Holidays at The Royal Hotel Leichhardt

Selected dates in Jan 2026

Kids holiday activities listed including face painting and glitter tattoos, botanical arts and crafts, and a petting zoo on selected dates.

Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
9:30am–5pm

Summer School Holidays at the Maritime Museum

Fri 19 Dec 2025–Sun 1 Feb 2026

Daily creative activities, museum tours and exhibition entry including the new Octonauts trail.

Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
10am–4pm (2hr sessions)

Waterworld Central Sydney 2026

Sat 3 Jan–Mon 26 Jan 2026

Mobile water park with giant inflatable pools and slides.

$40 (2hr session)
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Castle Towers Shopping Centre

Bubble Planet

Open daily

Immersive experience with 11 themed rooms, bubbles, VR and interactive play.

Darling Harbour

Immersive Gamebox Sydney

Open daily

Interactive digital rooms featuring Squid Game, Paw Patrol and Ghostbusters challenges.

From $24
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The Crescent, Parramatta Park
8pm

Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Sat 17 Jan 2026

Free outdoor concert featuring orchestral classics and a Lunar New Year celebration.

Sydney Bus Museum, Leichhardt

Vintage Bus Rides

Sun 4 & Sun 18 Jan 2026

Ride a vintage double-decker bus from the Sydney Bus Museum on selected Sundays.

Museum entry applies
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Shopping Centre & Club Activities

Drop-in workshops and fun sessions at local centres and clubs.

Broadway Sydney, Glebe
10am, 10:30am, 11am & 11:30am

Minis LEGO® Workshop: Speed Champions Ferrari 499P Hypercar

Tue 6 Jan 2026

A hands-on LEGO building workshop where kids create their own Ferrari 499P Hypercar to take home.

Age: 7+ $5 + BF
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Broadway Sydney, Glebe
12pm & 12:30pm

Minis LEGO® Workshop: Flower Garden

Tue 6 Jan 2026

Kids build a colourful flower garden with bright blooms and a butterfly friend.

Age: 5+ $5 + BF
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Brooklyn Donuts, Broadway Sydney
11am, 11:30am, 12pm & 12:30pm

Minis Donut Decorating

Wed 7, 14, 21 & 28 Jan 2026

Creative mini workshop where kids decorate their own donuts with colourful icing and toppings.

$3 + BF
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Broadway Sydney, Glebe
10am, 11am & 12pm

Minis Wonder Full Pour Palz Keyring Workshop

Thu 8 & 15 Jan 2026

Pour painting workshop where kids mix, swirl and pour vibrant colours to create their own unique keyring.

$5 + BF
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Broadway Sydney, Glebe
Various sessions

Minis LEGO® Workshop: Ninjago - Lloyd's Quad Bike

Tue 13 Jan 2026

Kids build Lloyd’s iconic Ninjago quad bike, encouraging creativity and ninja-style imaginative play.

Age: 6+ $5 + BF
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Broadway Sydney, Glebe
10am, 11am & 12pm

Minis Craft: Puppy Adoption Studio

Tue 20 Jan 2026

Craft workshop where kids adopt a plush puppy, give it a name and decorate a personalised carrier.

$5 + BF
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Broadway Sydney, Glebe
10am, 11am & 12pm

Minis Workshop: Friendship Bracelets

Thu 29 Jan 2026

Fun workshop where kids design and make colourful beaded friendship bracelets.

$3 + BF
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The Grounds Coffee Factory, Eveleigh
11am–12pm

Kids' LEGO® Workshop at The Grounds

Tue 6, 13, 20, 27 & Thu 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan 2026

Hands-on LEGO® workshop where kids build creative creations and tackle fun challenges with guided activities.

Age: 5–12 years $30 + BF
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Bunnings, Rozelle
Various times

Bunnings Free School Holiday Workshops

Tue 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 Jan 2026

Free in-store craft workshop where kids can get creative with tile tie dye art.

Club Five Dock RSL
Various times

School Holidays @ Club Five Dock RSL

Various dates Jan 21–30
Wed 21–Fri 30 Jan 2026

Various activities including Kids Trivia, Disco, LEGO® Workshop, Pizza Making and Bingo.

$5–$25
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