Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this upcoming school holidays? We’ve got you covered.

Left things to the last minute? Or just trying to fill a few gaps in the schedule? We’ve pulled together a bunch of activities that still have availability (as of publishing) or don’t require a booking. Hopefully this guide gives you some fresh inspiration for the next two weeks.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• Full day / multi-day programs

• Partial day or hour-long sessions

• Family-friendly activities and outings

• Easter long weekend events

There are options for all ages — including teens. Where relevant, we’ve included age restrictions, and whether it’s drop-off or if a parent needs to stay. Be sure to double-check details with the organiser before booking.

 All Day

Sports/Movement Based

• Motiv8 Sports Inner West | Various Dates | Various Times | Various Locations across the Inner West

Mixed (Sports, Creativity, Music Science, Exccursions and more)

• PCYC School Holiday Programs (5 to 12 years) | Various Dates | Full Day | Glebe-Leichhardt

• PCYC School Holiday Programs (5 to 12 years) | Various Dates | Full & Half Day | Balmain

• Camp Blue Holiday Camp | 14 to 17 April | Full Day | Stanmore

• Youth in the City | Monday 14 to Friday 25 April | 9am to 4pm

• The AB Kids Club (4.5 to 12 years) | 16 & 23 April | 9am to 3pm | Concord West

• Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps for Kids | Various dates | 9am to 3pm | Birchgrove & Croydon

Art/Creativity

• Art Holiday Workshops | Various Dates | Full & Half Days | Paper, Rock, Scissors Art Studios Rozelle & Summer Hill

• Brickz 4 Kidz 2 Day Workshop | Various Dates | Various Times | Leichhardt & Balmain

• School Holiday E-Waste Tinker and Robot | Thursday 17 April | 9:30am to 3:30pm AM | Reverse Garbage Marrickville

Coding/Science

• Code Camp (5 to 13 years) | Various Dates | Full Day/Multi Day | Various Locations across the Inner West

Partial Day

Art/Creativity/Music

• School holidays: draw your pet @ Ultimo (9-12yrs) | Thursday 17 April | 10:30am to 1:30pm | Ultimo Community Centre

• Kids at the Con – School holiday workshops (3 to 6 years) | Various Dates | Various Times | Sydney Conservatorium Of Music

• Art Holiday Workshops | Various Dates | Full & Half Days | Paper, Rock, Scissors Art Studios Rozelle & Summer Hill

• Clay Play Easter Holiday Classes (8 to 13 years) | Various Days | 10 AM to 3 PM | Object & Ceramic Design, Marrickville

• School Holiday Easter Craft Workshops | Rabbit mask decorating on Monday 14 April & Easter basket decorating on Tuesday 15 April | 10am to 11am | South Eveleigh

• Teen Jewellery Making Workshop (ages 12 to 17) |  Tuesday 24 April | 10am - 12pm | South Eveleigh

• Laser Cutting for Kids (8 to 12 years) | Wednesday 23 April | 10:30am - 12:30pm | The Learning Space, Rhodes

• Mother's Day Recycled Art Workshop (Drop-In) ages 5 + | Wednesday 23 April | 10am - 12pm | Concord Library

• School Holidays: Sewing Felt Softies | Wednesday 16 April | 10:30pm to 12:30pm | St Peters/Sydenham Library

• Kids Dance School Holiday Program at AAC | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays on the School Holidays | 11am to 12pm | Ashfield Aquatic Centre

• The Art of Chinese Paper Cutting | Weekdays 14 April to 24 April | 11am to 2pm | Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour

Science/Computers/Gaming/Outdoors

• STEM Kits at home activity - City of Canada Bay Libraries membership card needed | Saturday 12 to Sunday 27 April 2025

• Fantastic Fairytales at Callan Park (up to 10 years) | Thursday 22 April | 10:30am to 12:30pm | Callan Park, Rozelle

• Park Science - Incredible Insects at Callan Park | Thursday 24 April | 10am to 12pm | Callan Park, Rozelle

Sports

• Parkoursome | Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April | Tumbalong Park

• Kids Yoga Workshop | Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April | 1pm to 1:45pm | Playground Lawn, Darling Quarter

• The Tumble Zone | Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April | 12pm - 3pm | Darling Harbour

• FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining | Friday 11 April to Tuesday 29 April |10am to 7pm | Darling Harbour

Family/Days Out

• Face Painting + Jumping Castle | Every Saturday of April Holidays from 12pm | Public House Petersham

• Kindi Farm | Sunday 13 April | From 12pm | Public House Petersham

• School Holiday Disco | Saturday 19 April | 3pm to 6pm | Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

• Reptile Show | Sunday 27 April from 12pm | Public House Petersham

• The Easter Show is on from Friday 11 April to Tuesday 22 April.

• School holidays at the Maritime Museum (all ages) | Dive into a world of wonder at the Maritime Museum these school holidays with exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, films and more.  It’s a whole day of fun for the whole family! | 9:30 AM to 5 PM | 13 to 27 April

• Darling Harbour | You can choose from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and you can watch the sky come alive with a spectacular fireworks display. There are also plenty of activities happening across the School Holidays. | Darling Harbour/ Darling Quarter

• Opera House | Has a raft of performances running during the school holidays to entertain the kids, as well as a Comic Book Illustration Workshop. Check out their website for details | Sydney Opera House

• Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe | Easter holiday craft workshops - Reptile mania, mini donut decorating, bunny ears and more. Bookings essential. See website for details.

• Other ideas for family fun:

  • Train, Light Rail or Ferry ride. Ferry rides around the Harbour or to Manly are particularly fun for younger kids.

  • Aquarium

  • Wildlife Sydney Zoo or head out of the city Taronga Zoo, Sydney Zoo or Calmsley Hill City Farm.

  • A picnic in one of the great Inner West parks

  • A bike ride eg. along the Glebe foreshore or Cooks River

  • Get out of the Inner West and head to a nearby beach. Trekking over the bridge to the Northern Beaches often means easier parking than the Eastern Suburbs and more beach space.

  • Head to your local swimming pool if weather permits.

  • A city day trip. Circular Quay is always a hit. Visit a museum. Finish off the day at Darling Harbour and visit the Water Play area.

  • Spend the day at Sydney Olympic Park. Great for picnics and getting the scooter or bike out. Learn to surf at Urbnsurf.

  • Head to the movies or IMAX at Darling Harbour.

Easter Weekend

🥚 The Grounds 2025 Easter Egg Crack
The Grounds of Alexandria's annual Easter Egg Crack event at Linseed House will feature the breaking of a one-ton chocolate egg, music, an appearance by the Easter Bunny, and chocolate to take home. Be quick, tickets sell out.
📍 The Grounds of Alexandria | Sunday 20 April | 4:30pm to 6:30pm

🐰 Kids Easter Egg Hunt @ The Grounds of Alexandria
They’ll be hiding heaps of delicious mini chocolate eggs throughout their beautiful garden, ready for your little ones to find. Spots are limited.
📍 The Grounds of Alexandria | Friday18 to Sunday 20 April / 8:30am to 9:30am

🥚 Easter Fun Activities + Easter Egg Hunt with Mr. Mack 
Join Mr. Mack for interactive movement games, imaginative Easter-themed activities, and a special Easter egg hunt across the venue.
📍 Public House Petersham / Sunday 20 April | From 12pm

🐇 Alice in Easterland at Callan Park
Celebrate Easter with a fun, interactive Alice in Wonderland adventure, featuring Easter bonnet decorating and a mini parade!
📍 Callan Park Rozelle | Sunday 20 April | 10:30am  – 12pm & 1:30pm - 3pm 

Easter Fun for Kids at Briars Sports
Open all weekend. Have lunch and relax with friends, while the kids have a fun filled afternoon of face painting & balloon twisting!
📍The Backyard at Briars Concord | Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 April

🧺 Minis Easter Egg Hunt @ Broadway
Get ready for an egg-citing adventure this Easter and join the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your basket and your best egg hunting skills. Book ahead.
📍 Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe | Thursday 17 April (1.45pm - 6.45pm) & Saturday 19 April (9.45am - 2.45pm)

🪩 School (Holiday) Disco @ Darling Harbour
Free School Holiday Disco offers neon face painting, disco ball dancers, a breakdancing Easter Bunny, and a parents' dance competition with prizes—just show up ready to dance in your 90s-inspired outfits.
📍 Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour / Saturday 19 April / 3pm to 6pm

🐰 Easter Long Weekend @ The Royal Leichhardt
Enjoy face painting, an egg hunt, and a chance to win prizes including a Royal Easter Show family pass by guessing the weight of the egg jar. Enjoy a meal while you are there!
📍 The Royal Leichhardt | Sunday 20 April

Reminder: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute, tickets sell out and specials can change.