Full day / multi-day programs

Partial day or hour-long sessions

Family-friendly activities and outings

Motiv8 Sports Inner West | The Motiv8 Games is an annual multi-sports event combining Olympic-style competition with a rock concert atmosphere | 8:15am – 3:30pm | Ashfield 10 & 11 July & Five Dock 7 & 8 July + 14 & 15 July

PCYC School Holiday Programs (5 to 12 years) | Offers school holiday programs at Balmain, Glebe-Leichhardt & Marrickville locations featuring diverse activities including laser tag, nerf wars, sports, gymnastics, parkour, STEM and creative arts | Monday 7 July to Monday 21 July 2025 | Full Day | Balmain, Glebe-Leichhardt & Marrickville locations

Camp Blue Holiday Camp | Camp Blue Stanmore is a comprehensive day camp on Newington College grounds offering diverse sports, arts, science and environment activities during school holidays | 14 to 18 July | Full Day | Stanmore

Youth in the City (ages 13 to 18 years) | Two weeks of diverse school holiday activities featuring sports, go-karting, rock climbing, cooking, paintball, movies and VR experiences, with prices ranging from $10-$49 | Monday 7 to Friday 18 July 2025 | 10am – 3pm

The AB Kids Club (4.5 to 12 years) | A full-day program for ages featuring outdoor multisport, indoor soccer/basketball, ninja courses, dodgeball, FIFA gaming, dance games, gymnastics and craft activities | 9 & 16 July | 9am – 3pm | Concord West

Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps for Kids (ages 4.5+) | School Holiday Camps at Birchgrove and Croydon feature zero screen time with daily themes and activities include gymnastics, dance, craft and games | Various dates | 9am – 3pm | Birchgrove & Croydon

July Holiday Winter Gymnastics Camp | Half-day or full-day programs featuring gymnastics workshops, games, creative crafts and skill challenges to keep kids active and engaged | Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July | Weekdays 8am – 4pm, Fridays 8am – 12pm, Weekends 8am – 1pm | Eastern Gymnastics Academy, Waterloo

AFL School Holiday Programs | One-day experience packed with fun, fitness, and friendship where kids learn and play AFL in a safe environment with qualified staff | Date varies by location | 9am – 3pm | Various Locations

BDFC School Holiday Camps (ages 5-13) | Football camps offering mixed, girls-only and goalkeeper sessions with age-appropriate exercises and games for $90 per day | Tuesday to Thursday each week | 9am – 3pm | Waterfront Drive Field, Callan Park Lilyfield

School Holidays Basketball Camps (ages 8-17) | Variety of basketball camps including Shoot and Play, Skillz and Drillz, Decision Making and Development camps led by CSBA development staff | Daily Thursday 3 July to Friday 18 July | 9am – 3pm | Alexandria Basketball Stadium

Art Holiday Workshops | Art workshops with separate programs for K-2 and 3-6 students, offering morning, afternoon or full day sessions with lunch supervision and park/movie time included | Monday 7 to Friday 18 July 2025 | Full & Half Days | Paper, Rock, Scissors Art Studios Rozelle & Summer Hill

Brickz 4 Kidz 1 & 2 Day Workshops | LEGO® school holiday workshops offering one-day or two-day programs with experienced instructors maintaining a maximum 8:1 child-to-instructor ratio for hands-on building experiences | Various Dates | 9am – 4pm | Leichhardt & Balmain

VillageKIDS Holiday Club (Kindy to Year 5) | Three-day program featuring friends, activities, creative crafts, games and petting zoo | Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July | 8am – 5pm | Village Church Annandale

Winter Drama Workshop (ages 8-12) | One-day improv workshop learning spontaneous creativity, collaboration and "yes, and..." concept with character creation and storytelling, ending with short family performance | Thursday 17 July | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Improv Theatre Sydney, Redfern

Code Camp (5 to 13 years) | From tech and creative holiday camps to sport and tutoring programs there's something for every kid aged 5-13 years | Various Dates | Full Day/Multi Day | Various Locations across the Inner West

Craft & Art Workshops at Studio Inner West (ages 6 to 13) | 3-hour creative workshops featuring painting, tie-dye, clay sculpting and mixed media projects with all materials provided in small groups of 8-12 kids | Monday 7, Thursday 10 and Thursday 17 July | 10am – 1pm | Studio Inner West, Leichhardt

Peter and the Wolf Children's Concerts (ages 6 months to 9 years) | 50-minute magical concert featuring The Metropolitan Orchestra and narrator Alex Packard performing the timeless classic for young audiences | Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July | 9:45am & 11:45am | Petersham Town Hall

Travelling Postcards Exhibition: A Kids' View of the Inner West | Children's artworks showcasing what they love most about their Inner West community, from parks and pets to murals and neighbours | Friday 4 July to Wednesday 23 July | 10am – 5pm | Leichhardt Library, Italian Forum

Finding Shakespeare's Tongue (ages 8-12) | Hands-on workshop exploring Shakespeare's plays and sonnets with poetic tools, wordplay and interactive activities led by Australian Shakespeare Company actor | Monday 7 July | 10:30am – 12pm | St Peters Library

Kids Muay Thai School Holiday Class (ages 5-12) | Learn Thai kickboxing in a safe, high-energy environment focusing on technique, confidence, resilience and teamwork for $25 per child | Tuesday 8 July | 10am – 11:30am | Ashfield Aquatic Centre

Musical Storytime with Aspara Gus (ages 4-7) | Interactive musical storytime with The Vegetable Plot's Aspara Gus and puppeteer Kay Yasugi featuring music, puppets and storytelling | Tuesday 8 July | 10:30am – 11:30am | Haberfield Library

Art Holiday Workshops | Art workshops with separate programs for K-2 and 3-6 students, offering morning, afternoon or full day sessions with lunch supervision and park/movie time included | Monday 7 to Friday 18 July 2025 | Full & Half Days | Paper, Rock, Scissors Art Studios Rozelle & Summer Hill

School Holidays: Big Games (ages 5-8) | Active morning playing giant versions of classic games including Big Uno, oversized Hopscotch, Jamanga Tower Dominos and giant Snakes and Ladders | Wednesday 9 July | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Balmain Library 🆓

The Bee Squad: Boosting Biodiversity in Our Neighbourhood (ages 8-12) | Hands-on workshop exploring how to support local pollinators and design bee-friendly garden spaces led by Dr Judy Friedlander | Wednesday 9 July | 10:30am – 11:30am | Haberfield Library 🆓

School Holidays: Weave and Weft a Bookmark (ages 5-12) | Weaving activity where kids create their own colourful woven bookmark using simple techniques and personalise with decorations | Thursday 10 July | 10:30am – 12pm | Leichhardt Library 🆓

Eco Adventures for Tweens | Hands-on sustainability workshop covering food gardening, composting and seed bomb making with urban garden tour and take-home compost | Thursday 10 July | 2pm – 3:30pm | Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill 🆓

School Holidays: Go Sound Effect Mad! (ages 5-12) | Hands-on sound design workshop using everyday objects to recreate movie sounds like footsteps and thunder, led by Toonworld creative team | Friday 11 July | 10:30am – 12pm | Ashfield Library 🆓

Kids at the Con – School Holiday Workshops (ages 3-10) | Interactive group music education classes combining singing, dancing, percussion, storytelling and guided listening using Orff-Schulwerk approach | Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 July | 9am – 2pm | Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Earthspeak Kids' Workshop | Hands-on drawing workshop led by illustrator Jade Goodwin using gathered leaves, bark and natural textures, beginning with reading of Earthspeak: Boodjar Wangkiny | Thursday 10 July 10am – 11am, Saturday 12 July 10am – 11am and 1pm – 2pm | Village Green, South Eveleigh 🆓

Dyagula Music Workshop for Kids & Families | Interactive music workshop with Wiradjuri Songwoman Dyagula featuring song, rhythm and language sharing First Nations culture through sound and story | Saturday 12 July 11am – 11:45am and 2pm – 2:45pm | Interchange Pavilion, South Eveleigh 🆓

Snow Globe Workshop | Design and create your own whimsical snow globe filled with festive magic, glittering snow and holiday cheer for $10 + booking fee | Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 1pm, 2pm and 3pm sessions | South Eveleigh

Trackless Train Rides | Festive train rides around the precinct to experience Christmas in July magic, no booking required | Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July | 11am – 4pm | South Eveleigh 🆓

Clay Play Easter Holiday Classes (8 to 13 years) | Hands-on clay classes creating winter breakfast bowls, magical mushroom forest scenes and little monsters with all materials, tools, glazes and firing included | 15, 16 & 17 July | 10 AM to 3 PM | Object & Ceramic Design, Marrickville

Snow Globe Making Workshop | Design and create your own whimsical snow globe filled with winter festive magic, glittering snow and holiday cheer | Thursday 10 July | 11am – 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour 🆓

Winter Crowns Workshop | Create and design your own winter crown with shimmery snowflake stickers, winter glitter and sequins to take home | Friday 11 July | 11am – 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour 🆓

Snowman Decorating Workshop | Design and create your own delightful snowy character complete with top hat, carrot nose, buttons and sparkle | Saturday 12 July | 11am – 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour 🆓

Winter Sparkle Slime Workshop | Make your own winter-themed slime creations complete with winter glitter, snowflake confetti and sparkle | Sunday 13 July | 11am – 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour 🆓

Free Snow Globe Making Workshop | Design your own ornament using clay and craft supplies and place it inside your globe to take home | Friday 11 and Friday 18 July | 11am – 2pm | Darling Square, Haymarket 🆓

Free Snowflake Painting Workshop | Decorate your own wooden snowflake using paints, glitters and festive craft materials in hands-on activity for all ages | Thursday 10, Thursday 17, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July | 11am – 2pm | Darling Square, Haymarket 🆓

Free Face Painting | Choose from variety of winter-themed designs including snowflakes, snowmen and more | Friday 11, Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July | 11am – 2pm | Darling Square, Haymarket 🆓

Kids' LEGO® Workshop (ages 5-12) | Hands-on LEGO building activities with guided challenges, creativity time and take-home sculpture, with one adult welcome to assist each child | 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 July and multiple dates | 11am & 1pm | The Tea Room at The Grounds Coffee Factory, Eveleigh

Magical Unicorn Show (ages 5-12) | Interactive unicorn experience where kids brush, braid and add ribbons to unicorn's mane, get up close for pats and photo opportunities | Friday 11, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July | 10am, 12pm & 2pm | The Patio at The Grounds of Alexandria

School Holidays: Wheel Throwing Basics (ages 12-17) | Step-by-step ceramics workshop creating wheel-thrown cups, bowls and vessels with decoration techniques, all materials provided in small class of maximum 10 students | Monday 14 July | 9am – 12pm | Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

School Holidays: Wheel Throwing for Kids (ages 9-12) | Step-by-step ceramics workshop creating wheel-thrown cups, bowls and vessels with basic decorating techniques, all materials provided in small class of maximum 10 students | Tuesday 15 July | 9am – 12pm | Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale

Bunnings Kids DIY Workshops - Bunnings Alexandria, Ashfield and Rozelle run a variety of workshops over the school break. Check out their events page here. We recommended booking a spot in advance. 🆓

🎨 Minis Craft: NAIDOC Workshop | Join Aboriginal artist Stewart James for a First Nations art workshop exploring Country, Community, and Identity through creativity - all proceeds donated to Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (30 minute sessions) | Broadway Shopping Centre, Glebe

🚗 Minis LEGO Workshop: Cars (recommended for ages 6+) | Perfect for kids and families, build your very own LEGO Car creation in this hands-on workshop designed for all skill levels | Wednesday 9 July 2025 | 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (30 minute sessions) | Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe

Minis Donut Decorating @ Broadway | Become a certified doughnut decorator in this interactive 20-minute workshop with Brooklyn Donuts - all proceeds donated to Glebe Youth Services | Wednesday 9 & 16 July 2025 | 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am & 12pm (20 minute sessions) | Brooklyn Donuts, Broadway Shopping Centre Sydney

Minis Craft: Make your own Smurf House | Kids will craft their own Smurf house using craft materials and let imaginations run wild designing a miniature home for their Smurf friends | Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (30 minute sessions) 💰$3 | Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe

Park Rangers: The Obstacle Challenge (ages 5-12) | Drop-off outdoor program where children build obstacle courses, work in teams and problem-solve while exploring Callan Park with Education Rangers | Friday 11 & Monday 14 July | 10am – 12pm | The Summerhouse, Callan Park Lilyfield

Little Red Riding Hood (ages 4-10) | Interactive outdoor fairytale performance where children step into the story and meet characters including the wolf, Red Riding Hood and huntsman, presented by Eaton Gorge Theatre Company | Tuesday 15 July | 10:30am – 11:30am | Summerhouse, Callan Park Lilyfield

Wawakuna Puppet Theatre | Vibrant puppet show following Diego's journey exploring themes of inclusion, kindness and celebrating differences through interactive storytelling and colorful characters | Sunday 6 July | 4pm – 5pm | Harold Park Community Hall, Forest Lodge

Kids Honey Workshop (ages not specified) | Sweet adventure learning about bees with observational hive, hands-on honey extraction and take-home jar of freshly collected honey, includes 1 child + 1 supervising adult | Thursday 10 & Wednesday 16 July | 10:30am – 11:15am and 12pm – 12:45pm | The Patio at The Grounds of Alexandria

Kids Kung Fu (ages 5-12) | 30-minute Kung Fu session blending movement, mindfulness and martial arts techniques in tranquil garden setting to build strength, flexibility and emotional resilience | Weekdays 7-18 July | Sessions at 11am, 12pm and 1pm | Chinese Garden of Friendship

FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining | Saturday 5 to Monday 21 July |10am to 7pm | Darling Harbour

Balance Bike School Holiday Session (ages 3-8) | Interactive activity where kids learn bike balance and movement with caregiver participation, bikes and helmets provided or bring your own | Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 July | 9am – 11am | Sydney Park Cycling Centre, Alexandria 🆓

School Holiday Skateboarding Clinics (ages 5-16) | Skill-building sessions for beginners to intermediate with portable ramps, obstacles and all gear provided, guided by Sydney's best skate coaches | Wednesday 16 July | Session 1: 9:30am – 10:30am, Session 2: 10:45am – 11:45am | Sydney Park, Erskineville

Bus and Tram Day Out | Vintage 1940s double decker bus journey to Sydney Tramway Museum featuring historic tramway exhibits and scenic rides into Royal National Park with picnic opportunities | Wednesday 9 July | 10am – 3:30pm | Sydney Bus Museum to Sydney Tramway Museum

School Holidays at Public House Petersham - FREE! Book to reserve your place. 🆓

🎉 Convene on the Green @ Petersham Bowling Club
Head there on the 2nd Friday of each month and let the kids wear themselves out on the jumping castle.
📍Petersham Bowling Club / Friday 11 July 2025 / 4pm – 6pm

⛸️ Darling Harbour Ice Rink
Get your skate on at the harbourfront! Open-air ice skating rink perfect for seasoned skaters or total newbies. Penguin skating aids available for little ones, plus twinkling lights, winter treats and entertainment. Book online.
📍Palm Grove Forecourt, Darling Harbour / Sunday 28 June to Sunday 20 July / 10am – 9pm daily

Madagascar: The Musical | DreamWorks musical bringing beloved animated characters to life with vibrant costumes, pulsating rhythms and infectious tunes in 75-minute high-energy adventure for the whole family | Friday 18 July 6pm, Saturday 19 July 10:30am and 2:30pm | International Convention Centre Sydney, Darling Harbour

Winter School Holidays Kids Karaoke | Ultimate immersive singing experience where kids can perform favourite songs and have their own music video filmed and played live on big screen, hosted by CLIPPED | Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July | 11am to 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour

Amazing Arctic Race (ages 10+) | Winter-themed family race around Darling Harbour completing puzzles and team building challenges to uncover snowflake checkpoints and claim gold token | Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July | First session 12pm – 1pm, Second session 2pm – 3pm | Alpine Activity Area, Darling Harbour 🆓

Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum (all ages) | Explore exhibitions including Wildlife Photographer of the Year, hands-on maker activities, climb aboard vessels, collaborative LEGO builds and deep sea theatre screenings | Daily during school holidays | 9:30am – 5pm | Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour

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

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

Bubble Planet | Immersive bubble-filled adventure featuring oversized bubbles, balloons and soap across spherical spaces designed to challenge imagination and unleash your inner child | Daily Friday 6 June to Sunday 31 August | 9am – 8pm | Paddington Pavilion, Sydney Olympic Park

Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter | Colossal 280-metre inflatable obstacle course with 30+ unique challenges plus new Monster Sports Jam featuring basketball, jousting and wrecking ball activities | Daily Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July | 10am – 4pm | The Showring, Entertainment Quarter Moore Park

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