Canberra, ACT
School holiday activities in Canberra
ACT school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Canberra that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s own site.
School holidays on now, until Mon 12 Oct
ACT school holiday dates
Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 26 September 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026 to Monday 1 February 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Tuesday 27 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 3 July 2027 to Monday 19 July 2027
Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.
This school holidays in Canberra
What families and vacation care groups book most
Holey Moley Canberra
Canberra City, ACT
Play & arcade
$12
Hijinx Hotel Canberra
Canberra, ACT
Play & arcade
$14 per child
Questacon
Parkes, ACT
Museums & culture
$15 per child
First Strike Laser Tag
Canberra, ACT
Play & arcade
from $98 per session
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Flip Out
Duntroon, ACT
Play & arcade
from $10 per child
BOUNCE Belconnen
Belconnen, ACT
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$22.50 per session
BOUNCEinc
Belconnen, ACT
Active & sport
$22.50 per session
National Museum of Australia
Canberra, ACT
Museums & culture
Price on request
Indoor and rainy day ideas
Indoor venues for when the weather turns
Holey Moley Canberra
Canberra City, ACT
Play & arcade
$12
Hijinx Hotel Canberra
Canberra, ACT
Play & arcade
$14 per child
Questacon
Parkes, ACT
Museums & culture
$15 per child
Flip Out
Duntroon, ACT
Play & arcade
from $10 per child
BOUNCE Belconnen
Belconnen, ACT
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$22.50 per session
BOUNCEinc
Belconnen, ACT
Active & sport
$22.50 per session
National Museum of Australia
Canberra, ACT
Museums & culture
Price on request
Australian War Memorial
Campbell, ACT
Museums & culture
Price on request
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks
National Zoo & Aquarium
Canberra, ACT
Animals & nature
$400 per child
National Zoo and Aquarium
Canberra, ACT
Animals & nature
$400 per child
Canberra Walk in Aviary
Nicholls, ACT
Animals & nature
Price on request
National Equestrian Centre
Bimberi, NSW
Animals & nature
Price on request
Gooromond Park Equestrian Centre
Hall, ACT
Animals & nature
$88 per child
Equestrian Park
Curtin, ACT
Animals & nature
Price on request
Pegasus
Higgins, ACT
Animals & nature
Price on request
Stromlo Equestrian Centre
Stromlo, ACT
Animals & nature
Price on request
Free things to do with kids
Parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries with no ticket
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Acton, ACT
Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Kings Swimming Pool
Deakin, ACT
Pools & water
$70
AIS Aquatic Centre
Bruce, ACT
Active & sport
Price on request
AquaTots
Googong, NSW
Pools & water
Price on request
Belconnen Skate Park
Belconnen, ACT
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Campbell Skate Ramp
Campbell, ACT
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre
Belconnen, ACT
Active & sport
Price on request
Dean Place Skate Park
Charnwood, ACT
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Incursions that come to you
Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools
Balloonist Canberra
Fun Incursion
Magic & comedy · Art & craft
$299 per session
Beyblade Tournament Canberra
Fun Incursion
Games & challenges
$500 per session
Bubble Show Canberra
Fun Incursion
Shows
$549 per session
Circus Workshop Canberra
Fun Incursion
Circus
$470 per session
Colour Run (Dry Powder) Canberra
Fun Incursion
Games & challenges
$600 per session
Dancing Genies - Arabian Experience in Canberra
Fun Incursion
Magic & comedy · Music & dance
$600 per session
BOUNCEinc
Based in Belconnen
Trampoline park
$22.50 per session
National Zoo & Aquarium
Based in Canberra
Zoo
$400 per child
School holiday questions about Canberra
When are the next school holidays in ACT?
ACT government school holidays are on now, until Monday 12 October 2026.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Canberra?
Indoor venues in Canberra include Holey Moley Canberra, Hijinx Hotel Canberra, Questacon and Flip Out. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.
Where can kids see animals in Canberra?
Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Canberra include National Zoo & Aquarium, National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra Walk in Aviary and National Equestrian Centre.
Are there free things to do with kids in Canberra in the school holidays?
Yes. We list 20 free public places in Canberra, such as parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.
Which incursions come to vacation care services in Canberra?
58 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Canberra: animal shows, science, circus, music and more. Book early for the holidays.
How do I plan a vacation care program for the holidays?
Start with the dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Keep an indoor option for each outdoor day, and add free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.
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