Hobart, TAS
School holiday activities in Hobart
TAS school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Hobart 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 Sun 18 Oct
TAS school holiday dates
Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 3 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026 to Wednesday 3 February 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Sunday 25 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 3 July 2027 to Sunday 18 July 2027
Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.
This school holidays in Hobart
What families and vacation care groups book most
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture
$80 per child
BOUNCE inc. Hobart
Derwent Park, TAS
Play & arcade
$22 per session
Zone3 Laser Games
Hobart, TAS
Play & arcade
from $10 per child
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture · Arts & making
Price on request
Zone Bowling Moonah
Moonah, TAS
Play & arcade
Price on request
Woody's Skate & Play
Glenorchy, TAS
Play & arcade
$150 per hour
Narryna Heritage Museum
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture
$5 per child
Putters Adventure Golf
Moonah, TAS
Play & arcade
$100 per session
Indoor and rainy day ideas
Indoor venues for when the weather turns
BOUNCE inc. Hobart
Derwent Park, TAS
Play & arcade
$22 per session
Zone3 Laser Games
Hobart, TAS
Play & arcade
from $10 per child
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture · Arts & making
Price on request
Zone Bowling Moonah
Moonah, TAS
Play & arcade
Price on request
Narryna Heritage Museum
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture
$5 per child
Intencity Hobart
Hobart, TAS
Play & arcade
Price on request
Village 7 Hobart
Hobart, TAS
Shows & movies
$10
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Hobart, TAS
Museums & culture
Price on request
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks
Free things to do with kids
Parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries with no ticket
Clarence Aquatic Centre
Montagu Bay, TAS
Pools & water
$115
Banyalla Play Park
Rokeby, TAS
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Carbeen Play Park
Warrane, TAS
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Childs Drive Park
Old Beach, TAS
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Clarence Aquatic Centre-YMCA
Montagu Bay, TAS
Active & sport
Price on request
Clarence Swimming Pool
Montagu Bay, TAS
Pools & water
Price on request
Coobar Play Park
Risdon Vale, TAS
Parks & outdoors
Price on request
Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Glebe, TAS
Pools & water
Price on request
Incursions that come to you
Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools
School holiday questions about Hobart
When are the next school holidays in TAS?
TAS government school holidays are on now, until Sunday 18 October 2026.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Hobart?
Indoor venues in Hobart include BOUNCE inc. Hobart, Zone3 Laser Games, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Zone Bowling Moonah. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.
Where can kids see animals in Hobart?
Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Hobart include Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Hobart Zoo and Aquarium, Zoodoo Wildlife Park and Raptor Refuge.
Are there free things to do with kids in Hobart in the school holidays?
Yes. We list 26 free public places in Hobart, 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 Hobart?
3 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Hobart: 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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