Sydney, NSW
School holiday activities in Sydney
NSW school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Sydney that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s or provider’s own site, or an activity agency.
School holidays on now, until Mon 12 Oct
NSW school holiday dates
Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 26 September 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 2 February 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Wednesday 28 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.
These holidays in Sydney
What families and vacation care groups book most
PaniQ Room
The Rocks, NSW
Play & arcade
$60 per child
Holey Moley Darlinghurst
Potts Point, NSW
Play & arcade
$12
KOKO
Sydney, NSW
Play & arcade
$35 per child
Strike Bowling Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW
Play & arcade
$32 per session
Timezone Haymarket
Haymarket, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter
Moore Park, NSW
Play & arcade
$14 per child
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Sydney, NSW
Animals & nature
$38 per child
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Museums & culture
$11 per child
Indoor and rainy day ideas
Indoor venues for when the weather turns
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Sydney, NSW
Animals & nature
from $36 per child
Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym St Peter’s
St Peters, NSW
Active & sport
$19 per child
Strike Bowling Alexandria
Alexandria, NSW
Play & arcade
$16 per child
Holey Moley Alexandria
Alexandria, NSW
Play & arcade
$14 per child
Holey Moley Chatswood
Chatswood, NSW
Play & arcade
$12
Museum of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Museums & culture
Price on request
Australian Museum
Sydney, NSW
Museums & culture
Price on request
Climb Fit
St Leonards, NSW
Active & sport
$28 per child
Good for toddlers
Places that list ages from 2 or under
BOUNCE Homebush
Homebush West, NSW
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
BOUNCE Cromer
Cromer, NSW
Active & sport · Play & arcade
$25 per session
Ice Zoo
Alexandria, NSW
Active & sport
$17 per child
My Playhouse
Sydney, NSW
Play & arcade
Price on request
Manly Sea Life Sanctuary
Sydney, NSW
Animals & nature
Price on request
Roseville Cinemas
Roseville, NSW
Shows & movies
$14 per child
Penrith Museum of Fire
Penrith, NSW
Museums & culture
$14 per child
Ready Set Dance
Caringbah, NSW
Active & sport · Arts & making
Price on request
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks
Taronga Zoo
Mosman, NSW
Animals & nature
Price on request
Pocket City Farms
Camperdown, NSW
Animals & nature
$25 per child
Sydney City Farm
Erskineville, NSW
Animals & nature
Price on request
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Woodcroft, NSW
Animals & nature
$20 per child
Sydney Zoo
Bungarribee, NSW
Animals & nature
$19 per child
B & C Aquarium
Matraville, NSW
Animals & nature
Price on request
Koala Park
West Pennant Hills, NSW
Animals & nature
$20 per child
South East Equestrian Club
Malabar, NSW
Animals & nature
$155
Free things to do with kids
Parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries with no ticket
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Mount Tomah, NSW
Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Fernside Skate Park
Waterloo, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Glenbrook Skate Park
Glenbrook, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Kirsova 1 Playground
Erskineville, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Kirsova 2 Playground
Erskineville, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Kirsova 3 Playground
Glebe, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
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Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden
Gordon, NSW
Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Lacrozia Playground
Darlinghurst, NSW
Parks & outdoors
Free entry
Incursions that come to you
Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools
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Sound FX Workshop Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Animals
$645 per session
Games Show Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Games & challenges · Shows
$600 per session
RC Car Racing Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Inflatables & rides · Nature & sustainability
$499 per session
Animal Farm Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Animals · Nature & sustainability
$990 per session
Amusement Rides Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Inflatables & rides
$1150
Disco Party Sydney
Comes to services in Sydney
Music & dance · Games & challenges · Shows
$475 per session
Mobile Laser Tag Hire Sydney
Based in Sydney
Laser tag
$599 per session
Putt Party Hire
Based in Sydney
Party hire
Price on request
School holiday questions about Sydney
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
NSW government school holidays are on now, until Monday 12 October 2026.
What can kids do on a rainy day in Sydney?
Indoor venues in Sydney include Holey Moley Darlinghurst, KOKO, Timezone Haymarket and Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.
Where can kids see animals in Sydney?
Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Sydney include SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Taronga Zoo and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary.
Are there free things to do with kids in Sydney in the school holidays?
Yes. We list 162 free places in Sydney, such as parks, playgrounds, beaches and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.
Which incursions come to vacation care services in Sydney?
674 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Sydney: 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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