Welcome to our September/October school holidays guide for Sydney kids! There are plenty of things for the family to do in this list, but make sure to check out our normal area and age guides to for more school holiday shows and activists.
Scroll though the entire list, or hit the link for the area you’re after below.
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Sydney Opera House Spring School Holidays Program
The Sydney Opera House is always popular for school holidays activities. See their program below.
After the Flood: After the Flood is an immersive, dreamlike, audio installation and workshop for children and their adults. Enjoy this calm, magical place and be inspired by the restorative power of story, courage, change, and the sea. Following the personal audio experience, children and adults are invited to draw, make sea creatures and write together using their imaginations, conversations, and reflections. This program is recommended for ages 7-11 and runs for approx. 75-90 minutes. September 24-October 2. $29. More info.
Shadow Puppets: Internationally renowned theatre-makers and visual artist Jumaadi takes children and young people on a journey to make performances using household materials. From storyboarding, paper puppet making and shadow play, this workshop will introduce kids to one of the oldest forms of theatre-making in the world – the traditional art of wayang kulit or shadow puppetry from Indonesia. Then end the day with a performance that the whole family will love. This workshop runs for six hours, with tea and lunch breaks and is recommended for ages 9-12. 10am-4pm, Tuesday, October 4. $125, Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. More info.
Zooom: ZOOOM is an enchanting story of a child alone in her bedroom who, unable to sleep, befriends a lost star. Inspired by children’s book Harold and The Purple Crayon, ZOOOM channels the same philosophy; a child who makes sense of their world through art. An immersive in-theatre experience with lights, projections and lasers – fun for all ages, recommended for 3-years+. It runs for approx. 50 minutes. September 24-October 5. $29. More info.
Alien Invasion: Let the kids enjoy a day of imaginative theatre play where they explore how an alien landed upon the Sydney Opera House. They might witness alien sightings, learn an alien language or even review some hilarious ‘alien security footage’, all in the search for their alien friend. Children will join the Alien Rescue Team in a fun, interactive adventure that weaves its way throughout the Opera House. These three-hour workshops are suitable for ages 5-9 (kids only). Ages 5-7 from 9am-12pm and ages 7-9 from 1-4pm, Wednesday, October 5. $50, Creative Kids vouchers accepted. More info.
Dancer for a Day: Young creators will collaborate, design and perform their own work in costumes with live music in our very own theatre. Budding beginners and more experienced dancers are invited to learn simple improvisation, composition and how to make a dance performance. Kids will learn new movement skills from various dance styles such as hip Hop, capoeira, contemporary dance and classical ballet. This is a three-hour workshop, recommended for ages 9-11. 10am-1pm, Thursday, October 6. $60, Creative Kids vouchers accepted. More info.
ARC by Erth: This latest world-premiere by Erth presents intimate, magical encounters with rare and vulnerable species, raising important questions about our relationship with the changing natural world. ARC is an extraordinary story of self-discovery and wonder told with theatrical magic and larger-than-life puppets. ARC invites young people to get up close and personal with snow leopards, hammerhead sharks, microbats, elephants, and more. The show runs for approx. 55 minutes and is recommended for aged 5+. September 24-October 7. $39. More info.
Teeny Tiny Stevies: ARIA Award-Winning Children’s Artist Teeny Tiny Steviesare heading out on the road, performing a mix of fan favourites and brand-new material from their new album. The show runs for approx. 45 minutes and is recommended for ages 2+. 10.30am and 1pm, Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9. $35. More info.
Sydney Fringe Festival Kid’s Week
DJ Monski Mouse Baby Disco Dance Hall: Get your glitter onesies ready to join Monski and her dancers for this epic session of musical fun. Expect high-energy retro hits and thumping nursery rhymes. The show runs for 50 minutes. Ages 0-5. Adult $22, child $5. 10am, Saturday, September 24 – Monday, September 26. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. More info.
Emily Who: A Day for Adventure: An interactive show jam-packed with songs and fun. Emily Who will take families on an imaginary journey under the sea, to a farm, the jungle and even back in time to dance with dinosaurs. This show is ideal for preschoolers, ages 4+. It runs for approx. 35 minutes. 10am, Wednesday, September 28-Friday, September 30. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney. $25 adult, $20 child. More info.
The Vegetable Plot at Sydney Fringe Kids: Serving up a show packed with “veggie bangers” like Avocado, Mango, Waiting for a Bus and Pajamazon Jungle, The Vegetable Plot has recently teamed up with acclaimed puppeteer Kay Yasugi to add some brand new flavours to their live show, especially for this year’s Sydney Fringe. The show runs for approximately 50 minutes. Ages 2+. $25 adult, $20 child. 12pm, Saturday, September 24 – Monday, September 26. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. More info.
Sydney Fringe Festival: The Beanies EGG-Straordinary Day: Sing, dance and laugh in their giant box fort and help them save EGGbert, the egg they’ve been tasked with baby-sitting who soon goes missing. The Beanies has more than 70 original songs that have been released through ABC Commercial and streamed over three million times. Currently featured on ABC Kids, The Beanies have previously been nominated for an ARIA Award in the category of Best Children’s Album and an Australian Independent Music Award in 2022. The show runs for 50 minutes. Ages 0+. $28.50. 3pm, Saturday, September 24-Monday, September 26. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. More info.
BasketballMan can Fly at Sydney Fringe Festival: For years BasketballMan has been a world-renowned Basketball Freestyler and now he is coming to the Sydney Fringe Festival to prove he is a superhero too. Witness BasketballMan as he spins, dribbles, juggles, and performs stunts in this crime fighting, family-friendly, circus show. The show runs for approximately 55 minutes. Ages 5+. $28. 12pm, Wednesday, September 28-Friday, September 30. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. More info.
Kaleidoscope Kids Show – Kaleidoscope is an interactive children’s show featuring live music and a fully scripted story. Come and meet all the little shapes and colours that live inside the kaleidoscope. You can help them on this interactive journey by singing, dancing and keeping watch for any “baddies” that might pop up during the show. The show tells a story with a strong kindness and tolerance theme and an anti-bullying message. Make sure you come dressed in your favourite colour. It is suitable for younger audiences, ages 2+, and runs for approximately one hour. $24. 2pm, Wednesday, September 28-Friday, September 30. ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, 1-25 Harbour St, Sydney. More info.
Maritime Museum has fun activities for all ages
There’s a range of fun school holidays activities happening at the Australian Maritime Museum these holidays, for ages 2-14.
Kids on Deck – Underwater Wonders: Try some sea-themed art or a slimy science experiment inspired by ocean science exhibitions, One Ocean and Ocean Wonders. Create your own luminescent plankton sculptures, craft sea critter pom poms and learn to illustrate watercolour typography. Join in some slippery science or dress up as your favourite aquatic creature. Suitable for ages 4-12 years and carers. Drop-in sessions run every 45 minutes daily, 10.30am – 4pm. More info.
Seahorse circus performance: Come face to face with a larger-than-life sparkly Sydney Seahorse and her seagrass meadow friend. Roving performances feature bubbles, hoops and juggling throughout the museum, imaginatively exploring our endangered local marine life and their habitats. All ages, free with museum entry. Roving sessions 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 25 September-9 October. More info.
Whale Song DJ – Digital music and animation workshop: Love music? Remix, reverb and record your own aquatic-inspired songs and videos in this digital music workshop. Get your hands on underwater audio-visual technology, including hydrophones and drones, to capture the world beneath the surface and learn how acoustic devices are used to track the health of our ocean life. Take your creative compositions to the next level with a digital animation and showcase your work on YouTube! Earlybird rate available. Recommended for 8-14 years. One-day workshop, Wednesday/Thursday, 28/29 September 10am-4pm. More info.
Deep Sea Mystery – Film-making workshop: Inspired by our Ocean Wonders exhibition, delve into unexplored deep-sea regions and discover strange and spectacular creatures. Capture underwater footage and create your own imaginative film, inspired by deep-sea environments and animals. Learn film-making techniques such as green-screen, scripting, directing, acting and props and showcase your work on YouTube. All equipment provided, bookings essential. Recommended for 8-14 years. Two-day workshop, Wednesday – Thursday, 5 and 6 October 10am- 4pm. More info.
Mini Mariners: Explore the galleries, sing and dance in interactive tours with costumed guides. Enjoy creative free play, craft, games and story time in our themed activity area. There’s a new theme every month. Selected Tuesdays and Saturdays in term time and holidays. Ages 2–5 and their carers. Child $12/Adult $8, members free. More info.
Sensory Friendly Sundays Access Program: A comfortable environment for kids and adults on the autism spectrum and visitors with a variety of access requirements. Join us for Sensory-Friendly Sundays in Spring for a quieter museum experience, visiting new exhibitions, selected vessels and activity areas extra early. Our trained staff and volunteers are on hand to facilitate creative activities. Cost: $12 child/ adult. Children under 4 and members free. Pre-booking encouraged. Sunday 25 September, 23 October, 20 November 8.30 – 11.30am. More info.
School Holiday program at the Australian Museum
Nature photography workshops: Young photography buffs can jumpstart their creativity and learn how to capture nature’s best angle in these school holidays workshops guided by photographer Tom Covell. 1-2 hours dependent on age group. Ages 5-16. From $35. September 27 and 28. More info.
Cool Sharks: Clay sculpting workshop: Learn all about sharks and sculpt your own out of clay in these school holiday workshops for children aged 5 to 8 and 9 to 13. Participants will learn all about these fascinating fish and put their knowledge and imaginations to use. Ages 5-13. $65. September 29 and 30. More info.
The Tooth about Sharks: A fun and interactive demonstration all about the incredible world of sharks. Ages 5+. $15. October 5 and 7. More info.
Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Holiday Program
The Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo has a list of exciting and educational events, workshops and activities for school kids these school holidays.
Creature Masks: Young creatives will get to create their own creature mask inspired by the faces and masks in the Clay Dynastyexhibition. Free, bookings essential as places are limited. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Suited for all ages and abilities. Daily, 10am-5pm, September 24– October 9, 10am – 5pm. More info.
Clay Faces Family Workshop: Young artists can experiment with creative techniques and explore clay works by artist Nell Schofield by creating their own clay sculptures. Tickets are $10, bookings are essential as places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 7+.1-2pm and 3-4pm, September 30 and October 7. More info.
Animal Sculpture Family Workshop: Young sculptors and their families will learn about shape and form by creating their own mini animal sculptures using air-drying clay. Tickets are $10, bookings are essential as places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suited for ages 5+. 1-2pm & 3-4pm, September 24-29 and October 1–6 & 8–9. More info.
Minecraft Coding for Ages 7-9: Kids will be introduced to the basics of coding in a Minecraft world, using Microsoft MakeCode to control their agent and make changes to the world. The Minecraft world used in this workshop is safe, private and accessible only at Powerhouse. $110, bookings essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-4pm, September 28 and October 6. More info.
Minecraft Coding for Ages 9-12: Students will be guided through a series of coding challenges within Minecraft, using Python coding to design and control their own digital world. The Minecraft world used in this workshop is safe, private and accessible only at Powerhouse. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, September 29 and October 6. More info.
Game Design with Unity: This workshop will introduce young gamers to the basics of game design. Students will design their own multi-level game with customisable assets using Unity, a free professional game development software. Ages 9-12. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, October 5. More info.
Blender 3D Modelling: Virtual Clay: Young digital artists will develop digital modelling skills by exploring different techniques using 3D creation suite Blender to create pieces of digital art inspired by the Clay Dynasty exhibition. Ages 12-15. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, September 27. More info.
Stop Motion Animation for Ages 7-9: In this workshop facilitated by Dinalie Dabarera, kids will learn stop motion animation and storytelling techniques by creating their own papercraft film set and animated film. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, September 27. More info.
Stop Motion Animation for Ages 9-12: In this workshop facilitated by Dinalie Dabarera, young creatives will develop storytelling techniques by creating their own film using stop motion animation. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, October 4. More info.
Minecraft Building Worlds Family Workshop: Families will be guided through Minecraft activities and games before moving into ‘creative mode’ to design their own Minecraft world inspired by the Powerhouse Clay Dynasty exhibition. This family-friendly short workshop is designed to encourage conversations between young learners and adults that establish a framework for learning to continue at home. Ages 7+. $25, booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-12pm and 1-3pm, October 1 and 8. More info.
Minecraft Building Worlds Workshop: In this workshop, kids will use their problem-solving and creative skills to design their own Minecraft creation inspired by the Powerhouse Clay Dynasty exhibition. The Minecraft world used in this workshop is safe, private and accessible only at Powerhouse. Ages 7-12. $110, bookings essential. 10am-4pm, September 26, September 30 and October 7. More info.
NORTH
School Holidays at The Newport
Sit back, relax, grab a drink and a bite to eat at Merivale’s The Newport establishment while the kids enjoy a range of fun activities throughout these school holidays.
Here’s their full program:
Monday, September 26, from 5pm: Kids movie: Minions the Rise of Gru, popcorn and gelato
Tuesday, September 27, from 12pm: Magic show
Wednesday, September 28, from 12pm: Dinosaur fossil hunter workshop
Thursday, September 29, from 12pm: Silent disco
Friday, September 30, from 12pm: Slime workshop
Tuesday, October 4, from 12pm: Lego workshop
Wednesday, October 5, from 12pm: Silent disco
Thursday, October 6, from 12pm: Slime workshop
Friday, October 7, from 12pm: Frozen Day
Sunday, October 9, from 12-2pm: Reptile Man
All happening at The Newport, 2 Kalinya St, Newport. More info.
All activities are free and bookings not required, however it is first in best dressed.
House of Illusions Top Ryde
Top Ryde City is putting on a “celebration of all things mind bending”. Find mysterious holes, climb the magical staircase, and discover the unexpected at the shopping centre.
All these events are free.
Magic Show: 11am and 1pm, Saturday, October 1, Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3. Ground Level, near Timezone.
Face Painting: 11am-5pm, Saturday, October 1, Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3. Ground Level, near Baskin Robbins.
Balloon Bender: 11am-5pm, Saturday, October 1. Ground Level, near Baskin Robbins.
Live Music: 12-3pm, Saturday, October 1. Ground Level.
Illusionist (Contact Juggler): 5pm, 6pm and 7pm, Saturday, October 1. Ground Level.
DJ: 5-8pm, Saturday, October 1 and 12-3pm, Sunday, October 2. Ground Level.
For more information visit toprydecity.com.au
Cupcake Decorating Classes
Kids aged 7-12 can have a day of fun decorating their very own cupcakes while parent’s can drop them off and hit the shops or cafe.
The class is suitable for girls and boys with basic skills and runs for 1.5 hours.
When: 1.30pm and 3.30pm, Thursday, September 29 and Friday, October 7
Where: The Classic Cupcake Co, 167 Avenue Rd, Mosman
Price: $70 per child
More info: classiccupcake.com
Movie Night + Pizza
Catered for children in years 6 through high school, the Mosman Youth Centre is hosting a themed movie and pizza night on September 30. Parents can drop the kids off and head out for a couple of hours.
From Star Wars to Dr Suess to Disney, come as your favourite character from a nostalgic book series, T.V. show, movie or fairytale. Movies will be chosen based on group suggestions and a democratic vote. There’ll be prizes given away to the best dressed based on creativity and adherence to the theme. So grab your mates, get out your best costumes and enjoy a chill movie night – popcorn & pizza will be provided, free of charge.
When: Drop in from 12-4.30pm and 4.30-7pm, Friday, September 30
Where: Mosman Youth Centre, 30 The Crescent, Mosman
Price: Free
More info: mosman.nsw.gov.au
SOUTH
PCYC Sutherland
PCYC Sutherland is hosting a range of activities across both weeks of the school holidays. Book the kids in for multiple days with the 3 day special ($120) or send them for a single day ($48).
Monday, September 26: Invasion Games, Ball Sports, Skate Park, Nerf Skirmish, Rock Painting
Tuesday, September 27: Ball Sports, Running Games, Lego, Circus Art, Nerf Skirmish
Wednesday, September 28: Invasion Games, Lego, Skate Park, Nerf Skirmish
Thursday, September 29: Laser Tag, Ball sports, Dance, Stain glass Window
Friday, September 30: Laser Tag, Ball Sports, Lego, Rock Painting
Tuesday, October 4: Ball Sports, Running Games, Lego, Skate Park, Rock Painting
Wednesday, October 5: Invasion Games, Lego, Skate Park, Nerf Skirmish, Stain Glass Windows
Thursday, October 6: Skate Park, Running Games, Ball Sports, Dance, Circus Art
Friday October 7: Ball Sports, Skate Park, Lego, Nerf Skirmish, Rock Painting
Find more information and book at pcycnsw.org.au/sutherland
Bricks 4 Kidz
If your kids love playing with LEGO, then they’ll have an absolute ball at the Bricks 4 Kidz workshops.
There’s a range of full day workshops happening across the school holidays, suitable for children aged 5 and up, with their Junior Robotic 101 workshop aimed at children aged 7 and up.
The workshops run from 9am-4pm and are held in the Sutherland Uniting Church, corner of Flora & Merton streets, Sutherland. The one-day workshops are $100 and kids get to take home a Bricks 4 Kidz gift at the end of the workshop.
To see their full program, visit bricks4kidz.com.au.
The Bridal Bar School Holiday Workshops
The Bridal Bar is hosting multiple workshops for young ones and teens who love experiment with makeup. Guided by a professional makeup artist, students will be taught age-appropriate tips and tricks in these 1 hour sessions.
Little Glams Mini Makeover Session: Ages 5-10, $35
Thursday, September 29, 10.30am
Friday, September 30, 9.30am & 1.30pm
Wednesday, October 5, 10.30am
Friday, October 7, 9.30am & 1.30pm
Tweens Makeup Session: Ages 11-13, $45
Thursday, September 29, 12pm
Friday, September 30, 11am
Wednesday, October 5, 12pm
Friday, October 7, 11am
More info at bridalbar.com.au
Taren Point Hotel Holiday Program
Head to the Taren Point Hotel for a feed and a drink while the kids are entertained with one of the below activities.
Thursday, September 29, 12-3pm: Crazy Hair Day with the Petite Pamper Parlour
Friday, September 30, 11am: Pizza Making ($5 per person)
Tuesday, October 4, 1pm and 2pm: Cupcake Decorating
Wednesday, October 5, 12.30-2pm: Kid’s Bingo
Thursday, October 6, 11am: Pizza Making ($5 per person)
Friday, October 7, 12.30-2.30pm: Slime Making
Make sure to book into the sessions online and reserve a table too. tarenpointhotel.com.au
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Centennial Park School Holidays
Centennial Park is hosting a range of activities for the school holidays, some of which give a taste of their recurring children’s activities too.
Park Science – Incredible Insects: Children will enjoy 2 hours of hands on investigation and problem solving, including an outdoor bug hunt or dip net, an exploration walk looking at the role of insects in the environment, play fun role-playing games and making their own insect-inspired art to take home. Ages 5-12. $35. 10am-12pm, September 26 and October 4. More info.
Park Science – Make an Insect Hotel: Children will enjoy 2 hours of hands-on investigation and problem solving, taking a closer look at where insects call home, what attracts insects to different environments and the important role of insects for our survival. Children will make their own bug hotel from loose parts to invite insects into their own garden and make insect inspired art to take home. Ages 5-12. $35. 1-3pm, September 26 and October 4. More info.
Bush Tucker Bash: Take a guided bush tucker tour with Shared Knowledge around the wetlands of Centennial Park. Learn to identify seasonal native bush foods, and their medicinal and cultural uses. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 5-12, children must be accompanied by an adult. $18. 11am and 2.30pm, September 27 and October 7. More info.
Bushrangers – Tracks, Trails and Treasure Hunts: Led by experienced Bush Rangers, children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors of Centennial Parklands. Activities are designed to allow children to play outside and to take part in problem solving and cooperative challenges. Ages 5-12. $95. 9am-4pm. September 28 and October 5. More info.
Kids vs Wild – Tracks, Trails and Treasure Hunts: Join a team of Education Rangers for a morning into the wilder side of the park with survival games, animal tracking and trail making. Make a mud map and follow the nature-based treasure hunt whilst having an awesome time out in the Garden. Ages 5-12. $35. 10am-12pm, September 29 and October 6. More info.
Nature & Art – Spring Eco Art for Kids: If your kids have a love of nature, plants and animals and want to explore their creative side, then this art workshop is for them. They will play some nature-based art games working with a range of art mediums and natural materials to make a series of works to either leave in on site or take home. Ages 5-12. $35. 1-3pm, September 29 and October 6. More info.
Kaboo Studio
Kaboo Studio is holding some school holidays splatter paint sessions for children and teens. Keep the kids occupied and let them cover up with a poncho and goggles and throw paint at a canvas to create their own unique canvas design.
The school holidays sessions run for 2 hours and participants have the option to turn their canvas into wearable art by using one of Kaboo Studio’s 30 template designs to put on premium apparel.
The school holiday program includes:
- 30 minutes of colour theory: learn about mixing paint to create different colours, different splatter paint techniques and how colours can create an emotional and physiological response
- 1 hour splatter paint session on a 16″ x 20″ canvas
- 30 minutes for custom product selection and design: choose from one of our 30 template designs (including a unicorn, dinosaur or geometric patterns) to put on a tee or tote bag – delivered within 2 weeks
The sessions cost $100 and include:
- Canvas (16” x 20”) – to take home on the day in your custom take home box
- A custom product (tee or tote) delivered to you within 2 weeks of your session
- Paint, brushes, printing implements, canvas, smocks for children and ponchos for teens
- Set up and clean up by the Kaboo team
- Introduction, guidance to choose your colours (your choice of five colours)
- Wipes, paper towels to help with clean up
- Kaboo team members with WWCC
Located at Level 2, 78 Spring St, Bondi Junction. For more information visit kaboostudio.com.au
INNER WEST
Broadway Shopping Centre Create Hub
Broadway Sydney is launching Create Hub – Powered by WeMake – with a fun-filled program of workshops for kids during the school holidays. Led and supervised by qualified teachers, Create Hub workshops will be ‘Drop ‘n Shop’ for primary-school age and older children.
Some of the workshops on offer include:
Make Your Own Finger Puppet
Ceramic Head Flowerpot: decorate your flowerpot to look like you, then plant some seeds
Make a Caterpillar Peg Pet
DIY Eco Herb Heads: nurture your own living garden
Decorate a Terracotta Pot Plant
Create a Terrarium: build a miniature garden or forest to care for
Make a Moving Creepy Crawly from Clay
Ghost Popper: make your own Ghost Popper loaded with goodies
The workshops are $10 each and bookings are essential as numbers are limited. They are located on Level 3, next to the play area. To book visit broadwaysydney.com.au/create-hub
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Powerhouse Museum programs in Parramatta and Castle Hill
The Powerhouse Museum is also holding a range of school holidays programs in at TAFE NSW in Parramatta and at their Museum Discovery Centre in Castle Hill.
Parramatta
Creative Studio: Hope Siafega: In this three-day workshop, Western Sydney creative, Hope Siafega will guide students through a hands-on creative process of digital graphic illustration and creative placemaking inspired by destination poster designs from the Powerhouse Collection. Students in years 7-10. Free admission, bookings essential. 10am-2pm, October 5-7. Creative Studio, TAFE NSW, 110 George St, Parramatta. More info.
Castle Hill
Clay House: The creative team from Sydney’s largest independent art school, ART EST will introduce kids and families to new clay techniques that will be used to create small house sculptures these school holidays. Ages 5+. Free, bookings essential. 11am-3pm, October 1, 2, 8 and 9. More info.
Minecraft Building Worlds Family Workshop: In this short workshop, kids and their families will create customised Minecraft environments, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. Ages 7+. $25, bookings essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1.30-3.30pm, October 1, 2, 8 and 9. More info.
Minecraft Building Worlds Workshop: In this workshop, young game developers will learn new techniques to build and design their own Minecraft world. The Minecraft world used in this workshop is safe, private, and accessible only at the Powerhouse Castle Hill. Ages 7-12. $25, booking essential. 10.30am-12.30pm, October 1 and 9. More info.
Robot Coding Family Workshop: Kids and families will be introduced to the basics of block coding and algorithms using mBots, STEM coding robots that make programming simple and fun. Ages 7+. $20, bookings essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30-11.30am and 12-1pm, October 2 and 8. More info.
Creative Studio: Story Factory: In this three-day workshop, high school students will explore storytelling from the past and bring it into a digital world. Inspired by the Powerhouse Collection, students will create individual digital publications of their writing, poetry or short stories which will incorporate graphic design, illustration, photography and videography. For students in years 7-10. Free, bookings essential. 10am-2pm, September 28-20. More info.
Spot On Children’s Festival
Riverside Theatres Parramatta is holding its Spot On Children’s Festival 10th birthday celebration these school holidays. This year’s festival features a fun-filled line-up of theatre, musical performances, physical comedy and circus acts.
Playgroup NSW are also getting involved and will transform the Riverside Courtyard into the PlayYard for Playgroup workshops and other playful experiences designed to engage children and help them explore possibilities through play.
Holiday Island: A clown yearns for a summer getaway, so she decides to create it herself at Riverside Theatres. With nine colourful suitcases in tow, she builds an imaginary world of play, relaxation and togetherness: Holiday Island. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 3+. $29. 10.30am, September 27 and 28. More info.
The Gruffalo: See the classic children’s book brought to life on stage. Join the Gruffalo, Mouse and all the characters they meet along the way for a fun filled theatre experience. Duration is 55 minutes. $34. Ages 3+. Various times, September 27 and 28. More info.
Urza and the Song in the Dark: Combining stunning shadow puppetry and live music, Urza and the Song in the Dark is an epic adventure deep into an underground wonderland, and back. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 7+. $29. 11.30am and 1.30pm, September 29. More info.
A Big Animal Adventure: The Nannas and The Poppas first ever tour, A Big Animal Adventure, invites the kids to join the cast as they go looking for their lost pet elephant – elephants can be very tricky to find. Along the way they fly like birds, roar like tigers, swing like monkeys, chomp like friendly alligators and they even learn how to super bunny hop. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 2-7. $29. 10.30am, September 29. More info.
Spot On Birthday Party with DJ Jazzy: Join our Birthday party celebrating 10 years of Spot On Children’s Festival and 50 years of Playgroup NSW. With DJ Jazzy and free arts and crafts, face painting and more activities in the courtyard. Duration is 1.5 hours. All ages. Free, bookings required. 9.30am, September 30. More info.
ROFL: Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 4+. $34. September 30 and October 1. More info.
A Bee Story: It’s a sticky situation. Queen Bee & Worker Bee need to work together to rebuild their hive, but things never quite go to plan. Duration is 1 hour. Ages 6-14. $29. September 30 and October 1. More info.
WOW Children’s Festival Casula Powerhouse
Ages 0-15+
The Way Out West (WOW) festival is back and ready to entertain and delight children and teens up to 15-years-old and their families.
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre’s WOW Festival 2022 will deliver a wide range of arts, cultural events and activities. The program will have a strong focus on sustainability, community and play and will include free all-day drop-in events, ticketed workshops and performances, interactive art, exhibitions, outdoor play, and music.
Liverpool Library will also be presenting a free pop-up library and the opening weekend will feature a youth market for young local artists.
Ticketed events include a live show by The Lah-Lahs, a music and dance show by Bunny Racket, a magic show by Mada’s Marvels and so much more.
Free Events on Thursday, September 29 include: Air Sticks Play, Shadowland, Katy Plummer Workshops and Installation, Chalk Walk, Re-written Workshop, Photography and Green Screen Workshop, Mother Tongue Community Spheres: Dance & Visual Art.
When: September 24-30
Where: Casula Powerhouse – individual venues vary
Price: Free + ticketed
More info: casulapowerhouse.com
Club Menangle Mini Trotters School Holiday Program
Menangle Country Club (Club Menangle) in Menangle Park have a range of school holiday activities one across both weeks.
The club has partnered with Ready, Steady, Go Kids, Mess It Up and Pinot & Picasso to bring you and the kids some holiday fun.
Pinot & Picasso
Panda Workshop: 2pm, Thursday, September 29, for ages 7+
Ready, Steady, Go Kids
Multi-sport Programs: 12-1.30pm and 2.30-4pm, Tuesday, October 4 and 12-2pm, Thursday, October 6
Mess It Up
Craft session: 12-12.45pm and 1-1.45pm, Friday, September 30
Slime School: 12-12.45pm and 1-1.45pm, Wednesday, October 5
Craft session: 12-12.45pm and 1-1.45pm, Friday, October 7
Location: Menangle Country Club and Menangle Trackside, Menangle Park
For more information on pricing and to book a session, go to clubmenangle.com.au
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