April is already here and with it come the autumn school holidays. We’ve put together another list of school holidays activities happening across Sydney, both free and ticketed events, big and small.
Don’t forget to also check out our Indoor Play Centres and Kid Friendly Cafes lists, plus our usual location lists too.
If there’s nothing here that interests your kids, make sure to check out your local library, council and shopping centre websites for any activities they might be hosting near you.
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Minecraft Legends: Xbox ANZ is hosting Minecraft Legends workshops for all ages. Minecraft Legends is a new action-strategy game, filled with adventure and the workshops provide players with the opportunity to experience it for themselves. Participants will embark on an exciting journey through a familiar yet mysterious land filled with diverse life, lush biomes and rich resources, all on the brink of destruction with the sudden arrival of the piglins, who are threatening to corrupt the Overworld. Players will explore this exciting new world, meet new characters and battle the piglins to save the day. Each participant will receive a Minecraft Legends gift bag and certificate. There will also be the opportunity to meet one of the game’s most popular creators, Eystreem, on from 12-2pm, Saturday April 22. Register now to reserve a spot, as spaces are limited. Workshops run for 2 hours with multiple sessions per day, from April 20-24 and April 29-30, Microsoft Experience Centre, Westfield Sydney. microsoft.com
Easter High Tea: The Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is hosting a Down the Rabbit Hole High Tea experience for the whole month of April. The Rabbit Hole High Tea buffet on Easter Saturday and Sunday with an Easter themed menu filled with Hot Cross Scones, Mont Blanc Tarts, and Bunny Cheesecakes. Treat the kids to a visit from Mr Rabbit as well colouring-in activities that will keep your kids busy while you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine. Available in April daily (including Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday) between 11.30am–2.30pm. Extended trading over the Easter long weekend. $79-$99 per person and kids are half price. galleryonthepark.com.au
Powerhouse Museum: There’s a range of activities on at the Powerhouse Museums three locations – Ultimo, Parramatta and Castle Hill – throughout the autumn school holidays. From poster and record designing to coding, art making and more. Activities are designed for a range of age groups, from 5 years-15+ and there are a mix of free and ticketed events. Find out more at maas.museum
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo: Peppa Pig is back and on interactive adventure between the two wild life attractions. Meet Peppa as she dives into her adventure and makes friends with some of the ocean’s most incredible animals. There’s a fun interactive trail where little piggies can help count all the starfish, find all the hidden seahorses, and help the clownfish find its way back home. Along the way, you will meet some incredible creatures and discover how to keep them safe in our oceans. At the Wild Life park you’ll discover Ringo the Wombat, Kofi the Tree Kangaroo, Ella the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby and many more amazing animal friends. April 1-23. visitsealife.com
Maritime Museum: There’s brand new exhibitions, vessels creative workshops, tours, trails and more at the Maritime Museum these school holidays. Catch the Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks Exhibition and the just-opened Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, from the Natural History Museum of London. Discover the underwater science of Sydney Harbour at the Ocean Health Lab, get creative with art and science experiments at Kids On Deck and follow a Maritime Minifig activity Trail, try your hand at piloting an underwater drone and relax in the Kelp Corner reading room, climb aboard a Daring destroyer and a tall ship, then uncover museum mysteries with the Cabinet of Curiosities touch collection. Find out more and book at sea.museum
Sydney Opera House: There’s a great line up of performances, workshops and talks at the Sydney Opera House these school holidays. See the iconic children’s book Possum Magic brought to life on stage, immerse yourself in the light design of Saltbush and dance the night away in a euphoric hip-hop inspired journey through Greek mythology in The Gods The Gods The Gods. All this and more at sydneyoperahouse.com
Alice in Wonderland: The Australian Shakespeare Company presents Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland at the Royal Botanic Garden. All our favourite characters for the iconic story will be there, from the constantly late White Rabbit to the conniving Cheshire Cat. The production features song, dance and interactive games that the whole family will enjoy. All children and adults over 12-months of age require a ticket. Children under 12-months admitted free. The performance runs for approximately 90 minutes. $25-$30. April 8-23, Pioneer Garden, The Royal Botanic Garden. rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Theatre Sports: Attendees will learn some classic TheatreSports games, create hilarious characters and stories on the spot through interactive improvisations. It’s great for beginners and all levels, ages 10-15. April 12 & 13, Darlo Drama, 16-18 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst. improaustralia.com.au
Darling Harbour Easter Fun: Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Barrangaroo are putting on Easter egg hunts and other fun and exciting events for the whole family to take part in. April 8-9. Darling Harbour. darlingharbour.com
North
Hungry Caterpillar Chatswood: Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is being brought to life on stage at The Concourse this April. The production features more than 75 magical puppets and an Australian cast. The audience will also get to enjoy some of Carle’s other stories, including Brown Bear, Ten Little Rubber Duckies and The Very Busy Spider. The production is by the team behind other Australian tours, The Gruffalo, Spot and more. It runs for approximately 50 minutes. $41. April 19-23 at The Concourse, Chatswood. Book through theconcourse.com.au
Ku-ring-gai Council: The council has a range of events happening for kids during these school holidays. The art centre Art Centre is hosting kids classes include painting, drawing, pottery, wheel throwing, creative writing, printmaking, mixed media, puppet-making, embroidery, beaded jewellery, papier-mâchér, guitar workshops and more. There’s a number of activities for kids of all ages at the Wildflower Garden and there’s even Junior and intermediate golf clinic at Gordon Golf Course where children and teens can learn basic skills through to advanced techniques including chipping, putting and on course etiquette. krg.nsw.gov.au
Lane Cove Children’s Festival: The program will include storytelling, games, craft and songs and is ideal for 2-11 year olds. This is a free event but registrations are essential. 2-4pm, Saturday, April 22. Waterview Community Centre, Hughes Park, Lane Cove. humantix.com
The Newport: Enjoy easter Sunday at The Newport. The café will open from 10am with activities for the kids during the day and an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself. At 12pm there will be Easter basket making and at 2pm there will be an easter egg hunt with the easter bunny.
The Newport also has a full two weeks of activities lined up over the school holidays:
- Tuesday 11th April, 6pm – Cinema by the Sea: Peter Rabbit 2 (Popcorn and gelato available)
- Wednesday 12th April, 12pm – Dreamcatcher Making Workshop
- Thursday 13th April, 12pm – Superhero Training: come dressed as your favourite superhero.
- Friday 14th April, 12pm – Slime Workshop
- Sunday 16th April, 12pm – Reptile Man
- Monday 17th April, 6pm – Cinema by the Sea: Sonic the Hedgehog (Popcorn and gelato available)
- Tuesday 18th April, 12pm – Nature Craft Day
- Wednesday 19th April, 12pm – Magic Show
- Thursday 20th April, 12pm – Slime Workshop
- Friday 21st April, 12pm – Kindifarm: Come and meet some baby goats, chicks, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits.
- Sunday 23rd April, 12pm – Reptile Man
All activities are free of charge and it’s first in best dressed. merivale.com
South
Cronulla Easter Show: Cronulla Mall is being turned into a fun-filled arena, with high energy entertainers including stilt walkers, jugglers, and more. There will also be showbags, farm animals, face painting and pony rides. Enjoy the sideshow alley, market and food stalls as well as some of Sydney’s best kids rides. Entry is free. April 7-10. sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
The Peakhurst: The Peakhurst is hosting a range of events across the holidays, including reptile shows, slime workshops, a kids easter part and more. A few things have already sold out so jump online quick or give them a call to book. thepeakhurst.com.au
Inflatable World Miranda: Rec Club turns into a kid’s wonderland in the school holidays, with the Kids Club House. With Inflatable World and all their school holiday camp programs and activities, there’s something for everyone. Suitable for ages 5-14, there’s a range of activities including laser tag, arts and crafts, movie screenings and more. $85 for the whole day. The Rec Club, 8/2-4 Kumulla Road, Miranda. recclub.com.au
East
Sydney Family Show: A smaller scale of the Royal Easter Show, the Sydney Family Show has a great range of rides, games, entertainment, showbags and more. April 6-23, The Showring at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. sydneyfamilyshow.com.au
Ultimate Easter Market EQ: The annual Easter market is back at the Entertainment Quarter, bigger and better than ever. More than 150 stallholders will gather together for a brilliant day of shopping, eating and community spirit. April 8-9, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park. nsw.gov.au
West
Sydney Royal Easter Show: An autumn holiday staple, how could anyone forget the Sydney Royal Easter Show out at Olympic Park. There are rides, games, food, showbags, farm animals and so much more. April 6-17, more information at eastershow.com.au
Sydney Zoo Dinosaur Safari: The new Dinosaur Safari leads visitors on a prehistoric adventure through Sydney Zoo, to discover all you favourite life-size, moving, and roaring dinosaurs. Travel back through time and come face to face with a Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, the awesome Allosaurus, and of course, the mighty T-Rex. April 1-30. sydneyzoo.com
Camden Valley Inn: The venue is offering a whole lot of free school holiday fun for the kids this April:
- Tuesday, April 11 – Reptile show 11am & 1pm session
- Thursday, April 13 – Wacky Science show 11am
- Tuesday, April 18 – A visit from Batman and his Batmobile from 10am-12pm
- Thursday, April 20 – Inflatable obstacle course 10am-2pm
No bookings are necessary. Find out more here.
Liverpool Council: Council is putting on a range of free and affordable events and workshops across their venues and outdoor spaces. From basketball clinics to craft days, storytelling and more. Bookings are essential. liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Blue Mountains
Youthfest: The annual youth week event for all the young people in the Hawkesbury is happening this month. There will be fun activities, giveaways, vouchers, a free barbeque, live music and entertainment, an inflatable obstavle course, jumping castle, yard games and so much more. 1-4.30pm, Friday, April 21, North Richmond Community Centre, 33 William St, North Richmond. More information.
Hawkesbury Show: Experience the magic and excitement of the 2023 Hawkesbury Show. Thousands of attractions, rides, showbags, animals, competitions and treats for the whole family to enjoy. From stunning fireworks to exhilarating rides and a spectacular celebration of Australian cultural and rural traditions, there’s three days of entertainment, activities and competitions to experience. There’s easy access, loads of free entertainment and expansive lawns ensure a relaxed and fun day out for the whole family. April 28-30, Hawkesbury Showground, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon. hawkesburyshowground.com.au
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