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Fun, School holidays

Waverley Library School Holiday Program Autumn 2026: Full Activity Guide for Families

The Waverley Library School Holiday Program is back this Autumn with a strong line-up of creative, educational and low-cost activities for kids in the eastern suburbs. If you’re looking for structured, local options during the school holidays, this program offers a reliable mix of hands-on workshops and easy drop-in sessions. The program is popular and many sessions book out quickly, so it’s recommended to review activities in advance and secure tickets early. You can view and book all sessions here: https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library Full Activity List Creative & Hands-On Workshops Cardboard Capers (5+ years)A creative building session using cardboard to design and construct…

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After School Activities, School holidays

The Broadway and West End Experience 2026

The Broadway & West End Experience is not just another performing arts workshop. It is a carefully designed, high level training intensive that gives young performers a genuine insight into what it takes to build a sustainable, professional career in the industry. Created by working industry professionals with international careers, the program was developed to bridge a gap that many parents and students do not realise exists until much later. Traditional training environments often focus heavily on performance and repertoire, but do not always equip students with the technical foundation, resilience, and real world understanding required to actually work in…

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Art, Events, Fashion, Markets, School holidays

Got a Teen with a Creative Side? Haul in the Hall Stall Applications Are Open!

If you’ve got a creative teen or young adult at home dreaming of starting a small business, this is an opportunity worth sharing. Haul in the Hall is back for Youth Week, offering young people aged 15–25 the chance to run their own market stall — and the best part? There are no stall or entry fees. Held at the iconic Sydney Town Hall, this event is designed to support young sellers who want to turn their ideas into action. Whether it’s selling pre-loved fashion, handmade jewellery, or unique creations, this market celebrates sustainability, creativity and entrepreneurship. This year’s Youth…

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Easter 2026, Events, Fun, School holidays

Easter Family Fun Day at The Field – Saturday 4th April

Plus School Holiday Activities for the Whole Family to enjoy… If you’re looking for an easy, feel-good way to kick off the Easter school holidays, our Easter Family Fun Day at The Field at Easts Rugby is the perfect excuse to gather the family and spend the afternoon together. Taking place on Saturday 4 April from 2pm, this special Easter edition of our much-loved Fun Fam Days is all about giving kids space to play, parents room to relax, and everyone a reason to stay a little longer. What’s On: Easter Family Fun Day We’ve packed the afternoon with classic…

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Easter 2026, Events, Fun, School holidays

Rabbit Hopping Competition Returns to the Sydney Family Easter Show – Good Friday

Get ready for one of the cutest and most entertaining events at the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show — the much-loved Rabbit Hopping Competition! Hopping into action on Good Friday, 3 April from 10am, this adorable competition sees talented bunnies showing off their jumping skills as they leap over miniature hurdles. With proud owners guiding them along and the crowd cheering every hop, it’s a delightful spectacle that kids and adults absolutely love. Whether you’re an animal lover or just looking for a fun activity with the family during the Easter holidays, this charming event is guaranteed to…

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Easter 2026, School holidays

Easter Fun Day at the Boot Factory

Pop on your bunny ears and hop along to The Boot Factory for a free, joy-filled Easter adventure created especially for children aged 3 to 10! For one magical day, Waverley Council will transform the Boot Factory into a buzzing hub of hand-on activities, imagination and play. Little ones can test their balance and coordination at a circus skills workshop, design and create their own Easter hat using sustainable and recycled materials, and dive into a world of creativity at the Toon Creations workshop. There’ll be children’s music, lively party hosts keeping the energy high and plenty of space move…

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Easter 2026, School holidays

Easter Events Sydney 2026: Free Family Fun at South Eveleigh with Bunnyland Playday, Easter Egg Hunts & Hot Cross Buns

If you’re searching for Easter events in Sydney or Easter activities for kids in Sydney, South Eveleigh is hosting one of the most exciting family-friendly Easter celebrations of the season. Across late March and early April, the vibrant South Eveleigh precinct will transform into a playful Easter destination with Bunnyland Playday, Bunnies & Buns and a special BrewDog Easter family event. Families can expect Easter egg hunts, soft play zones, balloon twisting, bunny cuddles, roving entertainers and a huge giveaway of 1,500 hot cross buns. Best of all, most activities are free, making it an easy and affordable day out…

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Easter 2026, Events, School holidays

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show 2026: Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt & School Holiday Family Event

Families across Sydney are invited to celebrate Easter in a big way as the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show returns to the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park from 2–19 April 2026. Running throughout the Easter long weekend and NSW school holidays, this vibrant event promises an action-packed program of family entertainment, live shows and interactive experiences. Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt One of the biggest highlights this year is Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt, a brand-new interactive attraction for 2026. Children can take part in the exciting Easter-themed hunt across the showgrounds, searching for hidden eggs and completing…

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School holidays

Alice in Easterland at Centennial Park: A Magical Easter Adventure for Kids

Looking for a fun and memorable Easter activity for the kids these school holidays? Alice in Easterland is bringing a whimsical theatrical experience to The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre in Centennial Park on Sunday 5 April 2026 – and it’s set to be a magical day out for Eastern Suburbs families. Presented by the Eaton Gorge Theatre Company on behalf of Greater Sydney Parklands, this charming production adds an Easter twist to the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. It’s the perfect mix of theatre, creativity and festive fun for children aged 4 and up. What to Expect Your little…

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School holidays, What to do

Mosquitoes, Bats, Birds and Mites: Bloodsuckers Take Over the Australian Museum These School Holidays

Did you know that leeches can feed as little as once a year? This April, families can dive into the fascinating — and slightly creepy — world of nature’s most notorious feeders when Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires opens at the Australian Museum just in time for the autumn school holidays. Opening Thursday 2 April 2026, this globally acclaimed, award-winning exhibition goes far beyond scary myths and vampire legends. Instead, it reveals the surprising science behind mosquitoes, bats, birds, mites and other creatures that rely on blood to survive. More Than Just Mosquitoes From vampire bats and black flies to oxpeckers, mites,…

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