School holidays Archives

Ice Skating with a View: Bondi’s Coolest Winter Attraction

June 16, 2025

The Bondi Festival Ice Rink is a beloved winter attraction that transforms Bondi Beach into a magical, beachside skating haven. Part of the annual Bondi Festival, this outdoor rink offers a unique opportunity to skate with ocean views, creating a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. ❄️ Skating by the Sea Located near the Bondi Pavilion, the rink operates daily from 10:00 AM to 8:45 PM, with the last session starting at 8:00 PM. Sessions last 45 minutes and include skate hire. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a first-timer, the rink caters to all skill levels. For beginners,…

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Events, School holidays

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES KIDS WINTER PROGRAM

June 13, 2025

The Sydney Opera House today unveiled its winter program for kids and families, featuring a lively selection of international and Australian performances for bookworms, creative builders and lovers of the absurd. The season features whimsical page-to-stage adaptations including unmissable theatre for all ages in Shake & Stir’s uproarious production of Roald Dahl’s beloved The Twits, and from Ireland, A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is a magic-realist production showcasing the imaginative world of Nobel Prize-winning writer Gabriel García Márquez. Masterful slapstick and puppetry will take to the Opera House stages with BullyBully from the Netherlands, a hilariously timely performance illustrating how toddlers and…

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Events, School holidays

TINKERBELL AND THE DREAM FAIRIES

June 13, 2025

Join the magical fairies on an exciting musical adventure 27 September – 12 October 2025 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – Pioneer Garden For the Spring school holidays, join in an enchanting world of song and dance as the adventurous Tinkerbell flies into the Royal Botanic Garden from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October. Along the way, Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom as they go on a magical quest to help Tinkerbell find her lost wings. The audience is invited to join in the…

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Free, School holidays

NOCTURNE SOUNDTRACKS THE NIGHT WITH FREE CONCERTS THIS WINTER AT BARANGAROO’S PIER PAVILION

June 11, 2025

Experience the magic of music at Nocturne, a free series of intimate chamber music concerts in the stunning new Pier Pavilion. Barangaroo’s Pier Pavilion will fill with music this winter at Nocturne, a series of free music concerts running from 26 June – 19 July. Featuring a diverse lineup of performers curated by Musica Viva Australia, visitors to this stunning waterfront location can experience a magical soundscape under the stars brought to life by talented Sydney instrumentalists each week. NOCTURNE AT PIER PAVILION Sydneysiders can immerse themselves in a mesmerising free four week series of chamber music concerts at Pier…

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Events, School holidays

Australia’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Course, Tuff Nutterz, Returns to Sydney This Winter

June 11, 2025

This winter, Tuff Nutterz—the wildly popular inflatable obstacle course—returns to Centennial Parklands for a limited-time family event that promises fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories. Running from Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 20, 2025, Tuff Nutterz will once again transform the Brazilian Fields West into a 300-metre-long inflatable adventure. With over 30 unique obstacles, including giant slides, climbing walls, tunnels, and balance balls, this mega-course is designed to entertain and challenge participants of all ages. A Family-Friendly Event for All Ages Tuff Nutterz is the perfect school holiday outing. Children aged 5 and above can tackle the full course independently,…

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Kids Sports, School holidays, Uncategorized

Kick Off the Holidays with Little Foxes Footy Academy!

June 11, 2025

Looking for an exciting way to keep your little one active and entertained these school holidays? Little Foxes Footy Academy is hosting action-packed AFL footy camps at Centennial Park, specially designed for kids aged 4–7! These camps are all about fun, learning, and friendship in a safe and supportive environment. Perfect for young players, the program blends footy skill development with creative games and team activities that keep every child engaged and smiling. ✅ Plenty of football action and beginner-friendly skill drills✅ Fun games tailored for younger kids✅ An awesome opportunity to make new footy friends Whether your child is…

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Environment, School holidays

Winter School Holidays at Centennial Parklands: Nature, Adventure & Creativity for Kids

June 7, 2025

The winter school holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids active, curious, and off screens, Centennial Parklands has you covered. Nestled in the heart of the eastern suburbs, this iconic green space transforms into a wonderland of fun, learning, and nature-based discovery during the school break. With a thoughtfully curated lineup of programs designed to suit a range of ages and interests, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination. From hands-on bushcraft and creative workshops to exciting inflatables and twilight wildlife adventures, it’s the perfect opportunity to wrap the kids up…

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Art classes, School holidays

Roald Dahl School Holiday Camp – A Magical Drama Experience for Kids!

June 5, 2025

Looking for a fun and imaginative activity to keep your children entertained these school holidays? The Roald Dahl School Holiday Camp is the perfect way for kids aged 5 to 8 to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Roald Dahl through drama, storytelling, and creative play. What Will Your Child Experience? This camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop confidence, make new friends, and explore their creativity — all while having tons of fun! The workshop brings Roald Dahl’s classic stories to life through a series of engaging activities including: Drama Games & Improvisation: Children participate in…

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Art classes, School holidays

Playcarnival Fluid Art workshops with a twist for all ages

May 30, 2025

If you’re a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs looking for something fun, different, and actually engaging for your kids (and maybe even for you and your besties), meet PLAYCARNIVAL, the most joyfully chaotic, hands-on art experience in Sydney. Why Mums Love It? Let’s start with what it’s not. This isn’t your average sip-and-paint or colour-inside-the-lines activity. At PLAYCARNIVAL, traditional paintbrushes are almost nowhere to be seen! Instead, kids (and grown-ups too) dive headfirst into the wonderfully unpredictable world of fluid art. Think spinning canvases on lazy Susans, creating magical cells with blowing, bamboo skewers, chains and even chef torches! Yes,…

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School holidays, What to do

Step Back in Time with the Kids: A Fun, Eye-Opening Day Out at the Museum of Sydney

May 20, 2025

Looking for something different (and meaningful!) to do with the kids? Pop on a train or jump in the car and head into the city for Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country — a fascinating and family-friendly exhibition running until August 2025 at the Museum of Sydney. This is not your average history lesson. It’s a walk through time, showing how Sydney’s beautiful bushland, harbour, and foreshore were seen by early British colonists — and, more importantly, how they’ve been understood and cared for by First Nations people for over 60,000 years. There are incredible old maps, hand-drawn plans, early sketches, and…

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