Get ready for egg-citing egg hunts and keep the kids entertained throughout Autumn school holidays with candy workshops, kids yoga and hot cross bun feasts in The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour!
Get ready to hop into the Autumn school holidays (Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April) with a delightful dose of chocolate bunnies and Easter festivities. This year, kids and parents can indulge in a fantastic array of events at Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Barangaroo. From epic egg hunts to a Dessert Lab Workshop, Kids Yoga classes, Aboriginal Cultural Tours and historic fun at The Rocks Discovery Museum, all three precincts have got you covered.
EASTER ROCKS!
The Rocks is an egg-cellent place to be during the Easter weekend, with a heap of exciting activities and treats for the whole family.
On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April 10am – 4pm head to The Rocks for an Easter Egg Hunt, where participants can collect a map from 105 George St alfresco area and explore the hidden laneways to uncover the secret password that will unlock a chocolatey prize and a chance to win a $200 gift voucher from Parker’s Fine Art Supplies. Don’t forget to also check out the FREE face painting session before you go on a rocky adventure.
For more Easter-themed treats, head to the delectable Alice in Wonderland themed buffet at Shangri-La Sydney or try out hot cross scones at The Tea Cosy. Creperie Suzette will be serving up Easter Crepes, drizzled with Nutella, and if you’re heading down to the harbour, make sure to grab Tea Cosy’s Easter Picnic Basket, filled with Egg Chive Sandwiches and House Made Carrot Cake.
Starbucks and french pastry icon La Renaissance are also offering fresh hot cross buns that are not to be missed. Don’t forget to check out The Rocks Markets during the weekend as well! The market boasts a plethora of delights to elevate the Easter celebration. Indulge in hand-crafted chocolate, fudge and grab a little toy for the little ones. For the parents, sip on some perfect Limoncello and
Ginello Libations at Maria River Distillery and Mapo Gelato will also be on hand to cool you down with their freshly churned gelato.
For the history buffs, The Rocks Discovery Museum is hosting the Dancing in Fetters School Holiday Program where kids can step back in time and dress up like convicts to immerse in the sights, sounds, and movements of the past. This free, educational program is an excellent way for the little ones to learn about convict life (Tuesday 11 – Friday 14 April and Monday 17 – Friday 21 April).
Don’t miss out on all the fun this Easter at The Rocks! For more information, check out The Rocks website here and image assets here.
HOP INTO FUN AT BARANGAROO
Celebrate Easter with an exciting school holiday program at Barangaroo Reserve! Led by Aboriginal educators, children aged 5-12 can learn about Australia’s lovable and endangered animals, such as koalas, bilbies, and tree kangaroos.
The program includes an opportunity for kids to create their own Bilby Easter Hat and participate in a fun Easter Egg Hunt throughout the Reserve. It runs every weekday from Wednesday 13 April to Thursday 20 April, starting at 10:30am and finishing at 12pm.
Tickets are priced at just $16.95 per child, and include participation in all activities, an Aboriginal Cultural Tour of the Reserve, and stories about endangered Australian animals and how we can help protect their habitats. Accompanying adults can join for free, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential!
The meeting point is located at Munn Street Reserve, only a 10 minute walk from Wynyard Station or a 5-minute walk from the Barangaroo Reserve Car Park. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled and educational Easter experience for the kids!
Find more about the egg-tivities on at Barangaroo from the website here and image assets here.
A-Z FUN AT DARLING HARBOUR
Looking for a fun-filled way to celebrate Easter and kick off the Autumn School Holidays? There’s no shortage of egg-speriences to enjoy at Darling Harbour.
Join the egg hunt on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April between 10am – 4pm collect your map at the Chinese Garden of Friendship Forecourt and begin to find the hidden clues that will lead to a delicious chocolatey prize! Plus, you’ll also get the chance to go in the running to win a School Holidays VIP pass to enjoy all the fun to be had during the school holidays in Darling Harbour. The prize includes a one night stay for the whole family (2x adults + 2x kids) at Novotel Sydney Darling Square, $250 dining voucher to spend on any of the bars and restaurants in Darling Quarter, $100
worth dining voucher at Pumphouse Sydney, and Merlin Events’ Annual Family Gold Pass to access SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, and Madame Tussauds Sydney all year round.
Ready to add some sweetness to school holidays? Love Bomb Candy’s Dessert Lab Workshop will be the cherry on top! Let the kids get creative and make their own Gourmet Rocky Road and Loaded Gelato, and receive a FREE Love Bomb Candy Showbag worth $60! Purchase tickets now for a mouth-watering experience from Saturday 8 April to Sunday 23 April.
To counteract the sugar high, sign up to Kids Yoga, designed to help children connect with their body, breath, and mind. These sessions promote positive body awareness, focus, and compassion and are perfect for preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years. The classes provide mats, so there’s no need to bring any
equipment or wear fancy gear. And if the weather is bad, don’t worry – the activity will be moved to the nearby Monkey Baa Theatre foyer.
For families spending the day at the harbour, plan a visit to the WILDLIFE Sydney Zoo and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium for an unforgettable adventure and a chance to meet Peppa Pig! Join Peppa in her aquarium interactive adventure or make furry friends along the way at the zoo.
