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Summer School Holiday Activities in Sydney 2026
Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Thu 28 Jan 2027 · 6 weeks — start planning now
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Curated activities for Sydney families this summer break. Generate a personalised plan to get age-matched recommendations with rainy-day swaps.
Summer School Holiday Program
Enjoy a variety of creative, educational, and recreational activities during the summer school holidays, including codin
Wentworthville - Creepy Crawly Painting
Ignite your creativity and have fun painting creepy crawlies. Bookings are essential. Bookings will be open one week
School holiday programs
The Inner West Libraries offer a variety of engaging and educational programs for children during the school holidays. T
Coding with Cubetto- Regents Park
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot! Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will op
The Crazy Scientist presents Crazy Dinos
Become a Dino-Hunting palaeontologist and learn how to dig for fossils and examine authentic bones, teeth and claws. &#x
Christmas Family Movie - Merrylands
Join us for a fun movie afternoon to share the Christmas Spirit! An ordinary boy, with a loyal pet mouse and a
Make Your Own Circus Prop
Release your inner clown and have fun learning how to make juggling balls using an easy no-sewing method. Then learn fro
Planetarium Visit, NAIDOC Theme - Wentworthville Library
Travel through the universe with our awe-inspiring 4K Earth & Space experience. Starr’s Planetarium will engage,
Mother’s Day Flower Frames - Merrylands Library
Make your mum “framous” this upcoming Mother’s Day by decorating a wooden picture frame and enjoyin
Western Sydney Wanderers Storytime
Score a great time in the library with the Western Sydney Wanderers! Kick off with the team's favourite picture books fo
Coding with Cubetto - Greystanes Library
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot. Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will op
Easter Crafternoon - Wentworthville Library
Hop onto some “egg-citing” craft projects for “every-bunny” to enjoy! Bookings are
Recycled Musical Instruments - Regents Park
You are “chordially” invited to make multiple musical instruments to take home and play. Tune in to learn
Coding with Cubetto - Merrylands Library
Explore the world of coding with Cubetto the Coding Robot. Join us and meet Cubetto, a playful wooden robot that will op
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) for Dads and Tweens/Teens (D&Ts)
Welcome to the Forgotten Realms, where a small town known as “The Shire of Slumberbrand” is hosting a Fath
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Build my summer holiday planFrequently asked questions
When are Summer school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
Summer school holidays in New South Wales run from 19 December 2026 to 28 January 2027 in 2026.
What are examples of free summer activities for kids in Sydney?
Some free summer school holiday ideas in Sydney include Summer School Holiday Program, Wentworthville - Creepy Crawly Painting, School holiday programs. Use Hollie to find current local options that match your family's age range and budget.
How long are Summer school holidays in New South Wales?
Summer school holidays in New South Wales are approximately 6 weeks long in 2026.
What age groups are these holiday ideas designed for?
These activity ideas span a broad range of ages, from toddlers through to teens. Hollie is most useful for current planning because it filters recommendations to your child's exact age and interests.
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