School holiday activities in City of Sydney — Darling Harbour, Sydney & 1 William Street

The Spring Break school holidays run 28 September – 9 October 2026. Here's what's on for kids within 10 km of City of Sydney — Darling Harbour, Sydney & 1 William Street — real events with session dates, times and recommended ages, refreshed from live data.

In City of Sydney

Pre-school (ages 3–5)

ZOOOM
- 2026-09-28, 15:30
- +1 more date
- Ages 4-8 years
- Playhouse
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
Storytime in the Children’s Library
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 2-8 years
- Children’s Library
- State Library of NSW · Sydney
- Free

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Storytime in the Children’s Library
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 0-5 years
- State Library of NSW
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Toddler craft and chat
- Every Thu, 10:00
- Ages 1-4 years
- Reginald Murphy Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Potts Point
Ballet class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Pyrmont)
- Tue, Thu, Sat, 10:05
- Ages 3-5 years
- Pyrmont Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Pyrmont
Jazz class 3-8 years (Pyrmont)
- Tue, Thu, Sat, 11:00
- Ages 3-8 years
- Pyrmont Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Pyrmont
Ballet Class: Little Ballet 3-5 years (Glebe)
- Fri, Sat, 09:50
- Ages 3-5 years
- Glebe Town Hall
- City of Sydney What's On · Glebe
Baby live music playground
- Every Sun, 09:15
- Ages 1.5-4 years
- Sydney
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Sydney Lions Junior Soccer Academy at KGV
- Every Tue, 15:30
- Ages 1.5-5 years
- King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · The Rocks
Balance bike clinics
- Every Sat, 09:00
- Ages 3-8 years
- Sydney Park Cycling Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Alexandria
Seaside strollers - tour and play
- Open during the school holidays
- Ages 0-1.5 years
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Australian National Maritime Museum · Darling Harbour
- $28 adult $20 member adult Babies free Includes a complimentary beverage and admission to special exhibitions
Mini mariners - under 5s program
- Open during the school holidays
- Ages 2-5 years
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Australian National Maritime Museum · Darling Harbour
- Child $12 Adult $8 Members FREE

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Primary (ages 5–12)

ZOOOM
- 2026-09-28, 15:30
- +1 more date
- Ages 4-8 years
- Playhouse
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
Plasmotopia
- 2026-09-28, 14:00
- +3 more dates
- Ages 5-16 years
- Centre for Creativity
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney

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Underwater Drones
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 12:00–15:00
- Ages 8-18 years
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Australian National Maritime Museum · Darling Harbour
- $35 general $25 members Bookings essential Includes museum admission for one player Bookings open soon
NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 10:00–15:00
- Ages 8-18 years
- Redfern Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Redfern
Scientist for a Day: Wildlife Geneticist
- 2026-09-29, 09:30–15:30
- +1 more date
- Ages 9-12 years
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum · 1 William Street
- SOLD OUT
A Night at the Library
- 2026-09-29, 11:00–12:00
- +2 more dates
- Ages 10-18 years
- Entry via Macquarie Building
- State Library of NSW · Sydney
- $25.00
A Night at the Library
- 2026-09-29, 14:00–15:00
- +2 more dates
- Ages 8-18 years
- State Library of NSW
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Storytime in the Children’s Library
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 2-8 years
- Children’s Library
- State Library of NSW · Sydney
- Free
AI Space Mission Holiday Camp
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–14:30
- Ages 6-12 years
- Green Square Library
- City of Sydney What's On · Zetland
Scientist for a Day: Palaeontologist
- 2026-10-01, 09:30–15:30
- +1 more date
- Ages 9-12 years
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum · 1 William Street
- SOLD OUT
Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly show
- 2026-10-01 – 2026-10-03, 14:00–15:00
- Ages 5-18 years
- Darling Quarter Theatre
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
- 2026-10-03
- Ages 8-18 years
- ICC Sydney
- ICC Sydney · Sydney

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Teens (ages 12–18)

Plasmotopia
- 2026-09-28, 14:00
- +3 more dates
- Ages 5-16 years
- Centre for Creativity
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
Underwater Drones
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 12:00–15:00
- Ages 8-18 years
- Australian National Maritime Museum
- Australian National Maritime Museum · Darling Harbour
- $35 general $25 members Bookings essential Includes museum admission for one player Bookings open soon

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NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 10:00–15:00
- Ages 8-18 years
- Redfern Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Redfern
A Night at the Library
- 2026-09-29, 11:00–12:00
- +2 more dates
- Ages 10-18 years
- Entry via Macquarie Building
- State Library of NSW · Sydney
- $25.00
A Night at the Library
- 2026-09-29, 14:00–15:00
- +2 more dates
- Ages 8-18 years
- State Library of NSW
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
HSC Study Zone
- 2026-09-30, 12:30–16:30
- Ages 12-18 years
- Max Webber Library Function Centre, Blacktown
- Cnr Flushcombe Road & Alpha Street Blacktown
- Free
Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly show
- 2026-10-01 – 2026-10-03, 14:00–15:00
- Ages 5-18 years
- Darling Quarter Theatre
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
- 2026-10-03
- Ages 8-18 years
- ICC Sydney
- ICC Sydney · Sydney
DIYnosaur Bag Charms
- 2026-10-06, 10:30–12:00
- +1 more date
- Ages 5-16 years
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum · 1 William Street
- $45 - $65
Lord Of The Rings in Concert
- 2026-10-07 – 2026-10-08
- Ages 5-18 years
- ICC Sydney
- ICC Sydney · Sydney
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- 2026-10-07 – 2026-10-08, 18:30–21:45
- +1 more date
- Ages 10-18 years
- ICC Sydney
- City of Sydney What's On · 2000
Sydney Observatory Family Tours
- Fri, Sat, 12:30
- Ages 6-16 years
- Sydney Observatory
- City of Sydney What's On · The Rocks

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SWING
- 2026-09-28, 16:00
- +11 more dates
- Ages all ages
- Forecourt
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
Iwagumi Air Scape
- 2026-09-28, 22:00
- +11 more dates
- Ages all ages
- Forecourt
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney

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Puzzle
- 2026-09-28, 15:00
- +3 more dates
- Ages all ages
- Forecourt
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
Erth’s Wild Rumpus
- 2026-09-28, 12:30
- +8 more dates
- Ages all ages
- Forecourt
- Sydney Opera House · Sydney
School Holiday Table Tennis
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 10:00–20:00
- Ages 4-18 years
- Ultimo Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Ultimo
Wild Things International Kids Festival
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 00:00–22:59
- Ages 0-18 years
- Sydney Opera House
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Free tour Sydney in Spanish
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 2-16 years
- Sydney
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Oceania DanceSport Championship
- 2026-10-03
- Ages 0-18 years
- ICC Sydney
- ICC Sydney · Sydney
Ballet class: Dance with Me 1.5-3 yrs (Pyrmont)
- Tue, Thu, Sat, 09:30
- Ages 1.5-3 years
- Pyrmont Community Centre
- City of Sydney What's On · Ultimo
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Every Fri, 10:30
- Ages 2-16 years
- The Royal Botanic Garden
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
Ballet Class: Dance With Me 1.5-3 yrs (Glebe)
- Fri, Sat, 09:15
- Ages 1.5-3 years
- Glebe Town Hall
- City of Sydney What's On · Glebe
Kids kung fu classes
- Every Sun, 10:30
- Ages 4-16 years
- Haymarket
- City of Sydney What's On · Haymarket

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Further afield (within 10 km)

Pre-school (ages 3–5)

The Greatest Magic Show | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28, 00:00–23:59
- +11 more dates
- Ages 4-12 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Creative Science: Mind Blown | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-09-30
- Ages 3-12 years
- Sydney Fringe Festival - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park

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Ben’s Magical Friends | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 2-10 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Babies Love Books in Japanese 赤ちゃんのための読み聞かせ
- 2026-09-28, 11:45–12:15
- Ages 0-5 years
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Randwick City Council · Belmore Road
Sensory Storytime (2-5 years, 2026) - Margaret Martin Library
- 2026-09-28, 10:30–11:30
- Ages 2-5 years
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Randwick City Council · Belmore Road
Storytown - Margaret Martin Library (3-5 years, 2026)
- 2026-09-29, 11:15–11:45
- +1 more date
- Ages 3-5 years
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Randwick City Council · Belmore Road
The Glow Squad | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-30 – 2026-10-04, 09:30
- Ages 3-10 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Storytime at Marrickville Library
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 3-5 years
- Marrickville Library, 313 Marrickville Road
- Inner West Council · Marrickville Library
- Free entry
Storytime at Balmain Library
- 2026-09-30, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 3-5 years
- Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street
- Inner West Council · Balmain Library
- Free entry
Come and Play in Maroubra (for Kids 0-5 yrs)
- 2026-10-02, 10:00–12:00
- Ages 0-5 years
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
- Randwick City Council · 2031
Mulan (1998)
- 2026-10-03, 11:00
- Ages 0-12 years
- Ritz Junior Cinema · Randwick
Saturday Storytime (0-5 years)
- 2026-10-03, 10:30–11:00
- Ages 0-5 years
- Malabar Community Library, Matraville
- Randwick City Council · 1203 Anzac Parade

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Primary (ages 5–12)

The Greatest Magic Show | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28, 00:00–23:59
- +11 more dates
- Ages 4-12 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
All-Star Circus
- 2026-09-28, 15:00–15:50
- +9 more dates
- Ages 5-18 years
- The Entertainment Quarter
- City of Sydney What's On · Moore Park

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Creative Science: Mind Blown | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-09-30
- Ages 3-12 years
- Sydney Fringe Festival - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Ben’s Magical Friends | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 2-10 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Trash Test Dummies Circus | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 09:30–23:59
- Ages 5-12 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
I See You Like This
- 2026-09-28, 10:00–16:00
- +3 more dates
- Ages 6-12 years
- Bondi Pavilion
- City of Sydney What's On · Bondi Beach
All Star Circus | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 5-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 08:00–17:00
- Ages 5-18 years
- Sydney Olympic Park
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney Olympic Park
Park Science: Incredible Insects
- 2026-09-29 – 2026-10-06, 08:00–16:00
- +1 more date
- Ages 5-12 years
- Centennial Park
- City of Sydney What's On · Centennial Park
Erth's Shark Dive: Live on Stage
- 2026-09-29, 10:00–15:00
- +4 more dates
- Ages 5-18 years
- Carriageworks
- City of Sydney What's On · 245 Wilson Street
Park Science: Incredible Insects
- 2026-09-29, 08:00–16:00
- Ages 5-12 years
- Wild Play Discovery Centre, Centennial Park
- Randwick City Council · Dickens Drive
SwashBuckling Circus | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-29 – 2026-10-04, 00:00–23:59
- Ages 6-12 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park

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Teens (ages 12–18)

All-Star Circus
- 2026-09-28, 15:00–15:50
- +9 more dates
- Ages 5-18 years
- The Entertainment Quarter
- City of Sydney What's On · Moore Park
HSC workshop: Legal studies exam
- 2026-09-28, 13:00–16:00
- Ages 12-18 years
- Balmain Library, Balmain Town Hall, 370 Darling Street
- Inner West Council · Balmain
- Free entry

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All Star Circus | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 5-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Monster Skatepark School Holiday Camp – Skate, Scooter & BMX
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 08:00–17:00
- Ages 5-18 years
- Sydney Olympic Park
- City of Sydney What's On · Sydney Olympic Park
Erth's Shark Dive: Live on Stage
- 2026-09-29, 10:00–15:00
- +4 more dates
- Ages 5-18 years
- Carriageworks
- City of Sydney What's On · 245 Wilson Street
Rhythms in Motion | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-29 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 5-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Teatro Voices
- 2026-09-29, 10:00
- +1 more date
- Ages 10-18 years
- Teatro at the Italian Forum 30A Norton Street
- Inner West Council · Leichhardt
- Free entry
HSC workshop: Economics
- 2026-09-29, 11:00–13:00
- Ages 16-18 years
- Balmain Library, Balmain Town Hall, 370 Darling Street
- Inner West Council · Balmain
- Free entry
Where to now? Careers workshop Penrith
- 2026-09-30, 16:00–17:00
- Ages 12-18 years
- YES Youth Employment Services
- Penrith
- Free
Author Talk with Monica McInerney at Corrimal Library
- 2026-09-30, 14:00–15:00
- Ages 12-18 years
- Corrimal Library
- Corrimal
- Free
Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-01, 14:00
- +2 more dates
- Ages 5-16 years
- Darling Quarter Theatre
- North Sydney Council · 2060
- Cost $22.00 - $25.00
Inspiring Apprentices Info session Windsor
- 2026-10-01, 17:30–18:30
- Ages 15-18 years
- YES Youth Employment Services Windsor
- Windsor
- Free

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Jurassic Down Under | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 2-14 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Yelling at Children | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-04, 00:00–23:59
- Ages 3-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park

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The Great Balloon Show | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 3-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
The Flying Bubble Show | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 09:00
- Ages 2-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Virago
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Typo | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 00:00–23:59
- Ages 0-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Le Marché French Markets
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 0-18 years
- The Market Canopy
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
- 0 – 2
Sydney Fringe Festival at the Entertainment Quarter
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09, 00:00–23:59
- Ages 0-18 years
- Entertainment Quarter
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
EQ Markets
- 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09
- Ages 0-18 years
- The Market Canopy
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
- Free
Bop 2 Books - Margaret Martin Library (24-36 months, 2026)
- 2026-09-29, 10:30–11:00
- +1 more date
- Ages 2-3 years
- Margaret Martin Library, Randwick
- Randwick City Council · Belmore Road
Explorers Play: Free playgroup
- 2026-09-29, 09:30
- +1 more date
- Ages 0-3 years
- Plumtree Children's Services, Jarvie Park, Yabsley Avenue
- Inner West Council · Marrickville
- Free entry
Tchocolatl | Sydney Fringe
- 2026-10-01 – 2026-10-07
- Ages 3-18 years
- Fool's Paradise - The Bunker
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
Kathmandu Festival | Hordern Pavilion
- 2026-10-03, 18:00
- Ages 0-18 years
- Hordern Pavilion
- Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
- 0 – 2

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