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School holiday activities in Inner West — Marrickville, Balmain & Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library

The Summer Break 2026-2027 school holidays run 18 December 2026 – 29 January 2027. Here's what's on for kids within 10 km of Inner West — Marrickville, Balmain & Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library — real events with session dates, times and recommended ages, refreshed from live data.

In Inner West

Pre-school (ages 3–5)

  1. Storytime at Stanmore Library

    Storytime at Stanmore Library

    • Friday 18 December 2026, 10:30–11:00
    • Ages 3-5 years
    • Stanmore Library, Douglas Street
    • Inner West Council · Stanmore Library
    • Free entry
  2. Storytime at St Peters/Sydenham Library

    Storytime at St Peters/Sydenham Library

    • Friday 18 December 2026, 10:30–11:00
    • Ages 3-5 years
    • St Peters/Sydenham Library, Unwins Bridge Road
    • Inner West Council · St Peters/Sydenham Library
    • Free entry
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  1. Family Tales at ETC Library

    Family Tales at ETC Library

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 10:30–11:00
    • Ages 0-5 years
    • Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library, 62/372 New Canterbury Rd
    • Inner West Council · Emanuel Tsardoulias Community Library
    • Free entry
  2. Santa and the Santa Fairy are coming to Marrickville

    Santa and the Santa Fairy are coming to Marrickville

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 11:00–14:00
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Alex Trevallion Plaza, 81 Silver Street
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville
    • Free entry
  3. Family Tales at Balmain Library

    Family Tales at Balmain Library

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 10:30–11:00
    • Ages 0-5 years
    • Balmain Library, 370 Darling Street
    • Inner West Council · Balmain
    • Free entry
  4. Family Tales at Marrickville Library

    Family Tales at Marrickville Library

    • Sunday 20 December 2026, 10:30–11:00
    • Ages 0-5 years
    • Marrickville Library, 313 Marrickville Road
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville Library
    • Free entry
  5. Explorers Play in the Park: Free playgroup

    Explorers Play in the Park: Free playgroup

    • Monday 21 December 2026, 09:30–11:00
    • Ages 0-3 years
    • Plumtree Children's Services, Jarvie Park, Yabsley Avenue
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville
    • Free entry
  6. Explorers Play: Free playgroup

    Explorers Play: Free playgroup

    • Tuesday 22 December 2026, 09:30
    • Ages 0-3 years
    • Plumtree Children's Services, Jarvie Park, Yabsley Avenue
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville
    • Free entry
  7. Get Crafty

    Get Crafty

    • Wednesday 30 December 2026, 10:30
    • Ages 5-12 years
    • Marrickville Metro, Level 1 on Smidmore Street (near OPSM)
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville Metro
    • Free entry
  8. Chanel your inner Spider-Man at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym

    Chanel your inner Spider-Man at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 5-12 years
    • Timeout Sydney · St Peters
    • $16.50-$20

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Primary (ages 6–12)

  1. Santa and the Santa Fairy are coming to Marrickville

    Santa and the Santa Fairy are coming to Marrickville

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 11:00–14:00
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Alex Trevallion Plaza, 81 Silver Street
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville
    • Free entry
  2. The Side Quest Society

    The Side Quest Society

    • Tuesday 22 December 2026, 16:30–17:45
    • +1 more date
    • Ages 12-18 years
    • Little BIG House, 16 Flour Mill Way
    • Inner West Council · Summer Hill
    • $25
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  1. Get Crafty

    Get Crafty

    • Wednesday 30 December 2026, 10:30
    • Ages 5-12 years
    • Marrickville Metro, Level 1 on Smidmore Street (near OPSM)
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville Metro
    • Free entry
  2. Escape from the Cipher Room

    Escape from the Cipher Room

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 12-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Newtown
    • From $62 per person
  3. Chanel your inner Spider-Man at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym

    Chanel your inner Spider-Man at Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 5-12 years
    • Timeout Sydney · St Peters
    • $16.50-$20

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Teens (ages 13–18)

  1. The Side Quest Society

    The Side Quest Society

    • Tuesday 22 December 2026, 16:30–17:45
    • +1 more date
    • Ages 12-18 years
    • Little BIG House, 16 Flour Mill Way
    • Inner West Council · Summer Hill
    • $25
  2. Escape from the Cipher Room

    Escape from the Cipher Room

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 12-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Newtown
    • From $62 per person
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  1. Digipark: Sydney's Next-Level Immersive Entertainment Experience

    Digipark: Sydney's Next-Level Immersive Entertainment Experience

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026, 10:00–22:00
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Westfield Sydney, Level 5, Cnr Pitt St Mall & Market St
    • Sydney
    • From $39 per person

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  1. Bel a Cappella Choir

    Bel a Cappella Choir

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 12:00–13:30
    • Ages 0-18 years
    • Alex Trevallion Plaza, 81 Silver Street
    • Inner West Council · Marrickville
    • Free entry

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Pre-school (ages 3–5)

  1. LEGO Legends (3–12 years)

    LEGO Legends (3–12 years)

    • Friday 18 December 2026, 15:00
    • Ages 3-12 years
    • Stanton Library
    • North Sydney Council · North Sydney
    • Cost Free
  2. Santa in the City - Santa Photos

    Santa in the City - Santa Photos

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 24 December 2026, 09:00–20:00
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Martin Place
    • City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
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  1. Little Builders: Sydney's Largest Indoor Sandpit

    Little Builders: Sydney's Largest Indoor Sandpit

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026
    • Ages 1-10 years
    • Marketfair Campbelltown, 4 Tindall St, Campbelltown
    • Campbelltown
    • $16 per child; $5 per adult
  2. New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

    New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

  3. New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

    New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

    • Thursday 31 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027, 19:15–21:45
    • +1 more date
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Darling Harbour
    • City of Sydney What's On · Darling Harbour
  4. The Dinosaur Show

    The Dinosaur Show

    • Friday 1 – Wednesday 20 January 2027, 11:00–11:45
    • Ages 2-7 years
    • Windale Hub, bilyabayi
    • Windale
    • 10.67
  5. Baby live music playground

    Baby live music playground

  6. Storytime

    Storytime

    • Every Fri · next on Friday 18 December 2026, 11:00
    • Ages 3-5 years
    • Art Gallery of New South Wales
    • Art Gallery of NSW · Sydney
    • Free, no bookings required
  7. Sea Kin

    Sea Kin

  8. Seaside strollers - tour and play

    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
  9. Mini mariners - under 5s program

    Mini mariners - under 5s program

  10. Kids activity trail

    Kids activity trail

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Primary (ages 6–12)

  1. LEGO Legends (3–12 years)

    LEGO Legends (3–12 years)

    • Friday 18 December 2026, 15:00
    • Ages 3-12 years
    • Stanton Library
    • North Sydney Council · North Sydney
    • Cost Free
  2. Santa in the City - Santa Photos

    Santa in the City - Santa Photos

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 24 December 2026, 09:00–20:00
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Martin Place
    • City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
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  1. Digipark: Sydney's Next-Level Immersive Entertainment Experience

    Digipark: Sydney's Next-Level Immersive Entertainment Experience

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026, 10:00–22:00
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Westfield Sydney, Level 5, Cnr Pitt St Mall & Market St
    • Sydney
    • From $39 per person
  2. Sydney Observatory Family Tours

    Sydney Observatory Family Tours

    • Friday 18 – Sunday 20 December 2026, 12:30–20:00
    • Ages 6-12 years
    • 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point
    • Millers Point
    • $36 per adult; $24 per child (ages 6-12)
  3. NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly

    NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly

    • Friday 18 – Wednesday 23 December 2026, 10:00–15:00
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Redfern Community Centre
    • City of Sydney What's On · Redfern
  4. Little Builders: Sydney's Largest Indoor Sandpit

    Little Builders: Sydney's Largest Indoor Sandpit

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026
    • Ages 1-10 years
    • Marketfair Campbelltown, 4 Tindall St, Campbelltown
    • Campbelltown
    • $16 per child; $5 per adult
  5. Christmas Day Lunch at Cellos Grand Dining Room

    Christmas Day Lunch at Cellos Grand Dining Room

  6. New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

    New Year's Eve and Fireworks at Jounieh

  7. New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

    New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

    • Thursday 31 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027, 19:15–21:45
    • +1 more date
    • Ages 0-12 years
    • Darling Harbour
    • City of Sydney What's On · Darling Harbour
  8. Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise (9pm & Midnight)

    Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise (9pm & Midnight)

  9. Hook's Neverland

    Hook's Neverland

    • Saturday 9 – Sunday 17 January 2027, 18:00–19:30
    • +7 more dates
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Sydney Opera House
    • City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
  10. Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

    Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

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Teens (ages 13–18)

  1. NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly

    NAIDOC Poster exhibition - 50 years of Deadly

    • Friday 18 – Wednesday 23 December 2026, 10:00–15:00
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Redfern Community Centre
    • City of Sydney What's On · Redfern
  2. Christmas Day Lunch at Cellos Grand Dining Room

    Christmas Day Lunch at Cellos Grand Dining Room

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  1. Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise (9pm & Midnight)

    Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise (9pm & Midnight)

  2. Hook's Neverland

    Hook's Neverland

    • Saturday 9 – Sunday 17 January 2027, 18:00–19:30
    • +7 more dates
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Sydney Opera House
    • City of Sydney What's On · Sydney
  3. Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

    Community Round | Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

  4. Sydney Smash | Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder

    Sydney Smash | Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder

  5. Free Heritage Tours of the Coal Loader

    Free Heritage Tours of the Coal Loader

    • 1st & 3rd Sat · next on Saturday 19 December 2026, 10:30
    • Ages 12-18 years
    • 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton
    • Waverton
    • Free
  6. Sydney Observatory Family Tours

    Sydney Observatory Family Tours

    • Fri, Sat · next on Friday 18 December 2026, 12:30
    • Ages 6-16 years
    • Sydney Observatory
    • City of Sydney What's On · The Rocks
  7. Thumb through the shelves of the State Library

    Thumb through the shelves of the State Library

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Sydney
  8. Catch a concert at City Recital Hall

    Catch a concert at City Recital Hall

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 10-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Sydney
  9. Go up against the OTT challenges of Hijinx Hotel

    Go up against the OTT challenges of Hijinx Hotel

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 8-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Alexandria
    • $25-$75
  10. Explore the workplace and home of Brett Whiteley

    Explore the workplace and home of Brett Whiteley

    • Open during the school holidays
    • Ages 10-18 years
    • Timeout Sydney · Surry Hills

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More activities

  1. Martin Place Christmas Markets

    Martin Place Christmas Markets

  2. Choirs in the City: Martin Place

    Choirs in the City: Martin Place

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  1. Burra at The Australian Museum

    Burra at The Australian Museum

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026, 10:30–16:30
    • Ages 0-16 years
    • Level 2, The Australian Museum
    • Darlinghurst
    • Free
  2. Super Nature

    Super Nature

    • Friday 18 December 2026 – Friday 29 January 2027, 10:00–17:00
    • Ages 3-18 years
    • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Naala Nura building, Lower level 2
    • 2000
    • FREE entry
  3. Dinosaurs at the Australian Museum

    Dinosaurs at the Australian Museum

    • Friday 18 December 2026 – Friday 29 January 2027, 10:00–17:00
    • Ages 2-18 years
    • Level 2, Australian Museum
    • Darlinghurst
    • FREE admission
  4. Cirque du Soleil – Kooza

    Cirque du Soleil – Kooza

    • Friday 18 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027, 12:00–23:00
    • Ages 4-16 years
    • The Entertainment Quarter
    • City of Sydney What's On · Moore Park
  5. Free tour Sydney in Spanish

    Free tour Sydney in Spanish

  6. EQ Markets

    EQ Markets

    • Friday 18 – Saturday 19 December 2026
    • Ages 0-18 years
    • The Market Canopy
    • Entertainment Quarter · Moore Park
    • Free
  7. Splash & Swim at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands

    Splash & Swim at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026, 10:00–18:00
    • Ages 0-18 years
    • The Parkway, Bradbury
    • Bradbury
    • Free
  8. Enter a Real-Life Upside Down House at House Down Under in Sydney

    Enter a Real-Life Upside Down House at House Down Under in Sydney

    • Friday 18 – Thursday 31 December 2026, 12:00–18:00
    • Ages 0-18 years
    • Market Square, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rouse Hill
    • Rouse Hill
    • Single Tickets (including kids 4 and over) - $21 per person
  9. North Sydney parkrun

    North Sydney parkrun

    • Saturday 19 December 2026, 08:00
    • +4 more dates
    • Ages 2-16 years
    • St Leonards Park
    • North Sydney Council · North Sydney
    • Cost Free
  10. Makers Market

    Makers Market

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