10 fun things to do in Sydney during the Autumn school holidays
Holiday fun incoming!
As the school holidays are approaching at a rate of knots, it’s time to find some things to do over the coming weeks to keep the kids amused.
Luckily Sydney is not short of things suitable for families.
Here are the best things to do in Sydney over the Autumn school holidays.
With free activities, affordable activities and big days out, there’s something for every family on this list.
Experience Peppa Pig’s Adventure at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
From 1 April -23 April, join Peppa Pig on a very fun and interactive adventure around SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Little Peppa Pig fans are invited on an interactive adventure that includes meeting new animal friends, jumping in muddy puddles, as well as solving fun and informative challenges along the way. And of course, meet Peppa herself at her live meet and greets!
Enter a competition to win a Hotel Stay Voucher valued at $500, a complimentary Dinner at Baia The Italian in Darling Harbour, a private meet and greet with Peppa and exclusive interactions with her new friends, Pig the Dugong, adorable koalas, Alan the Python and more amazing creatures. Winners will also get to take away a Peppa Pig show bag and of course some amazing memories to last a lifetime.
To enter, visit SEA LIFE Sydney website and in 25 words of less tell us why you and your family are the biggest Peppa Pig fans.
Opening times and ticket prices vary by season, click here for the latest information.
Indulge at Love Bomb Candy Cafe
Love Bomb Candy Cafe is a diner and dessert cafe like no other!
Located at Cockle Bay Wharf, the cafe’s ‘oh so sweet’ offerings are inspired by the founders’ love of chocolate, candy, ice cream and generous amounts of naughtiness and fun.
These school holidays kids will have the opportunity to create and make their own Gourmet Rocky Road and delicious Loaded Gelato at Love Bomb Candy’s Dessert Lab Workshop!
Plus visitors will receive a FREE Love Bomb Candy Showbag to the value of $60 which includes Fairy Floss, Jumbo Lollypop, Mini lollypop, Candy Bag, Coloured popcorn and a Light up flashing toy.
The two-hour workshop runs from 8 April to 23 April and tickets are $110.
Upside-down fun at House Down Under
Australia’s first inverted house photo experience, House Down Under is set to bring upside-down fun to Rouse Hill, Sydney these school holidays.
From April 1, adults and kids can make their way from room to room dancing on the celling and doing handstands on the bed.
There is no time limit on how long visitors can spend inside the house, so guests can take their time perfecting their poses and taking as many photos as they like.
Entry prices to House Down Under are $27 for an adult; $19 for a child; $23 for a concession, with family passes ranging from $52-$74 for a family of four.
Fun for all at the Powerhouse Museum
Running from 8 April to 23 April, workshops across Powerhouse Ultimo, Castle Hill and Parramatta are designed to encourage creativity, experimentation and collaboration.
Workshops at Powerhouse Ultimo include:
- Design a Record
- Making Merch with Cricut
- Minecraft workshops
- Scratch Music Coding
To check out the full list, click here.
Hands on art and science fun for families at Australian National Maritime Museum
Create your own splendid Sci Art -sketches, rubbings and prints, craft a cute-as kelp forest creature puppet and recycle bottlecaps into new usable creations like bubble wands and carabiners with our plastic recycling machine. Join in some bubbly experiments, explore the microscopic marvels of the plankton world or dress up as your favourite aquatic creature and strike a pose in our wild things photo booth.
For more information and ticket prices, click here.
Free Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter
Take the kids down to the Darling Quarter for a relaxing yoga session in the sun and good vibes – free for all to join every Friday during the school holidays from 10:30am-11am & 11:30am-12pm.
Yoga helps kids connect with their body, breath and mind, promoting positive body awareness, focus, compassion and individuality.
Mats are supplied so there’s no need to bring any equipment or wear fancy gear. In case of bad weather, the activity will be held nearby in the Monkey Baa Theatre foyer.
Meet your idols and heroes in person (sort of) at Madame Tussauds Sydney, Darling Harbour
Party with the Hemsworth brothers or take a photo with Spider-Man, Madame Tussauds features 11 zones of famous faces and legends including movie stars, Marvel heroes, world leaders, sporting legends and much more.
To find out more visit Madam Tussauds.
Check out Observatory Hill Park
If you’re looking for a million-dollar view, for FREE, we highly recommend the Observatory Hill Park. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists and offers sweeping panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge.
Located on Upper Fort Street, Millers Point, check the City of Sydney website for opening times.
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a beautiful 30 hectares of lad in Sydney’s city centre. The gardens wrap around the Sydney harbour and houses some of the most exotic plants you’ll ever see.
There’s lots of creative and outdoor challenges on offer in the Gardens these holidays.
The gardens are located on Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, and open daily.
Roblox Legends has arrived at Code Camp
Tech-loving kids Australia-wide will have the opportunity to explore the exciting world of game design with Code Camp’s latest program, Roblox Legends.
After a very successful debut last school holidays, Code Camp will help kids aged 7-10 bring to life their very own Roblox games.
Over a three-day schedule, the program uses digital storytelling and game design to bring kids’ dream games to life. After camp, kids will walk away with their own Roblox game to share with their friends.
Kids can also explore and channel their tech-obsession with Code Camp’s other extraordinary offerings including Drone Camp, Minions and Jurassic World Animation Camp, YouTube Creators, DJ Camp, and a range of coding camps suitable for beginner to advanced.
Get more information and locations here.
