Winter School Holidays

06

Jul

20

Jul

KIDS BREAK FREE

Winter School Holidays

Beat the winter blues and heat up your holidays with the coolest Winter School Holidays ever at Darling Harbour!

When

Sunday,

06 Jul 2025

Sunday,

20 Jul 2025

This year, Winter School Holidays is all about wintery adventures for the whole family. Channel your inner ice star and glide across the sparkling Darling Harbour Ice Rink. Take part in the Amazing Arctic Race for the whole family, unleash your inner pop star at kids karaoke, or make snowmen, snow globes and winter slime in a series of craft workshops.

Alpine Activity Zone

We’re turning up the heat on the coolest season of the year with a 4-day free festival for the whole family!

Get ready for an unforgettable winter experience for the whole family this Winter School Holidays. Think snow, cocoa, and the most wintery vibes Sydney has to offer.

Expect heart-pounding family races that'll have everyone cheering. Aspiring vocalists can grab the mic at our karaoke sessions, letting kids unleash their inner pop stars.

Feeling creative? Unleash your inner artist at a selection of winter craft workshops. From making sparkly slime to crafting magical snow globes, there's plenty of opportunity to get wonderfully messy and create something unique.

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Darling Harbour Ice Rink

Get your skates on because Darling Harbour is bringing the magic of winter right to the harbourfront with an open-air ice skating rink at Palm Grove. Whether you're a seasoned skater or a total newbie, the Darling Harbour Ice Rink is the perfect winter escape.

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Get moving

10

Jan

19

Dec

Fridays at 10.30am & 11.30am

Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter

Time to get bendy! Let out your inner mini-yogi at weekly FREE kids yoga.

Darling Harbour Playground

Spend a day at the Darling Harbour Playground - the ultimate wonderland for every kid no matter what age!

Get exploring

The fun doesn't stop there, check out all the best things to keep you and your little ones entertained during the Winter School Holidays

Madame Tussauds Sydney

Ever wondered where fame lives? At Madame Tussauds Sydney, you’ll get closer to fame than ever before!

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

A trip to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is one of the best things to do in Sydney for animal lovers and explorers. Get up close to fierce crocodiles, sleepy koalas and much more.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Get up close and personal with sharks, rays, dugongs and more at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Immersive Game Box

Interactive Gaming Fun

Prepare for the future of interactive gaming as you team up with 2-6 players to tackle thrilling challenges.

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Electric Shows

Looking for more things to keep you excited during the colder months? Don't miss these epic shows & experiences to keep you laughing, dancing, and coming back for more!

All
Year

Fireworks

Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.

Watch a movie at IMAX

Kids will soar through the skies in full fantasy immersion when they experience How To Train Your Dragon at the IMAX these school holidays.

Kids Friendly Eats

Look no futher than these delicious restaurants to warm up hungry bellies after a day of exploring in Darling Harbour.

IIKO Mazesoba

The boys and girls at IIKO Mazesoba serve a new type of brothless ramen which may just be even tastier than the original.

One Dining

Savour modern Chinese flavours amidst the tranquility of the Chinese Garden of Friendship at One Dining.

SMiZE & DREAM

SMiZE & DREAM — Now officially open in Darling Harbour

Chinta Ria Buddha Love

Eat authentic Malaysian food in the presence of a three meter tall Buddha.

Sailor Boy Thai

Love Thai? Adore seafood? Meet Sailor Boy – your new happy place.

Hello Auntie

Visit this Auntie to find contemporary Vietnamese fusion food, Asian-inspired cocktails, delicious sakes and a secret after-dark menu.

Hakatamon Ramen

Delicious and affordable Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen dishes.

Kürtősh Darling Square

Kurtosh House served delicious Hungarian pastries including the iconic chimney cake.

Marrickville Pork Roll

An OG icon serving up the best banh mi in Sydney, just like they do in the mothership in Marrickville.

Matcha-Ya

Matcha Ya serves 100% pure Japanese matcha in teas, lattes and hot meals. It’s insanely delicious despite being so healthy.

Wingboy Hot Wings and Beverages

Wingboy serves up crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders and cauliflower wings with a range of 12 delicious sauces made fresh daily.

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