28
Sep
13
Oct
Kids Break Free
Spring School Holidays
School’s out and imagination is in full bloom. Discover an open-air roller skating rink, Sydney Fringe Kids, dazzling fireworks, and free creative workshops.
When
Saturday,
28 Sep 2024
Sunday,
13
Oct 2024
Let your imagination run wild these spring school holidays! Dive into a world of creativity and wonder with activities that let you make, create, and craft your most fantastical ideas. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a green-thumbed gardener, a master builder, or a storytelling dreamer - there’s a magical adventure waiting for you.
Hungry? We've got heaps of places to grab a bite, with stacks of kids offers and meal deals available.
Don't miss the whimsical fun of Fringe Kids - where imagination meets laughter. If you're up for a splash or a roar, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo are calling. Glide across the open-air roller rink, then watch the sky come alive with a spectacular fireworks display.
NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS
Discover a lineup of unmissable events that will spark your imagination and fill your days with adventure!
Light up your night
Fireworks
Catch the dazzling firework displays lighting up the harbour, every Saturday.
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HARBOURSIDE SKATING
Open-air roller rink
Skate into fun with an open-air roller rink right by the harbour.
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Village Green Garden
Sydney Fringe Kids
Enjoy sensory displays, interactive music, bubble magic, science and more.
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FREE
Cartoon and Comic Book Characters Workshop
Dive into a world of creativity - design and colour your own cartoon and comic book characters in this fun wokshop!
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CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP
Flower Pressing
Unleash your creativity by mastering the art of floral design and crafting unique keepsakes for your home or as gifts.
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CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP
Lantern Making Workshop
Light up your imagination with a koi lantern making workshop at the Chinese Gardens.
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FREE
Art Cube Creations
Help bring giant art cubes to life with an interactive colouring activity, facilitated by James Gulliver Hancock.
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FREE
Building with recyclables workshop
Build a green city with reclaimed materials and learn eco-friendly skills with Reverse Garbage.
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FREE
Paint a Library Bag
Get creative and design your own unique library bag at this free and fun workshop - perfect for little artists!
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Free
Plant Workshop
Grow, bloom, and blossom in this free interactive plant workshop for kids with Urban Grow.
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Free
First Nations Storytelling Workshop
Explore Dreamtime with art, music, and storytelling.
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FREE
Rhythm N Bubs
From sing-alongs that spark imagination to hands-on percussion play, every session is crafted to inspire a love for music.
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FREE
Russ the Story Bus
Don't miss out on this magical celebration of books and storytelling for students! Each year, Russ the Story Bus visits over 8,000 children in Western Sydney and regional NSW.
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Make a splash
Australian National Maritime Museum
Explore exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, performances, films and more.
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The future of gaming
Immersive Game Box
Calling all gamers! Experience the ultimate thrill of motion tracking, touch screens, surround sound and more.
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A special journey
SEALIFE Aquarium and WILDLIFE Sydney Zoo
Prepare for take-off, because an animal adventure across land and sea awaits you!
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GET CLOSE TO FAME
Madame Tussauds
Enjoy a day full of interactive experiences as you join exhilarating adventures with iconic characters and be enchanted by the world’s most celebrated stories – Where YOU become the star of the story!
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Active Fun
Darling Harbour Playground
Spend a day at the Darling Harbour Playground - the ultimate wonderland for every kid no matter what age!
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12
Jan
20
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.
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Ping Pong
Looking for free things to do in Sydney? Challenge your mates at these two public ping pong tables in Darling Quarter.
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Incredible desserts
Pancakes on the Rocks
A visit to this iconic pancake joint is one of the best things to do with kids in Sydney - guaranteed to keep even the pickiest little eaters happy.
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Kids eat free
Fratelli Fresh
Eating at Fratelli Fresh is hands down one of the best things to do with kids in Sydney. Why? Because little ones under 12 eat for free off the kids menu every day when dining with an adult who orders a main.
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Kids menu
Betty's Burgers
Kids are sorted with Betty's Burgers' Nippers Menu including crispy chicken strips, their OG burgers and kids concretes with the choice of M&Ms, Maltesers or meringues.
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Traditional pies
Harry's de Wheels
Bring the kids to experience what we believe is Sydney’s Best Pie! Find Harry's and their iconic peas and mash pies near the Playground at Darling Quarter.
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Harbour views
Blackbird Cafe
On a balcony overlooking Darling Harbour, the children can enjoy the Baby Birds Kids Menu including a variety of Australian food with ice cream included!
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An OG icon
Marrickville Pork Roll
Want a fast and filling food option for the family? Look no further than Sydney’s best banh mi, with a crunchy baguette, a big swipe of pâté and a generous helping of fresh herbs, all topped with succulent roast pork. Veggie options too!
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Getting to Darling Harbour is easier than ever before.
Travelling to Darling Harbour is easy, it’s leaving the fun behind that’s hard! There are plenty of public transport options to make your journey into Darling Harbour a breeze. From trains to ferries, light rail, and buses, each option drops you off just a short walk from all the action. Plus, with the newest Metro addition to the transport family, getting to Darling Harbour is easier than ever before.
Win a Staycation these Spring School Holidays
Ready for the ultimate family getaway? Enter our Spring School Holidays competition for a chance to win a luxurious staycation at Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour!
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