Spring School Holidays
KIDS BREAK FREE

Spring School Holidays

We’ve got all the ways to for kids to break free with the Big Ideas Factory at Tumbalong Park, Moon Festival, cooking classes, Sydney best attractions​, family-friendly eats and more.

Get hands on

Big Ideas Factory

This free school holiday program brings science, technology, creativity and engineering to life with hands-on activities, experiments, robotics, construction challenges, sculpture making and giant lawn games.

What's On

02
Oct
04
Dec
Latin Nights By The Bay
Join Sydney’s favourite outdoor Latin dance event, bringing together the city’s best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and an incredible community!
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03
Oct
11
Oct
Little Chef at Darling Quarter
Give your kids a hands-on school holiday experience at Little Chef, a free cooking program for ages 6-12 at Darling Quarter.
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19
Sep
04
Oct
Moon Festival at Darling Square
Celebrate Moon Festival at Darling Square with glowing lanterns, live music and free family-friendly workshops. Discover special mooncakes and festive treats while you enjoy the celebrations.
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Insider's Guide

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The Ultimate Darling Harbour Bucket List
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The Best Free Things To Do in Darling Harbour
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8 of the most delicious desserts at restaurants in Darling Harbour
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Your guide to the best live music in Darling Harbour
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The 9 best kid-friendly restaurants in Darling Harbour
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Your ultimate guide to Darling Harbour's best happy hours
Savour the sunset and sip the savings with Darling Harbour’s best happy hours.
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Where to get the best views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks
One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat...
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