Winter School Holidays

04

Jul

19

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

Saturday,

04 Jul 2026

Sunday,

19 Jul 2026

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 Scavenger Hunt and win a prize, get grooving at the Dance Den, or make snowmen, snow globes and winter slime at Craft Camp.

Arctic Activity Zone

11am - 3pm, Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July

Darling Harbour is turning up the heat on the coolest season of the year with a 2-day FREE festival for the whole family! Curious kids and adventurous families can explore Darling Harbour on a frosty Scavenger Hunt, following a trail of hidden surprises waiting to be discovered. Little movers can dance it out at the Dance Den, with upbeat sessions running throughout the day. Creative kids will love the winter-inspired Craft Camp. Think snowflakes, squishy slime and DIY snow globes, with plenty of hands-on (and slightly messy) fun.

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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

04

Jul

05

Jul

11am-3pm

Winter School Holidays Dance Den

Get ready to move and groove this winter school holidays at Dance Den, a high-energy, feel-good dance teepee!

06

Jul

17

Jul

Weekdays

Kids Kung Fu Animal Adventures

Discover the fun of movement, mindfulness and traditional Chinese culture these school holidays at the Chinese Garden of Friendship!

10

Jan

18

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.

27

Jun

26

Jul

10am-4pm

FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining

Imagine launching yourself 6 storeys high as super-powered cords transform a trampoline into a gravity-defying launchpad. Want to channel your inner acrobat? Do flips, spins, or just bounce like a maniac – it's up to you! Their comfy harnesses keep you secure so you can focus on the pure, exhilarating joy of flight.

Darling Harbour Playground

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

Sydney's Best Attractions

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

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

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

04

Jul

19

Jul

Sat 4 - Sun 19 Jul

Kids Go Free at the Chinese Garden of Friendship

These winter school holidays, step into a world of mystery, magic and natural beauty at the Chinese Garden of Friendship and bring your kids for FREE!

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.

Madame Tussauds Sydney

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

Australian National Maritime Museum

Discover Australia’s fascinating maritime history and one of the world’s largest collections of floating museum vessels.

Shows for the kids

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!

14

Jun

20

Jul

World Cup Live Site Tumbalong Park

Cheer on your favourite teams and watch the FIFA World Cup at Tumbalong Park.

31

Dec

31

Dec

Fireworks

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

11

Jul

The Princess Bride in Concert

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Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before.

Watch a movie at IMAX

Kids will love the family blockbusters like Disney's Toy Story 5 and Moana that are on the slate for the winter school holidays.

Kid Friendly Eats

Look no further 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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We acknowledge Gadi Country, her lands, sea and sky, we acknowledge her custodians, the people of the Grass tree, their kin the Wangal, Bidjigal, Cabrogal and Cammeraygal who often visited this Country to connect and share. We offer our respect to their Elders both past and present.