Arctic Activity Zone
04
Jul
05
Jul
Let's Get Snowy

Arctic Activity Zone

Be transported to the snowy hills of your favourite ski lodge these school holidays with all the best FREE kids activities in one jam-packed area at the Convention Forecourt!
When
Saturday,
04 Jul 2026
Sunday,
05 Jul 2026

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

LOCATION

Convention Forecourt
14 Darling Drive. Darling Harbour  
(near Planar Restaurant) 

Get on down to Darling Harbour these Winter School Holidays and discover the ultimate winter-themed experiences. Take part in the Scavenger Hunt, get messy and creative at Craft Camp or boogie away at the Dance Den.

And if you've worked up an appetite from all the fun? Check out over 150+ places to eat and drink in Darling Harbour.

Scavenger Hunt

Get ready to explore, discover and play with our winter-themed DIY Scavenger Hunt, perfect for curious kids and adventurous families. Hidden throughout Darling Harbour, you’ll find a trail of frosty icons, decals and playful surprises waiting to be uncovered. Find them all and you’ll score a small reward to celebrate your success (because every great adventure deserves a prize).

  • Sat 4 & Sun 5 July
  • 11am - 3pm

Craft Camp

From slime to snowflakes, snow globes to snowmen - kids can get crafty and messy at the Arctic Activity Zone these school holidays.

Sat 4 July:
  • 11am - 3pm: Snowman and snowflake crafts
  • 2pm - 3pm: Slime station
Sun 5 July:
  • 11am - 3pm: Snowman and snowflake crafts
  • 2pm - 3pm: Snow globe making workshop

Dance Den

The Dance Den brings energy and movement to the with a free, drop-in dance experience in a Norwegien inspired teepee with glowing, immersive lighting inspired by the Northern Lights.

Across two days, a live DJ will be spinning music from 11am-3pm, keeping the energy high and the dance floor buzzing with interactive games and high-energy moments on the dance floor.

  • Sat & Sun
  • 11am – 3pm

Games area

For those that just want to sit and absorb the wintery vibes around you, head to our low-key games area to play with a set of lawn games, suitable for the younger years.
  • Sat – Sun
  • 11am – 3pm

Accessibility

Darling Harbour aims to deliver an inclusive and accessible winter school holiday experience:

  • Easy navigation: ICC Forecourt is a flat surface with accessible pathways from all entry points to Darling Harbour.
  • Accessible toilets: Find conveniently located accessible toilets about 150 metres from the Forecourt near Sailor Boy Thai (next to IMAX) and Planar Restaurant.
  • Stable footing: The Convention Forecourt is a paved surface. Some flat rugs will be placed inside activation areas.
  • Helpful staff: Look for the Darling Harbour Team in their purple beanies or NSW Government NSW logo shirts - they're here to assist.
  • Sensory-friendly activities: Enjoy sensory friendly craft activities such as winter sparkle slime and snowman decorating. Passive activities such as colouring and Giant Jenga will also be available.

Kids Break Free

Ring the bell because school’s out and the kids are free once more. So what’s your next move going to be? Darling Harbour is putting the free into freedom, with a winter school holiday program packed with snowy fun to keep the whole family entertained.