29
Sep
12
Oct
Kids Break Free
Spring School Holidays
School’s out and imagination is in full bloom.
When
Monday,
29 Sep 2025
Sunday,
12
Oct 2025
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.
Our top picks
FREE
Imagination Station
With free interactive workshops, the return of Russ the Bus, music and story telling elements plus free ice-cream across 4 days.
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CRAFTS. FEASTS. FUN
Moon Festival at the Chinese Garden
This free event is packed with fun for all ages. Kids can get creative at workshops where they'll make their own lanterns and badges. You can also enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and get a taste of mini mooncakes.
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Lion dancing, scavenger hunt, lanterns and more
Darling Square Moon Festival
Celebrate the Moon Festival with glowing lanterns, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and dazzling LED lion dancing. Enjoy special menus, festival offers, and decadent mooncakes at XOPP by Golden Century and Lilong by Taste of Shanghai.
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FREE
Space Day powered by LEGO® Play
A free day (Fri 3 Oct), packed with space experiences, hands-on activities, and real astronauts. Whether you’re into building, exploring, discovering or just having fun, there’s something here for every kind of curious mind.
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MOON FESTIVAL
LED Lion Dances
Get creative and design your own unique library bag at this free and fun workshop - perfect for little artists!
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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 – Be sure to check out the new Taylor Swift and G-Flip wax figures.
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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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13
Dec
26
Jan
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.
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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.
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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.
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