
06
Jul
20
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
Sunday,
06 Jul 2025
Sunday,
20
Jul 2025
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 Habrbour Ice Rink. Take part in the Amazing Arctic Race for the whole family, unleash your inner pop star at kids karaoke, or make snowmen, snow globes and winter slime in a series of craft workshops.
Alpine Activity Zone
We’re turning up the heat on the coolest season of the year with a 4-day free festival for the whole family!
Get ready for an unforgettable winter experience for the whole family this Winter School Holidays. Think snow, cocoa, and the most wintery vibes Sydney has to offer.
Expect heart-pounding family races that'll have everyone cheering. Aspiring vocalists can grab the mic at our karaoke sessions, letting kids unleash their inner pop stars.
Feeling creative? Unleash your inner artist at a selection of winter craft workshops. From making sparkly slime to crafting magical snow globes, there's plenty of opportunity to get wonderfully messy and create something unique.
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Expect heart-pounding family races that'll have everyone cheering. Aspiring vocalists can grab the mic at our karaoke sessions, letting kids unleash their inner pop stars.
Feeling creative? Unleash your inner artist at a selection of winter craft workshops. From making sparkly slime to crafting magical snow globes, there's plenty of opportunity to get wonderfully messy and create something unique.

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.
07
Jul
18
Jul
Weekdays
Kids Kung Fu
Discover movement, mindfulness, and magic in the Chinese Garden of Friendship: a holiday adventure that energises the body and calms the mind.
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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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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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05
Jul
21
Jul
FlyMotion Bungy Trampolining
School holidays got you bored? Bounce to new heights with FlyMotion's Bungy Trampoline!
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10
Jul
20
Jul
Thu 10 - Sun 20 July
Winter School Holidays at Darling Square
Join Darling Square these school holidays for winter-inspired activities and cosy dining options the whole family will enjoy!
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06
Jul
20
Jul
Daily, 9:30am – 5:00pm
Winter School Holidays at the Maritime Museum
Go wild this winter at the Maritime Museum with exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, collaborative LEGO® building, films and more.
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Madame Tussauds Sydney
Ever wondered where fame lives? At Madame Tussauds Sydney, you’ll get closer to fame than ever before!
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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.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Get up close and personal with sharks, rays, dugongs and more at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
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Immersive Game Box
Interactive Gaming Fun
Prepare for the future of interactive gaming as you team up with 2-6 players to tackle thrilling challenges.
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18
Jul
19
Jul
Madagascar: The Musical
Get ready for an adventure to the wild! Madagascar: The Musical, from the producers of Shrek and The Cat in the Hat, is coming to Australia in 2025 for a 13-city tour.
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Watch a movie at IMAX
Kids will soar through the skies in full fantasy immersion when they experience How To Train Your Dragon at the IMAX these school holidays.
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.
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Offers
One Dining
Savour modern Chinese flavours amidst the tranquility of the Chinese Garden of Friendship at One Dining.
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Chinta Ria Buddha Love
Eat authentic Malaysian food in the presence of a three meter tall Buddha.
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Hello Auntie
Visit this Auntie to find contemporary Vietnamese fusion food, Asian-inspired cocktails, delicious sakes and a secret after-dark menu.
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Kürtősh Darling Square
Kurtosh House served delicious Hungarian pastries including the iconic chimney cake.
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Marrickville Pork Roll
An OG icon serving up the best banh mi in Sydney, just like they do in the mothership in Marrickville.
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Matcha-Ya
Matcha Ya serves 100% pure Japanese matcha in teas, lattes and hot meals. It’s insanely delicious despite being so healthy.
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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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Find out what's coming
Be the first to know when the exciting Winter Festival program is announced and to find out about more upcoming events and competitions.