Alpine Activity Zone
10
Jul
13
Jul
Let's Get Snowy

Alpine Activity Zone

Be transported to the snowy hills of your favourite ski lodge these school holidays with all the best FREE kids activities!
When
Thursday,
10 Jul 2025
Sunday,
13 Jul 2025

Get on down to Cockle Bay these school holidays and discover the ultimate winter-themed experience. Take part in the Amazing Arctic Race for the whole family, unleash your inner pop star at kids karaoke, or get messy and creative in a series of craft workshops. There'll even be a pop-up hot chocolate and churros stand to complete your ski-lodge experience! And if you've worked up an appetite from all the fun? Check out over 150+ places to eat and drink in Darling Harbour.

Amazing Arctic Race

Get ready to conquer Darling Harbour in an epic dash of wits, speed, and teamwork! This family activity includes professional facilitators and a small novelty trophy for each member of the winning team. Plus, you'll get lots of photos and videos captured throughout the race, sent to you on a link after the event!
  • Thu – Sun
  • First session: 12pm – 1pm
  • Second session: 2pm – 3pm

Winter Craft Workshops

Whisk your little ones away to a world of creativity and imagination in a series of enchanting craft workshops. From snowmen to sparkly slime, there'll be a different craft each day to keep the little minds bursting with snowy excitement. 
  • 11am – 3pm
  • Thu 10 July: Snow globe making workshop
  • Fri 11 July: Winter crowns workshop
  • Sat 12 July: Snowman decorating workshop
  • Sun 13 July: Winter sparkle slime workshop

Kids Karaoke

Kids karaoke is the ultimate immersive singing experience for all ages to enjoy this Winter School Holidays. Nestled in the heart of the Alpine Activity Zone, come sing your favourite songs and unleash your inner star. The team will even film and create your very own music video, played live on the big screen!
  • Thu – 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.
  • Thu – Sun
  • 11am – 3pm
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Alpine Activity Zone Timetable

See exactly what's on at what time across the 4-day Alpine Activity Zone.
See the timetable

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 abut 150 metres from the Forecourt near Sailor Boy Thai and Planar Restaurant.
  • Stable footing: The ICC 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 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.