Are you looking for some activities to do during the school holidays? We have put together some suggestions your kids will love listed below.
Victoria
Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
Plans for The Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids is an exclusive NGV exhibition created by Swiss contemporary artist Olaf Breuning that invites children and families to explore the natural environment and consider their relationship to the world.
Free
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Melbourne Museum Family Sleepover
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Lego Star Wars: The Exhibition, experience the giant IMAX screen with a selected movie (snacks included!), and embark on a torchlight adventure through the galleries. When it’s time to sleep, snuggle up on a comfy mattress and drift off right under the Dino Walk.
Cost: Adult/general – $265
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Little Builders
Bring the kids to an indoor sandbox space where they can dig, build and explore, sparking creativity and learning through hands-on fun.
Cost: Adult/general – $5
Children – $18.50
Free for children under 1.
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The Big Toy Swap with dirtgirl and Costa
The Big Toy Swap is back and this year, dirtgirl and Costa the Garden Gnome are joining in the fun.
This free, family-friendly event invites families to pass on gently used toys, books or games and discover something new-to-you in return. It’s a fun and free way to refresh the toy box – while teaching kids the value of reuse and reducing waste.
Free
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School Holiday Kids Silent Disco Walking Tour
Join your enigmatic host, Mr Motion, as he leads you on a magical journey of play, love, laughter and all-around good times. With headphones provided, you’ll dance-walk-play your way through the city, sharing a private soundscape, spontaneous dance-offs, and special moments that enliven crowds wherever you go.
Cost: $15
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2025 Melbourne Royal Show
For 11 unforgettable days from Thursday, 25 September to Sunday, 5 October, the Melbourne Showgrounds transforms into a playground of joy, discovery and shared experience, with hundreds of free things to see, do and discover with family and friends.
Cost: Varies
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New South Wales
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Bush School at Centennial Park will get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment every week, giving them a chance to explore, discover and learn at their own pace.
Cost: Starting from $35
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Kids’ LEGO® Workshop
Bricks, builds, and big ideas! This hands-on LEGO® workshop at The Grounds Coffee Factory in South Eveleigh is full of fun challenges and creative adventures, perfect for curious minds and school holiday energy.
Cost: $30
Join a NSW National Parks guide for a fun, hands-on session and explore the world of Australia’s friendly native bees.
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Free Traditional Candy Making Demonstration
With millions of followers online and billions of views, Sticky the Lolly Shop still offers a daily free candy-making show for families, friends, travellers and locals.
Cost: Free
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A One Man Circus!
The rock star of kids’ entertainment returns to Sydney Fringe with A One Man Circus! The must-see family event this Fringe season!
Cost: Children – $25/ Adult – $29/ Concession – $25/ family and group tickets also available.
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Tinkerbell and the dream fairies
In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell will fly into the Royal Botanic Garden and meet up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the September school holidays.
Cost: Peak $30 / Group of 4 $110 / Off Peak $25/ Group of 4 $90
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Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
These September School Holidays its about to be a lot of bouncing fun…
We’ve plugged it in and want you to enjoy the best and most exciting time when you get your bounce on – right here at the Monster Jump!!
Cost: $35 (for 2 hours)
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Join a NSW National Parks guide for a fun, hands-on session and explore the world of Australia’s friendly native bees.
Australian Capital Territory
POD Playground
Let the kids run wild at the award-winning POD Playground at the National Arboretum Canberra, a truly magical play space designed to ignite curiosity, wonder, and imagination. Inspired by the concept of seeds as the beginning of life in the forest, POD Playground offers a thrilling range of activities that challenge and excite children of all ages.
Cost: Free
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National Dinosaur Museum
Home to one of Australia’s largest permanent collections of dinosaur and prehistoric fossils, this award-winning museum offers over 50 full dinosaur skeletons, more than 300 fossil exhibits, lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, and a sprawling outdoor Dinosaur Garden with moving models
Cost – Adult (17+ Years Old) – $20
Child (4-16 Years Old) – $12
Concession (Student ID / Senior card required) – $14
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children or 1 Adult, 3 Children) -$55
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Spring Flower Crowns (ages 10-13)
Join us these school holidays to make beautiful spring flower and herb crowns & wreaths, perfect for ages 10 -13 to get creative!
Cost: $35.19
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Kids Potion Play: Make Your Own Fairy Remedies (ages 4-9)
Come join our favourite Fae, Sierra, for a magical morning of potion-making fun! In this hands-on workshop, kids aged 4-9 will get to create their very own fairy remedies using a variety of enchanting ingredients.
Cost: $8.72
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Flora Explorer Bus Tours
Join an experienced Volunteer Guide on a relaxing 45-minute tour aboard our Flora Explorer open-air electric bus. Enjoy live commentary of the main highlights of the Gardens and hear stories about Australia’s unique plants in a spectacular bushland setting.
Cost: $5
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Northern Territory
Aqua Park – Darwin Waterfront
Experience the thrill of Aqua Park as you push your boundaries both physically and mentally. With a variety of challenges catering to all skill levels, the exhilarating obstacles guarantee an unforgettable adventure that will keep you coming back for more.
Cost: Price varies – Book online & use code ‘savvykids’ at checkout for 20% off!
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Aquascene Fish Feeding – Doctors Gully
This wonderful sanctuary provides a safe and enjoyable environment for families and people of all ages to join in the fun and it’s a great experience for fish lovers! The kids will absolutley love it! You can choose to feed the fish from the comfort of the concrete stairs of the viewing platform or wade into the water and have them tickle your feet as they jostle over each other to take the bread from you!
Cost: Price varies
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Palmerston Mini Golf – Palmerston
The first of its kind in Palmerston! Landscaped humps & hollows, water features and sand traps. 18 holes of awesomeness. Two challenge levels to choose from. Food, Drinks, Fun for Everyone. Relax with delicious pizza’s, a beer or wine at Palmerston’s newest entertainment facility!
Cost: General admission fee
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Alice Springs Reptile Centre
We display an extensive range of reptiles including Terry the Saltwater Crocodile, Perentie Goannas, Thorny Devils, Frill-neck Lizards and many more fascinating reptiles including a varied selection of geckos from on display in our Gecko Cave!
The Reptile Show is not to be missed!
Cost – Adults $23.00
Children (4 to 16 inclusive) $12.00
Concession $19.00
Family (2Ad+2Ch) $60.00
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George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens are two kilometres north of Darwin city. The gardens cover 42 hectares and are noted for their collections of north Australian and other tropical species
Free
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South Australia
Kids School Holiday Sports Programs | Adelaide University Sport & Fitness | October 2025
From 29 September – 10 October, Adelaide University Sport & Fitness is bringing the fun this spring with a program full of sports, games, crafts, and more, all in a safe and supportive environment.
Cost: $70 per day
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FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | October School Holidays 2025
Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are welcome to book their spot in the ever-popular FREE City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program.
Free
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Kids Only Day Camps UNPLUGGED | Woodhouse Adventure Park | October School Holidays 2025
Woodhouse ‘kids only’ day camp programs are guaranteed to keep primary schoolers aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active, and entertained for the whole day… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a magnificent 54-hectare nature wonderland at Piccadilly.
Cost: $80 per day
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Muddy Hands Festival | Golden Grove | 3 Oct 2025
Packed with nature-themed activities and two massive mud pits, this FREE family-friendly event gives kids the chance to explore, play, get messy, and embrace the great outdoors! This free event takes place on Friday 3 October 2025.
Free
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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours | October School Holidays 2025
Go on a family adventure during the October school holidays with Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours and explore the natural wonders that surround Garden Island , which is part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard.
Cost: Varies depending on tour
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Western Australia
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience in Perth brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years.
Cost: From $19.90
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Bloom Joondalup
Experience Bloom, an immersive outdoor light and sound show that transforms Central Park into a living storybook after dark, nightly from 26 September to 26 October. Through a stunning blend of projection, lights, lasers and interactive installations, the park awakens in a way you’ve never seen before.
Cost: Adult – $17.50 | Child (3-17) – $12.50 | Infant (under 2yrs) – Free | Family (2 Adults & 2 Kids or 1 Adult & 3 Kids) – $49
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Everlasting Kings Park Festival
The annual Everlasting Kings Park Festival celebrates the extraordinary diversity and beauty of Western Australia’s famous wildflowers throughout September. From 12 – 29 September 2025 take part in fabulous workshops, tours, art displays, guided walks and family activities while wandering through Perth’s favourite tourist destination.
Cost: Free
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Animal Adventure Day
Animal Adventure Day is the perfect stress-free outing for families with kids aged 3-10 who love animals and outdoor fun.
Cost: $105
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The Honey Bee Tour – September
A fun 45-minute private ‘Bee Tour’ of our Bee Farm and honey shop. Great for the family or those who are simply curious and wanting to learn more about bees and honey. An experience guaranteed to entertain, educate and inspire you with the fascinating world of bees!
Cost – $17 per adult; $12 per child (over 6 years), $50 per family (2 adults, 2 children) FREE (children under 6 years)
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Queensland
Training Wheels to Two Wheels
Are your little ones ready to ditch the training wheels and start riding like the big kids? Our Training Wheels to Two Wheels workshop is just what they need! Led by accredited instructors, this fun and interactive workshop will teach children aged four and up how to advance from training wheels to two wheels with confidence and ease. Bring your child’s bike – with or without training wheels – helmet, and your sense of adventure, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Free
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NaturallyGC Koala Kids
Koalas are an important part of our environment, but their habitat is quickly getting smaller and smaller! Join a Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Koala Keeper and author of “Have you Seen a Tree for Me?” Sarah Eccelston, for story time and be inspired to help our beautiful Aussie friends. Children will also receive a complimentary activity book based on the storybook, meet a koala and participate in some fun koala craft to take home!
Free
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Junior Rangers – Animal Carers (12-14yrs)
In our Animal Carers Program, participants will get hands-on experience with the daily duties of caring for native animals. From performing health checks and cleaning enclosures to preparing meals for our furry, feathery, and scaly residents, they’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for Australia’s incredible wildlife.
Cost – $28.85
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NaturallyGC – Indigenous Art and Culture experience
Experience the indigenous culture with this interactive workshop. Get hands on with ochre painting, stories with fire sticks, emu feather hair decorations and the opportunity to throw a boomerang.
Free
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A&H Water warriors Upper Coomera
Water based games and activities for everyone to get involved in – including the parents! Games, relays, and challenges with a twist, all designed to get you moving and possibly soaked at the same time. Bring a dry change of clothes. Suitable for kids aged 5 to 14 years.
Free
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Tasmania
Tasmania Zoo
Tasmania Zoo is located in the foothills of the Tamar Valley, 18kms from Launceston CBD. Tasmania Zoo is home to over 1000 individual animals, representing over 100 species.
Cost: Prices varies
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Hobart 24 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass
The Red Decker city loop tour is the official sightseeing tour of Hobart featuring the city’s best sights and attractions. Use your 24 hour ticket to do the 90 minute city loop tour or Hop-on Hop-off at any of the 20 stops for the duration of your ticket.
Cost: $25
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Tree Top Ropes Course – Launceston – 2.5 Hours
Experience an unforgettable zip-trek and tree-top obstacle course through the beautiful pine trees of The Hollybank Forest. Filled with nets, wobbling bridges and a chance to free fall, this dizzying array of over 70 aerial challenges will leave you wanting more..
Cost: $59
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Build your own Thing with Wings!
These October school holidays, come to the Theatre Royal and create your very own winged creature! From flapping birds to buzzing bees — anything goes. We’ll have all the materials ready and friendly helpers on hand to bring your flying creature to life.
Free
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Fun For Kids | Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
From Wednesday to Sunday, 2.30pm each day, the Museum guides offer informative, personalised and often surprising insights into TMAG and its exhibitions.
For more information about the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the above activities for kids, visit TMAGs website via the link below.
Cost: Check out the website
