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
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
Starting off at the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, kids will collect their map and then head off on their hunt to answer 12 questions around the gardens.
Free
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Run Melbourne Kids Dash
Kick off the ASICS Run Melbourne weekend by signing your kids up for this fun-filled event. It’s the perfect way to get the whole family moving and into the running spirit.
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House Down Under
Australia’s first upside down house photo experience where you capture the most surreal photos, unique poses from an inverted perspective!
Cost: $19 each – Single Tickets (Ages 4+)
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Mr Wolf Game
Mr Wolf Game is the most recent ‘play in real life’ game release by the makers of Saboteurs. Kids aged 5–10 years old are invited to have the time of their lives in a futuristic version of Mr Wolf (what’s the time?) meets ‘maze runner’.
Cost: $19 -(Standard sessions): 30 minutes (plus gear on and induction)
$33 -(Extended session): 60 minutes (plus gear on and induction)(Ages 4+)
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New South Wales
Kids Honey Workshop
It’s back! Join the buzz with Maya Sunny Honey as our skilled guides take your little ones on a sweet adventure through the world of bees.
Cost: $30
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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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Balance bike clinics
This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own.
Cost: Free
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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
Deep Space Centre
The Canberra Deep Space Centre lets kids explore the vast universe and solar systems. Learn about the stars and planets and get a peek into how astronauts communicate back to earth at the NASA communication complex. There’s also a cafe and playground on-site.
Cost: Free
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Discover PlayUP
PlayUp is an amazing addition to the iconic Museum of Modern Democracy (Old Parliament House) in Canberra. This school holiday’s Right to Have an Opinion and Be Heard Program lets kids explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child in an educational yet playful way. The incredible indoor children’s play space is designed specifically to inspire young minds to speak up, make up, play up and be future thought leaders.
Cost: Between $1.00 and $2.00. Family rate from $5.
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Boundless Playground
Canberra’s first all abilities playground, Boundless – The Centenary of Canberra National Playground, is located on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin at Kings Park.
Cost: Free
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Learn and Play at Questacon Mid Winter Nights
If you’re looking for something interactive to do indoors, head to Questacon- a family favourite for its awesome line up of kid-friendly science exhibits and colourful displays. These school holidays Questacon is hosting Mid Winter Nights from 10th to 13th July, designed to excite, entertain and encourage young minds.
Cost: Between $12.50 and $17.50. Family rates from $45. Free entry for children under the age of 4 years.
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Northern Territory
An ADF Families event: It’s Slime Time!
Sensory perception & science collide and you get SLIME! Join us during the dry season school holidays and put your chemistry skills to the test by mixing the super-secret activator and glue to create a rainbow glitteriffic confetti slime and a oozy gooey crunch slime that will have you squishing and mushing in no time.
Cost: Free
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Kids Wildflower Lantern Making Workshop – Alice Springs
Join me for a fun and creative afternoon where you can learn how to make your very own lantern adorned with beautiful wildflowers. This hands-on workshop will provide all the materials and guidance you need to create a unique and colorful lantern to light up your nights. Ages 4 and up, all young children will need an adult to help them.
Cost: $22.49
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NTRU School Holiday Program U12 Darwin
Get ready for an action-packed school holiday program for kids under 12 in Darwin! Join us at Skyring Rugby Park for a day filled with fun activities, games, and sports. It’s the perfect way for kids to stay active and socialize during the school break. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make new friends and have a blast!
Cost: $33.08
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South Australia
Firstival | Libraries SA | 1-31 Jul 2025
This year’s diverse program includes free and low cost events for everyone—from science workshops and ukulele lessons for kids, to Etsy selling tips and politics-themed pizza nights for teens. Adults can enjoy pasta-making, K-pop dance, paint and sip sessions, and even a unique Bricks and Brews Lego-and-beer night at Noarlunga Library.
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Universal Kingdom: The Next Era | Dinosaurs at Adelaide Zoo | 3-20 Jul 2025
Experience state-of-the-art puppetry, stunning light installations, and a colourful prehistoric world full of exciting interactive moments created by renowned creative studios Erth and A Blanck Canvas.
Cost: EARLY BIRD $29
General Admission $36
Zoos SA Members $31
Groups of 4+ $130
Under 4 years FREE (a $0.00 ticket is required for entry)
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Emma Memma – Dance Island Party
Join the ARIA award-winning children’s entertainer for a joyful, inclusive show packed with dancing, singing, sign language, and fun.
Cost: Prices Varies
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Western Australia
KIDS HOLIDAY OBSTACLE COURSE EVENT
These awesome XLR8 Kids HOLIDAY events are simply the best, they are always fun, active, exciting and encouraging for all kids from 5 to 14 years!!! Mud, water, 30+ obstacles, a personalised certificate and a wristband for every participating child are all part of the amazing XLR8 Obstacle Course.
Cost: $12.90
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Bricks High Tea
Tuck into a brick-themed high tea while Bricks 4 Kidz keeps little hands busy with engaging, hands-on building activities. Whether you’re a bricks devotee or simply after a family day out, this experience stacks up something for everyone.
Cost: From $35 Kids | 60 Adults
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Special NAIDOC Storytime at Subiaco Library
Participants come on a journey with our presenters as they share traditional Dreamtime stories from the Noongar people. These interactive sessions allow the koolunga (children) to engage with the values and life lessons these stories hold as they learn through music, dance and movement.
Cost: Free
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Queensland
SparkLab – Queensland Museum Brisbane
Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Cost: Adult – $16.50
Concession * – $14.50
Child (5-15 years) – $13.50
Family (2 adults + 2 kids or 1 adult + 3 kids) -$49
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Your Shipwreck Adventure – Queensland Museum Townsville
Explore the marine life and history of a shipwreck in Your Shipwreck Adventure, a purpose-built interactive exhibition for young children.
Cost: General Admission
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Tasmania
Friday Afternoon Boardgames at Queenstown Library
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of board games at Queenstown Library! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there’s something for everyone. Grab your friends or make new ones as you enjoy classic games like Scrabble or Settlers of Catan. Feel free to bring your favorite game along or try something new from our collection. Let’s roll the dice, move our pieces, and have a blast together!
Cost: Free
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Bobble Head workshop (Family Friendly)
Open to all ages. Learn the basics of pottery in this great workshop for beginners with plenty of opportunity to personalise your clay masterpiece. All materials, including clay, glaze and double firing included in cost. Collect work 4 weeks after event.
Cost: Adults $50, Children $40
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School Holiday Program: The Little Mermaid at Kingston Library
Join us for a cozy and captivating Winter Film Festival held at Kingston, Glenorchy and Rosny libraries. This festival is designed to bring community together through the magic of film. Enjoy a diverse selection of films that cater to all ages and tastes.
Cost: Free
