The 2025 Easter school holidays have officially kicked off, which might mean you’re suddenly desperately in need of some activities to stave off boredom and keep busy little minds occupied. Lest we state the obvious, but often the responsibility of keeping kids entertained during the school holidays means a real wallop to the wallet.
Picking up on the financial pinch that plenty of Sydney families will be feeling, the NSW government has highlighted a bunch of free events and activities available across the next two weeks. The varied line-up features a heap of free activities to keep your little ones intrigued, engaged and most importantly, entertained. Keen? Read on.
First up, the ‘Move, Groove, Darling Festival’ will take place across three days in Darling Harbour. From April 18, head down to this harbourside corner of Sydney for kids yoga classes,a Saturday night disco and more.
If your mini is more an arts and crafts aficionado, The Rocks Discovery Museum will be holding a free Doll House Making workshop. Attendees will get to create a personalised doll house and try their hand at channelling their creative side.
If your kids were captivated by Putricia the corpse flower (we can’t blame them), Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden will be hosting an Alchemy of a Rainforest Exhibition to educate curious minds on the rare tropical and subtropical rainforest plants grown within the grounds. There will also be daily guided walks around the garden from 10am.
Parents who are interested in attending ticketed events, there’s plenty to do even on a shoestring budget. Grab $20 tickets to the ‘Alice in Easterland’ theatre show at Parramatta Park, Centennial Park or Callan Park, and watch little faces light up in wonder.
Help the next generation connect with our rich First Nations history and head along to Teatime with your elders, led by First Nations Educators in the Botanic Gardens. At $20 per ticket this is a fantastic way to teach children the vital, fascinating methods by which plants have been utilised by Gadigal people for thousands of years.
Happy school holidays everyone. Take a deep breath, and we’ll see you on the other side!
You can check out the full line-up of free and affordable school holiday activities over here.
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