The weather is warming up, the kids are off and suddenly there are two weeks to fill. The good news? There is plenty happening right here in Sydney’s East.
NSW spring school holidays run from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026. We’ve put the local picks first, then added even more school holiday fun below.
Think football, gymnastics, multisport, netball, skateboarding, slime, art, bugs, family shows, a free Bondi event, a pancake cruise and plenty of ways to get them off a screen.
Featured Experiences
Featured Activity
Sydney FC Spring Holiday Clinics
Three days of football fun with qualified Sydney FC coaches, skills, games and plenty of Sky Blue energy.
Week 1: 30 September–2 October
Week 2: 6–8 October
Time: 9am–3pm
Price: $310 with a new kit or $280 without.
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Local Standout
HyperKart
Indoor electric karting for little racers, bigger kids and grown-ups too.
Four indoor tracks, with Mini, Junior and Intermediate tracks operating during the holidays. All weather, close to home and high energy.
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Start close to home. There is plenty happening around Maroubra, Daceyville, Chifley, Malabar and Centennial Park.
Heffron Centre Multisport
Best for: Active kids aged 5–12.
Sports, games and beginner friendly activities across Heffron Centre.
From 28 September
9am–3pm | $60
BK’s Gymnastics
Best for: Ages 4–12.
Holiday Fun, Ninja Day and Skills Clinics with climbing, tumbling and gymnastics.
28 September–9 October
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Soccer Camp at Heffron
Best for: Football mad kids aged 5–14.
Three full days covering core football skills with specialist coaches.
30 September–2 October
9am–3pm | $270
High Performance Netball
Best for: Young netballers wanting focused coaching.
Skills, drills and game development with experienced coaches.
Wednesday 7 October
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School Holiday Skateboarding
Best for: Ages 10–18.
Balance, stance, pushing, stopping and skate park skills with qualified instructors.
8 October | 10am–1pm
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MalaBAR-SLIME-BAR
Best for: Preschoolers to Year 6.
Make and take home your own custom slime at Malabar Community Library.
29 September | 4–5pm
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Ancient Cylinder Seals
Best for: Years 3–6.
Design a polymer clay cylinder seal, make prints and turn it into wearable jewellery.
7 October | 11am–1pm
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Incredible Insects
Best for: Curious kids aged 5–12.
Bug hunts, nature walks, investigations, games and insect inspired art.
29 September | 8am–4pm | $110
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Bushrangers: Treasure Hunters
Best for: Ages 5–12.
Orienteering, treasure challenges, bug hunting, shelter building and bushcraft.
30 September, 2 & 7 October | $110
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Colours of Spring
Best for: Creative kids aged 5–12.
Nature inspired art, guided walks, prints, clay and bushcraft artworks.
1 October | 8am–4pm | $110
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EVENT
Bondi Firelight
South Bondi Beach | Thursday 1 October | 6–8.30pm
Gather by the beach for fire, chilled seaside tunes and a fire dancing performance with the waves rolling in behind you.
Bring a picnic rug, grab dinner nearby and make a night of it.
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Sydney Harbour Pancake Cruise
1 & 8 October | 11am–12.30pm
We tried this one ourselves. It turns lunch into the school holiday activity with a 90 minute harbour cruise, Dutch style pancakes, sweet and savoury toppings and Sydney Harbour views.
Adults $59 | Children $49
Read our reviewEven More School Holiday Fun
Still looking? Here are even more ideas to add to the school holiday list.
Tinkerbell & The Dream Fairies
Outdoor theatre filled with fairies, song, dance and audience participation.
26 September–11 October
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Wildlife Explorers
Best for: Nature loving kids aged 5–12.
Dip netting, wildlife discovery and a native plant to take home.
28 September–8 October | $20–$22
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Bloodsuckers
Best for: Kids who like science with a creepy edge.
Explore the weird world of blood feeding creatures, plus school holiday activities and hands on science.
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Library Holiday Workshops
More free and low cost creative sessions and activities running across Randwick City libraries.
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The Local Bird will keep updating this guide throughout the holidays. If you run a genuinely useful activity for families across Sydney’s East or South East, get in touch about editorial and featured placement opportunities.
