Best things to do with kids these Easter School Holidays!

Are you looking to plan some fun days out with the kids these Easter school holidays? There are plenty of live shows, events and attractions to visit around Sydney’s North Shore! Here’s your round-up of the best things to do these school holidays to enjoy quality time with your kids while keeping them nice and busy. Get planning!

Scroll down the list of things to do during the Easter school holidays around Sydney’s North Shore. Simply click the Quicklink to go directly to the listing with all the event details!

If you’re looking for things to do in the school holidays in Sydney, you’ll find plenty of inspiration below:

• Annie (Capitol Theatre, Sydney)
• Bounce (Cromer & Homebush)
• Captain Cook Cruises (Circular Quay)
• Easter at Macquarie Centre (Macquarie Shopping Centre)
• GoBoat (Mosman)
• iFLY (Penrith)
• Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show (Moore Park)
• Jeral Puppets (Castle Cove) – puppet shows for kids
• Sydney Opera House – kids shows (Circular Quay)
• Taronga Zoo – school holiday activities (Mosman)
• St Ives Shopping Village (St Ives)
• Swing Factory (Terrey Hills)

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Book tickets to a live kids show

Annie (Capitol Theatre)

The ever-popular Broadway musical ANNIE has returned to Sydney for a limited season at the Capitol Theatre.

Starring Anthony Warlow, Debora Krizak, and the original Wiggle Greg Page, ANNIE is one of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time. Its iconic score features classics like It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street, and N.Y.C.

• Where: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket 
• Shows: Wed-Sat 7pm| Matinees Wed 1pm | Sat 2pm | Sun 1pm & 6pm
• Season: Playing until 21 June 2025
• Tickets: From $70 (plus booking fee)
• Website: anniemusical.com.au
• Phone: 136 100

Sydney Opera House

Book tickets to a kids’ show at the Sydney Opera House during the Easter School Holidays! Located at Circular Quay, you can make a day of it by walking around the harbour, stopping for ice cream, enjoying a relaxing waterside lunch, and watching the ferries. Take a look at the kids shows playing at the Sydney Opera House these holidays:

You Are Here
In this delightful interactive performance for early years from Denmark, we meet a young girl on her quest to the bakery. She navigates alongside a turtle through a forest of signs and follows the stars to guide her across the sea.
Shows: Saturday 19 April – Thursday 24 April | Suited for: 2+ years | Tickets: From $33 + $8.95 booking fee. Book now.

Mimi’s Symphony
Join Australia’s much-loved actress and singer Justine Clarke, conductor George Ellis, and an 18-piece orchestra in a magical children’s concert in which a little magpie’s journey from her nest leads to a captivating musical adventure.
Shows: Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 April | Suited for: 3+ years | Tickets: From $35.95 + $8.95 booking fee. Book now.

Dog Man
Best buddies George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man. Dog Man is a crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! How hard could it be…? 
Shows: Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April | Suited for: 8+ years | Tickets: From $25 + $8.95 booking fee. Book now

Puppeteria Theatre presents Jeral Puppets (Castle Cove)

Take the kids to a puppet show during the school holidays! Join the Jeral Puppets for a program with familiar stories, songs, and rhymes to engage and entertain preschool and primary-aged children! With easy parking, air conditioning, and a playground next door, a trip to the puppet show is a fun, easy, and comfortable activity for kids and their parents, grandparents, and carers.

• When: Jeral Puppets present a range of shows at 10.30 am:
  • ‘The Fox, the Hen and The Biggest Egg in all the World’- Tues 11, Sun 16, Wed 19, Tues 27 March.
  • ‘The Rainbow Unicorn’ + ‘Three Magic Wishes ‘ – Sun 30 Mar, Wed 2, Tues 15, Tues 22 April.
  • ‘Cinderella’ + ‘The Dinosaur Show’ – Sun 23 March, Tues 29 April
  • ‘Hooray for the Easter Bunny ‘ – Sun 13, Fri 18, Sat 19 April.
  • ‘Little Red Riding Hood ‘ + ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’ – Sun 6, Tues 8, Thu 17, Mon 21, Sun 27 April.
  • ‘Jack and the Beanstalk ‘ + ‘Murgatroid and Aladdin’s Lamp ‘- Mon 14, Wed 16, Thu 24, Mon 28 April.
• Where: 12H Denawen Ave, Castle Cove
• Suited for: 2-5 years and 3-9 years
• Tickets: Adults: $16 | Children: $13. Book online at trybook.com
• Website: puppeteria.com

Shopping centre fun

Easter at St Ives Shopping Village

St Ives Shopping Village

Easter Colouring-in Competition: Saturday 15 March – Monday 7 April
Win a morning with the Easter Bunny for you and 5 friends!

Marian St Theatre Group: Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 April
The Marian St Theatre for Young People is performing Alice in Wonderland, a play for two- to eight-year-olds. With a daily visit from the Easter Bunny 10am-1pm.

Plaster Fun House: Tuesday 22 – Tuesday 29 April
Kids can paint and decorate their own plaster creations.

• When: 15 March – 29 April
• Where: St Ives Shopping Village, Level 1, outside Nextra
• Suited for: 2-12 years old
• Website: stivesvillage.com.au

Easter at Macquarie Centre

Easter at Macquarie Centre

Hop into the Easter spirit with a range of egg-citing activities the whole family will love:

• Build-A-Bear Easter workshops* – Friday 11 April, 10am-10:45am, 1am-11:45am & 12pm-12.45pm (20 kids per session). Located Level 1, near Kmart.
• Enchanting Piucnic & Storytime* – Saturday 12 April, 10am, 1pm & 2:30pm (1-hour session, 20 kids each). Located Level 1, near Kmart.
• Easter Bunny Meet & Greets – Thursday 17 April,10am-2pm. Location: Roaming within the centre.

*Bookings are essential.

• When: 15 March – 29 April
• Where: Macquarie Shopping Centre
• Suited for: 2-12 years old
• Cost: $15 plus booking fee
• Website: macquariecentre.com.au
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Fun attractions in Sydney these School Holidays

Captain Cook Cruises – Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer

North Shore Mums Offer: One child 4-15 years cruises free with every full-paying adult. Enter code FAMILY at checkout.

Captain Cook Cruises

Travel on the Harbour Highway with your kids these Easter School Holidays!

Enjoy a fun day of adventure onboard the official Sydney Harbour Explorer. You’ll visit up to 6 destinations, including Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Manly and Darling Harbour. The trip includes approx 90-minute round-trip circuit of the Harbour, smartphone commentary and the flexibility to hop on and hop off as you like.

• When: April School Holidays
• Time: Departures from 9am
• Suited for: 4-15 years
• Cost: Adult $42-$59
• Book: Online

Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show (Moore Park)

• When: 12-27 April 2025, 10am-5pm (Saturdays and Easter Weekend) & 10am-4pm (Sunday-Friday)
• Where: Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park
• Suited for: All ages
• Cost: Adult (16+ years) $30 | Child (3-15 years) $15 | Family (4 people) $75 | 3 hour Unlimited Rider Wristband $50
• Book: Online

GoBoat (Mosman)

North Shore Mums Offer: 10% off any booking! Use code NSMUMS

Be your own captain of a premium electric picnic boat now sailing out of The Spit, Mosman.

With no boat licence or experience needed to hire and operate, GoBoat’s are perfect for school holiday fun or celebrating special occasions. Departing from the iconic D’Albora Marina, explore the waters of Middle Harbour from west of the Spit Bridge all the way to Flat Rock Beach and Castle Cove.

It can carry up to 8 people (plus a dog if you have one) and is suitable for all ages. Safety equipment is provided on our Euro-designed, Australian-made, environmentally friendly GoBoats.

Escape the stresses of life, enjoy some social time with friends or family, and even bring your pet. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom on the water!

• When: Every day, 10am to 5.30pm.
• Where: D’Albora Marina, The Spit, Mosman
• Suited for: The whole family!
• Cost: From $19 per person
• Book: Online
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Family Mini Golf Swing Factory (Terrey Hills)

North Shore Mums Offer: 10% off a Family Mini Golf Session. Use code EASTERMG10 at checkout. This offer is valid for online bookings only and expires 27/04/25.

Searching for a fun and effortless way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Swing Factory Terrey Hills offers a world-class 18-hole mini golf course for all ages!

With two flag options on each hole, both kids and parents can tailor the challenge to their liking.

Whether you’re up for some lighthearted competition or just a few laughs, it’s the perfect excuse to get everyone outdoors and away from screens. A hassle-free, fun-filled family outing? Absolutely!

• When: Every day
• Where: 1A/1B Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills
• Suited for: The whole family!
• Cost: Family $66
• Book: Online
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Taronga Zoo

This April School Holidays, enjoy FREE family fun at Taronga Zoo. Bounce into jumping castle fun, get wild with face painting, fun lawn games, explore the Red Energy LIFESAVER Kids Trail, catch the Animals Alive Show,  and meet adorable new baby animals. The best part is, it’s all FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends Annual Membership.

Plus, Taronga’s Iconic Harbourview Cinema is back. From 24 – 27 April 2025, enjoy a blockbuster classic line up:

• Moana: Thursday 24 April
• Shrek: Friday 25 April
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Saturday 26 April
• 10 Things I Hate About You: Sunday 27 April

Taronga Zoo Sydney is the perfect school holiday destination for families. It offers exciting wildlife encounters, educational shows, and breathtaking harbour views—all while giving kids a fun and interactive way to learn about conservation.

• When: Easter School Holidays: 12 – 27 April | Harbourview Cinema Series: 24 – 27 April 2025
• Where: Taronga Zoo Sydney, Bradleys Head Road Mosman
• Suited for: All ages
• Website: taronga.org.au
• Cost: Zoo Entry: online and save 10%. Family tickets (1 adult, 2 kids) from $92 | Harbour View Cinema; Adults $29, Children (4-15 years) $27

BOUNCE, Cromer & Homebush

With a unique blend of activities that caters to all ages and skill levels, BOUNCE is all about fun, movement, and keeping the kids active. Prioritise an unmatched experience that can’t be found anywhere else!

It’s the adrenaline rush as you jump on the trampolines or the free-fall feeling before you land in the Big Bag. It’s the bright smiles, red faces, and high-fives that only come from having a go and living in the moment. That’s extra time to fly into the Big Bag, flip through Free Jump, channel your inner ninja and chase the high of adrenaline.

There’s a large cafe overlooking the jumping arena serving coffee, snacks and hot meals.

• When: Open every day from 9am
• Where: Unit 7 & 8, 4-10 Inman Road, Northern Beaches Business Park, Cromer | 2/3 201 Parramatta Road, Homebush West
• Suited for: If you can walk, you can bounce!
• Tickets: $22.50 – $24.50
• Book session: www.bounceinc.com.au

iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Penrith)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving is the perfect family adventure these school holidays—and by ‘family’, they mean not just for the kids  (that’s right, parents too!). After your training session, you’ll lean into a column of air and be lifted into flight, guided by your expert instructor.

Feel the air rushing past as you learn to control your movements and learn to FLY! They recommend adding the High Fly, where your instructor will whizz you up towards the top of the tunnel and back down again for the ultimate adrenaline rush!

• When: Open 7 days a week until late
• Where: iFLY Downunder, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith
• Suited for: Ages 3+ can fly
• Cost: From $90 per person
• Book: Online
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