Best things to do with kids these Spring School Holidays!

Are you looking to plan some fun days out with the kids these Spring 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 entertained. Get planning!

Scroll down the list of things to do during the Spring 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:

ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star (Walsh Bay Arts Precinct)
Bangarra Dance Theatre (Walsh Bay)
Bounce (Cromer & Homebush)
BridgeClimb (The Rocks)
Captain Cook Cruises (Circular Quay)
iFLY (Penrith)
Jeral Puppets (Castle Cove)
Monster Jump Sydney (Moore Park & Parramatta)
St Ives Shopping Village (St Ives)
Sydney Opera House (Circular Quay)

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Fun attractions in Sydney these School Holidays

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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Monster Jump Sydney

Sydney, get ready! Australia’s hottest inflatable attraction, Monster Jump, will set up for the first time ever at Parramatta Park – The Crescent, as well as return to the much-loved Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, from 27 September – 12^th October 2025 for the ultimate school holiday experience.

This colossal 280-metre mobile inflatable obstacle course is packed with over 30 unique challenges that promise non-stop thrills and fun for all ages. Whether you’re racing your friends to the finish line or enjoying the course at your own pace, Monster Jump is guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable day out for kids, teens, and adults alike.

When: Saturday 27 September – Sunday 12 October, 10am-4pm daily
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park | Parramatta Park – The Crescent
Suited for: Ages 3 years to adults
Cost: 2-hour Obstacle Course Pass – $30 (5yrs – Adult), 2-hour Obstacle Course Toddler Pass – $45 (Under 5 + Adult/Carer Included)
Book: Online
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BridgeClimb: The Ultimate Spring Holiday Activity

This spring, elevate your family adventure with BridgeClimb Sydney! Families can enjoy over $100 in savings with their exclusive Family Bundle offer. Kids aged eight and up will receive a BridgeClimb cap, a Certificate of Achievement, and a complimentary group photo.

Plus, enjoy fun takeaway activity sheets and $100 worth of Sydney Harbour Experience coupons. Climb between 12pm and 2pm on weekdays to receive a free meal and drink. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable school holiday experience!

When: Spring school holidays
Where: The Rocks
Suited for: 8-15 years
Cost: From $164 per person
Book: Online
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Captain Cook Cruises – Whale Watching Adventure!

Jump on the Humpback Highway – Don’t miss the best Whale Watching Season ever!!

Start your cruise from Circular Quay.
Expert commentator providing fun and educational insights into whale behaviour.
See dolphins, seals and birds as you cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Option to visit Australia’s most famous zoo, Taronga Zoo, after your cruise
Option to make the most of your time in Sydney with a 2-day Whale Explorer pass
Family-friendly indoor and outdoor leisure decks
Whale sighting guaranteed or cruise again for free!

Book your tickets on board a Captain Cook Whale Watching Adventure these holidays.

When: Spring School Holidays
Time: Departures from 9:30am or 1:30pm
Suited for: 4-15 years
Cost: Adult $69-$95
Book: Online

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

Book tickets to a Live Kids Show

ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

ACO Families: Where to Hide a Star

Experience Oliver Jeffers’ heartwarming new tale of starry wonder, magical adventure and the power of friendship – beautifully staged with live music by an ACO Quartet. Experience the 30-minute performance (plus post-show ‘meet the musicians’ session) recommended for children aged 3 -8 and their families.

Children can enjoy free creative play activities in the foyer before and after the performance, while parents can enjoy the magnificent harbour views from the foyer spaces.

Where: ACO On The Pier, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Shows: Wed 1 Oct 10:30am, 12pm | Thu 2 Oct 10:30am, 12pm | Fri 3 Oct 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm | Sat 4 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm | Mon 6 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm | Tue 7 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm | Wed 8 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm (relaxed performance) | Thu 9 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm |Fri 10 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm | Sat 11 Oct, 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm
Suited for: Recommended for children aged 3-10 and their families
Tickets: $39. Children 3 to 8 years.
Website: www.aco.com.au
Phone: 1800 444 444

Sydney Opera House

MurMur at Sydney Opera House

Book tickets to a kids’ show at the Sydney Opera House during the Spring 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:

Murmur

For the first time in Australia, join Murmur’s visual circus. You’ll receive a rustling backpack that connects you to a landscape of speakers and a lively, acrobatic composer!
1-8 October | Standard tickets from $42, $8.95 Booking Fee applies per transaction. Book tickets.

Moss Piglet

Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work for families about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Perfect for science lovers, embark on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic world of the tardigrade… perhaps you’ve heard of them?
27-28 September | Standard tickets from $35, $8.95 Booking Fee applies per transaction. Book tickets.

Mario the Maker Magician

Mario weaves through a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and DIY robots, science and innovation, to instil a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all who partake in the hour-long journey together. He teaches the audience about famous scientists, inventors and artists, with the infectious messages of doing what you love, using what you have, and having fun in all of his performances!
2-12 October | Standard tickets from $49.95, $8.95 Booking Fee applies per transaction. Book tickets.

What the Ocean Said

Join creativity and wellness for young children, with our specially commissioned storytelling and meditation experience with digital projections. This is a sensory world of vivid storytelling, dreamy electronic music, animation and the wonder of our Sydney Harbour.
11-12 October | Standard tickets from $25, $8.95 Booking Fee applies per transaction. Book tickets.

Tickets sell fast! Book now for the best seats in the house…

Address: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
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Bangarra Dance Theatre – The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country

Bangarra Dance Theatre: The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country

Join Bangarra Dance Theatre next school holidays to listen, reflect, and wonder with their newest children’s production, The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country, a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children.

When a brother and sister turn out the lights for the night, their Nan promises to tell them a story. As Nan passes her knowledge to her grandchildren, we’re all invited to experience a connection to Country. And as the children open their hearts to the stories of their ancestors, we discover that even the smallest creatures have a vital role to play.

Where: The Studio Theatre at Bangarra, Gadigal Country, Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Shows: Wednesday 8 October 2025, 1:30PM | Thursday 9 October 2025, 11:00AM | Thursday 9 October 2025, 1:30PM | Friday 10 October 2025, 11:00AM | Friday 10 October 2025, 1:30PM | Saturday 11 October 2025, 11:00AM | Saturday 11 October 2025, 1:30PM | Saturday 18 October 2025, 11:00AM | Saturday 18 October 2025, 1:30PM | Sunday 19 October 2025, 11:00AM | Sunday 19 October 2025, 1:30PM
Suited for: Recommended for children aged 7-12 and their families
Tickets: $45
Website: bangarra.com.au
Phone: (02) 9251 5333

Puppeteria Theatre presents Jeral Puppets (Castle Cove)

Take the kids to a puppet show during the school holidays! Join the Jeral Puppets with a variety of programs to engage and entertain preschool and primary-aged children, including: “The Three Pigs”, “The Little Mermaid” plus “Rumpelstiltskin, the Magic Elf”, and “The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse” plus “MiceCapades”.

With easy parking, air conditioning, and a playground next door, a trip to the Puppeteria Theatre 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
Where: 12H Denawen Ave, Castle Cove
Suited for: 2-5 years and 3-9 years
Tickets: Adults: $16 | Children: $14. Book online at trybooking.com
Website: puppeteria.com

Shopping centre fun

Spark Creativity at St Ives Shopping Village this School Holidays

These Spring school holidays, St Ives Shopping Village is the place to be for fun, laughs, and a little creative flair! From wild encounters to hilarious shows and hands-on art, there’s something to delight kids of all ages.

Live Reptile Shows (29-30 Sep)

Get up close and personal with fascinating reptiles in these exciting and educational shows. Perfect for curious little animal lovers.
10am Live show, 11am meet and greet daily
Located on Level 1 (opposite Nextra Newsagency). No bookings required.

Nick Fury Comedy Shows (1-3 Oct)

Get ready for three days of laugh-out-loud fun with Nick Fury. Daily shows at 10:30am & 12:30pm.

Wed & Thurs – Slip Slop Slapstick: Join Mr Ace P Freckle for comedy chaos! Think flying suitcases, banana peels, buckets, pies in faces, magic tricks, balloon fun, and the hilarious “kids with whistles” routine – all in one show.
Friday – Gaston Soufflé’s Funny French Cooking Show: Bonjour! The famous Gaston takes the stage with his culinary tips, outrageous French accent, juggling, magic, and – yes – another pie in the face.

Located on Level 1 (opposite Nextra Newsagency). No bookings required.

Plaster Fun House (4-13 Oct)

A school holiday classic! Simply choose your favourite plaster, paint it, and take it home as your masterpiece. No bookings required – just drop in and get creative! Located on Level 1 (opposite Nextra Newsagency).