60+ Incredible School Holiday Activities in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs This July

The July 2025 school holidays are fast approaching, and Sydney's Eastern Suburbs are bursting with exciting activities to keep kids entertained, engaged, and learning. From creative workshops to outdoor adventures, cultural experiences to STEM challenges, we've curated the ultimate guide to make these holidays unforgettable.

Whether you're looking for activities for babies, toddlers, or school-aged children, our comprehensive list covers everything within a 5km radius of Paddington, ensuring you'll find something perfect nearby.

Creative Arts & Craft Activities That Spark Imagination

The Eastern Suburbs offer an incredible array of artistic opportunities for young creators. Start your creative journey with Little Artists at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, where children aged 2-5 can explore storytelling, sensory play, and hands-on art making.

For budding builders, the Bricks 4 Kidz Randwick School Holiday Workshops offer creative LEGO® brick workshops, while Bricks 4 Kidz School Holiday Workshops at Sherbrooke Hall Double Bay provide additional LEGO-themed fun for ages 5 and up.

Nature-lovers shouldn't miss Crafting with Nature: Secret Sculptures Workshop at the Royal Botanic Garden, where imagination meets creativity in magical outdoor settings.

For floral enthusiasts, Kids' Floral Crown Workshop at The Grounds of Alexandria offers a delightful creative experience, while Kids' LEGO® Workshop at The Grounds Coffee Factory provides another building adventure.

Visual storytellers can explore Kids' School Holiday Event: Create Your Own Comic Book Character and create memorable bookmarks with Kids' School Holiday Event: Yarn Bird Bookmarks.

STEM Adventures for Future Innovators

The holiday program includes fantastic STEM opportunities that make learning fun. The School Holidays Spanish Camp for Kids 4 to 11 y.o - Winter Term 2025 combines language learning with cultural exploration, while School holidays: Sphero robot maze 9-12yrs offers hands-on robotics experience.

Young makers will love Kids on Deck - Maker Space at the Australian National Maritime Museum, featuring creative ocean-themed activities perfect for school-aged children.

Spectacular Performing Arts & Entertainment

Sydney's Eastern Suburbs shine with world-class entertainment options. Don't miss The Twits at Sydney Opera House, where Roald Dahl's gruesome twosome return to delight and disgust audiences from July 5-19.

For younger audiences, BullyBully offers award-winning physical theatre featuring hilarious quarrels and catchy songs. The comedy continues with 110% Ready by Melbourne's masters of mirth, The Listies.

Theatre workshops abound with professional programs including Fast Theatre Fest - Years 3-4, Let's Get Physical (Theatre) - Years 5-6, and Stage Our Play: Fight With All Your Might The Zombies Of Tonight - Years 5-8.

Advanced students can explore Screen Scenes - Years 7-9, Bad to the Bard - Years 5-6, On the Spot Improv - Years 7-9, and The Escapees - Years 3-4.

For musical theatre fans, Josephine Wants to Dance presents a hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, and hip-hop featuring a dancing kangaroo. Classical music lovers should attend ACO Families: The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee), combining storytelling, puppetry, and live music.

Don't forget Tales & Tunes - Years K-2 for younger performers and the magical Magical Unicorn Show at The Grounds of Alexandria.

Outdoor Adventures & Nature Exploration

Connect with nature through Seedlings Nature School at Sydney in the Royal Botanic Garden, offering play-based nature activities with experienced educators.

The spectacular Ghostly garden tours provide spooky stories and eerie ambiance in the Royal Botanic Garden after dark - perfect for older kids seeking adventure.

Celebrate National Tree Day with Community Planting for National Tree Day at Harold Park, a family-friendly event boosting biodiversity and supporting native wildlife.

For a unique outdoor learning experience, try Sydney Harbour MER Activity - Pastel Painting and Juice Boxes, combining art with wildlife education in beautiful Cooper Park.

Cultural Celebrations & Heritage Activities

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Babies Love NAIDOC Week (Ages 0-3), NAIDOC 3D Animal Paper-Craft (school years K-2), and NAIDOC Skewer Sculpture (school years K-3).

Language enthusiasts can enjoy Bonjour Babies - Fun French Classes for Your Kids and You!, Russian Rhyme Time | Poteshka, and Babies Love Books in Japanese.

Explore maritime heritage with Mini Mariners - Under 5s Program at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Food & Cooking Experiences

Young foodies will love the Kids Honey Workshop at The Grounds of Alexandria, where children learn about bees and honey making in sweet, educational adventures.

Baby & Toddler Programs

The Eastern Suburbs excel in early childhood programming. Regular weekly sessions include Babies Love Books - Margaret Martin Library (0-12 months), Busy Bookworms - Margaret Martin Library (12-24 months), and Bop 2 Books - Margaret Martin Library (24-36 months).

Community playgroups offer social experiences through Holdsworth Street Playgroup - Term 2.

Creative early learning continues with Music, Movement and Mindfulness with Sally (for ages 0-5 years) and story programs like Storytown - Margaret Martin Library (3-5 years).

Festival Fun & Major Events

Experience the vibrant Bondi Festival 2025 featuring 17 days of world-class music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts from July 4-20.

Winter entertainment reaches new heights with Darling Harbour WINTERFEST 2024, offering ice skating, film festivals, and kids entertainment.

Don't miss July School Holidays at Sydney Tower Eye, featuring 4D cinema, observation deck views, and special activities for kids.

Film buffs should attend Children's International Film Festival 2025 and aspiring filmmakers can enter 2025 REELise Film Festival Short Film Competition.

Interactive Learning & Special Programs

Creative family experiences include City of Wonder at Sydney Opera House, a sustainable city building workshop fostering creativity and collaboration.

Themed storytimes like Spark in the Spark: UFOs and Aliens (for ages 0-5 years) and Kids' School Holiday Event: Fun Dance Time (school yrs K-6) provide energetic entertainment.

Adventure seekers can join Book an Adventure Quest (ages 5-12) across multiple Woollahra Libraries locations.

Play-based learning continues with Come and Play in Randwick (for Kids 0-5yrs), offering toys, games, and educational fun.

Planning Your Holiday Adventure

With over 60 incredible activities to choose from, these July school holidays promise endless possibilities for family fun, learning, and adventure in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. From cultural celebrations to creative workshops, outdoor explorations to theatrical spectacles, there's something special waiting for every child.

Many activities require advance booking, so start planning early to secure your spots. Whether you're seeking educational experiences, creative outlets, or pure entertainment, the Eastern Suburbs deliver world-class programming that will create lasting holiday memories for the whole family.