Families wondering what to do the spring school holidays? Here’s some fun for families across a range of activities.
Dreamworld brings countryside fun to school holidays
Dreamworld is combining country charm with theme park thrills with Country Fair this school holidays.
Country Fair brings line dancing, barnyard animals, whip-cracking and country fun to the school holidays from 19 September to 5 October.
At the fair, guests can enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak, a smoky BBQ Turkey Leg, tackle Porky’s Paradise Loaded Fries stacked with pulled pork, bacon crumb and cheese, or satisfy their sweet tooth with a Cookie Dough Sundae and chocolate-coated strawberries.
NSW: Paw Patrol characters to appear in Taronga Zoo for school holidays
Taronga Zoo Sydney is offering families a packed program for the spring school holidays, with wildlife experiences, live entertainment and new animal arrivals included with every zoo ticket and Zoo Friends annual membership.
A key drawcard this school holidays is the free PAW Patrol Kids Show, featuring characters Chase and Marshall on the Concert Lawns daily at 10.30am and 12.15pm. A character meet-and-greet will follow each day at 11.15am.
Ticketholders can also access a full day of interactive wildlife presentations, including Seals for the Wild, Free Flight Birds, Reptiles Alive and additional keeper talks held across the zoo.
Families visiting this spring will also be able to meet several of Taronga’s newest residents, including Mediterranean donkeys Prince and Nickel, a flock of lambs and goat kids, a newly arrived quokka named Pea, southern hairy-nosed wombat joey Bira, and five koala joeys that have begun venturing outside the pouch.
Fever to bring VR Moon journey at Olympic Park
Kids can walk on the Moon and explore the Apollo 11 spacecraft at Fever’s Luna: A Journey to the Moon experience taking place at Sydney Olympic Park’s Fever Pavilion.
The family-friendly interactive adventure will arrive in Sydney on 17 September 2026. The 60-minute experience blends historical accuracy, cutting-edge VR technology and cinematic storytelling to transport visitors into the heart of humanity’s great space achievement. Selene, an AI companion, will guide guests in uncovering the teamwork, innovation and courage that defined the Apollo 11 mission.
Darling Quarter to launch Little Chef cooking classes
Darling Quarter, in Sydney, from 3 October to 11 October will launch Little Chef, a series of cooking masterclasses for kids aged six to 12.
Chefs will lead the series, which will consist of 30 free classes for kids. The mall in Sydney will also welcome Morgan Hipworth as a special guest, giving kids the chance to learn from a chef whose own journey started at just seven years old.
Each 90-minute session is free but ticketed, with small groups tailored to different age groups.
Australian National Maritime Museum to host performances, activities on school holidays
The Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, Sydney, invites families to travel back in time with an exciting program of themed activities.
Based around the Museum’s latest exhibition, Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, the museum will host spectacular scientific circus performances to photography and music workshops, to underwater drone operation, and Museum tours and activity trails designed especially for kids.
VIC: W Melbourne Little Legends Escape
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Little Legends Escape – With the school holidays in full swing, this family staycation is designed to keep the little ones entertained from check in to check out.
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Includes daily breakfast, a WET Deck pool pack for the kids (think a Sunnylife underwater camera and dive buddies to take home), plus a daily in-room ice cream sundae and popcorn for the ultimate movie night. Valid until 14 January 2027, so it covers the summer holidays too!
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Room For More – A one-night offer that stretches your stay further, with a welcome drink on arrival, $100 daily hotel credit ($200 for suites) to put towards dining or drinks at one of W’s venues – two hatted omakase at Warabi, Italian-American bistro Belasco, subterranean bar Curious – and a leisurely 1pm late check-out. Valid until 1 September 2027.
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KIC Wellness Suite – Australian wellness brand KIC to brings Pilates, strength, yoga and meditation classes right into selected suites, so guests can move at their own pace without leaving the room. Guests also receive a complimentary three-month KIC App membership to keep the routine going after checkout. Valid until 3 November 2026.
