School Holiday Activities in Parramatta
Discover the best Midwinter school holiday activities in Parramatta, from sports to creative workshops, outdoor adventures and family-friendly events across our vibrant city.
Find fun, free and low‑cost school holiday activities in Parramatta - from sports programs and creative workshops to family days out, park adventures, library events and kid‑friendly dining.
Explore the best things to do with kids in Parramatta this Winter school holidays below.
Things to Do with Kids this Winter
Gather by the flames, settle in for immersive cinema, or wander and discover what draws you in. From first light to evening glow, find something to spark your senses in Parramatta this Midwinter.
We’ve rounded up the best spots that serve up great food and fun for the whole family.
Step into nature. Explore hidden waterfalls, rainforest trails and the rich history woven through Parramatta’s bushland.
Monday 6 July - Friday 17 July
Step into a world of creativity with a jam-packed program of free or low-cost activities for kids of all ages:
- PHIVE Presents: Soft Forest at Midwinter Festival: Step into a dreamlike underground world and meet Fauna, a giant illuminated creature, as you explore through interactive storytelling, light and sensory play
- EcoTown Experience: Step into the shoes of real town citizens, as you work together to keep the town running.
- Spike the Echidna: Follow a baby echidna, through the world of shadow puppetry, on a journey to find out where he belongs
Saturday 11 July - Sunday 12 July
Explore unforgettable experiences designed for kids and families to revel in together:
- Play School Live Concert: Humpty's Big Celebration!: Celebrate 60 years of Play School with Humpty and friends in a joyful 40-minute live concert of songs, surprises and family fun.
Monday 6 July - Friday 17 July
Keep kids moving these Winter school holidays with Active Parramatta’s huge line‑up of sport, fitness and recreation programs across the Parramatta area.
From high‑energy favourites like soccer, dodgeball, volleyball and gymnastics to exciting new activities including LED hula hooping, breakdancing, pickleball and more, there’s something for every child to enjoy while staying active and having fun.
Parramatta Park School Holiday Programs
Get back to nature in one of the city’s most loved green spaces in Parramatta Park.
- River Rangers Cookout: Gather around the campfire for a day of outdoor adventure, nature play and old-fashioned bush cooking.
- Spotlight Prowl for Families at Parramatta Park: Spot nocturnal wildlife like possums, flying foxes, and Tawny Frogmouths as the day winds down.
- Bush School at Parramatta Park: From crunchy leaves and drifting seeds to hibernating bugs, join us in Parramatta Park as we explore nature.
Activities at Our Libraries
View our top picks from our school holiday programs in our libraries below.
Tuesday 7 July
Parramatta Library
Learn the basics of designing and customising your own creations using a web-based 3D modelling platform.
Wednesday 8 July
Carlingford Library
Come on a journey around planet earth, with an overly confident superhero who is trying to save the world from its evil nemesis – climate change.
Wednesday 8 July
Dundas Library
Expect unexpected twists, hilarious moments, and plenty of audience participation in this high-energy performance that proves magic can be both mind-blowing and side-splitting.
Wednesday 15 July
Ermington Library
Discover how electrical circuits and batteries work by experimenting with electrical conductors, and create a battery that powers a digital clock
Wednesday 15 July
Yarra Community Centre
Explore architectural concepts through model-making, drawing, storytelling and mini building projects in this fun full day program.
Thursday 16 July
Epping Library
Buildtopia is an immersive STEM engineering adventure where children dive into the exciting world of construction using magnetic tiles and structural elements.
