School Holiday Activities in Parramatta

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 Autumn across the Easter long weekend and ANZAC Day holiday below.

Things to Do with Kids this Autumn

Getting Out and Active

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Getting Out and Active

Ready to get moving? Discover Parramatta’s best parks, playgrounds for outdoor fun.

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10 Kid Friendly Places To Eat

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10 Kid Friendly Places To Eat

We’ve rounded up the best spots that serve up great food and fun for the whole family.

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Best Bushwalks in Parramatta

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Best Bushwalks in Parramatta

Step into nature. Explore hidden waterfalls, rainforest trails and the rich history woven through Parramatta’s bushland.

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School Holidays at PHIVE

Tuesday 7 April - Friday 17 April

Step into a world of creativity with a jam-packed program of free or low-cost activities for kids of all ages:

Surreal Racing - Mario Kart Live: Battle your friends in real time on one of the greatest arcade racing games of all time - Mario Kart.
Powerhouse Creative Studio: 3-day workshop, guiding participants through storytelling and digital animation techniques using Procreate Dreams.
Magical Glow in the Dark Bug Jar: Create your own magical bug world! Fill your jar with glow rocks, bugs and glowing paint - then watch it light up in the dark.

Bookings open at 7pm on Monday 23 March.

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Performances on at Riverside Theatre

Explore unforgettable experiences designed for kids and families to revel in together:

Comedy Gala for Kids: Mixing comedy, clowning, live music and ooooooodles of audience interaction, this is a fun show for all the family.
The Vegetable Plot | Pineapple People: Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy with Pineapple People, the brand new live show from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot!

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Active Parramatta Programs

Tuesday 7 April - Friday 17 April

Keep kids moving these Autumn 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.

Registrations will open at 7pm on Wednesday April 1 2026.

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Parramatta Park School Holiday Programs

Get back to nature in one of the city’s most loved green spaces in Parramatta Park.

Spotlight Prowl for Families: Spot nocturnal wildlife like possums, flying foxes, and Tawny Frogmouths as the day winds down.
Park Theatre: Alice in Easterland: Join Alice as she tumbles into Easterland on a curious quest to help the Mad Hatter find his missing Easter bonnet.
River Rangers: Reptile Quest: In this full-day outdoor adventure, explore riverbanks and waterways, observing the habitats of turtles and water dragons.

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Activities at Our Libraries

View our top picks from our school holiday programs in our libraries below. Bookings for Parramatta Libraries school holiday activities open Monday, 23 March 9.30am

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