Elf Academy: Festive Fun at Marrickville Metro

Step into a world of festive fun at Elf Academy at Marrickville Metro, a free Christmas experience running throughout the holiday season.

This new pop-up activation invites children up to 10 years old to train as Santa’s little helpers across eight interactive zones filled with craft, challenges, music and magical Christmas cheer.

If you are looking for one of Sydney’s best free Christmas activities for kids, Elf Academy delivers a joyful mix of hands-on fun and festive creativity.

Elf Academy: Festive Fun at Marrickville Metro

This holiday season, Marrickville Metro is bringing Christmas magic to life with the brand-new and completely free Elf Academy, designed for kids aged up to 10 years old. Little ones can step into Santa’s world and train to become his most capable holiday helper.

Elf Academy is packed with eight fun and imaginative zones that spark creativity and festive spirit. Kids can test their elf reflexes in the Freeze Challenge, belt out their favourite Christmas tunes in the Silent Karaoke Zone, and get hands-on crafting Reindeer Feeding Packs to help fuel Santa’s furry crew on Christmas Eve. Every zone offers something new, engaging and perfectly suited to curious young elves.

Elf Academy Festive Schedule

Elf Academy runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 28 November to 21 December 2025.

Session times are:

• Fridays: 10 am to 12.30 pm
• Saturdays and Sundays: 10 am to 2.30 pm

Walk-ins are welcome, although the sessions are proving popular, so bookings are recommended. 

Where:    Marrickville Metro, 20 Smidmore St, Marrickville
When:     28 November to 21 December 2025
Cost:       FREE

Secure your session at Elf Academy at Marrickville Metro.

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