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Kids Break Free These School Holidays In Darling Harbour


Adventure awaits this Autumn school holidays, as Darling Harbour is set to host a range of events to keep the kids active and engaged.

Darling Harbour is putting the free in freedom with Move, Groove, Darling - a free school holiday festival designed to get kids up, active, and having an absolute blast. From parkour challenges to yoga, meditation, drumming, and even an old-school holiday disco, there is so much to explore for kids of all ages.

Kids Break Free These School Holidays In Darling Harbour

Move, Groove, Darling

Move, Groove, Darling
Fun and games at Move, Groove, Darling.


Banish the boredom with three days of totally free fun at Tumbalong Park! Move, Groove, Darling is a high-energy movement festival packed with activities to get every little (and big) body moving.

Find your zen with yoga and meditation in the Zen Den, unleash your inner ninja at Parkoursome and join in for classic games, from hula hoops to elastics, at the Tumble Zone! 

The Ultimate School (Holiday) Disco

Darling Harbour Autumn School Holiday Disco
Get your groove on at the Darling Harbour Autumn School (Holiday) Disco.


Disco ball dancers, neon face painting and special Easter surprises will grace the dancefloor at Darling Harbour’s School (Holiday) Disco on Saturday 19 April.

Hosted by Anthony Salame and featuring a huge superstar lineup of DJs including icons Matt Okine and KLP as Diver City, Kiddo Disco with Kate Monroe and Aussie music legend Ben Lee as DJ DadBod, this disco will have everyone jumping, little ones and grown-ups alike. Complete with prizes and bragging rights to be won at the parents’ dance competition, the disco will be the ultimate throwback party for the whole family.

School Holidays at Darling Harbour: Move, Groove, Darling Highlights

Parkoursome
Take part in Parkoursome during the school holidays.

  • Zen Den – a relaxing space for kids and families to unwind with 3 days of mindful exploration including yoga, meditation and drumming circles
  • Parkoursome – an exciting ninja warrior-style obstacle course to get kids moving and active
  • School (Holiday) Disco – a vibrant Saturday night family dance party at Darling Harbour with retro vibes
  • The Tumble Zone - fun and nostalgic games for the whole family

Don't miss a full weekend of FREE activities designed to get kids off the couch and having fun through movement.

Explore Darling Harbour

Paper Cutting Workshop
Try a Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop during the break


Engage in something new during the school holidays at Darling Harbour with their incredible lineup of activities. 

Plus, you can visit some of Sydney's most iconic attractions:

  • Be immersed in a unique universe with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium's Animal Crossing: New Horizons - an interactive experience based on the renowned video game, developed by Nintendo
  • Have an incredible WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo experience and encounter iconic Aussie animals and explore diverse natural habitats.
  • Madame Tussauds Sydney will bring you face-to-face with iconic characters and the world’s most celebrated stories.
  • Dive into fun at the Australia National Maritime Museum with exhibitions, vessels, hands-on workshops, themed creative activities, performances, films and more

You can also hop on over to Darling Square for free fun during the Easter school holidays from Monday 14 to Sunday 27 April! They have an egg-citing line-up of activities for kids of all ages including an Easter scavenger hunt and visits from the Easter Bunny. Bounce and play on the giant inflatable jumping castle, enjoy free face painting and grab a free twisted balloon to take home. 

Family Friendly Eats

Darling Harbour Dining
Darling Harbour is a haven of family-friendly eats


Whatever you end up choosing to do at Darling Harbour during the autumn school holidays, rest assured you won't go hungry - with an incredible array of cafes and restaurants on offer for a much-needed pitstop and break from the action!

Easy, kid-friendly dining options include the iconic Pancakes on the Rocks, the Betty’s Burgers kids menu, and Fratelli Fresh.

Where:   Darling Harbour
When:    Monday 14 April - Friday 25 April 2025
Cost:      Various depending on activity, lots of FREE activities on offer 

For the full autumn school holiday program head to Darling Harbour.

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