Autumn School Holidays Western Sydney
As fast as we could, we compiled the Autumn School Holiday Guide in Western Sydney. We know keeping the kids entertained and busy during the school holidays can be tricky business, but WSM has got you covered! We have created the ultimate guide with the best activities and experiences happening in Western Sydney these school holidays!
Kids Go Free all April at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Families searching for the perfect school holiday activity in Western Sydney will find plenty to explore at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park this April, with the return of the park’s popular Kids Go Free promotion.
Running from April 1 to April 30, 2026, the campaign allows up to two children aged three to fifteen to visit free with every paying adult, while children under three receive free entry every day. The promotion arrives just in time for the April school holidays and Easter long weekend, making it an ideal opportunity for families planning a day out with children.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is known for its interactive wildlife experiences, including the Koala Experience, animal encounters and daily keeper talks, and is one of the few places in Sydney where visitors can get up close and pat a koala.
Guests can meet a diverse range of Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles and other native species, creating memorable experiences for children and adults alike.
Families can also enhance their visit with the Easter Wildlife Adventure Trail, a self-guided activity designed to encourage exploration and learning. Children receive an Adventure Map and search the park for eight hidden stamp stations while discovering fun facts about Australian animals along the way.
Once the trail is completed, participants can collect an exclusive showbag prize pack valued at over $60 from the Gift Shop.
With free entry for kids, daily keeper talks and unique wildlife experiences, April is one of the best times of year for families to visit Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park.
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Location: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Doonside
Date: April 1 to April 30
POWERHOUSE AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Discover hands-on workshops in illustration, engineering, animation, museum curation and STEM, alongside free tours, interactive experiences and more at Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory.
April 4–19
WORKSHOPS
Creative Studio: Animation Teen Cretaors | 8-10 April
Learn Procreate Dreams with Academy Award–shortlisted animator Robertino Zambrano and bring your ideas to life through digital animation. (13–17 yrs)
Creative Studio: Engineering | 8-10 and 15-17 April
Solve real-world challenges across biomedical, chemical, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering in this hands-on STEM workshop. (12–15 yrs)
Powerhouse Academy: Special Objects | 9-10 April
Explore the Collection and design your own special object inspired by the extraordinary. (7–9 yrs)
Creative Studio: Animation Junior Creators | 13-17 April
Discover storytelling and digital animation with illustrator and graphic designer Steph Mareti. (9–12 yrs)
Creative Studio: Illustration & Graphic Design |14-16 April
Develop bold visual ideas with Powerhouse Residents Dinalie Dabarera, Nell and the Australian Graphic Design Association. (14–18 yrs)
Powerhouse Academy: Collection Custodians | 16 and 17 April
Code and pitch your own museum security solution in this interactive STEM experience. (9–12 yrs)
EXHIBITIONS & TOURS:
Vacation Care | 8-17 April Bring your vacation care group to Powerhouse Castle Hill for fun day of activities. (Ages 5-12, Adults Free)
Sydney Observatory Guided Family Tours | Every Friday-Saturday Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory on our family-friendly tours. (Ages 6+)
Collection on Display | Every Weekend Experience the Powerhouse collection of over 500,000 objects across the applied arts and sciences. (Free, All Ages)
Limited spots, book now!
Location: Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory
Sydney Family Easter Show
Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt is coming to the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park from 2–19 April 2026.
This school holiday favourite is back with live entertainment, carnival rides, animal nursery, reptile shows, food stalls, showbags and more. New for 2026 is Sydney’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt plus a Giant $2,000 Easter Giveaway, where families can complete the hunt and enter to win prizes including an Ingenia Holiday Parks travel voucher. Special event days include the Dachshund Festival on 12 April and National Greyhound Adoption Day on 19 April.
Two hours free parking is available, tickets are on sale soon and full details can be found at www.sydneyfamilyeastershow.com.au.
Date: 2–19 April 2026
Location: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Ploddy’s Easter Fair at the Australian Reptile Park
Ploddy’s Easter Fair is back at the Australian Reptile Park these school holidays, bringing affordable, action-packed Easter fun to families just one hour north of Sydney.
Running from April 3–19, this much-loved annual event is bursting with activities, entertainment and adorable animal encounters all included FREE with general admission. Little ones will love the Farmyard Baby Animals experience with Sweet Valley Baby Animal Farm, open daily from 10am–2pm, where they can meet fluffy bunnies, chicks and other cute farmyard favourites. Kids can also burn off energy on the inflatable obstacle course, enjoy free face painting, and take part in the daily Egg & Spoon Race.
Don’t miss the Park-wide Real-Life Egg Hunt, where families can discover fascinating egg-laying mammals and reptiles. Each day, the mischievous Easter Croc will hide a Golden Egg somewhere in the park, and whoever finds it will win a $500 Australian Reptile Park voucher!
Plus, enjoy a full schedule of free zookeeper talks, animal walks and daily shows, including the iconic Elvis the Crocodile feeding. With tickets from just $36 per person with a Family Pass (kids under 3 free), Ploddy’s Easter Fair delivers unbeatable value and a full day of family fun!
Date: 3 – 19 April
Location: Australian Reptile Park
Western Sydney Wanderer’s McDonald’s Holiday Clinics and Camps
Make the April School Holidays unforgettable with our McDonald’s Holiday Clinics and Camps, ideal for new and existing players aged 5–12 years. Delivered across Western Sydney, our clinics combine fun, friendship and football in a vibrant team environment and this April, every participant receives a Family Pass to the Sydney Derby on Saturday 11 April 2026.
Watch the Red & Black take on cross-town rivals Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium and give your child the chance to train during the holidays and then experience the electric atmosphere of one of the biggest matches of the season.
Location: Rooty Hill & Penrith
Date: 13 – 17 April
School holiday plans sorted across selected Lesday Hotels, including, Hotel Pennant Hills, Marayong Hotel and Greystanes Hotel
School holiday plans are sorted across Hotel Pennant Hills, Hotel Seven Hills, Marayong Hotel and Greystanes Hotel, with magic shows, slime workshops, hands-on science sessions and so much more running these holidays.
Even better, every activity includes a FREE kids meal.
Easy, local and budget-friendly for Western Sydney families.
Location: Lesday Hotels across Western Sydney
Date: 7 – 16 April
