Autumn School Holidays Activity Guide
🍁 The School Holidays Are Back – Keep the Kids Busy with These Autumn Holiday Activities 🍁
Summer might feel like it’s ending, but guess what? The first school break of the year is almost here, and it’s time to make it count. If you’ve run out of ways to keep the kids entertained, don’t stress – we’ve rounded up the best school holiday activities across the Inner West and beyond. From LEGO® building bonanzas and acro-packed camps to high-energy sports days and creative play sessions, there’s something for every kid to dive into. Bonus: They’ll be having so much fun, they won’t even ask for a screen. Spots fill fast, so book now and thank us later!
Plus, be sure to mention Inner West Mums when making your booking as many of these businesses offer discounts for our members. Don’t forget to check if they accept Creative and Actives Kids vouchers too!
Click the links below to go straight to an activity provider or browse through the entire guide for inspo!
Bricks 4 Kidz Inner West | Flying Yogis | Gymabaroo Summer Hill | Gecko Sports | Inner West Aquatics & Recreation | Motiv8Sports Inner West | Sydney Dance Company
🍁 Bricks 4 Kidz Inner West
Our Amazing Workshops make the April School Holidays SHINE! ✨
Unleash your child’s inner master builder at our epic Workshops! We’ve got amazing models and endless imaginative play that will have them building and creating like crazy.
These action-packed programs are perfect for kiddos aged 5–11, led by our awesome, screened BRICKS 4 KIDZ instructors. We have the best child-to-instructor ratio around, so everyone gets the attention they deserve!
Cost: From $115 per day
Booking: https://www.bricks4kidz.com.au/sydney-inner-west/school-holiday-workshops-activities-lego-bricks/
Enquiry: sydneyinnerwest@bricks4kidz.au
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🍁 Flying Yogis
Flying Yogis holiday camps are an Inner West institution! We pack in all the acrobatics, gymnastics, dancing, challenges, art, craft, cooking, picnics, discos and fun we can into our programs so you know they are having a healthy, screen free day under the best guidance and care possible. We split our programs into age groups: kindy- year 1; yrs 2-3 then yrs 4-6. Please respect- we don’t take preschoolers at our camps.
Cost: $120 per day before 15th March; then $130 per day.
✨ IWM Offer: Mention you saw this promo in Inner West Mums guide to get $15 off your first holiday camp booking with us. This offer is for new students only!!
Booking: https://flyingyogis.net.au/annandale-yoga-studio/school-holiday-camps-annandale/
Enquiry: (02) 93860031
Voucher: Active Kids, Creative Kids
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🍁 Gymbaroo Summer Hill
Such a hit with local families every school holidays. Our 2 hour Adventure ROO play sessions in our 300sqm centre will have your little one jumping, climbing, rolling, swinging, spinning and having a whole lot of fun on our bespoke Gymbaroo Equipment, designed for babies and children under 6 years. Wear them out in a clean, safe, air conditioned venure. You do not have to be enrolled at Gymbaroo to attend. We offer a $5 discount for siblings or second child. Parents must attend the session with their child.
**Please note when booking choose the correct age group 18months – 6 years OR Babies under 18 months.**
Cost: $19
✨ IWM Offer: $5 discount for 2 or more children
Booking: https://tinyurl.com/SHT2Hol
Enquiry: summerhill@gymbaroo.com.au
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🍁 Gecko Sports
Welcome to Gecko Sports’ new format & location for school holidays!
We’re super excited to kickstart our Multi-Sports Holiday Club at Canterbury Girls High School and even better, at better pricing than our previous programs.
Our holiday club is designed to keep kids active, engaged, and learning throughout the break! Led by our team of qualified, passionate coaches, our holiday club helps children build sports skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun and supportive environment.
Every day will be different but there will be some favourite games and activities that kids always scream for, such as dodgeball themed games, tug-of-war, tag games etc.
There will also be structured “hour of power” sport specific activities so on any day we will run at least 3 hours of sports plus the kids’ favourite games and activities to round out the day.
Sports Included across the 4 days:
* Ultimate frisbee
* Basketball
* Lacrosse
* Soccer
* Rugby League
* Softball
* Volleyball
* Golf
* Netball
We welcome everyone from ages 5 (or at school and almost 5) to 12 of all abilities to join in the action! Children will be split into age-appropriate groups on the day.
Cost: $50 earlybird (before 1st April)
✨ IWM Offer: Siblings discount 10% + Exclusive: Additional 10% discount for IWM – use promo code “IWM2025AU”
Booking: Gecko Sports Multi Sports Holiday Club
Enquiry: natascha@geckosports.com.au or 0400 989 229 (Natascha)
Voucher: Active Kids, Creative Kids
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🍁 Inner West Aquatics and Recreation
Our Kids Dance School Holiday program at Ashfield Aquatic Centre is designed to enhance children’s coordination, rhythm, and motor skills through engaging choreography and fun activities. Each class will combine structured learning with playful exploration to foster confidence, love for dance and physical activity.
Starting 14 April until 23 April, classes will run on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the April school holidays.
Join one class or sign up for all three over the week or sign up for both weeks!
Cost: $14.70 per class
Time: 11am (classes run for 1 hour)
Location: Ashfield Aquatic Centre, 160 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield
Bookings are essential, contact Ashfield Aquatic Centre on 9392 5400 or email aac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au to secure your spot!
Suitable for kids 5 to 12 years.
Parental supervision not required; however, parent or guardian must remain in the centre while the class is in progress.
Cost: $14.70 per class
Booking: 9392 5400 or aac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Enquiry: 9392 5400 or aac.enquiries@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
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🍁 Motiv8Sports Inner West
🏆 MOTIV8SPORTS SUPER CAMP 2025 🏆
These high-energy multi-sports 2-Day Camps (non-sleepover) provide kids with the opportunity to participate in a variety of team sports, individual challenges and our epic showdowns. Our primary focus is to create a sporting arena that teaches kids about kindness, respect, sportsmanship & resilience. ⛹🏽 🏒 🏈 ⚽ 🏏 🏃🏽♀️
Cost: $130 for 2 Days of Awesome Entertainment
Booking: https://motiv8sports.com.au/locations/
Enquiry: 0413 881 090
Voucher: Active Kids
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🍁 Sydney Dance Company Autumn School Holiday Workshop
Looking for a fun and active way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Sydney Dance Company’s Autumn School Holiday Workshops, running from 14-24 April 2025, offer something for everyone – from beginners to advanced dancers! With workshops in contemporary, jazz, commercial, and all styles, kids aged 5–18 will have the chance to explore new dance skills with expert instructors. Whether they’re keen to try a one-day beginner class or join in a two-day workshop, there’s something for every young dancer to enjoy these school holidays!
Dates & Times: 14 – 24 April
Age: Ages 5 – 18
Cost: Prices range from $38 for an afternoon workshop to $215 for a 2-day workshop.
✨ IWMS Offer: EARLY BIRD OFFER. Use code AUTUMN2025 at checkout to enjoy 10% off workshops! Offer valid until Friday 21 March.
Phone: (02) 9258 4818
Email: sdc@sydneydancecompany
More info: Click here.
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