Check out our program of fun school holiday activities this July. Adventure, imagination and action await!
The program features a line-up of events to inspire young minds and connect families with nature, creativity and community. Including bushwalks, workshops, creative classes and a month-long dress-up competition, there’s something for every child to enjoy, and most of it is free.
Check out the program below. Bookings are essential for most activities – register via the links below.
Bushcare Adventures
Discover the secrets of North Sydney’s precious bushland reserves with free activities these school holidays. Bookings are required:
- Winter Bushwalk, Sunday 6 July, 10am to 1pm: Discover the beauty of Balls Head Reserve and learn about native plants. For ages 12+.
- Family Bushwalk, Tuesday 8 July, 10.30am to 12pm: Explore the Gadyan Track at Berry Island using your senses of touch, sight and hearing to connect with nature. Recommended for ages 5+.
- Spotlight Walk and Talk, Thursday 10 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm: Meet native wildlife and take a guided spotlight walk to observe nocturnal animals. Please bring a torch to light your path.
- Bird Walk Bingo, Friday 11 July, 10.30am to 12pm: Spot and identify birds on this fun, interactive walk. Recommended for ages 5+.
Eco Holidays at the Coal Loader
These free, fun and educational workshops will help kids develop problem-solving skills and learn about sustainable living. Bookings essential:
- Eco Holidays - Loose Parts Play, Tuesday 8 July, 11am to 12pm: Kids will build, invent and play using reclaimed materials from Reverse Garbage – putting their problem-solving skills and imaginations to the test. For ages 3 to 6.
- Eco Holidays - Sustainable House, Wednesday 16 July, 11am to 12pm: Children will design and build eco-friendly model homes using recycled materials – developing problem-solving skills, creativity and a deeper understanding of sustainability on different scales. For ages 6 to 10.
July Jammies at Stanton Library
It's a month-long pyjama party at Stanton Library this school holidays, with a program of activities for ages 0 to 18 (bookings essential for most).
Throughout July, if you wear your PJs or onesies to the library, and show us your child’s library card or sign up for one, you can collect a cosy prize! (While stocks last.)
- Drop-in Weaving, Friday 4 July to Sunday 20 July: Master the basics of weaving and turn old CDs into beautiful hanging art (while stocks last). For families with children aged 0 to 3. This is a free drop-in activity, available on the lower ground floor during library opening hours.
- NAIDOC Week Sand Art, Monday 7 July, 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm: Create mindful masterpieces by using sand art templates designed by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart.
- Plushie Animal Sleepover, Friday 11 July, 4.30pm to 5.30pm: Pop on your PJs, grab your plushie, and enjoy a Storytime with fuzzy songs and stories.
- Writing Masterclass with Will Kostakis, Monday 14 July, 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm: Come join our writing masterclass with our Young Writers' Award judge and award-winning author Will Kostakis. For ages 11 to 18.
- Nature Art, Monday 14 July, 11am to 12pm: Learn the art of nature illustration with bestselling children's author Yuval Zommer (The Big Book series). Follow along with a step-by-step crafting activity to make your very own piece of nature-inspired art to take home and keep.
- Mother Goose Storytime, Thursday 17 July, 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 11.30am: Join us for some very special Rhymetime sessions during the school holidays, featuring Mother Goose!
Sport at North Sydney Oval
Catch a game at North Sydney Oval for a fun and low-cost family day out:
- Northern Suburbs vs West Harbour Pirates, Saturday 5 July, 11.45am to 5.30pm: Rugby Union, Round 13. First Grade kicks off at 3.05pm, but arrive early to watch the Colts and Second Grade too. Adults $20, pensioner $10, and children under 16 free.
- North Sydney Bears v Bulldogs, Sunday 13 July, 2pm to 5pm: Watch the North Sydney Bears take on the Bulldogs at North Sydney Oval at this special Community Partners Round. Adults $15, concession $10, and kids under 16 free.