April school holidays: What’s on

From eco workshops to bush adventures, Youth Week and library activities - there’s plenty happening these April school holidays.

Free Easter Kids Treasure Hunt
Sunday 4 April 8am to 11.30am
The annual Kids Easter Treasure Hunt is back for another year at Northside Produce Market. It’s free to take part and is a fun way for kids and their parents to learn from farmers and artisan food producers about the food we eat.

Eco Holidays at the Coal Loader (ages 5-12)
Wednesday 8 April, 10.30am to 11.30am
Kids will get hands on while they learn about materials and waste - from packaging made from seaweed to edible coffee cups.
Eco Holidays at the Coal Loader (ages 9-12)
Wednesday 15 April 10.30am to 11.30am
Children are invited to learn all about solar power while building and racing a solar car.

Spotlight Walk and Talk (ages 5+)
Thursday 9 April, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
A nighttime walk for kids and parents to observe native animals in their natural habitat.
Bird and Bug Hunt (ages 5+)
Friday 10 April, 10.30am to 12pm
Discover local birds and insects. BYO binoculars and magnifying glass.
Family Bushwalk (ages 5+)
Tuesday 14 April, 10.30am to 12pm
Use your senses of touch, sight and hearing to learn about your surroundings.
Family Kayak (ages 8+)
Wednesday 15 April, 10.30am to 12pm
Join Sydney by Kayak for a guided tour of Willoughby Bay.

Sunset Series- Time to Dance!
Sunday 11 April, 3pm to 6pm
The Hot Potato Band will excite audiences with their unique high-energy performance, featuring all your favourite brass beats from trumpets, saxophones, trombones and more. They’ll follow openers, the exciting and local, The Young Guns.

Youth Week Colour Fest 2026
Saturday 18 April, 1pm to 5pm
Don your whitest of white clothes and get multi-coloured. Join a fun obstacle course colour run with copious amounts of Holi colour powder and a DJ.
Flip Fashion Forever (ages 9–18)
Friday 17 April, 10am to 3pm
A hands-on sewing and upcycling workshop.
Coal Loader Fashion Revolution Clothes Swap
Saturday 18 April, 9.30am to 2pm
The event invites the community to celebrate sustainable style through swapping, restyling and mending. The event will feature an inspiring talk and styling demonstration by sustainable fashion expert Nina Gbor.
Youth-Led Sewing Circle
Saturday 18 April, 10am to 2pm
A relaxed, drop-in youth-led creative space where anyone can sit, sew and make together.

Storytime Stars! with Pip Harry and Yiscah Marcatili
Wednesday 15 April, 11am to 12pm
Meet the storytime stars - the real-life creators behind the books we love. Join award-winning author Pip Harry and illustrator Yiscah Marcatili for a lively session filled with stories, songs and craft.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (13–15 years)
For 10-12 years, Friday 17 April, 9.30 - 11.30am
For 13-15 years, Friday 17 April, 1 - 5pm
For 16-18 years, Wednesday 15 April, 1 - 5pm
Sunday Games at Stanton
Last Sunday of every month, 2pm to 4pm
Drop in and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of tabletop games every month at the library!
The Great Where’s Wally? Hunt at Stanton Library
Throughout April

Teen Book Bundles - https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/teen-book-bundle
Kids Book Bundles - https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/kids-book-bundle
ComicsPlus - unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and manga, no borrowing limits or waiting – all items are available immediately. Login for free with your library card https://login.librarypass.com/

Please note: lifts at Stanton Library will be closed from April for upgrade works, which may impact accessibility during this time.

Published: 17 March 2026