Try the new aerial zipline course at Majura Pines, Treetops Adventure.
11 September 2025
In Brief:
- There are plenty of activities for kids in Canberra these school holidays.
- The spring school holidays are from 27 September to 13 October 2025.
- This story lists free and paid activities.
Celebrate spring with these creative, adventurous and spring inspired activities for your children.
Haig Park Village Markets
Children of all ages can enjoy free nature play sensory activities, magical potion workshops, snake encounters and much more.
The markets have an all-ages program packed with hands-on activities.
Floriade 2025 and NightFest 2025
Explore Australia’s biggest celebration of spring. The whole family can enjoy vibrant garden beds bursting with booms, painting terracotta gnomes, live entertainment and delicious food and drink. Entry is free.
The famous festival runs from September 13 to October 12, 2025, with the ticketed NightFest running from 2 to 5 October.
Canberra Glassworks
To celebrate Floriade and spring, the Canberra Glassworks are offering school holiday workshops for children and teens of all ages.
Canberra Mega Pass
From $89.10, the Canberra Mega Pass is the perfect way to enjoy many of Canberra’s popular attractions.
The pass includes:
- Canberra National Zoo & Aquarium
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Questacon.
Gold Creek Adventure Ticket
Visit all of Gold Creek's great attractions with one ticket.
Adventure Tickets include:
- Cockington Green Gardens
- Canberra Walk-In Aviary
- Canberra Reptile Zoo
- National Dinosaur Museum.
Run wild at Canberra Zoo and Aquarium
During the school holidays, the zoo hosts Zoocation, which offers a unique experience for primary aged children.
During a fun-filled day, children will get up close to the zoo’s animals, play games, make toys for the animals, and will learn something along the way.
Scale the treetops
If your children need a little outdoor action, head to Treetops Adventure at Majura Pines. Activities are available for children aged three and over.
Been there before? Check out the new aerial zipline course that has just opened. It has added a new network of ziplines to complement the aerial adventure park.
Learn about astronomy
The ANU and Mount Stromlo Observatory are running astronomy-themed holiday programs.
There are programs to suit children aged four to 12 years and teenagers aged 12 to 15 years old.
Become an ethical hacker
Join University of Canberra’s school holiday program and put your skills to the test by solving real-world cybersecurity challenges.
This immersive, hands-on, one-day workshop is designed for students aged 16 to 18 years.
Spend a day caring for animals
RSPCA are calling all animal lovers to spend the day learning about animals, positive pet care, and the ways they support the community.
Meet the shelter animals, a behind-the-scenes visit to see how the shelter runs, and a crafty session making enrichment goodies for your own pet or one of the lucky shelter animals.
Meet Mr Squiggle and Friends in person
The National Museum of Australia is inviting families on a journey through Norman Hetherington’s remarkable career. The exhibition has a number of interactive activities for children of all ages.
Learn about his early years and career creating the much-loved children’s television program, Mr Squiggle and Friends.
Train with a circus
From acrobatics, balance and juggling to aerials and performance, Warehouse Circus has a jam-packed program.
Kids can enjoy a full week of training for ages eight to 12 years and half day programs perfect for children aged five to seven years old.
Get amongst nature
The Wildbark at Mulligans Flat school holiday program is back.
The program offers a hands-on, action-packed adventure for children aged five to 15 years.
Show off your creativity
Children are immersed in a creative environment, surrounded by professional artists, musicians, dancers, and actors.
Suitable for ages six to 16 years, the one-day Art and Action program is an action-packed visual and performing arts school holiday explosion of creative joy.
Paint spring in the outdoors
Celebrate all things spring. Children of all ages can enjoy craft and outdoor sensory friendly painting sessions led by local artists.
Become a potion master
Create a mystical potion or join the professor and make your very own wand.
Quizzic Alley are hosting a range of magical classes for kids aged six years and over to get creative.
For more information.
Find a new favourite playground
Canberra is positively packed with amazing playgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a new favourite or willing to venture further afield, you’re bound to find a good one.
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