What's On In Sydney These April School Holidays 2016
Every time I write a list of what’s on for kids in Sydney during school holidays, there seems to be more and more to add.
So many shows and exhibitions and things to see and places to go and stuff to eat and laughs to be had.
And let’s not forget all the free fun we can have outdoors in Sydney too. Check at the end of the post for links to all my round up posts of beaches, playgrounds and walks too.
No need to spend a fortune daily in school holidays!
But if you have got a few dollars spare, we’re going to start by looking at the kids shows that are on these April school holidays.
Showbiz! Theatre and Comedy for Kids
Comedy For Kids at Sydney Comedy Festival
When: Tuesday 19th April to Sunday 24th April
Where: Sydney Town Hall.
Cost: The shows are free and the $2.50 booking fee is being donated to Sydney Story Factory.
A two hour show over three stages and with action-packed laughs for kids of all ages.
Check out the details on the Sydney Comedy Festival website here.
Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Riverside Theatre, Parramatta Sydney, NSW
12 – 13 April 2016
Laycock St Theatre Gosford, NSW
18-19 April 2016
Chatswood Theatre Chatswood, NSW
22-23 April 2016
The Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty, the company’s first mainstage production designed specifically for children, has had exceptional success on its tour and now plays some venues in and around Sydney. A real treat for ballet lovers of all ages.
More info and tickets on the Australian Ballet website here.
Mr Stink at the Opera House
9th April – 24th April 2016 David Walliams hilarious book is brought to life on stage in this world premiere adaptation. For ages 6+
Read more on the Opera House website here.
Cautionary Tales for Children
This hilarous and somewhat gruesome show is based on the poems of Hilaire Belloc, you might know “Matilda told such dreadful tales.” From April 20th – 24th at Sydney Opera House Studio. For children aged 7+
Read more on the Opera House website here.
Ice Age Live – A Mammoth Adventure
15th – 17th April at Allphones Arena, Sydney Olympic Park. There’s ice skating, aerial performance, puppets and film in this extravaganza telling the story made famous in the Ice Age films. Find info and tickets here.
Fiddler on the Roof
Throughout school holidays at the Capitol Theatre, the classic story of a family’s live turned upside down turned into one of the world’;s best loved musicals.
Details on Capitol Theatre website here.
The Peasant Prince – Monkey Baa Theatre
The amazing story of Li Cunxin retold for children in this remarkable performance. From 9th – 20th April at Lendlease Theatre, Darling Quarter, read our full preview of The Peasant Prince here.
Book tickets here.
The Very Hungry Caterpiller Show
This legendary tale is brought to life by New York’s Puppet Kitchen. It’s on at Casula Powerhouse from April 15th – 17th and at the Riverside Theatres parramatta from April 26th – 28th. There are four chows each day, ideal for younger children.
Riverside Parramatta website here.
Casula Powerhouse website here.
Puppeteria by Jeral Puppets
Preschoolers will adore watching Little Red Riding Hood and the Owl and The Pussycat Went To Sea from these renowned puppeteers. For children aged four -nine years, there’s Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book. Puppet theatres are in Randwick and Castle Cove.
Puppeteria website here.
Current Exhibitions and Shows at Museums and Art Galleries
Australian National Maritime Museum
Horrible Histories Pirates until April 27th 2016
Museum of Sydney
Lego Bricks Sydney Harbour Icons until 31st July 2016
The Powerhouse Museum
The Art of The Brick: DC Comics
The Australian Museum
Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
Sydney Living Museums
Read about Sydney Living Museum’s school holiday activities and tours here.
The Sydney Brick Show
When: 2016 16-17 April 2016,
Where; Sydney Town Hall
Come to see 2,500m² of LEGO® fun on two levels! The Sydney Brick Show is run by volunteers and raises funds for Bear Cottage. See amazing structures, meet their creators and play with Lego and Duplo too.
For tickets and information, please visit www.sydneybrickshow.com.au
Day Trips or Weekends Away from Sydney
Sculpture At Scenic World
When: Friday, 8 April to Sunday, 8 May 2016
Where: Scenic World, Katoomba
Cost: Ultimate Sculpture Pass – Adult $39, Child (4-13yrs) $21, Under 4yrs FREE, Family $99 (2 x adults and up to 5 children under 14 years) – includes exhibition entry to the rainforest plus all the Scenic World rides.
33 sculptors from Australia and around the world display their works throughtout the beautiful rainforest at Scenic World.
Scenic World makes a great day trip from Sydney. Our family has really enjoyed our visits, read all about it on our Scenic World posts here.
A Little Bit of Italy in Broke
When: Friday April 8th until Sunday April 10th
Where: 12 venues in the Broke Fordwich area of the Hunter Valley
Take the kids to Italy without leaving Australia. This festival in the Hunter Valley involves master classes, workshops and spaghetti throwing competitions! Celebrate all things Italian in the quiet side of the Hunter, introduce the kids to the joys of pasta and bocce too.
If you’re bringing the family, a number of venues have kid-friendly activities ranging from scarecrow judging, to the Spaghetti Throwing Competition.
Read the full program at: www.italyinbroke.com.au
Jamberoo Action Park
Last chance to enjoy the splashing, thrilling joys of Jamberoo before it closes for winter.
Jamberoo website here.
Our tips on planning a trip to Jamberoo are here.
For more water slides in Sydney click here.
Healthy Outdoors Fun That’s Always Open and Always Free
Sydney’s Best Playground here
Sydney’s Most Kid-Friendly Beaches here
Family Walks in Sydney here
Sydney’s Best Beaches for Kids
We’ll be down the coast doing the last jobs before our beach house is taken over by a holidays rental agent.
So a working weekend for us.
Hope you enjoy the long weekend ahead.