Christmas School Holiday Activities Canberra 2023 (Programs, Free & Events)

The ACT school holidays 2023 are right around the corner, and you want to create a bucket list of Canberra school holiday activities in December 2023 - January 2024. You've come to the right place!

You'll discover:

Summer holiday activities for kids in December 2023 - January 2024,
Fun school holiday programs Canberra 2023, including free holiday activities,
What's on in Canberra school holidays, including Christmas events, and
Fun things to do in Canberra school holidays!

School holiday activities Canberra 2023: whats on in Canberra for kids & free things to do in Canberra school holidays. — School holiday activities Canberra in December 2023 - January 2024: Christmas events, school holiday programs and free school holiday activities

Your kids can discover a new hobby at Canberra school holiday programs 2023, meet new friends at school holiday camps in Canberra & surrounds, play at a fantastic indoor play centre Canberra has, and enjoy the best kids events - just to name a few!

Explore our top school holiday ideas for the ultimate school holiday fun in Canberra, ACT! Plan ahead for fun things to do in Canberra with kids, school holiday programs, exciting kids events and free school holiday activities.

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School holiday activities Canberra 2023

Discover school holiday activities Canberra offers for kids of all ages, including school holiday programs, holiday camps and fun things to do in Canberra school holidays in December 2023 - January 2024.

Canberra school holiday camps @ BOUNCE

👧 👦 School holiday activities for 8+ years old

🤸‍♀ 🤾🏼‍♂️ 🥳 BOUNCE Holiday Camps are returning for the summer school holidays in Canberra, ACT!

📅 SAVE the date! Summer holiday camps: 08-12 January; 15-19 January; 22-25 January 2024.

School holiday activities during summer school holidays 2023 for 8+ year olds at BOUNCE. — School holiday activities in Canberra for 8+ year olds at BOUNCE Belconnen

It's the perfect school holiday activity to learn new skills in a fun and social environment, featuring:

⭐NEW⭐ 3-hour program
Five days a week.

The new flexible schedule means you can drop off your child for a morning of indoor adrenaline fun!

Fun school holiday activities in Perth for 8+ year olds at BOUNCE. — Fun school holiday activities in Perth for 8+ year olds at BOUNCE in Canberra

Each school holiday camp session includes:

1.5 hours with a qualified coach and dedicated teaching time
30 minutes to refuel with a healthy snack
1 hour of free time to practise skills, led by one of our awesome BOUNCE Hosts.

BOUNCE school holiday camp price:

$65 per day.

For more information about school holiday camps in Canberra, visit the BOUNCE website.

School holiday fun activities at BOUNCE Belconnen, ACT

School holiday programs @ PCYC Queanbeyan

👧 👦 School holiday activities for 5-12 years old

🤾‍♀️ Police and Community Youth Club in Queanbeyan offers many safe and inclusive school holiday activities near Canberra for kids 5 - 12 years old, including:

Arts & Craft workshops
A great selection of Gymnastics classes
Fun indoor and outdoor games
And more!

📅 Summer school holiday activities:

18 December 2023: Junior Hockey, Arts & Craft, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Meet My Squad
19 December 2023: Ice Breaker Games, Pickleball, Dodgeball, Arts & Craft
20 December 2023: Junior Hockey, Nerf Battles, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft
21 December 2023: Capture the Flag, Arts & Craft, Disco Fun, Outdoor Games
02 January 2024: Ice Breaker Games, Arts & Craft, Outdoor Tag / Frisbee Games, Mind Challenges
03 January 2024: Capture the Flag, Pickleball, Nerf Battles, Arts & Craft
04 January 2024: Entertainer, Pickleball, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft
05 January 2024: Arts & Craft, Nerf Battles, Disco Fun, Outdoor Games
08 January 2024: Junior Hockey, Pickleball, Dodgeball, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
09 January 2024: Capture the Flag, Futsal, Outdoor Games, Arts & Craft, Healthy Heart Day
10 January 2024: Nerf Battles, Junior Hockey, Dodgeball, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
11 January 2024: Entertainer, Nerf Battles, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft
12 January 2024: Arts & Craft, Disco Fun, Outdoor Tag Games Frisbee Games, Water Fun OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
15 January 2024: Ice Breaker Games, Nerf Battles, Dodgeball, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
16 January 2024: Capture the Flag, Futsal, Arts & Craft, Move with the Music
17 January 2024: Junior Hockey, Nerf Battles, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
18 January 2024: Capture the Flag, Entertainer, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft
19 January 2024: Arts & Craft, Disco Fun, Junior Hockey, Outdoor Games OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
22 January 2024: Icebreaker Games, Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
23 January 2024: Capture the Flag, Entertainer, Outdoor Tag Games / Frisbee Games, Arts & Craft
24 January 2024: Junior Hockey, Nerf Battles, Futsal, Arts & Craft OR GYMNASTICS CAMP
25 January 2024: Junior Hockey, Nerf Battles, Water Fun, Arts & Craft

Indoor activities and school holiday activities Canberra @ PCYC Queanbeyan Youth Club. — Indoor / Outdoor school holiday activities in Canberra at PCYC Queanbeyan Youth Club

During the school terms, Queanbeyan PCYC also offers exciting indoor sports and recreational activities for all ages (6 months old - 55 years old), interests and fitness levels.

Some of Queanbeyan PCYC's fun indoor activities for toddlers, kids and teenagers include Gym classes, Floorball, Gymnastics, Ninja Warrior Gym, Squash lessons, Boxing classes and training and many more!

Book a spot for your child at PCYC Queanbeyan to get the most out of school holidays and school terms with fun indoor activities and school holiday programs near Canberra.

Fun indoor sports activities for all ages @ PCYC Queanbeyan Youth Club near Canberra. — Fun indoor sports activities for all ages @ PCYC Queanbeyan Youth Club near Canberra

PCYC is an Active and Creative Kids voucher provider. Use your Creative Kids voucher at all their NSW clubs.

Learn more about PCYC NSW

Photography lessons and creative workshops in Canberra

👧 👦 School holiday activities for 9-16 years old

📸 Calling all budding photographers! PhotoAccess offers a wide range of exciting hands-on activities and creative workshops in Canberra for tweens and teens during the upcoming ACT school holidays.

📅 Summer school holiday activities in Canberra:

15 January 2024: National Zoo Safari Scrapbooks
17 January 2024: Summer Photo Makers
22 January 2024: Summer Photo Storytelling

Limited spots are available - book today!

With PhotoAccess, your kids can learn photography for beginners with experienced tutors and artists to learn digital photography and more!

Their multi-day creative workshops are perfect for children 9-16 years and include:

Digital and Analogue Photography
Darkroom Printing
Cyantotypes
An exciting day taking photographs at the Zoo
and more!

Don't miss out - book photography lessons & creative workshops in Canberra via the PhotoAccess website.

ACT school holiday programs: photography lessons and creative workshops. — ACT school holiday programs: photography lessons and creative workshops

What's on in Canberra school holidays

When asking, "What's on in Canberra school holidays?" you'll find many fun school holiday events Canberra offers for kids.

Below are our top picks for what's on in Canberra school holidays 2023, including kids' shows and family events, so you can easily decide what to do in Canberra with kids.

BOUNCE After Dark Party - End of ACT School Term Celebration 🎉

Dates: Friday 01 December 2023

Address: BOUNCE Belconnen, 18 Benjamin Way, Belconnen, Canberra, ACT, 2617
Duration: 7pm-10pm
Ages: School-aged kids and Teenagers

Book Bounce After Dark

Canberra events for school-aged kids and teens: BOUNCE After Dark Party

BOUNCE After Dark is back for the ultimate end-of-school-term party to kick off the December school holidays!

From 7 pm, the lights go down, and the awesome tunes start pumping for 3 hours of uninterrupted freestyle fun.

The live DJ & Hosts will make it a great night for everyone, with nonstop awesome tunes, fun games, and prizes to be won.

Book your friends in for a night of awesomeness and come party at BOUNCE:

Choose from a jump-only ticket ($35), or
Upgrade to a meal and drink combo for only $10 extra.

Book online to secure your place today - It’s the perfect event for kids and teens to celebrate the end of school term!

Science Time @ Questacon

Dates: Wednesday 18 October 2023 - Wednesday 06 December 2023

Address: Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
Ages: Toddlers, preschoolers, school kids

Book Questacon tickets

Join Science Time activities @ Questacon in Cabnerra

It’s time to embark on an exciting learning adventure with Questacon’s Science Time!

This interactive experience is designed to ignite your child's inner scientist by encouraging them to ask questions, explore and experiment with the world around them.

Your child will work collaboratively with other young minds to solve problems and investigate their fascinating surroundings. Each session begins with a thought-provoking question that sparks curiosity and stimulates critical thinking.

Delve deeper into topics, like Light and Patterns, through hands-on experiments, fun activities, and even crafts! The sessions include a captivating scientific demonstration and a take-home activity sheet to continue your learning journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire your child's love for science. Buy your Science Time Questacon tickets now to watch your child's mind grow!

Science Time Questacon tickets

Adult: $24.50 per person
Child (4 - 16 years old): $18.90 per person
Child (0 - 3 years old): FREE
Q Club members: FREE

BBL13: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder

Dates: Saturday 23 December 2023

Address: Lavington Sports Ground, 1 Hanna St, Hamilton Valley NSW 2641
Ages: All ages

Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder

What's on for families: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder BBL game

Calling all cricket enthusiasts and families! Get ready for an unforgettable cricket game Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder in Hamilton Valley, NSW.

The cricket fever is back, and you won't want to miss a moment of the thrilling action!

Become part of the roaring crowd, cheer for your favorite cricket team, and create unforgettable memories with your family.

With a newly reduced BBL season, tickets are limited, so secure yours today! 🏏🌟

Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder tickets:

General admission ticket: from $5

Harry Potter Concert: The Magical Music of Harry Potter

Dates: Thursday 27 June 2024

Address: Llewellyn Hall, Building 100, William Herbert Place, Canberra ACT 2601
Duration: 3.5 hours, including intermission
Ages: All ages

Harry Potter Concert tickets

The Magical Music of Harry Potter, Concert in Canberra ACT

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Get ready for a magical experience like no other. The enchanting world of Harry Potter is coming to Canberra with the best songs and music from all Harry Potter films.

The Magical Symphonic & Philharmonic Film Orchestra brings to life the iconic music from the Harry Potter films. Plus, a special guest, a star from the Harry Potter universe, will join the concert.

Prepare for some fun and good humour as they make the concert unforgettable!

Harry Potter in Concert tickets

Tickets start at $99.

The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit The Concert

Dates: Friday 28 June 2024

Address: Llewellyn Hall, Building 100, William Herbert Place, Canberra ACT 2601
Duration: 3.5 hours, including intermission
Ages: All ages

Lord Of The Rings Orchestra tickets

The Lord Of The Rings in concert, Canberra, ACT

Prepare to be transported to a world of magic and wonder with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit - The Concert.

This concert will take you on a musical journey through the lands of hobbits, elves, and epic adventures. Experience the thrilling sounds of Mordor, the exhilarating chase of the black riders, and the ethereal melodies of the elves.

Gather your family and embark on this mesmerising musical adventure together!

Lord Of The Rings in Concert tickets

Tickets start at $99.

🎉 Wait, there's more to explore! 🎉 Check out what's on in Canberra this weekend for kids and families on our dedicated page! Get ready for a weekend full of fun!

Free school holiday activities Canberra 2023

Not all Canberra school holiday activities come at a cost. There are many free school holiday activities, including free kids activities, school holiday events, and free things to do in Canberra school holidays.

🌟 Great news! Stay tuned here because we're regularly updating this space with fantastic free activities in Canberra, just in time for the upcoming summer school holidays.

27 November - 21 December 2023: FREE Christmas Workshops (Snow Globes, DIY Santa Sack, Santa Keys and more). 🧑 All ages. 📍 Marketplace Gungahlin ACT 2912. Reserve your spot.
01-31 December 2023: FREE tours at Royal Australian Mint - Learn stories from Australia’s coin history. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Deakin, ACT 2600. Secure your free tickets.
17 December 2023: FREE family event - Traditional Carols on the Lawn 2023. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Campbell Gospel Chapel ACT 2612. Reserve your spot.
18 December 2023: FREE book club for LGBTQIA+ young people - Rainbow Reads. 🧑 12+ years old. 📍 Belconnen ACT 2617. No registration is required. Discover more.
19 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - LEGO Brick Club. 🧑 8+ years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Secure your spot.
20 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - LEGO Brick Club. 🧑 8+ years old. 📍 Tuggeranong ACT 2900. Secure your spot.
21 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Story Time. 🧑 3-5 years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Secure your spot.
23 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Story Time. 🧑 3-5 years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Secure your spot.
28 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Story Time. 🧑 3-5 years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Secure your spot.

06, 09, 18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Teddy Beach Bliss Story Time. 🧑 Toddlers - Preschool. 📍 Kippax Library, ACT 2615. No registration is required. View details for 06 Jan 2024 / View details for 09 Jan 2024 / View details for 18 Jan 2024
06 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Aquarium - Octopus Garden! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Gungahlin, ACT 2912. Secure your spot.

08 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Aquarium - Octopus Garden! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Kippax Library, ACT 2615. Secure your spot.
08, 14 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Design and build a LEGO Boat Challenge. 🧑 3-15 years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Register for 08 Jan 2024 / Register for 14 Jan 2024
09 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Worm farming. 🧑 5+ years old. 📍 Batemans Bay, NSW 2536. Secure your spot.
09, 16, 19, 23 January 2024: FREE activity - Summer LEGO Club. 🧑 6-12 years old. 📍 Batemans Bay, NSW 2536. Secure your spot.
10 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Seaside Library Adventure - Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Belconnen Library, ACT 2617. Secure your spot.
08, 11 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - LEGO Coral Reef Challenge. 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Tuggeranong ACT 2900. Secure your spot for 08 Jan 2024 / Secure your spot for 11 Jan 2024.
12 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Aquarium - Octopus Garden! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Dickson Library, ACT 2602. Secure your spot.

15, 19 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - LEGO Coral Reef Challenge. 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Dickson ACT 2602. Secure your spot for 15 Jan 2024 / Secure your spot for 19 Jan 2024
15, 17, 24 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Magnet Monsters from the Deep! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Tuggeranong ACT 2900. Secure your spot for 15 Jan 2024 / Secure your spot for 17 Jan 2024 / Secure your spot for 24 Jan 2024.

17 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Aquarium - Octopus Garden! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Tuggeranong ACT 2900. Secure your spot.
17 January 2024: FREE school holiday movie screening (PG-rated). 🧑 School-aged children. 📍 Moruya, NSW 2536. Secure your spot.
18 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Seaside Library Adventure - Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Dickson Library, ACT 2602. Secure your spot.
21 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Design and build a LEGO Boat Challenge. 🧑 3-15 years old. 📍 Tuggeranong ACT 2900. Register here.
22 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Seaside Library Adventure - Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Tuggeranong Library, ACT 2900. Secure your spot.
22 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Teddy Beach Bliss Story Time. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Kippax Library, ACT 2615. No registration is required. View details
22, 23 January 2024: FREE school holiday dance workshops for teenagers and youth. 🧑 12+ year olds. 📍 Woden Library, Phillip ACT 2606. Register for 22 Jan 2024 / Register for 23 Jan 2024.

23 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY Aquarium - Octopus Garden! 🧑 3-5+ years old. 📍 Belconnen ACT 2617. Secure your spot.
23 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Bluey Beach Story Time. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Kippax Library, ACT 2615. Secure your spot.

24 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Bluey Beach Story Time. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Belconnen Library, ACT 2617. Secure your spot.
24 January 2024: FREE school holiday workshop - Mask Decorating. 🧑 School-aged children. 📍 Narooma, NSW 2546. Secure your spot.
25 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Bluey Beach Story Time. 🧑 Toddlers - 5+ years old. 📍 Erindale Library, ACT 2903. Secure your spot.
27 January 2024: FREE tours at Royal Australian Mint - Learn stories from Australia’s coin history. 🧑 All ages. 📍 Deakin, ACT 2600. Secure your free tickets.
Until 18 February 2024: FREE Tour - Quiet Morning at Royal Australian Mint. 🧑 All ages. 📍 The National Museum of Australia, Canberra. Register here.

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Best Canberra indoor activities for toddlers and older kids

Discover the best indoor play centres and activities Canberra offers: fun indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks in Canberra, and indoor activities for toddlers and kids of all ages.

Plus, find exciting birthday ideas and kids' party venues Canberra has so you can enjoy the best things to do in Canberra with kids!

Jump for joy at the ultimate Canberra trampoline park & indoor play centre

Jump for joy at big BOUNCE Canberra - the ultimate trampoline park and indoor play centre!

If you're looking for unique and exciting indoor activities in Canberra to keep your family entertained during the ACT school holidays, look no further than BOUNCE Belconnen. It offers heaps of fun indoor activities and trampolines!

BOUNCE Belconnen offers fun indoor activities in Canberra for kids and adults: trampoline park, indoor play centre, cafe & party venue. — BOUNCE Belconnen offers fun indoor activities in Canberra for kids and adults: trampoline park, indoor play centre, cafe & party venue

This new state-of-the-art trampoline park in Canberra features a free-jump arena, dodgeball, slam dunk, vertical walls, wall climbing and high-performance trampolines.

Kids will have a blast at their X-Park Ninja Course that will challenge even the most adventurous jumpers.

Your little ones can enjoy indoor kids' activities at the soft play area and miniBOUNCE Zone, specifically designed for children up to 110 cm tall.

BOUNCE Belconnen if one of the best kids party venues in Canberra. — BOUNCE Belconnen if one of the best kids party venues in Canberra

For a little break, there's an on-site cafe where you can relax and refuel.

And if you're looking for the perfect place to invite friends for your next birthday party, BOUNCE Belconnen is one of the best kids' party venues Canberra has.

View more details and book the big BOUNCE Canberra today!

Jump for joy at BOUNCE Belconnen in Canberra

Fun arcade game party, bowling, laser tag and more

Looking for fun things to do in Canberra during the upcoming school holidays or kids' party venues Canberra has?

iPlay Australia is one of the best family places to go! iPlay Belconnen offers family fun at Westfield Shopping Centre in Belconnen, with arcade games, bowling, drift dodgem, laser tag, and various party packages.

Laser tag at iPlay Belconnen, a party venue in Canberra ACT. — Laser tag at iPlay Belconnen, a party venue in Canberra ACT

If you are looking for kids' school holiday activities in Canberra, then look no further!

With this list of fun kids' school holiday programs, events, and free school holiday activities, you can easily find holiday ideas in Canberra that won’t the bank.

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