School Holidays

Young girl wearing red top feeding alpaca a bowl of Carrots on the Central Coast NSW
Remy Brand x Love Central Coast

Looking for things to do these school holidays? Check out the list of activities, events and things to do on the Central Coast.

There are hundreds of ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays and most of them are free or are low cost. 

With so much going on, the kids won't be bored and will be begging you to take them around the coast to indoor and outdoor activities.

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Discover What's On these school holidays

Pelican Time | Everday | 3:30pm | The Entrance | Free
The FREE education talks cover interesting facts on pelicans, including care and rescue of pelicans in the wild, plus ways that we can all help protect pelicans and their environment by being waste wise when fishing and visiting this area.
Alpaca Open Day Meet & Greet | Every Sunday | 11:30am-4pm | Iris Lodge Alpacas, Jilliby | $25
Come and meet the alpacas and get to feed them too! The kids will love this fun family friendly day out in the beautiful setting of the hinterland!
Deadly Creatures | 13 -28 April | Australian Reptile Park, Somersby | From $25.99
Discover deadly creatures and get closer to your wild side these school holidays learning about the secrets of some of the deadliest creatures that call the Australian Reptile Park home.
Kids art classes and activities | Sat 13 -25 April | Toukley Village Green, Toukley |Free
Local artist Grace Agnes will be at the Gallery Container in Toukley from April to June and during in the school holdiays will offer a range of creative classes.
School holiday activities | 15-26 April | Mercure Kooindah Waters, Wyong
Kids can join the fun at Kooindah Waters during the April school holiday and take part in loads of fun and entertaining events
Elsa and Anna morning in the park | 18 April | 10-11am | Parklife Coffee, Terrigal | $22.49
Join in a magical morning in the park with Elsa & Anna from Frozen, filled with fun activities, enchanting stories, and singing fun!
Youth Circus Camp | 22, 23 & April | Roundabout Circus, Gosford |
Immerse yourself in the wonders of tumbling, aerials, juggling, and more, embracing the joy of the circus in an inclusive community-focused setting.
Rockpool Rambles | 18, 19 & 20 April | Bateau Bay | $7
Join a Central Coast Marne Discovery Centre guide on an exciting marine adventure and become a marine biologist by discovering the local rock pools, you'll be amazed what is hiding in these pools!
Amazement Koala Breakfast | 18, 19 & 2 April | 8-9:30am | Amazement Farm, Wyong Creek | $50
Have breakfast with a koala and receive a private koala keeper presentation and talk. Plus enjoy an up close encounter with the koala and have your photo taken with it.
Koi Fish | Thurs 18 April | 1-3pm |Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford
Meet a Koi Fish in the Japanese Gardens and make a watercolour and collage of the fish you meet! All materials included!
Swift Parrot Search | Thurs 18 April | 10am | Spencer Community Centre, Spencer| Free
Learn how to spot Swift Parrots. Become a citizen scientist and report their sightings. Join experts on a guided walk to look for Swifties.
Insect Worlds | Thurs 18 April | 10am-12pm | Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford | $25
Kids who love insects will love this! if you child has always been fascinated with creepy crawlies, this class will investigate insects and explore felt-tip pen as a drawing tool.
TEMPO | Fri 19 & Sat 20 April | 7pm and 10:30am | The Art House, Wyong |
When the orchestra hasn't shown up and the audience is waiting, call The Fruities! Shifting between striking aerial acts and highly choreographed acrobatic chaos, Tempo draws heavily on the traditional knockabout humour of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus!
Moonlight Cinema | Sat 19 April | 6pm | Davistown RSL, Davistown | $10
Enjoy a silent cinema experience under the stars watching Shuan the Sheep - Farmageddon! The fun starts at 4pm with face painting and games on the lawn.
Australian Reptile Show Budgewoi Hotel
Reptile Show | Sun 21 April | 12pm | Budgewoi Hotel | Free
Get ready to be WOW-ed by some Australian wildlife!
Outdoor Movie Night | 19 & 20 April | 4 Locations | Free
Get ready for a magical and FREE Cinema experience under the stars on the Central Coast! Grab your picnic baskets, rugs and cushions and enjoy a free family friendly outdoor screening of Disney classic Lilo & Stitch.
Kayaking Mooney Mooney | Sun 21 April | 8am | Mooney Mooney | Free
Oarsome! Join a FREE kayak tour exploring Mooney Mooney Creek and see amazing wildlife and learn how to care for the waterways. Morning tea provided.
waterbug workshop
Waterbug Workshop| Mon 22 April | 10am & 1pm | Erina | Free
Join Central Coast Waterwatch on a Waterbug hunt. Come along and learn about the different types of waterbugs that can be found living in the Central Coast waterways.
You are a doughnut | 22, 23, & 24 April | various times | The Art House | $15, Wyong |
Join biology teachers Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean for a brilliantly grosstacular tour of the human digestive system — with sketches, songs, and sensational science!
Little Smoker and cooker class | Tues 23 April |10:30am-12pm | Cue & Crew, Tuggerah | $50
Explore the world of BBQ with hands-on activities like making mini sliders and BBQ Skewers. Get up close and personal with our smoker, learn about different meats, and even create a signature BBQ sauce!
Drawing dragons workshop at Gosford Regional Gallery Central Coast NSW
Drawing Dragons | Tue 23 April | 10am | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and learn to draw different types of dragons. Create fantastical creatures with different elemental influences like fire, water, wind and ice.
Junior ranger
Junior Ranger | Tue 23 Apr | 10am | Wyrrabalong National Park, Magenta | $7.50
Join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services on a junior ranger adventure on the Central Coast these school holidays. Explore coastal trails, play games and make nature art in Wyrrabalong National Park.
Petting Zoo and Pony rides at budegwoi Hotel during April school holidays on Central Coast NSW
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo | Wed 24 April | 12pm | Budgewoi Hotel | Free
Spend a fun afternoon riding ponies and petting animals in teh petty zoo!
Expressive Drawing | Wed 24 April | 10am | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Join local artist Maree for this popular expressive drawing class using charcoal and pastels.
Waterbug Workshop| Wed 24 April | 10am & 1pm | Bateau Bay | Free
Join Central Coast Waterwatch on a Waterbug hunt. Come along and learn about the different types of waterbugs that can be found living in the Central Coast waterways.
Art studio workshop | Wed 24 April | 10am & 11:30am | The Beachie | $25
Get creative and have fun making lots of artworks in this two hour workshop with lunch and a soft drink included.
Magic Show | Sun 14 April | 12pm | Budgewoi Hotel | FREE
Magic Show | Sun 14 April | 12pm | Budgewoi Hotel | Free
Prepare to be amused by JD's World of Magic! This funny and interactive magic show appeals to all ages. The FREE show runs from 12pm on the main stage
Central Coast Regional Show 2024
Central Coast Regional Show | Sat 13 & Sun 14 April | 9am| Gosford Showground | Free
With loads of FREE entertainment, activities and attractions you can’t go past the Central Coast Regional Show for a great day out!
Junior Ranger tour of Brisbane Water National Park
Junior Ranger | Mon 15 Apr | 10am | Brisbane Water National Park, Patonga | $7.50
Join a NPWS Discovery ranger for a day of adventure in Brisbane Water National Park. You’ll explore coastal trails, play games and make nature art.
Adventure time manga
Adventure Time Manga | Mon 15 April | 1pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Are you a fan of the fun cartoon series Adventure Time? Instantly recognisable by its charmingly sweet illustration style, you can learn to draw some of your favourite characters, and even do a self portrait as if you were a main character, too!
Drawing dragons workshop at Gosford Regional Gallery Cenral Coast NSW
Drawing Dragons | Mon 15 April | 10am | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and learn to draw different types of dragons. Create fantastical creatures with different elemental influences like fire, water, wind and ice.
Create a plush toy | Mon 15 April | 11am | The Ary, Toukley | $20
Get creative and make a super soft plush toy! The kids will love creating their very own plush toy to take home as well as a beaded bracelet or keyring!
Mario & Friends Manga Gosford Regional gallery workshop
Mario & Friends Manga | Tue 16 April | 1pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Are you a fan of the super popular Mario games? Join this fun class where we learn to draw a range of our favourite characters such as Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi, and of course, King Bowser!
Animal Garden Pots | Tue 16 April | 11am | Burbank House & Garden, Erina Heights | $25
Play local these school holidays with an Animal Garden Pots for Kids workshop. Imaginations can run wild as kids create a mini succulent garden complete with plants, decorative pebbles and 'wild' animals (just pretend ones!) all in a terracotta pot.
Patterns Gosford Regional Gallery school holiday workshop
Rainbow Patterns | Tue 16 April | 10am | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
In this fun class students will use acrylic paint and coloured inks to create a multi layered artwork. Students are encouraged to wear smocks or clothes appropriate for a painting class.
Kids First Aid workshop | Tue 16 April | Wyong | $15
Learn life saving skills while having fun in a tailored first aid program designed for school age children.
Bluey Budgewoi Hotel
Meet Bluey and Bingo | Wed 17 April | 12pm | Budgewoi Hotel | Free
Come along for an afternoon of activities and a FREE meet and greet with Bluey and Bingo! Bring your little ones down for a special guest appearances and photo opportunities!
Still life drawing Gosford Regional Gallery
Expressive Drawing | Wed 17 April | 10am | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
Join local artist Maree for this popular expressive drawing class using charcoal and pastels.
Still life drawing
Still Life Drawing | Wed 17 April | 1pm | Gosford Regional Gallery | $25
In this still life drawing class, explore the use of charcoal and pastels with your favourite objects. Students can bring their own object or use one that’s provided.
Build a bear workshop | Wed 17 April | 10am & 11:30am | The Beachie | $25
Come and build your very own bear in this two hour workshop with lunch and soft drink included!
Kayaking |Wed 17 April | 3pm | Patonga | FREE
Kayaking Patonga | Wed 17 April | 3pm | Patonga | Free
Oarsome! Join a FREE kayak tour exploring Patonga Creek and see amazing wildlife and learn how to care for the waterways. Afternoon tea provided.
Teen Spoon Carving Class | Thurs 17 April | 9am | Wood Tamer Workshop, Wamberal $180.
Learn how to a carve wooden cooking spoon from greenwood. The 5 hour workshop includes all materials and is ideal for kids aged 12 and up!