Keep the kids busy with loads of activities and events on the Central Coast
Grace Agnes floral painting
Discover What's On these school holidays in our community
The Central Coast community has an amazing range of holiday activity fun on during these school holidays. With activities for the adventure seeker, the creator, baker and gamer, you kids won't be bored these holidays! Many of the events are free and some require a booking to reserve your space. So, without delay, check out the events below in our local libraries, leisure centres, gallery, theatre and community, you will be kept very busy!
Also see our Spring School Holiday guide for more events put on by local businesses on the Central Coast.
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.
Festive piglet scavenger hunt | Mon 2 - Sat 21 Dec | 9:30am-4:30pm | Lake Haven Library | Free
Can you find all the festive piglets around the library? Come into Lake Haven Library throughout December and test your scavenger skills!
Create a colourful Christmas decoration using scratch board and other craft materials.
Introduction to coding for kids | Tue 4 January | 1-4pm | Lake Haven Library | Free
Interested in learning how to code these school holidays? Book into our introductory class to learn how to code using Scratch the colourful, visual programming language.
Fun and Games | Mon 6 - Fri 24 January | 9:30am-4:30pm| Kincumber Library | Free
Come and spend some time at Kincumber Library these holidays! Grab a beanbag and challenge old and new friends to a game on the PlayStation 4! We have a great selection of games, with up to 4 controllers.
Are you looking for a last minute fun thing to do? Visit Gosford library and get inspired by our crafting table. Use our materials to create something amazing to take home.
Magic Door writing workshop with author Jess Black | Tue 14 January | 10am-12pm | Kincumber Library| $5.50
In this workshop children can explore their own portal into a magic world through the device of a magic door. They will work on the world, the setting, characters, magical creatures, devices and how to make it back to their own world!
Decorate your own Library tote bag | Tue 14 January | 10:30-11:30am | Erina Library | $5.50
Join us for a craft activity where kids can decorate their own library bag and bookmark. Personalise these items to carry home your favourite books and kick off your 2025 reading adventure!
Writing workshop with Rebecca J Chaney | Wed 15 January | 10:30-11:30am| Erina Library| Free
Rebecca J. Chaney will be at Erina Library to talk about her children’s adventure novel, Stu and the Sketchy Time Stops, and will be running an interactive creative writing workshop where participants create their own story!