School Holidays

Keep the kids busy with loads of activities and events on the Central Coast

Discover What's On these school holidays in our community

The Central Coast community has an amazing range of fun activities running during the school break. With activities for the adventure seeker, the creator, baker and gamer, kids won't be bored these holidays! Many of the events are free and some require a booking to reserve your space. Check out the events below in our local libraries, leisure centres, gallery, theatre and community, there's something for everyone.

See our Winter School Holiday Guide below for more kid-friendly events put on by local businesses across the Central Coast or browse the School Holidays Itinerary to fill every day in the school holiday calendar!

School Holiday Guide

Council Services School Holiday Itinerary

Community school holiday guide

Pelican Time | Every day during school holidays | 3.30pm | The Entrance | Free

Free education talks with interesting eco facts on pelicans, including care and rescue of wild pelicans (sometimes live!) plus ways we can all help protect pelicans and their environment when fishing or visiting the area.

Community Leisure Centres, Gyms and Pools

Splash, play and stay active locally, at Council operated leisure centres, gyms and pools near you. The school holidays brings a range of swimming and sports clinics, inflatable fun and waterslides.

Community Theatre

Sit back while the family is entertained. The local theatre is an easy, screen-free outing everyone can enjoy. From K-Pop and Finding Nemo to acrobatics and animals, The Laycock Community Theatre school holiday program is full of kid-friendly shows.

Gosford Regional Gallery

Unleash your creativity at the art gallery. As well as exhibitions to admire, there are hands-on and inspiring experiences on offer for kids and the whole family.

Community Libraries

The local library isn't just books. As well as picking your latest read, you can build new skills and have new experiences. From cooking, puzzles, robotics to art and storytelling, there’s something for everyone at the local library these school holidays.

Plan Your School Holidays

To make it easy to find all the school holiday activities on offer in the community, we've put together a School Holidays Itinerary, highlighting what's on at leisure centres, pools, libraries, galleries, theatres and The Hub Erina.