The NSW summer school holidays run from 18 December 2026 to 27 January 2027, inclusive. These are NSW public-school dates, and Catholic and independent schools can differ. For families searching from Penrith, every holiday listing we have is in Liverpool, so plan for the trip.
What is listed
Eight holiday sessions are listed, and some appear more than once, which suggests there is more than one session. The program includes:
- Old Skool Games
- Comic Creations
- Glow Art for kids, a workshop presented by Doodle Dezigns
- Children's Collingwood House Tour, listed twice
- A-Mazing Race Kids Edition, listed twice
- Gross Science
We don't have times, prices, age ranges or booking details for these, so the details are as the organisers publish them. Check their page before you plan.
Ideas by interest
- Making things: Comic Creations and the Glow Art workshop suit kids who like to draw, create and take something home. Ask about age ranges.
- Running around: Old Skool Games and the A-Mazing Race Kids Edition sound active, so dress for movement.
- Curious minds: Gross Science is the one to look at for kids who like experiments.
- History: the Children's Collingwood House Tour is listed twice, so ask which session suits your family.
Planning the break
- Pick the sessions first, then fill the other days with free time at home. A holiday of back-to-back sessions can wear kids out.
- Where a session is listed twice, compare the two and choose the one that fits your travel.
- Allow extra time to get to Liverpool, especially in summer heat.
- Bring water, sunscreen and a hat for any outdoor part.
- Book early with the organiser, as holiday sessions can fill.
We're still adding summer holiday programs near Penrith and other areas, so more will appear as organisers share them. For the latest dates and details, use the organisers' own pages.
