Looking for school holiday activities in Arncliffe? We have a few events, dance and kids classes, junior golf, music lessons and two libraries listed in the suburb and in nearby Tempe, Marrickville, Rockdale and Campsie. The Summer school holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 (starting in 6 weeks). These are the NSW public-school dates. Catholic and independent schools can differ, so check your own school's calendar.
Events
- Decathlon Tempe Kids Sports Party in Tempe.
- Campsie Lantern Festival in Campsie. Festival details are as the organisers publish them, so check their page.
- Sashiko Workshop with Yoshi, a sewing and repair workshop in Marrickville. Check the age group.
In Arncliffe and Wolli Creek
- Arncliffe Library and Infinity Dance Australia, both in Arncliffe.
- Jack Newton Junior Golf in Wolli Creek.
- Tempe Historic House, which is listed under Wolli Creek.
Classes in Marrickville and nearby
- Aiki Kids Club in Marrickville and Undercliffe.
- READY SET DANCE and READY SET DANCE Level 1 in Marrickville.
- JAM BUDDIES in Marrickville.
- Little Kickers for ages 5 to 8 in Sydenham.
Rockdale and further out
- Rockdale Library, G4 Guitar Schools and Kyokushin Karate St. George, all in Rockdale.
- Camp Cobark - Barrington Tops, listed under Banksia. Check where it is held, how long it runs and what ages it takes.
Ideas by age
Little Kickers is listed for ages 5 to 8, which is the clearest age match in our information. The sports party in Tempe is aimed at kids, but we don't have an age range. For the dance, karate and guitar options, ask the organiser which age group they take and whether a new child can try a class.
A library visit is a gentle option for a quiet day, and the two libraries listed here are in Arncliffe and Rockdale. Check their own pages for what is on.
Planning the day
The listings spread across several suburbs, so check the travel time before you book and think about what suits your child in the car. A good plan is one booked activity a day with something relaxed around it. Regular classes don't always run through the break, so ask each organiser whether it is on and what it costs. We don't have prices.
Use the events and clubs below to find each organiser, then check their own page for the latest times and places.
