The quickest way to plan school holiday activities in Merrylands is to start with the sports clinics, library programs and local venues in this guide, then confirm dates with each organiser. We are still adding holiday programs near Merrylands, so use this as a starting point rather than a full timetable.
The Summer school holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 (starting in 7 weeks). These are NSW public-school dates. Catholic and independent schools can differ, so check your own school's calendar before you book anything.
What is on in and around Merrylands
Merrylands itself has two basketball clinics, one for ages 6 to 9 and one for ages 10 to 13. There is also a playgroup on the Super Smart Play Bus. Merrylands Library and the Cumberland City Council What's On page, which also covers the council's libraries, are good places to look for programs as they are announced. Bardali Function Centre is listed in Merrylands too, so ask them what they run for children.
A few listings are close by in Parramatta and Auburn. They include robot tutoring for ages 4 to 11, a messy sensory play session for babies and a school readiness program at Auburn. We do not know which of them will run during the break, so check with the organiser before you plan a day around them.
Ideas by age
- Babies and toddlers: the messy sensory play session for babies and the Super Smart Play Bus playgroup are the nearest matches in our listings.
- Ages 4 to 5: robot tutoring starts at age 4. The school readiness program at Auburn sounds like a fit for children about to start school, but ask the organiser about ages.
- Ages 6 to 13: the basketball clinics, which are split into two age groups.
- Active kids of any age: Granville is next door and lists Granville Swimming Centre, Dynamic Self Defence and Grappling Bros Rydalmere. Ask each one about holiday classes and the ages they take.
Planning the day
Book early where you can. Clinics and workshops often have limited places, and only the organiser can tell you what is left. Check the age range, what to bring and whether a parent needs to stay.
We do not hold prices, so ask about cost when you get in touch. If you are heading to Parramatta, Auburn or Granville, look up the route and parking the night before, and leave extra time on the first morning. A library visit or a swim fits easily around a morning session if you want a second activity without a long drive.
Where to find the latest
Organisers change times and add sessions without much notice. The events and clubs below link to their own pages, and the Cumberland City Council What's On page is a useful place to look for newly announced programs. Check there again closer to the day.
