If you are hunting for school holiday activities in Ropes Crossing, start with the martial arts, kids' classes in nearby St Marys, and a couple of local markets. The Summer school holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 (starting in 6 weeks). Those are New South Wales public-school dates, and Catholic and independent schools can differ, so check with your own school.
Classes worth a look
St Marys has the most classes listed: Little Dragon Champions, Champion Kids, Mat Ninjas and a physie class for ages 3 to 4. Over in Mount Druitt there is Little Tigers and a kids karate, self defence and jiu jitsu class. Ask each organiser about the age range, whether the class runs through the break and how to book.
Clubs close to home
Oxley Park is the hub, with Total Self Defence Academy Ropes Crossing, Ropes Crossing Strikers, Skypeak Adventures, St Marys Rugby League Club, Western Warriors Martial Arts and Penrith Jitsu Club. MJ Art School is listed in Jordan Springs and Go Banana's in Werrington. The listings here do not say what each place offers during the holidays, so a quick message to the organiser is worth it.
Markets for a lazy morning
The Jordan Springs Monthly Market and Elara Village Night Market (in Marsden Park) are the two events listed. They are an easy way to get out of the house without a big plan. Check the organisers for which days they run.
Keeping the break manageable
- Choose one or two regular activities rather than booking every day.
- Group trips by suburb, since the listings are spread between Ropes Crossing, Oxley Park, St Marys and Mount Druitt.
- Leave room for a rest day. Kids who have done a class every day are usually flat by the end of the week.
- Check each venue for booking rules and holiday hours.
The events and clubs below show what Roolu has right now, and the organisers' own pages are the best place to confirm times, prices and ages.
