Looking for fun and engaging activities to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays? Whether they love getting creative, exploring the outdoors, or diving into something new, Hobart has plenty of options to enjoy. From hands-on pizza making to outdoor adventures and exciting youth programs, here are six top activities to make the most of the holidays in Hobart.
1. Make your own pizza at Legacy Park
Get hands-on and make your own pizza at the School Holiday Bake Day at Legacy Park!
This interactive event is perfect for kids, with face painters and a coffee van on site for adults.
Parental supervision required.
Event details here.
2. Explore Hobart's parks and playgrounds
Long Beach Reserve, Sandy Bay: Refreshed with new sand and a fresh coat of paint, Long Beach Park is ready for fun! You can now book the rotunda for gatherings.
Cornelian Bay: While the kids enjoy the park at this scenic spot, grown ups can relax around the BBQ area with bookings now available for the first time.
Find a park here or book a BBQ area here.
3. DKHAC School Holiday Splash Program
Dive into the fun at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre with inflatables available on weekdays during the school holidays.
The school holiday fun includes a large inflatable in the 50m pool and a smaller inflatable in the 25m pool, while the crowd favourite blue slide will also be in full swing.
Perfect for water-loving kids!
Visit the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Facebook page for more info.
4. Youth activities at YARC
Hobart's Youth Arts and Recreation Centre offers a wide range of activities for 12 to 25-year-olds.
From hiking and KPOP classes to street theatre, DIY nails, and freestyle hip hop, there’s something for all tastes.
Music studio sessions are also available.
More info here.
5. Bush Adventures
Help your child discover the wonders of nature with our Bush Adventures program.
Led by passionate educators, these activities are perfect for fostering curiosity and a love for the environment.
Here's what you can enjoy this spring:
- Waterbug Survey: Get up close with fascinating water creatures and learn how they support our ecosystems. You'll also discover how to protect our waterways.
- Platypus Protector Guided Walk: Explore the world of the platypus on this guided walk. Learn about their habitat, diet, and ways to help protect them.
- Magic Soil and Mud Mosaics: Let creativity flow as kids craft mud mosaics in this fun, hands-on activity.
More info here.
6. TMAG events
Check out exciting events and exhibitions at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), including the recently reopened Islands to Ice gallery, featuring a LEGO model of Australia's Antarctic Research ship, the RSV Nuyina icebreaker by Ryan McNaught on loan from the Australian Antarctic Division, and a Sperm Whale floor mosaic.
There's also an incredibly cool children's gallery, mapiya lumi | around here, which has a range of exciting spaces for children aged 0-7 to discover.
Supported by the City of Hobart.
What's on at TMAG.
Enjoy a fun-filled holiday in Hobart!