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Autumn School Holiday Guide
Welcome to the Blacktown City Council Autumn School Holiday Guide!

The Blacktown City Council School Holiday Guide has some great suggestions for families looking for activities over these school holidays.

Learn how to make ‘no bake coconut and date balls’ or attend an art workshop at the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre!

Keep an eye out for the Blacktown City Festival program, coming soon!

Or why not visit some of our great local attractions including the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, the new Sydney Zoo, HOYTS Blacktown, and Raging Waters Sydney!

Blacktown City Festival full program coming soon
Kids go FREE this April at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park!
Kids go FREE this April at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park!

'Rewild' your tribe these holidays and spend the day at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, home to the largest collection of Australian animals in the world.

A true hands-on wildlife experience, located in the heart of Doonside. Visitors can hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons, pat a koala and experience over 2,000 of Australia’s
most unique native animals up close.

We’re open 9 am to 4 pm, every day these holidays!

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What’s NEW at Sydney Zoo
Don’t miss a packed schedule of activities at Sydney Zoo these holidays

There’s so much to see at Western Sydney’s only world-class zoo!

Visit Sydney Zoo and connect with beautiful animals in wide open spaces and fresh air. Home to all your favourite exotic and native animals, Australia's largest reptile and nocturnal house and an aquarium, Sydney Zoo is the perfect family day out. The added bonus of no hills or steps makes it perfect for prams.

These school holidays learn about the amazing animals at Sydney Zoo with free keeper talks daily. Plus, join us for a musical journey under the sea with Abi Tucker and The Mermaid's Recycled Tail. Guests can enjoy the presentation every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of the holidays.

Meet the newest arrivals, including adorable baby capybara, meerkat pups, two playful elephants and a bull shark!

Save up to 15% on day tickets when you buy online, or become a member and enjoy unlimited entry from just $109.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit sydneyzoo.com.

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Family art workshop with Sima Alikhani
Family art workshop with Sima Alikhani

In this family workshop, contemporary artist Sima Alikhani teaches participants the skills to create original artworks using paint and collage with acrylic paints and brushes, old newspapers and canvases.

Suitable for all ages and skill levels, Alikhani’s inclusive teaching style helps budding artists master new techniques and take home a finished canvas.

Bookings are essential and cost $10 per person.

Date: Friday 9 April

Time: 10.30 am - 1.00 pm

Image: The Western.

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Hop into HOYTS these school holidays
Hop into HOYTS these school holidays

Hop into HOYTS these school holidays for some blockbuster-sized family savings!

Family Saver Tickets are now available for HOYTS Rewards members, allowing you to save on family movies when purchasing in a family of 3 or 4.

Don't miss Peter Rabbit 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, Tom & Jerry: The Movie, and more!

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Make a splash these school holidays at Raging Waters Sydney
Make a splash these school holidays at Raging Waters Sydney

Offering over 30 rides, slides and attractions Sydney’s biggest waterpark has something for the whole family. Challenge your family and friends on the H2Go Racers, experience the thrills on the 360 Rush, chill out by the beach or slide the new – Whirlwind.

Discover NSW vouchers accepted at the gate – get entry from just $25.

Tickets and passes can be found online, here.

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Looking for more to do these school holidays?

The Blacktown City Council School Holiday Guide has some great suggestions for families looking for activities over these school holidays.

Join our junior tennis holiday clinic, or attend a workshop at one of our libraries or the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre. There is something for everyone!

For a full listing of events and activities, click here.

If you would like to receive future editions of our School Holiday Guide, subscribe here.

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