Things To Do With Kids in the Hawkesbury These July School Holidays
/What’s On in the Hawkesbury for Kids These July School Holidays?
Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do in the Hawkesbury during the July school holidays? Here’s your guide to our Top 12 kids activities in the Hawkesbury—packed with hands-on workshops, delicious food, outdoor adventures, and unique local events the whole family will love.
1. Pick-Your-Own Oranges & Mandarins
Let the kids enjoy citrus picking straight from the tree at these local orchards:
✨ School Holiday Tip: Fruit availability varies, so check each farm’s website before heading out.
2. Australiana Pioneer Village: Science & Nature Program
📅 Dates: July 8, 9, 15 & 16 | 🕒 10:30am – 3pm
🧪 Kids can churn butter, make yarn dolls, play vintage games, enjoy tractor hayrides and explore the colonial village. A classic Hawkesbury school holiday favourite!
More Info
✨ School Holiday Tip: Why not pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the lawns. BBQs available.
3. The Vineyard Sydney: Daily Kids Entertainment
📅 Weekdays | 🕒 12pm – 2pm
🎉 Petting zoos, pony rides, science shows, snow play and magical creature visits are just some of the fun in store.
Full Event Details
✨ School Holiday Tip: Grab lunch while you’re there, they have an extensive menu to suit everyone. Meanwhile the kids can have loads of fun in the playground.
4. Makers, Painters & Mayhem: Creative Kids Workshops
📅 Weekdays & Weekends | 🕒 8am – 5pm
🎨 Choose from 4 fun daily workshops including pottery, 3D pen art and decoupage. Drop-off or stay, and extended hours are available!
Book Now
Read all about our Recent Visit here
✨ School Holiday Tip: Parents & Carers have the option to stay or drop off. Why not explore Windsor while the kids are having fun.
5. Bligh Park Hotel: Free Craft Classes for Kids
📅 July 8, 15, 17, 18 | 🕒 10:30am – 11:30am
🍕 Fun activities like pizza making (SOLD OUT), Croc jibbitz crafts and cookie canvas art.
Reserve Your Spot
✨ School Holiday Tip: Get in quick to book, classes are selling out fast!
6. Hillbilly Cider: Kids Pizza Making Classes
📅 July 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18 | 🕒 11am & 12:30pm Tues & Wed; 11am Fri
🍎 $20 per child includes pizza, an apple juice, and a hands-on workshop.
Details Here
✨ School Holiday Tip: Parents & Carers are required to stay, so why not take a breather, book a table and enjoy their delicious pizzas and ciders kid-free!
7. Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens: Secret Sculptures Workshop
📅 July 10 & 17 | 🕒 10:30am – 12pm
🌿 A magical blend of nature and art. Get the kids out of the house and into nature. The kids will craft mini clay sculptures after exploring the incredible gardens.
Workshop Info
✨ School Holiday Tip: While the kids are busy, why not explore the Botanic Gardens and pack a picnic.
8. Western Sydney Winterfest: Street Food & Family Fun
📅 July 11–13 | 🕒 Fri 5pm – 10pm, Sat 5pm – 10.30pm, Sun 12pm – 9pm
🍭 Free entry event featuring viral food trucks, dodgem cars, face painting, showbags, and live entertainment.
📍 Richmond Race Club
Facebook Event
9. Zig Zag Railway: Historic Steam Train Ride
📅 July 4, 5, 6, 18, 19, 20 | 🕒 Multiple departure times
🚂 Journey through the Great Lithgow Zig Zag on a nostalgic steam train. A must-do school holiday experience near the Blue Mountains.
Book Now
✨ School Holiday Tip: Arrive early (30 mins) and grab a seat on the right hand side of the train as this side has the better valley views. Also get tickets to the first ride of the day to avoid possible traffic in Bilpin.
10. Winterfest: Sydney Medieval Fair at Hawkesbury Showground
📅 July 5 & 6 | 🕒 10am – 5pm
⚔️ Step into a world of knights, unicorns and jousting at this magical medieval fair. Includes live combat, archery, mythical creatures and artisan stalls.
Explore Winterfest
✨ School Holiday Tip: Plan ahead by checking out the schedule of events. Queue up early for food as the lines can get quite long during peak times.
11. Skin Health Central: Teen Acne Workshop
📅 July 10 | 🕒 2pm – 3.30pm
😊 A small group workshop for teens ready to learn about how to look after their skin. Learn about breakouts and why they happen, how to prevent pimples, why picking and squeezing leads to scarring, foods that can make acne worse and how to look after your skin. An informative workshop perfect for teens.
More Information
✨ School Holiday Tip: Why not go shopping or have lunch while the teenagers are busy learning all about their skin.
12. Lynwood Country Club: Mini Golf
📅 Sun - Thurs 11:00am - 8:30pm *Last rounds sold at 7pm | Fri - Sat 11:00am - 10:00pm *Last rounds sold at 8:30pm
⛳Lynwood Country Club now features an 18-hole mini golf course, offering a fun outdoor activity for kids and families. The course includes gentle hills, bridges, bunkers, and water features, with two options to suit different skill levels. The Yellow course for beginners and the Red course for those after more of a challenge.
More Information
✨ School Holiday Tip: Entry prices will be discounted for the July School Holidays.
Family-Friendly Accommodation in the Hawkesbury
Why not turn your visit to the Hawkesbury into a staycation? Our family-friendly holiday home is the perfect base to explore this incredible region. Sleeping up to 11 guests, our home features a children’s playroom full of toys and activities, a theatre room with complimentary popcorn, a hot tub, campfire, fishing and bushwalking onsite, trampoline, sandpit, magic potion stand, FootGolf and much more!
