Informative Fun School Holiday Activities For The April Holidays

The school holidays are upon us, which is an exciting time for the kids. This year’s April school holidays start on the 7th and 14th of April and end on the 22nd and 29th of April, depending on the state or territory you are in. Coming up with fun school holiday activities and family holiday activities won’t be a hassle this year, especially as the school holidays overlap with Easter.

• Easter school holiday activities
• Family holiday travel destinations
• Activities to do on days out

Easter School Holiday Activities

Over the school holidays, families will be able to take part in a variety of Easter-themed events and activities across the country.

Sydney Royal Easter Show

Taking place at the Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is one of Australia’s biggest ticketed events. From the 18th to the 21st of April, the whole family can enjoy the best of Australian culture, indulge in delicious food and sweet treats, and learn more about agriculture. Read our blog for more information on how you can celebrate Easter at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

The Patch Hub

Located on the ground floor inside Australia Fair Shopping Centre, The Patch Hub is an Easter-themed event space where young children from the age of 5 (and adults) can take part in a fun and creative activity! All you have to is show up, grab a tote bag (or bring your own fabric item) and decorate it with patches. Entry is free, and the event takes place from the 7th to the 14th of April, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm daily (excluding Sunday).

NGV Easter Egg Hunt

Head to NGV Garden at the National Gallery of Victoria for an Easter egg hunt that the whole family will enjoy. Taking place on the 17th of April, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the event is free and you can participate in one of the four sessions offered.

Take a Family Holiday

To save money on family travels during the school holidays, Finder recommends travelling domestically, whether you are flying or taking a road trip. In another article, Finder recommends 10 domestic holiday spots perfect for the whole family:

1. The Great Barrier Reef and Far North Queensland
2. The Gold Coast, QLD
3. Coffs Harbour, NSW
4. Kangaroo Island, SA
5. Canberra, ACT
6. Rottnest Island, WA
7. Kakadu National Park, NT
8. Sydney, NSW
9. Hobart, TAS
10. Mount Hotham, VIC

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Activities for Days Out

You can plan days out during the school holidays to keep the kids entertained. Finding activities close to home not only makes things easier for you in terms of planning, but it can also be easier on your wallet because you can budget better. Here are a few suggestions for local activities that you can try out, depending on where you are:

• Visit your local parks, gardens, zoos and museums. This is a great way to combine a day out with education, depending on where you go. Keep an eye out for school holiday and children’s specials that these places may offer and browse our coupon codes for attractions for money-saving deals.
• Have movie nights at your local cinema once or twice a week and be sure to use our Movie coupon codes for deals on tickets.
• Get the kids active by taking them skating, cycling or taking them to an adventure park. Use our Sports coupon codes for deals on gear and Experience Days coupon codes for deals on tickets or bookings to adventure parks.

Fun School Holiday Activities

Use our fun school holiday activities guide to keep the kids occupied, out of trouble and entertained over the next few weeks. Be sure to browse Love Coupons’ offering of coupon codes to save on anything you may need over the school holiday period.