Families are set for fun and discovery with Central Coast Council’s winter school holiday program. 

Designed to spark imaginations and keep kids moving there’s something on the Coast for every interest and budget. From tech and craft to sport and nature talks, kids and young people are encouraged to explore and connect during the school break.

Some highlights from the 2025 winter school holiday program include:

• Join a nature adventure with Council’s Environmental Education team, including whale talks, parrot spotting, and fungi foraging.
• Creative kids can dive into painting, collage, clay, coding, animation, Cricut design, storytime with local authors and thrilling escape rooms in our libraries.
• As part of NAIDOC Week (7-14 July) kids can engage in creative and mindful craft while honouring our Indigenous community at Toukley and Lake Haven library’s.
• Active kids and young people can burn off energy with Swim and Sport programs helping build skills, fitness, and friendships.
• Gosford Regional Gallery offers a colourful school holiday program with activities including risograph print, watercolours, painting, Pokémon drawing, Minecraft collage and more!
• The Lightning Thief musical at Laycock Street Theatre brings mythical creatures, epic songs, and non-stop action - perfect for tweens, teens and Percy Jackson fans.
• Enter or support the skateboard and scooter street competition at Central Coast Skatepark Series at BATO Yard skatepark - Bateau Bay, 9am-3pm Saturday 5 July.
• Join activities including live music, VR experiences, sport games, tote bag design, a free community BBQ at Youth Day Out - Lake Haven, 10am- 2pm Wednesday 9 July.
• The Entrance Connect adventure trail is perfect for families and offers a variety of activities such as amusement rides and other fun treats - there’s also the chance to win one of four $250 gift cards!
• From libraries to leisure centres, town centres to parks - these activities help to build community, creativity, and connection across the Coast!

To see all events and plan your winter school holiday adventure, select the 'school holiday' category at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/whats-on