Free fun for kids… it’s what we all need in school holidays.
Here are some ideas for families in Western Sydney and for others too as there’s lots that’s well worth travelling to in the west.
Free Activities in Shopping Centres
Check out your local shopping centre as many offer free fun for kids in school holidays.
Macarthur Square, Campbelltown:
Family-Friendly Walks
Read this post on Hills District Mums about walks in the Hills area
One of them is the Platypus Track, there’s a detailed post about it below.
The Platypus Track at Bidjigal Reserve, Baulkham Hills
This 1.7km loop makes a great walk for younger children. Read all about it and find photos on the Weekend Notes website here.
Plough and Harrow Park playground
Great free playgrounds in Western Sydney
Here’s our post on this blog about 15+ fab playgrounds in Western Sydney
NB: Check out the newest one at Bungarribee Park on this post here
Hills District Mums has a post about top playgrounds in The Hills here
Fairfield Adventure Park
Kid-Friendly Cafes In The West
Cafes can be great for a not-too-expensive treat in school holidays, especially the ones that have playgrounds in them or alongside. Here’s our list.
Parraparents is a terrific website with all the info on what’s on in Parramatta plus the best of local ki-friendly places and activities.
There is of course the excellent Facebook page Fun For Kids Western Sydney, a good place to find things to do.
So what have I missed?
The more info the merrier, please do leave a comment with other great stuff.
Happy holiday fun hunting,
Seana xx
Jo
I wish I was living in Sydney now with young kids because your site and your suggestions are so helpful. So many things to do, and such wonderful activities – but you have to know about them, and that’s where you come in! Keep up the great work 🙂
Nicole @ The Builder's Wife
I miss my kids being young enough that they enjoyed the simple things in life. Now that they are all teenagers, the best free activities we enjoy are skate parks and the local BMX track.