Fun Family Activities to Do This Summer

The festive season may be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! We’ve put together a list of our favourite things to do to help beat the school holiday boredom and keep the entire family entertained. Keep reading to learn how you can make the most of your summer school holidays.

 

Midtown Community Garden Open Day

When: Saturday, 28 January 2023| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Kiosk 47 by Darcy St. Project, Macquarie Park

The school holidays are a great time to introduce your kids to gardening! You can keep things simple by teaching them how to make a fairy garden in a pot – all you’ll need is few succulents, some colourful stones and fairy statues. This will be a great opportunity to teach your kids about responsibility while making it super fun for them at the same time!

Midtown will be hosting a community garden working bee on Saturday, 28th January from 10am - 2pm. You’re invited to come along and learn all the tips and tricks you’ll need to achieve a flourishing harvest. There’ll be garden tip talks, cooking demo as well as kids activities and entertainment on the day. You’ll even be able to take home some fresh produce and enjoy the fruits of your labour. If you’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to immerse your family into gardening, this is it!

Head to our Facebook page and RSVP for the day: https://bit.ly/3WnI0jp

 

Timezone Macquarie Park

When: Every day from 9am-11pm

Where: Level 4, Corner of Herring Road &, Waterloo Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113

Tired of playing the same old video games at home? Why not up the ante with a trip to Timezone Macquarie Park? It's video arcade games galore where you can smash some high scores! From arcade classics to next-level immersive virtual reality games, there’s something for everyone at Timezone.

Situated in the heart of the vibrant Macquarie Centre, just 600 metres away from Midtown, Timezone Macquarie Park is the perfect place to spend your school holidays.

photo source: www.timezonegames.com/en-au

 

Eden Gardens Workshops

When: Various times, see website

Where: 307 Lane Cove Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

Eden Gardens is a beautiful garden centre that is conveniently located 2.7 kilometres from Midtown. If you’re looking to get in touch with your creative side this school holidays, be sure to attend one of their amazing workshops! There’s kids’ terracotta pot painting where the kiddos can paint and decorate their own terracotta pots then plant them with beautiful flowers. There’s also a basket weaving workshop where you’ll be able to discover the art of stitching by creating your own basket from recycled and found materials such as wire, rope, fabric, flyscreen and fruit nets.

photo source:www.eventbrite.com.au

 

Freak VR Macquarie Centre

When: 10am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-9pm Friday and Saturday, 10am-7:30pm Sunday

Where: Shop 4419, Level 4, Macquarie Centre, North Ryde NSW 2112

Don’t just play the game these holidays; be the game! Step beyond reality and solve mysterious puzzles, slay evil zombies, be anyone and do everything in the virtual world. Freak VR combines cutting edge multiplayer games, incredible 4D effects and curated physical spaces to help you venture beyond reality! The fully immersive VR experiences are suitable for ages 8+, making it perfect for kids, adults, birthdays, corporate groups, school holidays, and adventures with friends and family. Level up your school holidays at Freak VR today!

photo source:freakvr.com.au

 

Elouera Reserve

When: Everyday

Where: 82-84 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

It’s always a great idea to take the family out for day of fun at the park for the rest of the school holidays. We absolutely love Elouera Reserve, which is positioned only 600 metres from Midtown. The park has plenty of lush green space and a modern playground with six swings, two illuminated cubbies and a slide, two embankment slides, a flying fox, spinner, two in-ground trampolines and a hammock. There’s even a barbecue for you to cook up the perfect sausage sizzle lunch! You definitely can’t go wrong with a school holiday day out at Elouera Reserve.

photo source: hillsdistrictmums.com.au

 

Strike Bowling School Holiday Deal

When: Every day before 4pm

Where: Level 3, Cnr, Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

Keep the family entertained this school holidays by hitting the lanes at Strike. Strike Macquarie offers 10 world-class bowling lanes, an awesome laser tag arena, private karaoke rooms plus Sydney's most challenging escape rooms. Combine all that with a tasty cocktail bar and delicious food, Strike really is the spot for all of your entertainment needs! Plus, for the school holiday period, a family of four can play a game of bowling for only $40 if they arrive before 4pm! Located only 600 metres away from Midtown, this super fun bowling alley is sure to keep your family entertained this school holidays.

We hope you enjoy the rest of the school holidays and make the most of the fantastic activities in and around Midtown MacPark!