Friday Five: Spring into School Holiday Fun

Hello Holidays! School’s out for Spring, but have no fear, we’ve got a plethora of fun to keep the young’uns occupied.

Here’s what Hobart has to offer during this holiday season:

1. The Theatre Royal ‘2025 Staycation‘

The Theatre Royal’s annual Staycation is here, and the lineup is looking fire!

Featuring:

🦋 The World of Butterflies exhibition at TMAG (check out their full School Holiday program) now till 26 Jan 2027

🎭 The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony they Rode Upon: A whimsical intergalactic journey of self-discovery with a chicken, a peacock, and a pony who challenge stereotypes and embrace individuality through music, puppetry, and animation by Second Echo Ensemble. 26 – 30 Sep

🐝Bees—a playful, sensory adventure where kids become part of the hive! by Polyglot Theatre. 1 Oct

🪶Feathers – A ferret on a quest, a duck he didn’t ask for, and a heartwarming search for belonging. Feathers is a puppet adventure full of laughs and love by Terrapin 2 – 4 Oct

Paper Planet by Polyglot Theatre – Enter a forest of imagination in Paper Planet—where kids build, create, and explore a magical world made entirely of paper! 3 – 4 Oct

And many more! Find out more and book your tickets now.

2. Bushland Adventures

Bush Adventures are back for Spring!

From discovering platypus habitats and sculpting mud mosaics to exploring kunanyi’s dolerite cliffs and investigating waterbugs, there’s something for every curious mind. Younger adventurers can enjoy nature games, scavenger hunts, and wildlife detective work, while creative kids can sculpt clay creatures inspired by the bush. With activities for all ages, this is the perfect way to connect with nature, learn through play, and make lasting memories.

Bookings are essential, don’t miss out!

From 29 September – 11 October

3. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

An Exitleft Signature Production.

📍Playhouse Theatre, Hobart

Showtimes:

Thursday 25 September 🕙7 pm
Friday 26 September 🕙7 pm
Saturday 27 September 🕙 2 & 5 pm
Sunday 28 September 🕙10 am & 1 pm

A magical wardrobe, an ancient prophecy, and an unforgettable adventure await…

The iconic story of Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter follows their journey through the enchanted land of Narnia in C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A spellbinding theatrical event for the whole family.

🎟️Book your tickets now.

4. Glazed and Confused: School Holiday Workshops

Nothing beats gettin’ down and dirty with some clay! The Glazed and Confused Hobart Studio is offering heaps of fun for all ages!

🧸 Build a Pet – Sculpt their own creature using pinch pot techniques
🧙‍♂️ Harry Potter-y – Create magical familiars like owls, cats, and snakes
🎮 Minecraft Madness – Build their fave characters in clay
🎨 Pokemon Pets – Sculpt their own Pokémon-inspired companions
🌀 Teen Wheel – Learn wheel throwing and make your own vessels (ages 13+)

🗓️ Multiple sessions from Sept 29 – Oct 10

🎟️ Limited spots – book now!