	{"id":110374,"date":"2025-09-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=110374"},"modified":"2025-09-24T21:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:27:33","slug":"best-things-to-do-across-the-northern-rivers-in-the-spring-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/best-things-to-do-across-the-northern-rivers-in-the-spring-school-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do across the Northern Rivers in the spring school holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WHETHER your child dreams of riding ponies, swinging from the trapeze or building bush survival skills, there&#8217;s something for every curious mind and wild heart during the spring school holidays. Here&#8217;s our guide to the best workshops, day camps and unique experiences across the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BYRON BAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Farm Byron Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover farm life this school holiday with &#8220;Into the Paddock,&#8221; a daily 45-minute experience ($15 per person) to meet friendly ducks, lambs, goats and more, while<\/p>\n<p>learning about regenerative farming. The Farm Kids Holiday Program offers full and half-day creative<\/p>\n<p>workshops for ages 5+, including cooking, crafting and paddock exploration. Equi Kids Pony Clinics provide pony rides and riding lessons for ages 2\u201316. Plus, enjoy the Hands in Clay workshop with pottery and gelato fun for kids 6+.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/thefarm.com.au\/school-holidays-at-the-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thefarm.com.au\/school-holidays-at-the-farm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117019\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117019\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/09\/ChildrenatClimbingJu_54301.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children at Climbing Jungle in Ballina. Photo: DAVID COPE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Circus Arts Australia, Byron Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Circus Arts offers action-packed indoor programs for kids (5\u201311) and teens (12\u201316), running Monday to Saturday during the school holidays. Enjoy full or half-day sessions packed with circus activities like acrobatics, games and even the high-flying trapeze! Add-on options include Ninja classes, flying trapeze sessions and healthy lunch or snacks such as popcorn and frozen yoghurt.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/circusarts.com.au\/byron-bay\/school-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circusarts.com.au\/byron-bay\/school-holidays<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117020\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117020\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/09\/TheMagicandCircusSho_56906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"535\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Magic and Circus Show is coming to Lismore in the school holidays. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brunswick Bush School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bruns Bush School&#8217;s Main Program (ages 6\u201312) offers adventurous holiday days outdoors near Brunswick Heads &amp; Northern Rivers. Kids explore camouflage and the art of concealment, forage for bush tucker, enjoy nature play, and spend time canoeing Simpsons Creek into Tyagarah Nature Reserve. They also learn the responsible use of fire and craft their own flint &amp; steel. Sessions run 9am\u20133pm Monday to Friday. Cost starts at $80\/day, with sibling discounts available. A perfect mix of survival skills, environmental connection and wild-hearted fun.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/brunsbushschool.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brunsbushschool.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117052\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117052\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/09\/CircusArtsByronBay_59566.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Circus Arts Byron Bay. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Byron Bay Skateboard School Day Camp\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Byron Bay&#8217;s Skateboard School&#8217;s day camp is perfect for kids aged 6\u201312 \u2014 from beginners to advanced \u2014 who want to meet new friends and improve their skateboarding skills in a fun, full\u2013day setting. Held at their coaching facility in the Byron industrial estate, the camp runs from 9am to 2pm, includes lunch and snacks, and costs $120 per day.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/skateboardschool.com.au\/skatecamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skateboardschool.com.au\/skatecamp<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117021\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117021\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/09\/Paintedjengablocksat_30599.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Painted jenga blocks at Craft Social. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Craft Social Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Craft Social in Byron Bay is running a colourful line\u2013up of creative workshops guaranteed to spark imagination. Activities include mosaic creation, hand\u2013woven handbags, canvas and beading art, hand\u2013painted Jenga blocks, eco\u2013stone crafting and more. Some favourites are already sold out, so act fast! Ideal for kids who love hands\u2013on art, sensory play and making something unique to take home. All materials are provided, and both beginners and little crafters are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/craftsocial.com.au\/workshops\/workshops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">craftsocial.com.au\/workshops\/workshops<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117022\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117022\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/09\/CraftSocialinByronBa_31722.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun activities at Craft Social in Byron Bay. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bright Lights Holiday Workshop and Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bright Lights Performance School runs a four\u2013day holiday workshop for primary and secondary students in Byron Bay, combining singing, dancing acting and musical theatre. Students are grouped by age, rotate through sessions over the first three days, then spend the fourth day rehearsing for a performance held at Byron Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/brightlightsperformanceschool.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brightlightsperformanceschool.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Knockrow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Puggles Vacation Care is a fun, wildlife-themed school holiday program for kids aged 5\u20138, running Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. Children enjoy craft, educational games, G-rated movies, and access to the Sanctuary with interactive Keeper Talks. Pack lunch or pre-order, and don&#8217;t forget swimmers for splash park fun on hot days! For older kids, Wildlife Guardians (8\u201312) and Keeper for a Day programs offer exciting behind-the-scenes experiences focused on animal care, conservation and working alongside real sanctuary keepers.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au\/school-holiday-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au\/school-holiday-programs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHETHER your child dreams of riding ponies, swinging from the trapeze or building bush survival skills, there&#8217;s something for every curious mind and wild heart during the spring school holidays. Here&#8217;s our guide to the best workshops, day camps and unique experiences across the region. 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