The 2025 Easter school holidays (NSW 14-24 April, QLD 5-21 April) are a great time of year to visit Byron, on top of teh school holidays, there is the Easter long weekend (18-21 April) and Anzac Day on Friday 25 April is another long weekend.

Here are a few school holiday activities to consider, and be sure to browse our Byron Bay accommodation guide for a family-friendly place to stay.

Circus Arts Byron Bay – KIDS & TEENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Circus Arts Byron Bay is the place to be during school holidays! Our holiday programs offer a comprehensive timetable of activities during both the QLD and NSW school holidays.

Circus Arts Byron Bay boasts a beautiful indoor venue with an incredible variety of apparatus to learn on. We pack the programs with fun circus activities including acrobatics and a swing on the high flying trapeze (for those who dare). We even have a cafe on site and an optional add-on lunchbox so everything is taken care of.

Full detail + school holiday program via www.circusarts.com.au

Easter Sunday at North Byron Hotel

Easter Sunday is hoppin’ into North Byron Hotel, and we’re throwing an egg-stra special day filled with family fun, delicious eats, and good vibes! 🐣✨

For the Kiddos:
🎨 Face painting & arts and crafts to keep them entertained
🐴 Pony rides with @zephyr_horse
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt

For the Foodies:
🔥 Open Skies BBQ
🍦 Ice cream galore – Because Easter = sugar, and we’re here for it.

For the Vibes:
🎧 Live DJ’s all afternoon – Beats, beers, and sunshine in the garden.

 

Otherworld Byron Bay

Step into the magical realm of OTHERWORLD in Byron Bay, where art, light, and technology come together to create an unforgettable experience for both the young and the young-at-heart. OTHERWORLD is more than just an art gallery—it’s an immersive, interactive experience that invites you to explore, play, and discover the unimaginable!

Full detail + tickets via www.otherworld.live

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is home to more than 100 incredible Australian wildlife animals, including kangaroos, a fabulous array of birds and reptiles including snakes and crocodiles, plus our resident personalities Manda the wombat and Arnie the koala. We have bunnies and guinea pigs and a Chick House with lots of baby chicks that can be handled.

They also offer a range school holiday programs and wildlife encounters that allow visitors to experience these beautiful animals up close.

Learn more www.byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au

Farm Kids Spring School Holiday Workshops

The kids will love getting their hands dirty in our fun and interactive school holiday workshops, learning about sustainable agriculture and making new friends! Bees, cows, nature crafts, chickens, lavender, fruit, bugs and flowers!

Learn more www.thefarm.com.au/kids-workshops

Byron Beachside Market Sunday 20 April

The Byron Beachside Market takes place four times a year in early January, Easter, July and late September. The Beachside Market is a ‘make it, bake it, sew it and grow it’ market held on the Byron Bay foreshore east of the Surf Club. This is the perfect location to experience some of the most original products alongside one of Australia’s most famous beaches.