Last Minute Christmas Craft Activities in Sydney
We’re always here for a free or low-cost Christmas craft activity, especially when it’s out of the house and doesn’t involve hunting down supplies, setting up, or cleaning glitter off the table afterwards. Even better when it’s hosted by local libraries and small businesses doing the hard work to create these little festive moments for families.
Eastern Suburbs
Gift-making and Holiday Craft at Randwick library branches
Celebrate a very crafty holiday season with a relaxed, hands-on workshop for kids and families. Drop in and get creative at a range of craft stations, making DIY gifts and greeting cards together. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination and enjoy some festive family time. This actvity is for primary school aged children, kindy to year 6.
Margaret Martin Library, Randwick | 18th of Dec | 3:30pm to 5pm
Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra | 16th of Dec & 17th of Dec | 3:30pm to 5pm
Malabar Community Library, Malabar | 19th of Dec | 3:30 pm to 5pm
Linocut Cards, Holiday Themed at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Teens create their own holiday-themed lino-print cards, learning printmaking skills and making cards to keep or gift.
Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Location: Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Age: 12–18 years
Cost: Free, book here
City of Sydney
Little Artists: Festive Ornaments at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Kids can create their own festive ornaments in a structured art workshop.
Dates: Thursday 18th December
Location: Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, Sydney
Cost: $5 per child
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Santa's Studio at The Royal Botanic Garden
Children can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presents inspired by festive plants, using a range of art media and natural materials to make ornaments and gifts. Dress-ups encouraged and all materials are provided.
Dates: 22–23 December 2025
Time: 10.20am–12pm
Location: The Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Age: 4–12 years
Cost: $21 per child
Hay St Kids School Holiday Program
During select weekends in December, Hay St Kids hosts a range of activities, including face painting, Christmas cookie decorating, and a special wreath-making class as a bookable activity for families looking for a creative touch.
Dates: 19–21 December 2025
Time: Friday–Sunday 1pm–2pm
Location: Kids Area at Traders, Hay Street Markets
Schedule:
19 Dec: Face Painting
20 Dec: Arts & Crafts
21 Dec: Face Painting
Broadway Sydney – Minis Christmas Craft Events
Minis Wonder Full Christmas Tree Workshop
Children create their own colourful fringed Christmas tree complete with sparkly decorations, cutting and folding vibrant paper to make a textured tree masterpiece to take home. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and fine motor skills.
Date: Friday 19th December 2025
Times: 10am, 11am and 12pm sessions
Location: Level 3, Minis Hub, near Priceline, Broadway Sydney, Glebe
Age: Children (with parent supervision)
Cost: $3 per ticket. Book here
Minis Wonder Full Colour Your Own Elf Workshop
Kids decorate their own Elf character or festive template with pens, stickers and craft embellishments, creating a personalised keepsake to take home.
Dates: Tuesday 23rd of December
Times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm and 12:30pm sessions
Location: Level 3, Minis Hub, near Priceline, Broadway Sydney, Glebe
Age: Children (with parent supervision)
Cost: $3 per ticket. Book here
Minis Wonder Full Photo Frame Decorating
Little creatives can get stuck into making their own festive photo frame, just the right size for a special Santa snap.
Kids can decorate and personalise their frame to take home, creating a sweet keepsake or gift — simply pop in their Santa photo and it’s ready to be loved by grandparents, parents or anyone special.
Dates: Saturday 20th of December
Times: 10am, 11am and 12pm sessions
Location: Level 3, Minis Hub, near Priceline, Broadway Sydney, Glebe
Age: Children (with parent supervision)
Cost: $3 per ticket. Book here
