There are plenty of exciting activities on offer for children and young people during April, thanks to City of Darwin's School Holiday and Youth Week suite of events.
With Youth Week taking place from Friday 4 to Wednesday 16 April 2025, and school holidays running from Saturday 5 until Sunday 13 April, there is loads of free fun available for Darwin's children and young people to enjoy.
City of Darwin Chief Executive Officer, Simone Saunders, encouraged families, carers, children and young people to make the most of the free activities on offer.
"This year NT Youth Week celebrates 25 years of applauding and empowering young people across the Northern Territory, and City of Darwin's Youth Week events are not to be missed," Ms Saunders said.
"The action starts on Saturday 5 April with City of Darwin's MAGNIFY, a sunset micro-festival at the Museum and Gallery of the Northern Territory that celebrates the creativity and talent of Darwin's young people, and concludes on Wednesday 16 April with Couch Surfing for Youth Homeless Matters, an event to raise awareness of youth homelessness.
"City of Darwin Libraries' popular Gaming After Dark will join the Youth Week fun with an extra special program featuring VR gaming alongside its usual offerings.
"Gaming After Dark offers young people aged 12 - 17 a place to meet, connect and play with gamers their own age and will be held on Friday 11 April at Casuarina Library.
"For younger kids, there is plenty to enjoy, including Fun in the Parks, a 'create your own masterpiece' class using acrylics and posca pens, board game afternoons, LEGO Club, movie screenings and more.
"There will be a reptile encounter at the Karama Library on Thursday 10 April, a tai chi session with the Confucius Institute at Lake Alexander on Friday 11 April and a special writing working for aspiring young authors on Wednesday 9 April at Casuarina Library.
For full details including booking information for City of Darwin's April 2025 school holiday program, visit darwin.nt.gov.au/school-holidays. Bookings are essential for some programs.
