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What's on this school holidays at Westfield destinations across New South Wales


The school holidays are underway in New South Wales and Westfield destinations have spring to life with unmissable fun for the whole family to enjoy, including an exciting array of immersive Disney Princess activities.

As part of the ‘Spark Magic’ Disney Princess collaboration with Westfield, families are invited to embark on A Disney Princess Adventure at select Westfield destinations, unveiling an immersive and inspiring viewing experience. ‘Spark Magic’ Stations will also be on offer, with fun school holiday activities for children of all ages, including Fairy Godmother wand-making sessions, bracelet beading and crown decorating. Customers can also enter the draw for the chance to win a holiday for themselves and five guests to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Cinderella Castle Suite.

A Disney Princess Adventure will be arriving at the following Westfield destinations in New South Wales:

  • Westfield Warringah Mall: Sunday 6 October – Sunday 13 October, 10am – 1pm Monday to Saturday, 10am – 2pm on Sunday
  • Westfield Mt Druitt: Saturday 28 September – Friday 4 October, 12am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Penrith: Saturday 5 October – Friday 11 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Miranda: Monday 7 October – Sunday 13 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Eastgardens: Monday 7 October – Thursday 10 October, 11am – 2pm daily
  • Westfield Bondi Junction: Monday 23 September – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 6pm Monday to Wednesday, 11am – 8pm Thursday, 11am – 7pm Friday, 11am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday
  • Westfield Liverpool: Thursday 3 October – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Parramatta: Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Kotara: Monday 7 October – Sunday 13 October, 10am – 2pm daily

‘Spark Magic’ Stations will be arriving at the following Westfield destinations in New South Wales:

  • Westfield Kotara: Saturday 28 Sept – Sunday 13 Oct, 10am – 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday – Sunday
  • Westfield Parramatta: Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Miranda: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Penrith: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Parramatta: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 3pm daily
  • Westfield Hurstville: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm daily
  • Westfield Tuggerah: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 11am – 2pm daily
  • Westfield Burwood: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 12am – 4pm
  • Westfield Warringah Mall: Monday 30 September – Sunday 6 October, 10am - 1pm daily
  • Westfield Hornsby: Monday 7 October - Friday 11 October, 11am- 3pm daily
  • Westfield Chatswood: Monday 7 October - Sunday 13 October, 11am – 2pm daily
  • Westfield Eastgardens: Monday 7 October - Sunday 13 October, 11am – 2pm daily
  • Westfield Bondi Junction: Monday 7 October – Sunday 13 October, 10am – 2pm daily
  • Westfield Liverpool: Monday 7 October - Sunday 13 October, 11am- 3pm daily
  • Westfield Mt Druitt: Monday 7 - Sunday 13 October, 11am - 2pm daily

From esports workshops to sushi making, there’s something to keep everyone entertained these school holidays. Highlights across New South Wales include:

  • Fairy Tale Dance Party at Westfield Hornsby from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October, 11am – 3pm daily: Customers will experience an enchanting morning of music, dance, and fantasy as they immerse themselves in a world of fairy tale music with a DJ, fairy tale-themed decor and photo opportunities. Located on level 3 near Harvey Norman.
  • The Chiefs Esports Workshop & Gaming Experience at Westfield Warringah Mall from Tuesday October 1 to Sunday 13 October, 10am – 5pm daily: Australia’s top esports organisation The Chiefs are back for another round of esports coaching workshops these school holidays. Customers can access some of the best esports coaching Australia has to offer, with a gaming experience that will give customers exclusive access to playtest the latest unreleased technology in gaming. Located on Ground level near Anaconda.
  • LEGO building workshops at Westfield Chatswood from Wednesday 2 October to Friday 4 October, 11am – 2pm daily: Customers can dive into the world of LEGO building with free creative play sessions with Bricks 4 Kidz. Free for Westfield members and located on level 3, outside Shoes & Sox.
  • 3x3 Rooftop Basketball at Westfield Hurstville on Thursday 3 October from 12pm – 3pm: Customers can enjoy Westfield Hurstville’s annual 3x3 Rooftop Basketball event in partnership with 3Bridges, including a DJ, foosball, table tennis, free BBQ, paint your own basketball workshops and more. Located on The Rooftop.
  • Rooftop Putt Putt at Westfield Mt Druitt from Friday 4 - Sunday 13 October, 12pm - 3pm daily: Customers who visit The Rooftop will have the chance to test out their putt putt skills at one of Westfield Mt Druitt’s mini golf courses. Those that swing their way to a hole-in-one or complete their course in two turns can take home a prize. Located on the Rooftop, near Mad Mex.
  • Sushi Making Workshops with Sushi Hub at Westfield Penrith on Wednesday 9 October from 10am – 3pm, and at Westfield Chatswood on Friday 11 October from 10am – 2:45pm: Customers can learn to roll their favourite sushi with Sushi Hub in a 30-minute workshop. Suitable for kids aged 5+ who are ready to sink their teeth into some delicious and healthy homemade sushi rolls. Bookings are recommended, with a $5.50 cost per customer. Located on ground level, in Centre Court at Westfield Penrith and Level 3, opposite Shoes & Sox at Westfield Chatswood.
  • Western Sydney Wanderers Soccer Clinics at Westfield Penrith from 10 October to 11 October, 10am – 2pm daily: Kids can train like the Wanderers these school holidays during a 30-minute session with the Western Sydney Wanderers trainers. Expect a fun session of kicking practice, ball control drills and agility training to polish those soccer skills. Located on ground level, at Centre Court.

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