Family events

School holiday programs and festivals

Don’t miss our exciting school holiday programs and the annual Lift Off Festival—packed with creativity, entertainment, and unforgettable family moments.

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Lift Off! 2026: 18-23 April

Each autumn school holidays, Lift Off! transforms TMAG’s waterfront cultural precinct in Nipaluna/Hobart into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning. This multi-day festival offers engaging activities, performances, and workshops—mostly free and family-friendly—attracting thousands of visitors.

Designed with young people at its heart, Lift Off! empowers children to explore new ideas through hands-on experiences and inspiring presentations.

We welcome programming partners and expressions of interest from organisations and individuals.

Contact: LiftOff@tmag.tas.gov.au

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School Holiday Programs

Keep an eye out on our socials or sign up to our newsletter to find out about activities over the school holidays.