Looking for fun and affordable activities your kids and teens can do during the Summer holidays? The 2026 January Summerfest Holiday Program at Erina (Monday 5 to Friday 9 January) is jam-packed with excitement and promises water fun, DJs, puppets, games, challenges, sport, performances, music, Bible stories, friendships, and a lot of fun for kids, babies and teens of all ages!
And did we mention it’s just $15 per family, per day – for a whole week of fun! That’s spicy good!
Click the button below to book your spot or read on to learn more about the full program. ↓
Summerfest Kids – mornings filled with fun!
Each morning from 9am–11.30am, Summerfest Kids brings excitement for children from preschool through to Year 4. Kids can expect awesome games, creative challenges, music, craft, Bible talks, new friendships, and loads of summer fun.
And while the kids are having a blast, parents and carers (and any younger tots) are invited to relax in the Summerfest Café. Enjoy great coffee, tasty treats, conversation and short pop-up talks while still being close by.
Adults - come alone or bring your bub!
The cafe runs each morning alongside the Summerfest Kids program. Come along and enjoy great coffee, tasty treats, fun and helpful pop-up talks, plus the space to sit and chat with friends and meet new people! Babies under 18 months can hang out with parents here too.
Toddlers and young preschoolers
Toddlers aged 18 months+ and younger preschoolers will have their very own play-based program to explore! Parents must remain on-call in the cafe for this age group.
Preschoolers and Kindy kids
Kids will blast off on a Space Adventure with Captain Courageous and his crew, enjoying games, songs, craft and puppets, with a nod to faith stories, too. Parents of this age group must remain on call in the Café.
Little Tackers (Kids in Years 1-2)
Milky the puppet loves learning new things, and kids can join him at Little Tackers for games, fab crafts and a chance to learn about Jesus.
Dynamites (Kids in Years 3-4)
There will be arts and crafts, wild outdoor games, water fun, learnings about Jesus and hang time with friends new and old!
And don’t miss the Summerfest Finale and Carnival on Sunday after the 8.30am and 10.30am church services – everyone is welcome!
Summerfest Kids
Pre-registration is essential to secure your spot.
Cost: $8 per child per day or $15 per family per day.
Who and when:
- Daily - Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January 2026.
- Babies and toddlers are very welcome to join their carers in the Cafe.
- Kids Program (Preschool–Year 4): 9am–11.30am
- Tweens and Teens (Years 7-12): keep scrolling to see what's on for you too.
Where: EV Church, 331 Terrigal Drive Erina.
Contact: Call 4367 2100 or email [email protected].
Website: Visit the Summerfest website for more information.
NEW in 2026! Summerfest Vortex for Years 5 & 6
For the very first time, Year 5–6 kids get their own afternoon program – Summerfest Vortex!
Each afternoon from 3.30–6pm, tweens can dive into crazy games, epic activities, music, plenty of time to hang with friends, and a clear, engaging Bible talk. It’s the perfect summer hangout for kids stepping into their tween years.
And don’t miss the Summerfest Finale and Carnival on Sunday after the 8.30am and 10.30am church services – everyone is welcome!
Summerfest Vortex
Pre-registration is essential for Summerfest Vortex to secure your spot.
Cost: $8 per child per day or $15 per family per day.
Who and when:
- Daily - Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January 2026.
- Vortex Program (Years 5–6): 3.30–6pm
- Teens (Years 7-12): see our write up on Summerfest Nights below.
Where: EV Church, 331 Terrigal Drive Erina.
Contact: Call 4367 2100 or email [email protected].
Website: Visit the Summerfest website for more information.
Central Coast teenagers – get along to Summerfest Nights at Erina this January
It can always be a little tricky finding great, affordable events that your older kids will enjoy during the school holiday break but if anything can tick all the tween/teen boxes, it's Summerfest Nights! This great event features music, a late-night cafe, water games, festival vibes, Bible talks, and heaps of time to chill with their friends!
And don't miss Friday night's Pulp – a big finale celebration night with a DJ!
Plus it's only $3 for entry (or $5 for PULP on Friday night) so it won't break the bank.
Summerfest Nights 2026
When: Monday 5 January – Thursday 8 January 9 2026, 6pm–8.30pm + PULP Friday 9 January 2026, 7pm–9.30pm.
Who: Teens in years 7-12. (got younger kids? See our write up above on Summerfest)
Cost: $3 entry Mon-Thurs | $5 for PULP on Friday night. No need to register – just turn up.
Where: EV Church, 331 Terrigal Drive Erina.
Contact: Call 4367 2100 or email [email protected].
Website: Visit the Summerfest Nights website for more information.
Header Image from EV Church
Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
