AUTUMN 2026 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN ADELAIDE | Autumn is here and we’re rounding up the best things to do with kids, from events and programs to outdoor adventures and family fun across Adelaide!

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AUTUMN 2026 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN ADELAIDE | Autumn is here and we’re rounding up the best things to do with kids, from events and programs to outdoor adventures and family fun across Adelaide!

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Tatachilla school student playing with pine cones in classroom.

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Two women and a baby sat on a blanket on green grass in a park.

Opening the door to foster care

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An Adelaide Hills couple shares their experience as foster carers and why opening their home has been more rewarding than they ever imagined.

A child and adult play with sand in a childcare setting.

A milestone moment: Emali Early Learning Centre expands into North Plympton

April 9, 2026

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Become a family day care educator in South Australia

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Name: Hand-building pottery session for kids and parents.
Start: 2026-04-10
End: 2026-04-10
Location: Urth Clay Studio

10 April

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Urth Clay Studio

Hand-building pottery session for kids and parents.Weekly

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11 - 26 April

All Day

Adelaide Zoo

Zoo foods adventure at Adelaide Zoo | Autumn 2026 School HolidaysDaily

Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000

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11 - 26 April

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monarto Safari Park

Safari foods adventure at Monarto Safari Park | Autumn 2026 School HolidaysDaily

Monarto Safari Park

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11 - 26 April

Wilderness Escapes school holidays surfing activities.

Wilderness Escape outdoor adventures | Autumn 2026 School HolidaysDaily

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A woman smiles while standing in front of several colorful Peppa Pig characters in a playful setting.

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WIN a Cirkidz Autumn school holiday session!

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WIN a Cubs Closet winter wardrobe for your kids!!

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Year 5 Prince Alfred College students in class with a teacher.

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KIDDO’s guide to must-see family-friendly Fringe shows in 2026

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April 9, 2026

KIDDO Mag Issue 35 is here, filled with autumn winter inspiration, family-friendly events, education stories and ideas for making the most of the season in Adelaide.

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Adelaide artist Madeleine Collopy shares how motherhood, movement and life on the Fleurieu shape her expressive, large-scale abstract paintings.

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April 9, 2026

Tatachilla Lutheran College is launching a new Early Learning Centre on the Fleurieu Peninsula, offering nature-based, play-led education for children aged three and four from 2027.

Win

WIN a Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre family pass!

April 3, 2026

Win a family pass to Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre with hands-on animal encounters and fun for kids.

WIN a Cirkidz Autumn school holiday session!

April 3, 2026

Win one of four Cirkidz sessions for kids, packed with circus skills, movement and fun these autumn school holidays.

WIN a Cubs Closet winter wardrobe for your kids!!

March 31, 2026

Win a Cubs Closet winter wardrobe for your kids, designed for durability, comfort and everyday play. Includes hoodies, tees, leggings and more valued at $612.

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March 25, 2026

Enter for your chance to win a TreeClimb kids’ party valued at over $600. An action-packed outdoor birthday experience for ages 5–12 at Adelaide, Salisbury or Kuitpo.