SUMMER 2025-26 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IN ADELAIDE | Summer is HERE, and we’re checking out these awesome activities these school holidays! Check out our (very extensive) list of the top things Adelaide has to offer throughout the break; activities, playgrounds, programs, places to go + more!

Top things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays

December 5, 2025

Family Immersive Worlds shows in SA

December 10, 2025

Adelaide’s immersive dome & VR experiences — from deep-sea creatures to outer space. Perfect for curious kids and family adventures.

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Blue Dolphin Swim Centre Adelaide

December 10, 2025

Discover Blue Dolphin Swim Centre in Happy Valley. Safe, fun swim lessons for preschoolers. Water confidence, skill building & school-holiday fun.

Review: Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide

December 5, 2025

If you’re looking for a Christmas event in Adelaide that delivers pure magic for kids and stress-free fun for parents, Santa’s Wonderland Adelaide is hard to beat. It’s the first time I took my one-and-a-half-year-old son and the experience kept him mesmerised (and quiet… bonus!)

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School Holiday Fun at Footy Park Precinct!

December 5, 2025

Looking for easy, fun and affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Footy Park Precinct at West Lakes has you sorted with FREE activities, great family deals and all-weather comfort.

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WIN A Cirkidz school holiday experience

December 5, 2025

GIVEAWAY: A Cirkidz school holiday experience

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Carclew Playmakers – Summer Theatre Program

December 5, 2025

Carclew Playmakers: The Ultimate Summer Theatre Adventure for Kids + Teens!

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Name: Hey Caddy & X-Golf | Summer School Holidays 2025-26
Start: 2025-12-01
End: 2026-01-30
Location: Various Locations

01 December - 30 January

Various Locations

Hey Caddy & X-Golf | Summer School Holidays 2025-26

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12 - 14 December

Gathered Christmas Market

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12 December

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Urth Clay Studio

Hand-building pottery session for kids and parents.Weekly

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13 December - 26 January

Australian Southern Photography workshops | Summer 2025-26 School Holidays

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Dive into summer safely

December 5, 2024

With the warmer weather upon us and as families venture out to beaches, rivers and local swimming pools it is imperative that we instill in our children the skills they need to safely enjoy our Australian summer.

Dive into summer safely

December 5, 2024

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Nurturing Minds and Hearts: The Balanced Approach at Saint David’s Parish School

April 29, 2025

At Saint David’s Parish School in Tea Tree Gully, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive Catholic community that welcomes families from all backgrounds and faiths.

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Why literacy and numeracy skills are important early in life

April 3, 2025

Imagine your child not being able to fill in a form properly or read emergency instructions, all because they struggled with literacy skills at school and never ‘caught up’. What about reading a bus timetable or working out how much money grocery items cost? Literacy and numeracy skills are vital to thrive in life and, at SPELD SA, we work to empower students with learning difficulties.

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Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! is coming to town

April 3, 2025

Hold onto your gumboots, parents—Peppa Pig and her friends are heading our way for a snort-tastic adventure!

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WIN A Cirkidz school holiday experience

December 5, 2025

GIVEAWAY: A Cirkidz school holiday experience

WIN a signed copy of Sophie’s Magical Backpack book

November 12, 2025

GIVEAWAY: A signed copy of Sophie’s Magical Backpack book.

WIN one of 10 family passes to Santa’s Wonderland

November 11, 2025

GIVEAWAY: We have 10 family passes to Santa’s Wonderland, from 5-24 December 2025.

WIN a family pass to Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

October 13, 2025

GIVEAWAY: A family pass to Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

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Every child thrives at Tenison Woods Catholic School

December 4, 2025

Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions a parent makes, and at Tenison Woods Catholic School (TWCS), families can feel confident their child will be known, supported, and celebrated every step of the way.

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Westminster leads new approach to mobile devices

December 3, 2025

In a bold move designed to support student wellbeing, focus and genuine connection, Westminster is introducing a zero-use policy for personal mobile and digital devices from the start of 2026.

Knowing, naming and navigating neurodivergence

November 26, 2025

When it comes to understanding, supporting and celebrating neurodivergent kids, few voices are as experienced or compassionate as Sarah Hayden’s. As an educator, parenting coach and proud neurodivergent mum herself, Sarah brings both lived insight and practical advice to the big questions families often ask, starting with, should I tell my child they’re neurodivergent?

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Australia’s social media age limit: What parents must know before the ban

November 19, 2025

Australia is introducing a social media age limit for children under 16 on 10 December 2025. Discover what it means, how to prepare your kids, and expert tips for online safety.

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Top things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays

December 5, 2025

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The best 2025 Christmas events in Adelaide for kids

November 26, 2025

NEW EVENTS ADDED. UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025: Ho ho ho! Christmas time is near and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than at the best Christmas events Adelaide has on offer! From Pageants to Carols and Lights to Markets and everything in between.

Best Child Friendly Restaurants Adelaide

September 18, 2025

UPDATED September 2025: Your new go-to guide of family and child friendly places to eat in Adelaide. We’ve put together a list of some of Adelaide’s best child friendly restaurants; we’re talking cafes, pubs, eateries that are great for the whole family, kids included.

Best Playgrounds in Adelaide

September 12, 2025

BEST PLAYGROUNDS IN ADELAIDE: UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18 2025. Adelaide is jam packed with a plethora of amazing playgrounds and play spaces. KIDDO has created a quick look guide to Adelaide’s best playgrounds; where they are, what they look like and how to get there, to give you an at-a-glance view of South Australia’s best playgrounds in the North, South, East and West of the state. We’ve provided a quick snapshot of all the NEED TO KNOW details, to give you more time to explore them yourselves!

The Kiddo Ultimate List of Things to do with the Kids Adelaide School Holidays

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Night at the Museum Sleepoverevent for both museum members and non members!

Win a family pass to Oz Comic-Con!

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Family Immersive Worlds shows in SA

December 10, 2025

Adelaide’s immersive dome & VR experiences — from deep-sea creatures to outer space. Perfect for curious kids and family adventures.

Play wild this summer at Monarto Safari Park!

December 4, 2025

Get ready to Play Wild at Monarto Safari Park these summer school holidays. Grab your Play Wild booklet and set off on an exciting trail that highlights five iconic African animals.

Play wild this summer at Adelaide Zoo!

December 4, 2025

Get ready to Play Wild at Adelaide Zoo these summer school holidays. Pick up your Play Wild booklet and set off on a fun-filled trail that celebrates some of Australia’s most iconic native animals.