UPDATED: DECEMBER 2025 FOR ADELAIDE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
We’ve got you covered with our list of the top things Adelaide has to offer throughout the school holidays this summer, so that the kids are kept active and entertained and mum and dad get a moment (or three) to themselves!
This list is kept constantly up to date with all the BEST things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays, so make sure you use it as a bucket list of experiences to check out with your little ones!
WHAT’S ON ADELAIDE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2025| DECEMBER/JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2025-26
Adelaide Southern Photography Workshops
Kids || School Holiday || Photographic Workshops || January 2026
From: $240.00
School Holiday Photographic Workshop for Kids | Ages 8–12 |
January 2026 | Dates to Come
Afternoon 2-hour sessions 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Location: Duthy Street Art Supplies | 6 Duthy Street | Unley | 5061
All skill levels welcome | BYO camera, phone, tablet – or use one of ours!
A photography workshop for curious kids.
A heartfelt, explorative children’s photography workshop that gently guides kids into a deeper relationship with nature through play, observation, creativity, and light.
Held at Duthy Street Art Supplies in Unley, a creative, happy and safe place to learn.We can’t wait to see what your child captures through the lens!
Cirkidz Summer Holiday Program
The Cirkidz Summer Holiday Program is back for 2025/2026, ready to turn the long break into a wonderfully active circus spectacular.
Designed for kids aged 5-12, these half-day and full-day circus sessions at the SA Circus Centre, Home of Cirkidz in Bowden are an easy win for families looking to keep kids moving, social, and happily worn out.
Every session brings a mix of bounce, balance and bold new skills. Kids can flip on the trampoline, learn acro tricks, explore climbing and tumbling, and try a whole menu of circus activities inside the fully indoor, air-conditioned SA Circus Centre. Learn real take-home skills to wow your friends and family.
Favourites like Off The Wall, Soar & More, Circus Smorgasbord, Circus Pick ’N’ Mix, Ready, Set, Circus, and Cirkour (a dynamic mix of Circus and Parkour designed for ages 8-12) are all returning. Kids can specialise in a certain area like Aerials or Acro + Tumbling, or choose a session to try a bit of everything.
It’s a fully supervised Drop & Go program, so parents get some time back while kids run away to the circus.
Morning sessions run 8:30am-12pm and afternoon sessions 12:30pm-4pm. A half-day costs $60, and a full day is $110. Kids just need comfy clothes, a water bottle, snacks, and lunch if they’re staying all day.
Programs regularly book out over summer; grab a spot early and let the fun begin! Join thousands of South Aussie kids and try Cirkidz — a home-grown circus community that’s been shaping brave, imaginative young circus artists since 1985!
Location: SA Circus Centre, 27 Fifth St, Bowden.
More info & online bookings: cirkidz.org.au/holiday-programs
Hey Caddy
School Holiday Fun at Footy Park Precinct!
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.
FREE Santa Hunt – All December
Play Hey Caddy and join our Santa Hunt for your chance to WIN a $100 EFTPOS gift card. Every child receives a small reward!
FREE Decorate-Your-Own Golf Ball – January
Free with any golf booking, kids design their own ball and take it home.
Family X-Golf Bundles from $16.50pp
Golf clubs, simulator hire, pizza and drink. Perfect for siblings and cousins, keep them off the screens!
More info: footyparkprecinct.com.au/whats-on/schoolholidayfun
Kids Eat Free Mondays at the Mosaic Hotel
Make it a full day of fun with lunch or dinner at the Mosaic. Kids eat FREE (+ bonus mini-golf) with an adult meal every Monday.
Perfect for beating boredom without breaking the budget.
Book now and enjoy an easy school holiday win!
Wilderness Escape School Holiday Program
Summer has arrived — the perfect time for kids to get outdoors, stay active, and embrace unforgettable experiences with Wilderness Escape. For 35 years, Wilderness Escape has been South Australia’s leading provider of safe, exciting, and educational adventures for children aged 5–17.
These December and January holidays, Wilderness Escape’s summer programs are packed with warm-weather fun! From kayaking and mountain biking to rock climbing and the epic obstacle courses at the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub — plus bouldering and adventure trails at the Southern Adventure Hub — there’s something for every young explorer to enjoy.
No experience is needed. Our qualified, supportive instructors provide all equipment, guidance, and encouragement to help each child feel confident as they try something new. Beyond the excitement, our programs build resilience, friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Spots fill fast — give your child a summer they’ll never forget! Head to wildernessescape.com.au/school-holiday-programs or call 08 8165 2022.
Follow Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures on Facebook.
TreeClimb Adelaide
Looking for a way to keep the kids busy these school holidays? TreeClimb is the ultimate outdoor adventure for kids of all ages!
It’s the perfect blend of high-energy fun, fresh air, and confidence-building challenges, with three unique locations across South Australia: TreeClimb Adelaide (Kurangga Park), Tree Climb Salisbury (Harry Bowey Reserve) and TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest.
TreeClimb is open 7 days a week throughout the holiday period, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, making it a great go-to activity for days when the kids need to burn off some energy and experience something new.
Holiday Giveaway: Win a $250 TreeClimb Gift Card!
But wait, there’s more! If you climb at any TreeClimb location between 8-24 December 2025, you have the chance to win a $250 TreeClimb gift card – perfect for future adventures with friends or family days out!
To enter the giveaway, simply use the code “KIDDOSUMMER” at checkout when booking your tickets online. Every booking with the code counts as one entry!
Make sure you get in quick: TreeClimb’s school holiday sessions sell fast!
Book now: https://www.treeclimb.com.au/book-now
Cnr Greenhill Road and Unley Road, Adelaide | Kuitpo Forest | Salisbury
Carclew Playmakers: The Ultimate Summer Theatre Adventure for Kids + Teens!
If you have got a young creative at home who loves to perform, tell stories, or just dive headfirst into imaginative play, Carclew’s Playmakers program is basically summer-holiday heaven. Designed for young people aged 10 – 17, this dynamic theatre program is all about creating, exploring, performing and, most importantly, having a whole lot of FUN with some of Adelaide’s most exciting theatre artists.
And the best part?
No experience needed. None. Zero. Zilch.
Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play, and Carclew will take care of the rest.
Choose Your Playmakers Adventure
Carclew knows that not all creative kiddos are the same, some want to dip a toe in, and others want to leap straight onto the stage, so they have created three different ways to join the fun:
Week 1 – Try-It-Out Week
Think: games galore, character-building, creative play, and heaps of low-pressure fun.
Perfect for beginners, kids who want to explore theatre without the performance pressure, or anyone who just loves imaginative chaos in the best possible way.
Week 2 – Create & Perform
This one is for the budding directors, drama lovers and big idea generators.
Across the week, participants work with professional theatre artists to create original scenes, learn the basics of sound design, and collaborate on a polished live performance for a festival-style showing at the end. Big vibes. Big creativity. Big stage moment.
Weeks 1 & 2 – The Full Experience
Can’t choose? Do both!
Start with the playful foundations in Week 1, then build on everything you’ve learned to perform in Week 2. The perfect immersion for young people who want to really dive deep into the world of theatre-making.
The Details
🕙 10am – 3pm daily
📍 Carclew House, 11 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide
🎭 Ages 10–17
🎟️ No experience needed — just enthusiasm!
If your kiddo is keen to spend their holidays creating, collaborating and bringing their imaginative worlds to life, Playmakers is the perfect summer plan.
Spots always fill quickly — book now!
Adelaide Zoo
Play wild this summer!
Saturday 13 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2025
Open every day of the school holidays 9:30am – 5pm!
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.
As you make your way through the zoo, you’ll discover fascinating facts, learn how these unique animals love to play, and search for the answers to special questions hidden on signs along the way.
Inside the booklet, you’ll also find your very own take-home Adelaide Zoo boardgame. Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone ready to explore, learn and play these holidays.
Monarto Safari Park
Play wild this summer!
Saturday 13 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2025
Open every day of the school holidays 9:30am – 5pm!
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.
As you explore the park, you’ll uncover fun facts, learn how these incredible animals love to play, and track down the answers to special questions hidden on signs along the way.
Inside the booklet, you’ll also find your very own take-home Monarto Safari Park boardgame. Perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone ready to explore, learn and play these holidays.
If you’re not a member, please pre-book your visit to avoid missing out.
Xlent Disability Services: Exciting Summer school holiday programs for all!
This Summer school holiday, Xlent Disability Services is offering a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor adventures for both juniors and seniors. Activities include Beach House, Upside Down House, Podcast & Digital Media Silent Disco Day, Surf Beach Day, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Fishing & BBQ, Wheelie Good Geocaching Day, Juniors & Seniors Overnight Camps, Movie & Pizza Day, Big Wedgie, Arts & Crafts, Bowling & Laser Tag, and MasterChef Day.
Our programs are fully inclusive, welcoming participants of all abilities to get involved, make friends, and enjoy new experiences.
Registrations are now open – and spots go fast!
For more details and to register, contact us:
xlent.org.au | info@xlent.org.au | 8165 2023 | @xlentdisabilityservices
NumberWorks’nWords – January Kickstart Holiday Program
The popular NumberWorks’n Words January Kickstart Holiday Program is back this Summer Holidays and places are filling up fast! Our school holiday programs are the perfect opportunity to stay on track, catch up, or push ahead with learning between school terms. The January program is perfectly timed in the final week of the holidays to energise students for Term 1, recover any holiday slippage, and hit the ground running when school commences. It is also the best time to prepare those students sitting NAPLAN in Term 1.
The program includes daily, intensive lessons, enabling students to build rapidly on the previous day’s learning. From Reception to Year 11, NumberWorks’n Words caters to the individuals, and helps children develop their English or maths skills. Lessons are individualised for each student’s learning needs in alignment with their school curriculum. Most importantly, our lessons are delivered in a supportive environment that combines fun with learning, builds confidence, and gets results.
Each centre will be running a 3-day or 5-day program
Sessions will run from Monday, 19th January- Friday, 23rd January 2026
Half Day: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full-Day Intensive: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Book your child’s initial free assessment below.
Unley Centre | Level 1, 227 Unley Rd, Malvern | 8271 2121 | Book Online
Norwood Centre | 53 The Parade, Norwood | 8333 2121 | Book Online
Carrick Hill
During the school holidays, Carrick Hillʼs Story Book Trail comes alive – a self guided half kilometre tail with themed areas to explore and discover throughout the picturesque Carrick Hill grounds!
This activity uses classic childrenʼs stories to encourage and ignite their imagination, from Wind in the Willows to The Hobbit to The Jungle Book and The Secret Garden, these are just a few tales kids will discover along the way. The Children’s Activity Pack includes a Story Book Trail guide, map, quiz, nature play handouts and a chocolate frog or bubbles!
Free parking at Carrick Hill. Suitable for strollers. Bookings not required.
46 Carrick Hill Dr, Springfield
Hahndorf Farm Barn
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park, just a hop skip and a jump up the freeway in beautiful Hahndorf.
You can hold, touch and feed most of the animals on the farm in complete safety and at your own comfort level. With so many activities for kids at the farm and you can easily spend hours enjoying quality time with your family and it’s the perfect day out for the school holidays. And you might just learn a thing or two about what life would be like living on a farm while you’re there!
2282 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf
History Trust of South Australia
One of the top things to do these school holidays is explore the exciting activities at the museums of the History Trust of South Australia. The South Australian Maritime Museum offers the Seafarer’s LEGO® Trail, a thrilling treasure hunt where kids can discover hidden minifigures and solve a puzzle for a chance to win prizes, while budding filmmakers can join the GooRoo Animation Workshops to create their own stop-motion movies. At the National Motor Museum, families can race each other on a large Scalextric slot car track or take part in the LEGO® Trail: Racing through History to win LEGO® prizes. The Migration Museum adds to the fun with the Nature LEGO® Trail, and creative minds can enjoy the Spring Light Lantern Making Workshops, crafting beautiful lanterns from natural and recycled materials. With such a variety of hands-on activities, these museums are a must-visit for a fun-filled family day out!
South Australian Maritime Museum | National Motor Museum | Migration Museum
South Australian Museum
The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for more than 150 years. It is a place where families can learn and grow together and get hands on in the Discovery Centre where they can see fossils, frogs and watch as the Museum bees make their way out of their hive to collect honey in the CBD.
Today the Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance. It is a leader in remote and regional community engagement, and in Australian Aboriginal heritage and scientific research. Open seven days. Check out their website for fun holiday programs.
North Terrace, Adelaide
Art Gallery of South Australia
Explore the Art Gallery of South Australia with the kids in Adelaide school holidays, with more than 45,000 works of art and changing exhibitions on display, it’s a great way to introduce contemporary and historical art to your children. Start at the Gallery is an exciting introduction to art for children aged 3-12 and their families.
Held on the first Sunday of every month, Start is a free family-fun day and includes art activities, tours, live performances and entertainment. Each monthly event is themed around current exhibitions or the general collection. Start is held on the first Sunday of each month, 11am–3pm. Events are free and no bookings are necessary.
You can also discover a selection of books, homewares, jewellery and children’s gifts, inspired by the Gallery’s collection and current exhibitions in the gift store, as well as enjoy great family friendly food options in the cafe.
Art Gallery, North Terrace
Woodhouse Adventure Park
Get ready for school holiday adventures at Woodhouse Adventure Park! Whether the kids are doing the ‘Drop & Go’ UNPLUGGED program, you’re visiting as a family for the day, or settling in for an overnight stay, you can expect memorable screen-free fun… just 10 minutes up the South Eastern freeway on a 54-hectare nature wonderland at Piccadilly in the Adelaide Hills!
37 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly
Adventure Kayaking SA
Looking for an enjoyable family activity that will captivate everyone’s interest?
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you kayak through the fascinating Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard. Discover the hidden wonders of the mangrove lined creeks, where marine life, stunning birds, and the friendly Port River Dolphins come together in a spectacular show. Discover the depths of history and explore the Ship’s Graveyard, where abandoned relics tell tales of the past.
The best part is, you have the flexibility to explore this sanctuary in two ways: join one of Adventure Kayaking SA’s exceptional guided tours for an expert-led adventure, or opt to rent a kayak for a self-guided exploration of this captivating destination.
Adelaide Kayaking SA tours has been voted one of the TOP FOUR MUST DO activities in Adelaide.
204 Garden Island Rd, Port Adelaide
AFL Max
AFL Max is the nation’s first immersive footy skills and entertainment centre. Backed by the biggest names in the sport, the state-of-the-art facility brings together the latest technology and traditional skills development for players and fans of all ages.
Proudly situated in Adelaide’s west, you’ll be able to sharpen up on your kicking, passing and tackling skills, work up a sweat, experience the excitement of a live game in the virtual reality zone, entertain the kids and more. All under one gigantic 5,500m2 roof.
32 Butler Boulevard, Adelaide Airport
Myponga Kayak Hire
Experience this truly unique and stunning Myponga reservoir with its breathtaking views and wildlife including an abundance of bird species. Self-guide your kayak at your own pace. Explore the coves and inlets and transport yourself to another world. Myponga Reservoir has 250 hectares of water, brimming with fish and wildlife. You can explore the Myponga Reservoir on comfortable, stable and sit on top style kayaks with your family these school holidays. Kayaks can also cater for fishing equipment, you can bring your own or hire from Myponga Kayak Hire.
Myponga Kayak Hire are open most weekends, public holidays, during the school holidays and occasional days during the week dependent on our schedule and the weather. Standard time slots are 10am or 1pm for up to two hours hire. Full day begins anytime after 8am and ending at 3pm.
2a Eatts Street, Myponga
Scoffed School Holiday Cooking Classes
Whether you have a master chef wannabe in your house or your little one simply loves to bake and create, Scoffed school holiday kids cooking classes are a great way for your kids to spend some time learning a new skill, making plates (and mates)… and staying off the screen!
The team from Scoffed will show your kiddos how much fun cooking can be with their hands-on classes, and the best bit, the kids get to scoff it all when they’re done.
441/D Magill Road, St Morris
Cleland Wildlife Park
Get up close and personal with roos, koalas, wallabies, betongs and Tasmanian devils with the kids in Adelaide school holidays – most of which are in their natural habitat – and itʼs just 20 minutes away from the city centre!
Itʼs also a great place to have a picnic. Cleland Wildlife Park also have a range of school holidays programs to choose from, ranging from vacation care to full family experiences.
For opening hours, information on planning your day, fees and to buy tickets, head straight to the website.
365 Mount Lofty Summit Road, Cleland
Warrawong Sanctuary
Experience the life of a professional animal keeper for a day with the Warrawong Junior Keeper program during the School Holidays!
Open to children 6 to 16 years of age, this incredible, behind-the-scenes experience allows young animal lovers to feed, pat, hold, and care for a huge range of animals at the Sanctuary.
There are also many opportunities to have up close and personal encounters with unique Australian wildlife at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary when you visit for the day, and activities for kids are run daily across the school holidays including wildlife shows and opportunities to meet pythons, dingos and dragons!
47 Stock Rd, Mylor
National Motor Museum
The contemporary exhibition halls at the National Motor Museum explore the stories of people and vehicles that have shaped Australia’s motoring history.. and if there’s anything we know about so many kiddos, it’s that they love things that go VROOM!
Your kiddos can discover how motor vehicles have opened up our country, linking some of the most isolated communities in the world. From the stately to the absurd, from the hand-built to the mass-produced, see the vehicles people loved and loathed, thrashed and pampered, in the pursuit of their motoring dreams!
As an international centre for the collection, research, preservation, education and display of Australian road transport history, the National Motor Museum is much more than a collection of vehicles. It is a social history of the way we were, the way we are now and the way of the future.
For opening hours, head to their website and plan your day!
Birdwood, SA
The Big Rocking Horse & Toy Factory
The Big Rocking Horse and the Toy Factory share the same site at Gumeracha, in the glorious Adelaide Hills, only 40 minutes from Adelaide. So take a drive and go for a visit!
Your kids can see how quality wooden toys are made in the working Toy Factory. There’s also an on site Wildlife Park, where you can feed the animals and birds in a beautiful and unique setting, teeming with native flora and fauna.
If you time it right, you can also include some breakfast or lunch, or take your own picnic and enjoy it in our beautiful, shaded picnic area.
And, of course, la piece de la resistance… the World’s Biggest Rocking Horse, Australia’s #1 BIG Aussie icon!! You can climb this Australian icon and receive a certificate of achievement upon completion!
452 Torrens Valley Rd, Gumeracha
West Beach Adventure
SkyChallenge, Skywalk, Megabounce and now the Giantswing! Mega Adventure has something for everyone. The SkyWalk is for all ages and heights! Whether you have friends and family on the SkyChallenge, or just want to take in the views, you can climb 83 steps to the highest platform on the SkyMate.
Alternatively, the SkyChallenge has over 70 obstacles available for you to tackle at your own level and speed, the SkyChallenge is perfect for anyone wanting a stimulating experience to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays.
Imagine playing tennis in the sky, rowing a boat mid-air, or manoeuvring between obstacles like a floating esky, BMX bike, and sky-high picnic table.
Book holiday tickets now! Mega Adventure also hosts birthday parties, for more party venue ideas check out our KIDDO Adelaide Party Venue guide!
4 Hamra Ave, West Beach
Funtopia Prospect
Your kiddos will have a funbelievable time these school holidays; whether it’s climbing up Jack’s beanstalk, scaling brick buildings or climbing Funtopia’s interactive pro climbing walls, they’re going to keep going back for more, over and over again!
There’s something for all the kiddos, big and small, with Playground World and Toddler World offering an alternative to the common playground, with super slides, go carts and a mirror maze to keep little people busy and buzzing.
259-269 Main N Rd, Sefton Park
The Beachouse
Packed with Australian-first and world class attractions, The Beachouse is the perfect destination for a fun-filled day out! You’ll find games and rides that will entertain the adults as well as the kids!
With 3 fully enclosed heated waterslides, Soli Italian Formula 1 Dodgem Cars, awesome blaster boats, a historic 120 year old Carousel, a western themed 18 hole mini golf course, a dizzying 5 mini story play castle and an Italian built train for the little ones, you are sure to have a ball!
This is an absolute no brainer when it comes to looking for things to do with kids in Adelaide school holidays.
4 Colley Terrace, Glenelg
Captain Jolley’s Paddleboats
These pedal powered boats have been used as a source of fun for children, families, and tourists coming to see our beautiful city of Adelaide since 1962 and are still going strong (with a few boat upgrades in that time of course)! On your private perch on the River Torrens, you’re in the perfect position to take in local scenery while getting active in the outdoors, and kids just love the paddleboats!
Choose a sunny day and get your kids out on the river these school holidays!
River Torrens, Elder Park
Palace Nova
Catch a movie at Palace Nova with the kids in Adelaide school holidays! Palace Nova Prospect boasts 14 screens, from boutique style theatres to larger sized cinemas and during the school holidays there are always a plethora of kids and families to choose from.
The inside of the art deco cinema is also totally luxe and has some beautiful artwork in keeping with the artsy prospect vibe, so if you’re choosing a cinema, it’s a great one to pick!
98 Prospect Rd, Prospect
Adelaide Oval tours
Make your kiddos dreams come true with a peek behind the scenes extending further than the usual oval green! Visit a number of areas that are usually inaccessible and learn about the heritage and significance of Adelaide Oval. Expert volunteer guides will guide you and your little ones through the ins and outs of Adelaide oval and share captivating tales of the history of the venue, the sporting greats who have competed here and the Oval’s iconic status in SA.
Part of the KIDDO crew took an Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour – here’s what we thought!
War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide
Wigley Reserve playground
The spectacular playspace is the place to be for residents and visitors to Glenelg, with the redevelopment of Wigley Reserve featuring a Playspace and Fitness Hub.
The playspace, funded by the City of Holdfast and State Government features: a climbing tunnel, in-ground trampolines, swings, slides, a log climbing structure, stepping boulders, a sensory nature-trail and accessibility is a focus with the new space offering increased opportunity to all ages, interests and abilities.
For more playgrounds, check out our quick look guide to Adelaide’s best playgrounds.
Glenelg, SA
Carrick Hill
During the school holidays, Carrick Hillʼs Story Book Trail comes alive – a self guided half kilometre tail with themed areas to explore and discover throughout the picturesque Carrick Hill grounds!
This activity uses classic childrenʼs stories to encourage and ignite their imagination, from Wind in the Willows to The Hobbit to The Jungle Book and The Secret Garden, these are just a few tales kids will discover along the way. The Children’s Activity Pack includes a Story Book Trail guide, map, quiz, nature play handouts and a chocolate frog or bubbles!
Free parking at Carrick Hill. Suitable for strollers. Bookings not required.
46 Carrick Hill Dr, Springfield
Glenelg Foreshore playground
The Glenelg foreshore playground is EPIC – so epic that ummmm, can adults have a go? It ticks all the boxes for what kids want in a play area, itʼs safe and honestly must be the only playground with prime coastal views, so you can grab a coffee, get a little Vitamin D and enjoy the sea breeze while the kids play till their hearts content!
Check out the KIDDO Quick Look Guide to Adelaide’s Best Playgrounds for more awesome spots to head with the kids during the school holidays.
Glenelg Foreshore
Visit Glenelg Foreshore playspace
Morialta Falls
A protected conservation area just 10kms NE of the CBD, youʼll feel like youʼve escaped to the serene bushland when really youʼre so close to home. A great day out to get out in nature, burn some energy and take in the beauty of the rugged nature surrounds.
Plus, there are three seasonal waterfalls within the area so you can play a game with the kids, who spots the waterfall first! And if it’s waterfalls you’re looking for, check out our Top 10 waterfall hikes in SA.
Morialta Falls Rd, Woodforde
Visit Morialta Conversation Park
Kuitpo Forest walks
Kuitpo Forest is filled with amazing trails for different abilities and ages, trails made for walking, riding and horse riding, your little ones eyes will feast on our breathtaking landscape and perhaps see animals in their natural habitat along the way. For more information on the different trails available, head to their website.
If you’re looking for family friendly walking trails you could also try the family friendly Mt Lofty trail or if you have a pram in tow and don’t want to get off the beaten track, check out our guide to the top pram friendly walks in the Adelaide metro.
Alexandrina Council, SA
Belair National Park
Fun fact: Belair national park was the first national park in South Australia and is so rich in history with beautiful Aboriginal tree carvings still on display! It makes sense that itʼs so popular! Set in amongst bushland, there are so many things to discover here.
There are so many trails for walking, bike riding – or even horse riding! Beautiful areas for picnics and 39 tennis courts and cricket pitches!!
Itʼs filled with native plants and really is a beautiful place that you can make an entire day trip out of!
Upper Sturt Rd, Belair
St. Kilda adventure playground
The St. Kilda adventure playground has a reputation as ‘must-visitʼ and rightly so. It is SO MUCH FUN – oh, and the kids love it too 
Itʼs just a short drive away from the Adelaide CBD and can be filed under: full day out of fun.
The recently revamped playground includes slides, a pirate ship, castle and flying fox as well as plenty of room to run around and a great BBQ area too – we werenʼt kidding when we said you can make a day out of it.
While youʼre there – donʼt forget to check out the Mangrove Walk, I still have memories as a kid from visiting and being blown away that we were ‘walking on water as you trail through mangroves on the elevated walkway that makes its way to an incredible lookout.
470 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
Haighs free factory tour
Haighs – an Adelaide institution that needs NO introduction, we donʼt need to beat around the bush, we are alllll familiar with their chocolate and we couldnʼt be prouder that some of the best chocolate in the world comes from Adelaide, South Australia.
So, not only do they make the best chocolate but they offer free guided tours of the factory where all the chocolate making magic happens! Not only do they show you how their premium chocolate is made but they educate on how and where the cocoa beans are sourced from.
Plus, on the way out the shop is right there which means you can go in and treat yourself to a chocolate frog… or 20, no judgment here.
154 Greenhill Rd, Parkside
Visit Haighs chocolate factory tours
Adelaide Planetarium
Launch into space these school holidays at the planetarium! Calling all star gazers + Jnr astronauts, to take a tour of the solar system and learn about all the other worldly magic that exists beyond our atmosphere.
Planetarium experience $12 each – bookings essential!
Building P, Mawson Lakes
Visit the Adelaide Planetarium
Theatre Bugs
Whether your child is a natural performer, itʼs something theyʼve shown interest in or youʼre just looking for a school holiday program where they can meet new friends, develop new skills bust most importantly, have fun… look no further than Theatre Bugs!
They host a range of Mini Bugs and Junior Holiday Programs that range from ages 5 to 14 over 5 venues and their amazing programs come highly recommended!
Adelaide Theatre Academy
Visit Theatre Bugs school holiday programs
Marshmallow playground
This super fun playground underwent a major facelift and is now even bigger and better than before! Youʼll find swings, climbing equipment, slides and an interactive nature and water play area. Kids LOVE this place and itʼs easy to see why, itʼs a childs dream!
Plus, itʼs fully enclosed with a fence running the perimeter so you can rest assured they canʼt run off anywhere. Thereʼs seating and BBQ areas and grassy areas for the older kids to kick a footy.
Glen Osmond Rd, Adelaide
Adelaide Botanic Gardens
We are so lucky in Adelaide, our Botanic Gardens are seriously beautiful and oh-so-peaceful considering theyʼre in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city!
It really makes for a fun day out, take a wander around, stop for a picnic and just enjoy being present in nature – thereʼs plenty of flora and fauna to see and loads of room for the kids to run around!
As the light changes throughout the day and seasons, you can still experience Chihuly, a stunning large-scale glass sculpture exhibition, in the beautiful botanical destination until 29 April.
North Terrace, Adelaide
Visit Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Farmers Market
We are huge fans of Farmers Markets here at Kiddo and one of our favourites is the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market at Goodwood!
Seriously fresh produce (talk about farm to table!), amazing baked goods – those donuts and that bread, friendly vendors and itʼs a great activity to include the kids in, to help make healthy and nutritious also fun!
Every Sunday from 9am – 1pm with FREE parking.
Leader St, Wayville
Mitcham Reserve
Mitcham Reserve is a very popular reserve for BBQs, picnics, get togethers and days out in the sunshine!
The beautiful creek runs through the reserve and there are plenty of trees providing shade, a new nature play playground, BBQ areas, seating and public toilets.
Spencer Rd, Mitcham
Cockle Train
Apart from the fact that a day out to Victor Harbour is already the perfect school holiday fun, itʼs made even better by the fact that itʼs home to the Cockle Train which travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1887.
All aboard! Times, fares and booking info is all available on the website.
Victor Harbour, SA
Visit the Cockle Train timetable
Jungle in Willunga
Created over 25 years ago, Jungle In Willunga is Adelaideʼs #1 stop nursery. When you want to deck out your home with new greenery or make your garden a little more tropical, this is the place to go.
Plus, the kids wonʼt get bored as they will love exploring the jungle keeping their eyes peeled for exotic creatures and traveling along the jungle walk which can be entered via gold coin donation.
Easy peasy, stock up on your greenery and keep the kids entertained!
175 Main Rd, Willunga
Hallet Cove boardwalk
This coastal clifftop boardwalk along the rocky coastline travels from Marino to Hallett Cove and winds its way along some of the most beautiful scenery you will lay your eyes on – trust us, the views make the effort worth it.
Itʼs a great workout as there are steep steps of stairs and itʼs a good way to keep the kids (ahem, you!) active!
Heron Way, Hallett Cove
Granite Island
A small island next to Victor Harbor, Granite Island can be accessed by horse drawn tram (so cool!) or by a short walk over the wooden causeway!
It’s known for its trails and adventure element as well as penguin and whale spotting!
Visit Granite Island recreation park
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