June Edition: Top 10 Events in Adelaide for Families
Discover the best things to see and do this month for families in Adelaide – June Edition.
Adelaide is packed with family-friendly events throughout the year, offering everything from festivals and outdoor adventures to cultural celebrations, live entertainment and hands-on experiences for kids. Whether you’re simply looking for a fun day out or planning a memorable weekend with the family, there’s always something happening around the city and beyond. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best family events this month in Adelaide that promise plenty of fun, excitement and opportunities to make lasting memories together.
Play & Go is your FREE family friendly guide to Adelaide and your favourite resource for finding events and activities the kids will love.
We’ve highlighted our TOP 10 JUNE events below. Plus, scroll down for a list of all the FREE events and activities happening this month!
From spectacular light shows and community festivals to interactive exhibitions and outdoor celebrations, these are the events families won’t want to miss.
You can also use the Play & Go Event Calendar to find out what’s on.
Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars | Adelaide | 19-21 Jun 2026
Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice - where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and ...
Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour | Adelaide | 26 June 2026
100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. For 100 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have delighted fans around the world with unbelievable trick shots, jaw-dropping dunks, and moments of pure joy. Now, the team that redefined basketball is bringing the ultimate fan-fuelled celebration to Adelaide with ...
Coastal Sounds | Free Live Music | 7 Jun 2026
Coastal Sounds is a free, fun-filled family friendly event which transforms 12 beachfront locations into a vibrant coastal trail of live music, dance workshops and art experiences. This June long weekend, follow a vibrant 13km coastal trail of free live music, dance workshops, art experiences and kids’ activities from West ...
Adelaide Model Railway Show | Adelaide Showground | 6-8 Jun 2026
Adelaide’s biggest model railway event is back this June long weekend. The Adelaide Model Railway Show returns to the Adelaide Showground from 6–8 June 2026, bringing a miniature world to life for families, hobbyists and curious kids alike. Step inside and explore more than 30 detailed model railway layouts, with ...
Augmented Games – Interactive Family Activity | Illuminate Adelaide | 26 Jun – 19 Jul 2026
Augmented Games is a brand new interactive arena arcade experience coming to Adelaide Showground from 26 June to 19 July 2026 for Illuminate Adelaide. Part video arcade, part interactive arena, step into a play zone where the floor responds to your every move. There are no screens or headsets - ...
Melrose Fat Tyre Festival | 6 & 7 Jun 2026
The Melrose Community invites you to Melrose for two days of mountain biking, food, music and family-friendly fun over the June long weekend at the Melrose Fat Tyre Festival. The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for the June ...
Brighton Winter Solstice | Jetty Road | 20 Jun 2026
Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be to celebrate the 2026 winter solstice. The Brighton Winter Solstice is an annual family friendly winter street party with cosy fire pits, festoon lighting, live music and kids' activities. As well as their fire pits, the event has plenty of cover ...
Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2026
Celebrate the magic of winter on the Fleurieu Peninsula as Victor Harbor comes alive this June for a month‑long festival of culture, coast and creativity. Winter Whale Fest features more than 30 events including the dazzling Kondoli Lantern Parade, exhibitions, live music, markets, workshops, marine science experiences and family adventures ...
Flameboree | Woodhouse Adventure Park | 27 Jun 2026
Woodhouse Adventure Park is set to attempt a World Record Marshmallow Roast at its Massive Winter Campfire Festival, Flameboree. More than 2000 people are expected to descend upon Woodhouse Adventure Park to take part in the record breaking campfire in the Adelaide Hills on Saturday 27 June 2026. Everyone, including ...
Adelaide Animal Expo | Adelaide Showground | 27 & 28 Jun 2026
The annual Adelaide Animal Expo is returning to Adelaide Showground in 2026 with plenty of animals to see, touch and cuddle, a kids activity zone and a large walk through animal nursery. There will be hundreds of animals for kids to see including rabbits, dogs, cats, poultry, birds, ferrets, rats, ...
WHAT DO TO ON THE JUNE LONG WEEKEND
FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN JUNE:
Kids Go Free to the Footy | AFL Rounds 16-19 | 25 Jun – 19 Jul 2026
Kids Footy Month! In rounds 16 to 19, all kids aged 14 years old and under get free* access to ...
International Mud Day | 29 June
International Mud Day is 29 June - It aims to connect children across the entire world through the earth, by ...
Make Music Day | Adelaide | 20 Jun 2026
Make Music Day will feature 360 diverse artists at over 40 venues, and it's designed for you to move from ...
Working Sheep Dog Trial | Finniss | 13 & 14 June 2026
Watch some amazing dogs in action at the Working Sheep Dog Trial. Working Sheepdog trials give handlers the opportunity to ...
Toasty Tunes | City of Unley Free Family-Friendly Winter Events
Enjoy Toasty Tunes this Winter around the City of Unley. Join your local community this Winter for Unley's Toasty Tunes ...
Family Fun at the State Library | Adelaide
Free Family Fun at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide. If you're looking for something to keep the kids ...
Fiery Fridays | Nairne & Mount Barker | 19 & 26 Jun 2026
Warm up at Fiery Fridays in Mount Barker and Nairne for two evenings packed with entertainment, family fun and winter ...
Adelaide FIFA World Cup™ Live Site at The Drive | 14, 20 & 26 Jun 2026
Catch Australia's FIFA World Cup™ matches live with family, friends and the local community. Join them for a free community ...
Become a Showbag Tester for the Royal Adelaide Show | Entries Close 30 Jun 2026
Enter a competition to experience being a showbag tester with your class, sporting club or community group at this year's ...
Salisbury Community Fun Day | Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre | 13 Jun 2026
Bounce, climb and slide your way through inflatables at the next Salisbury Community Fun Day! There’s something for everyone at ...
Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2026
Celebrate the magic of winter on the Fleurieu Peninsula as Victor Harbor comes alive this June for a month‑long festival ...
Brighton Winter Solstice | Jetty Road | 20 Jun 2026
Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be to celebrate the 2026 winter solstice. The Brighton Winter Solstice is ...
Salisbury Craft, Hobby & Collectibles Fair | 6-8 Jun 2026
The Salisbury Craft, Hobby & Collectibles Fair is back for the June long weekend. Featuring over 100+ captivating market stalls, ...
Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October
The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as ...
Best Adelaide Creeks to Explore for Families
Explore Adelaide's Creeks Kids are drawn to creeks. They love exploring this natural, wonderful play space - with or without ...
Coastal Sounds | Free Live Music | 7 Jun 2026
Coastal Sounds is a free, fun-filled family friendly event which transforms 12 beachfront locations into a vibrant coastal trail of ...
Mini Float Competition | National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
Design a Mini Float for the 2026 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. Primary school children have the chance each year to ...
What’s on at the SA Museum | South Australian Museum | Adelaide
Looking to find out what’s on at the South Australian Museum? There’s a mix of exhibitions, school holiday activities and ...
Grange Baptist Church Monday Funday | 2026
Grange Baptist Church will be running monthly activities for primary school aged children with their Monday Funday events. Monday Funday ...
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2026
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...
Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide
If you're visiting Adelaide for the first time or you're planning on spending the day in the city with your ...
Family Friendly Guide to the Adelaide Hills
Best Places to visit in the Adelaide Hills with Kids If you like rolling hills, scenic views, quiet country roads, ...
Fleurieu Peninsula | Family Friendly Things to See & Do | South Australia
Visiting the Family-friendly Fleurieu Peninsula The Fleurieu Peninsula has so much to offer including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, farmers markets, ...
Reservoirs in South Australia to Visit with Kids
Reservoir Reserves open for public access in South Australia for a fun family day out. Some of South Australia's reservoirs ...
50 Great Walks & Hikes for Kids & Families | South Australia
Walking and hiking with kids is a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors. There are some ...
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout | Victor Harbor | Review
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout Victor Harbor The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head or Kongkengguwarr, is one of ...
AT A GLANCE – VIEW ALL JUNE 2026 EVENTS HERE
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