Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays
Summer School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the December & January school holidays in our Adelaide School Holiday Guide. Go on an exciting family adventure, get creative at a school holiday program or try a new sport. This is your handy guide to keeping the kids busy and having some family fun during the school holidays.
South Australian Summer School Holidays: Saturday 13 December 2025 – Monday 26 January 2026
Check out our Ultimate Adelaide School Holiday Guide below, featuring some of the most popular, and some not-so-well-known activities on offer. Find workshops, programs, fun things to do, shows to see, and places to visit around Adelaide.
Most programs are open to school-age children 5 years and older but there are some cater for younger kids too. Remember to book in early if your child is interested in participating as sessions can fill quickly.
When making a booking be sure to tell them you heard about them through Play & Go!
We’re constantly adding lots of kids’ activities, programs and events to our guide, so keep checking back for more fun school holiday ideas!
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
There are some fabulous school holiday programs and workshops on offer throughout December and January for kids in Adelaide. They can develop their skills or learn new things, and have fun at the same time. These are great for kids to do with family friends or friends from school, or go along and meet some new ones.
Horse Adventure Days & Horse Clinic Camps | Wirraway Homestead | Summer School Holidays
BaptistCare offers unforgettable horse experiences at Wirraway Homestead. From single-day programs to immersive camps, horse-loving kids will discover confidence, connection and fun through safe, supervised experiences led by qualified instructors. At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, ...
Kids School Holiday Sports Programs | Adelaide University Sport & Fitness | Summer School Holidays
Keep the kids moving, laughing, and learning these holidays at Adelaide University Sport & Fitness’ Summer School Holiday Program. From team sports like Soccer, Cricket, and AFL, to crafts and creative games, it’s the perfect mix of active fun and ...
Woodhouse School Holidays UNPLUGGED | Woodhouse Adventure Park | Summer School Holidays
Head to Woodhouse Adventure Park in the Summer School holidays for exciting ‘drop & go’ outdoor adventures! Woodhouse ‘kids only’ day camp programs are guaranteed to keep primary schoolers aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active, and entertained for the whole ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE School Holiday Program | 13 Dec 2025 -25 Jan 2026
Discover FREE activities for kids during the Summer school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Summer! They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and ...
Cirkidz Super Summer School Holiday Circus Programs
Cirkidz is back for the summer holidays with a massive program of circus fun for kids aged 5–12! Running across December 2025 and January 2026, these half-day and full-day sessions at the SA Circus Centre in Bowden are the perfect ...
Homefresh School Holiday Fun Cooking Classes | Summer School Holidays
Homefresh kids fun cooking classes will entertain (and feed) your children during the summer school holidays, giving you a well-earned break. For just $47 your Mini Chef (4-8 years) can enjoy one and a half hours, and $57 your Future ...
Little Picassos Summer School Holiday Art Classes | Glenelg, Hyde Park, Magill
Join Little Picassos for a selection of fun and creative summer holiday art classes in a studio setting that offers an inspirational, motivational Artspace for children. Air-conditioned/heated and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist aged ...
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures | Summer School Holidays
Kids can get outside, get active, and discover the great outdoors during the summer holidays with Wilderness Escape! For over 34 years, they’ve been South Australia’s trusted provider of fun, educational, and adventurous experiences for kids aged 5 to 17 ...
NumberWorks’n Words Maths and English Holiday Program | Norwood & Unley | 19-23 Jan 2026
NumberWorks’n Words Summer Holiday Program is back from 19-23 January 2026, and spots are filling up fast! This program is an excellent opportunity to set your child up for success by boosting their confidence in both Maths and English. Whether ...
Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | Summer School Holidays
City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of free and low cost activities and events. Looking for fun, local and affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? City of Holdfast ...
VACSWIM SA | Summer Holiday Programs | Dec 2025/Jan 2026
VACSWIM - School Holiday Swimming Programs Empowering children through water: VACSWIM, a flagship initiative supported by the South Australian Government and solely administered by Surf Life Saving SA, equips children aged 3 to 12 with essential skills to thrive in ...
Open Week 2026 | Dance Classes ACPA | 12-17 Jan 2026
ACPA Open Week officially kicks off Monday 12 January 2026! From 12 to 17 January, the Australian Company of Performing Arts is opening its studio doors to families across Adelaide. Open Week is a chance for parents and children to ...
ACPA Summer School Holiday Workshops | Jan 2026
ACPA January 2026 School Holiday Workshops. During the January school holidays, ACPA is hosting an exciting lineup of workshops packed with creativity, learning and nonstop good vibes - Fairytale Fantasy Workshop (ages 3-6), Pirate Adventure Workshop (ages 3 - 6) ...
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY – FAMILY FUN
For loads of ideas for school holiday family fun around Adelaide, check out all these fabulous options below. There’s something for everyone – active adventures; climbing fun; museums to explore; animals to see and much more!
FREE Face Painting | Unley Shopping Centre | 14-16 Jan 2026
Looking for an easy, no-cost school holiday activity? Unley Shopping Centre has you covered with FREE face painting and temporary tattoos for kids. From Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 January, children can enjoy free face painting and temporary tattoos in ...
Aus Lights on the River | Free Family Friendly Event | 26 Jan 2026
Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2026, with a free program of events that reminds us we are all part of the story. Aus Lights on the River will deliver a vibrant, inclusive and free program of ...
Salisbury Starlight Cinema | Para Vista | 9 Jan 2026
Kickstart the New Year with a wholesome and relaxing family night out as the City of Salisbury brings you Starlight Cinema, a free outdoor family movie night at Kentish Green, Para Vista on Friday 9 January 2026. Enjoy an evening ...
Level 1 Rundle Place | School Holiday Fun
Keep Little Minds Busy This Summer at Level 1, Rundle Place. With a mix of playful attractions, exciting games and family-friendly dining all under one roof, Level 1 of Rundle Place in the heart of Rundle Mall is the perfect ...
FREE School Holiday Fun – Bug Detectives | Port Adelaide Plaza | Jan 2026
Kids are invited to become Bug Detectives at Port Adelaide Plaza during the January school holidays. A FREE fun, hands-on and educational activity where children will create their very own bug-catching kit and learn all about the amazing world of ...
Health Partners Family Ride | Santos Tour Down Under | Adelaide | 20 Jan 2026
Health Partners Family Ride at the Santos Tour Down Under - 20 January 2026 Join Olympian Jess Stenson and her family for a fun, inclusive bike ride on the same circuit used by the world’s best cyclists during the Santos ...
SHANX Mini Golf | South Lakes Golf Club | Goolwa
Located among the scenic Goolwa sand dunes on the Fleurieu Peninsula, SHANX @ South Lakes is a newly opened links-style golf course offering a fun and challenging experience for the whole family. The brand new SHANX 18-hole layout features two ...
TreeClimb | Aerial Adventures | Adelaide, Kuitpo Forest & Salisbury | Summer School Holidays
Summer school holiday fun at TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo, & Salisbury. TreeClimb is the perfect summer escape if you’re looking to get outside, stay active, and have some fun in the fresh air. With a mix of shaded treetop courses, exciting ...
Narnu Farm Family Holiday Accommodation | Hindmarsh Island
Narnu Farm Family Holiday Accommodation Narnu Farm offers a magical farm stay experience for the whole family set in a spacious, picturesque rural setting with rolling green paddocks and towering pine trees. Located on Hindmarsh Island only one hour from ...
Adelaide Strikers BBL15 | Adelaide Oval Home Games | Dec 2025 & Jan 2026
Get ready for non stop action this Summer at Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Strikers! Adelaide Oval is back in the spotlight for KFC BBL|15, set to host both Adelaide Strikers’ marquee home games, the fan-favourite pre-Christmas clash against the ...
Wilbur’s Wildlife School Holiday Discovery Centre | 19 Dec 2025 – 17 Jan 2026
Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre returns to District Outlet Centre for the Summer School Holidays. The Wilbur’s Wildlife Discovery Centre is the ultimate animal experience allowing you to pat and hold a range of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, possums and more ...
New Year’s Eve at Elder Park | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2025
Adelaide New Year’s Eve on the Riverbank: A Family-Friendly Way to Welcome 2026! Adelaide’s New Year’s Eve on the Riverbank at Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama is one of the city’s largest free family-friendly celebrations, offering live music, kids’ activities, ...
School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 13 Dec – 26 Jan 2026
Play wild this summer at Adelaide Zoo! 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 ...
School Holidays at Monarto Safari Park | 13 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026
Play wild this summer at Monarto Safari Park! 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 ...
SHANX Mini Golf | School Holiday Family Fun | Regency Park & Paralowie
Kick off the school holidays with some outdoor fun at SHANX Mini Golf! SHANX Mini Golf is inviting you to explore all three SA sites from December 2025 to January 2026. Collect your stamps along the way and go into ...
Hey Caddy Mini Golf & X-Golf School Holiday Fun | West Lakes & Marion
Free Christmas and summer school holiday fun with a creative twist at X-Golf & Hey Caddy. Looking for fun, easy, sun-smart school holiday ideas? During the summer school holidays head to X-Golf Marion and West Lakes, where alongside state-of-the-art indoor ...
Semaphore Summer Carnival | 13 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026
Semaphore Summer Carnival is returning for another season of beachside fun on the foreshore during the Summer holidays. Held each year during the summer school holidays, the Semaphore Summer Carnival is an outdoor, open air, fun-filled outing for the whole ...
Adventure Hubs SA | Mount Lofty & McLaren Vale | Summer School Holidays
Adventure Hubs South Australia Adventure Hubs is running some exciting family experiences these summer school holidays at Mount Lofty Adventure Hub in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and Southern Adventure Hub at McLaren Vale. Mount Lofty Adventure Hub You will find ...
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours | Summer School Holidays
Go on a family adventure during the summer school holidays with Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours and explore the natural wonders that surround Garden Island , which is part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard. Join Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours ...
Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide | 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail & Christmas Competition. Discover and count all the Christmas gnomes hiding along Melbourne Street from Friday 28 November 2025, till Sunday 4 January 2026. These mischievous, bearded creatures have taken over the windows of shops, ...
School Holiday Movie Deal | Capri Theatre | 13 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026
School Holiday Movie Deals at the Capri! Grab cheap movie tickets at the Capri Tover the September/October School Holidays to see the following family friendly films: Zootopia 2, Spongebob the Movie: Search for Squarepants and The Pout Pout Fish. Go ...
The Beachouse | Daily School Holiday Fun | Glenelg
The Beachouse in Glenelg - Open every day during the School Holidays! The Beachouse is the PERFECT destination for a fun family day out, with so many different attractions, they have something for everyone! And when they say fun for ...
Summer Festival 2026 | City of West Torrens
Welcome to Summer Festival 2026! The 2026 City of West Torrens Summer Festival program kicks off on Saturday 10 January, with five FREE community events running every Saturday from 10 January to 7 February. Enjoy live music, an outdoor cinema, ...
The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park | Adelaide
The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks in Adelaide this Summer with all your favourite inflatable water slides offering family fun for everyone! Get ready Adelaide! The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be ...
KIIS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily Oct – May
Take a ride on the KIIS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg. The KISS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide Hills. Located on ...
Glitter Pines | Immersive Digital Christmas Experience | Hendon | 6-21 Dec 2025
Glitter Pines - A New Immersive and Interactive Digital Christmas Experience in Adelaide from 6 - 21 December 2025. Glitter Pines is a world-premiere immersive Christmas experience, created by Stage Lab and exclusive to Adelaide in 2025. From the moment ...
Waterworld Aquatic Centre | Ridgehaven
Slide into fun at Waterworld Aquatic Centre - reopening 29 September 2025. Looking for a fun-filled adventure these school holidays? Waterworld Aquatic Centre has you covered! Dive into heated pools, take on the inflatable AquaRun, and let the kids run ...
Adelaide Oval Tours – Interactive Kids Trail
Adelaide Oval Tours offer an Interactive Kids Trail perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Get the whole family together for the ultimate fun-filled Adelaide Oval kids adventure. See the iconic stadium in a whole new way on this action-packed ...
Cirque Alice | Her Majesty’s Theatre | 8-18 Jan 2026
Her Majesty’s Theatre will be transformed into a dazzling Wonderland with the Adelaide premiere of Cirque Alice in January 2026. After sell-out seasons in Brisbane and Singapore, this spectacular new production from the creators of The Illusionists brings Lewis Carroll’s ...
Santa’s Wonderland | Adelaide Showground | 5-24 Dec 2025
Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Adelaide Showground from 5 - 24 December 2025, celebrating 10 years! Santa's Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland featuring over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice-skating rink, jumping castles, and ...
What’s On in City of Salisbury | Family Events, Festivals & Activities | Playgrounds & Top Family Places to Visit
Looking for things to do and places to explore in the City of Salisbury? Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the northern suburbs of Adelaide, there's always something happening in Salisbury. From family-friendly festivals and community markets ...
We also have an extensive list of individual posts listing special events, entertainment, shows and much more in our SUMMER 2025/26 School Holidays category.
FREE SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IDEAS FOR KIDS IN ADELAIDE:
MORE IDEAS FOR THINGS TO DO IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AROUND ADELAIDE
♥ Play at a Playground – See our list of Top Playgrounds Around Adelaide
♥ Top Family Things to do in the Adelaide Hills – check out our list of ideas
♥ South Australian Beaches – Best Beaches Around Adelaide
♥ Book a caravan or camping holiday – check out our South Australian list
♥ Go for a family hike – See 50 Great Walks & Hikes for Families
♥ Visit the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula region south of Adelaide
♥ Explore the Barossa Valley – see our list of family friendly places to visit
♥ Indoor Play Centres – Indoor Play Centres & Cafes Around Adelaide
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