Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays

July Winter School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the July 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.
The South Australian Winter school holidays are from Saturday 4 July 2026 – Sunday 19 July 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 – 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!

BRIXPO | Event for LEGO® Fans | Adelaide | 11 & 12 Jul 2026

Augmented Games – Interactive Family Activity | Illuminate Adelaide | 26 Jun – 19 Jul 2026

Night Visions | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Illuminate Adelaide | 1-19 Jul 2026

Illuminate Adelaide 2026 | Best Family-Friendly Events & Things to Do with Kids

City Lights | Free Light Trail | Illuminate Adelaide | 3-19 Jul 2026
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
There are some fabulous school holiday programs and workshops on offer throughout July 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.
We also have an extensive list of individual posts listing special events, entertainment, shows and much more in our WINTER 2026 School Holidays category.
FREE JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IDEAS FOR KIDS IN ADELAIDE:
If you’re looking for some FREE things to do, check out these options:
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

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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