Autumn School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the April 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 Autumn School Holidays: Saturday 12 April 2025 – Sunday 27 April 2025
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 Autumn school holiday programs and workshops on offer throughout April 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.
Cirkidz School Holiday Programs | April 2025
Cirkidz April Holiday Program. Do you have some little ones who belong in the circus? Send them to Cirkidz this autumn! Cirkidz has you covered with an action-packed program that’s perfect for kids aged 5–12. Whether they’re new to circus ...
Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | April School Holidays
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio - Burnside & Goodwood Big Brain Tiny Hands is Urth Clay Studio's favourite kids holiday activity. Their one-off pottery classes prioritise experimentation and muddy fun over seeking perfection. Unlike traditional approaches, ...
Little Picassos: April School Holiday Art Classes | Glenelg, Hyde Park, Magill
Little Picassos April & Easter School Holiday Kids Art Classes Join Little Picassos for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children. Air-conditioned/ heated and spacious, with ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE School Holiday Program | 12-27 Apr 2025
Discover FREE activities for kids during the April school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Autumn! They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and ...
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | School Holidays at the Adelaide Central Market
Enjoy April School Holiday fun for all ages with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies. Value packed Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the school holidays! All school holiday activities are free ...
NumberWorks’n Words Maths and English Holiday Program | Norwood & Unley | 22-24 Apr 2025
The NumberWorks’n Words April Holiday Program is back, and places are filling up fast! This is the perfect opportunity to help your child build confidence in maths and English. The program is designed to help students revise key topics from ...
School Holiday Activities for Kids | City of Salisbury Libraries, Community Centres and Hubs
Kids April School Holiday Activities - City of Salisbury Are you looking for things for the kids to do these school holidays? Kids can discover lots of school holiday fun across the City of Salisbury's libraries, community centres and hubs ...
FREE School Holiday Sports Program | City of Charles Sturt | April School Holidays 2025
City of Charles Sturt Free April School Holiday Sports Program. Kids of all abilities, aged from 3-17 years, are welcome to book their spot in the ever-popular FREE City of Charles Sturt School Holiday Sports Program. Held at various locations ...
Kids School Holiday Sports Programs | Adelaide University Sport | Apr 2025
Unleash the fun this autumn with the ultimate School Holiday Program by Adelaide University Sport and Fitness! Looking for a way to keep kids engaged, active, and having fun these school holidays? The School Holiday Sports Program is the perfect ...
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures | Autumn School Holiday Programs
Ignite Your Child’s Sense of Adventure This Autumn with Wilderness Escape! As the weather cools, let your child embrace the great outdoors with Wilderness Escape! For over 34 years, they’ve been South Australia’s leading provider of dynamic, educational outdoor programs ...
FREE Come ‘N’ Try Day | Woodville Lacrosse Club | 15 Apr 2025
FREE Come 'N' Try Day for Kids at Woodville Lacrosse Club All young athletes are invited to dive into lacrosse excitement at the Woodville Lacrosse Club's FREE Come 'N' Try event during the April school holidays. Lacrosse is a fast ...
Kids Only Day Camps ‘Unplugged’ | Woodhouse Adventure Park | April School Holidays
Autumn School Holidays UNPLUGGED at Woodhouse Adventure Park. This Autumn, School Holidays UNPLUGGED, the kids-only day camps at Woodhouse Adventure Park, are set to deliver an action-packed lineup of outdoor adventure, hands-on crafts and science, and a generous dose of ...
Homefresh School Holiday Fun Cooking Classes | Autumn School Holidays
Homefresh kids fun cooking classes will entertain (and feed) your children these 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 Chef (8-14 ...
Horse Adventure Days | Wirraway Homestead | April School Holidays
Wirraway Homestead Attention parents of horse lovers aged 10 to 15 – the ultimate adventure awaits this autumn! At Wirraway Homestead, your kids can spend the day riding, grooming and caring for horses while making friends and unforgettable memories! Set ...
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!
Plummers Pick Your Own Apples | Adelaide Hills | 18-27 Apr 2025
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp and crunchy apples fresh from the trees. Everyone's ...
Pirate Life Brewing $5 Kids Meal Deals, Market & Pre-Game | Port Adelaide | School Holidays April 2025
April School Holiday $5 Kids Meal Deals, Pre-Game & Markets at Pirate Life Brewing. There's plenty of family fun to be had at Pirate Life Brewing during the April school holidays! Pirate Life will be hosting their Pre-Game on Sunday ...
Play and Save Go Karting & Arcade Games Package | P1 Entertainment Complex | 12-27 Apr 2025
Play and Save this School Holiday at P1 Entertainment Complex! Looking for an action-packed adventure for the kids these school holidays? Don’t miss out on P1’s Play and Save deal – a fun-filled package designed to keep the kids entertained ...
TreeClimb | Aerial Adventures | Adelaide, Kuitpo Forest & Salisbury | April School Holidays 2025
TreeClimb Adelaide, Kuitpo, and Salisbury This school holiday, the trees are calling! With crisp mornings and sunny days ahead, it’s the perfect time to step up and take on an adventure at TreeClimb! Whether you’re exploring the magical heights of ...
Free School Holiday Dinosaur Fun | Churchill Centre | April School Holidays 2025
Experience FREE Dinosaur Fun at Churchill Centre these April school holidays! Churchill Centre is bringing GINORMOUS fun with FREE Dinosaur Activities that will delight little explorers of all ages! What's on: Paint your own dino skeleton plaster mould and keep ...
Junior Tradies School Holiday Fun | Port Adelaide Plaza | April 2025
Junior Tradies School Holiday Fun at Port Adelaide Plaza. Calling all junior tradies! Is your kid crazy about diggers, tools, and all things construction? Then don’t miss out on FREE building fun with Junior Tradies these school holidays! This is ...
FREE School Holiday Showtime | Port Adelaide Plaza | April 2025
FREE School Holiday Showtime at Port Adelaide Plaza. It's Showtime! Looking for an exciting way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Take the kids to Port Adelaide Plaza and enjoy FREE fun these school holidays. Enjoy a fun ...
What’s on at Melba’s | Angaston & Woodside | Easter Long Weekend 2025
What's on at Melba's Chocolates this Easter - Angaston & Woodside Celebrate Easter with Melba's Chocolates this Easter Long Weekend at their Angaston Site in the Barossa Valley or their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills! They’ll be open from ...
FREE School Holiday Fun | Harbour Town Adelaide | 14-20 Apr 2025
Visit Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide these School Holidays for FREE Easter Fun! Keep the kids entertained these April School Holidays and experience FREE Easter entertainment with carnival games, face painting, fairy floss* and a visit from the Easter Bunny ...
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 ...
Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | April School Holidays
Play at the Bay and Days at the Bay return during the April school holidays from 12 to 27 April 2025. City of Holdfast Bay’s Play at the Bay program is now live and full of great activities and events ...
SHANX Mini Golf | School Holiday Family Fun | Regency Park & Paralowie
Join SHANX these April School Holidays for free family fun! SHANX is Australia’s best outdoor mini golf course and you can now find them at two Adelaide locations - Regency Park and Paralowie. It's the perfect school holiday activity for ...
What’s In A Number – Interactive Exhibition | Unley Museum | Jan 2025
What’s In A Number – FREE Interactive Exhibition School Holiday Fun at the Unley Museum. Discover the magical world of numbers at the Unley Museum's Whats In A Number exhibition! Journey through time and explore how numbers have shaped our ...
The Big Bubble Show | Adelaide | 15 & 16 Apr 2025
Direct from the UK, The Big Bubble Show is heading to Adelaide during the April school holidays! Step into a world of pure bubble magic with The Big Bubble Show, a spectacular, fun-filled kids' show starring Samsam Bubbleman, a 12-time ...
School Holidays at Monarto Safari Park | 12-27 Apr 2025
Monarto Safari Park presents: Storybook Adventure during the April School Holidays. Grab your free storybook “The Tail Trail” on entry to Monarto Safari Park and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure around the ...
School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 12-27 Apr 2025
Adelaide Zoo presents: Storybook Adventure during the April school holidays. Grab your free storybook “The Tale Trail” on entry to the Adelaide Zoo and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure and get up ...
Semaphore Steam Train Rides | Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway
Ride the Semaphore Steam Train during the April school holidays. The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a wonderful 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along the coastline and features open carriages pulled along behind a ...
FREE School Holiday Wildlife Fun | Gawler Green Shopping Centre | 15-17 Apr 2025
FREE Wildlife Fun at Gawler Green these School Holidays! Looking for something wild and exciting to do with the kids these school holidays? Take your little wildlife warriors to Gawler Green Shopping Centre for a FREE, unforgettable wildlife experience with ...
Hey Caddy Mini Golf & X-Golf School Holiday Fun | West Lakes & Marion
Putter-up these school holidays at Hey Caddy and X-Golf Marion and West Lakes and join their FREE Easter Hunt! X-Golf Marion and West Lakes are your one-stop place for entertainment, golfing fun and delicious food and this Easter they’re also ...
Disney’s Frozen JR Live in Adelaide | ACPA | 24 & 26 Apr 2025
Disney’s Frozen JR Live in Adelaide. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure this school holidays! Get ready to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen JR, brought to life by the talented Australian Company of Performing Arts. This enchanting production will transport ...
Nitro Nat’s Phantastic Physics Show | City of Playford | 17 Apr 2025
See Nitro Nat's Phantastic Physics Show at Playford Civic Centre during the April School Holidays. The Phantastic Physics Show is a journey of discovering what makes things move. The show explores energy and forces with Phantastic science demonstrations that you ...
DinoFest Dinosaur Festival | Adelaide | Apr & EXTENDED INTO May 2025
DinoFest returns to Adelaide in April & May 2025. Experience the ultimate dinosaur adventure and meet the new DinoFest dinosaurs along the amazing new Dino Trail at Victoria Park / Pakapanthi. This popular event has extended its April school holiday ...
Adventure Hubs SA | Mount Lofty & McLaren Vale | April School Holidays
Adventure Hubs South Australia Adventure Hubs is running some exciting family experiences these April 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 ...
School Holiday Movie Deal – $7 Kids Tickets | Capri Theatre | 12-27 Apr 2025
April School Holiday Movie Deals at the Capri! Save with discounted school holiday movie tickets at Goodwood's Iconic Capri Theatre for screenings of A Minecraft Movie, Dog Man or The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Grab ...
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours | Autumn School Holidays
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours - School Holiday Family Adventures. What better way to explore the unique and special Garden Island and part of Adelaide’s Dolphin sanctuary and Ships graveyard than an eco-friendly kayaking experience. Join Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours on ...
Police Credit Union Kids & Youth Art Competition & Exhibition | 3 Mar – 30 Apr 2025
POLICE CREDIT UNION KIDS & YOUTH ART COMPETITION & EXHIBITION WIN one of 13 x $100 prizes and be featured in the Police Credit Union 2026 calendar. PLUS 30 artworks will be exhibited as part of the SALA Festival. How ...
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 ...
Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily
Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg. The 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 the Glenelg foreshore, Mix102.3, Lumo ...
We also have an extensive list of individual posts listing special events, entertainment, shows and much more in our AUTUMN 2025 School Holidays category.
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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