Summmer School Holiday Guide South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the Summer 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 16 December 2023 – Sunday 28 January 2024
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 specifically 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 throughout December and January in Adelaide for kids. 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.
Sticker Making Workshops with Billie Justice Thomson | Adelaide Festival Centre Families | 20 & 27 Jan 2024
AFC Families Presents Sticker Making Workshops with Billie Justice Thomson. Join legendary illustrator Billie Justice Thomson for a special workshop to learn how to make awesome stickers. Create your own design or use one of Billie's in a simple 3 step process that is super fun and great for all ...
On Stage School Holiday Theatre Workshops | Adelaide Festival Centre | Jan 2024
Love to act, dance, or sing? Get ready for On Stage's explosively fun Summer School Performing Arts Holiday programs. On Stage is led by industry professionals and nurtures a supported and safe environment so participants can profit from their time in the program, find new friends, and most of all ...
Little Picassos: Summer School Holiday Art Classes & Art Camp | Glenelg, Hyde Park, Magill
Little Picassos Summer School Holiday Program Join Little Picassos during the summer school holidays for a selection of fun and creative holiday classes in a studio setting that provides an inspirational and motivational Artspace for children. Air-conditioned and spacious, with a dynamic and inspirational program to suit every artist from ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | Summer School Holiday Program
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. PART 1 of the ASDC Summer School Holiday Program will run from 16 - 22 December 2023. The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity ...
Kids Only Day Camps ‘Unplugged’ | Woodhouse Adventure Park | Dec 2023 & Jan 2024
UNPLUGGED ‘Drop & Go’ School Holiday Program at Woodhouse Adventure Park Woodhouse Adventure Park’s School Holidays UNPLUGGED ‘kids only’ day camps offer thoughtfully programmed adventures specifically designed with age-appropriate activities guaranteed to keep primary school kids aged 5 to 12 screen-free, active and entertained for the whole day… just 10 ...
Cirkidz School Holiday Programs | Summer 2023/2024
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday circus adventure with Cirkidz! Dive into a fun-filled Summer School Holiday Program designed to amp up the action, ignite the fun, and unleash a world of awesome circus skills that'll leave your kids with memories to cherish. No dull moments here – each session ...
Adelaide Strikers School Holiday Programs | December & January
Adelaide Strikers School Holiday Programs are back this Summer! Play fun and fast cricket activities and games with friends in a social environment, make your own backyard swing ball and learn about healthy food choices. This format is perfect for kids aged 5 to 10 years who are new to ...
Wirraway Homestead Summer Musters | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Wirraway Homestead The ultimate outdoor adventure awaits at Baptist Care SA’s Wirraway Homestead, nestled in the beautiful Strathalbyn, Adelaide Hills. Wirraway are famous for their School Holiday Musters – outdoor camping adventures where kids challenge themselves, build lifelong friendships, and develop positive communication skills. From mustering sheep, conquering the escape ...
Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Kids & Teens Pottery Classes at Urth Clay Studio - Burnside & Goodwood Kids and teen holiday pottery classes offer a wonderful opportunity for young individuals to explore their creativity, tap into their imagination, and experience the therapeutic benefits of working with clay. Kids & Teens Holiday Classes - Big ...
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures | Summer School Holiday Programs 2023/2024
Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures Summer School Holiday Programs Get ready for a splash-tastic adventure this school holidays with a fantastic line-up of activities like kayaking, surfing, snorkelling, fishing, and more. Say goodbye to boredom and hello to unforgettable adventures. Make extraordinary memories and discover hidden talents during Wilderness Escape’s fully ...
Woolworths Cricket Blast | Fun Cricket Program for Kids
Woolworths Cricket Blast! It’s the ultimate playground for kids of all abilities where the fun never stops and the action is non-stop. Whether you’re a first-time batter or backyard cricket superstar, get ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable memories. The Woolworths Cricket Blast ...
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY – FAMILY FUN
For loads of ideas for school holiday family fun around Adelaide, check out all these options below. There’s something for everyone – active adventures; climbing fun; museums to explore; animals to see; yummy treats, and more!
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours | Summer School Holidays 2023
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 a guided kayak tour and paddle through peaceful mangrove lined ...
Olon – Virtual Reality Entertainment & Indoor Sports Centre | Seaton | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Olon - Virtual Reality Entertainment & Indoor Sports Centre. Experience a new level of excitement at Olon. Discover Adelaide’s state-of-the-art indoor sports and virtual reality entertainment centre for an unforgettable adventure. ***SPECIAL OFFER*** Special offer for Play & Go readers – Book 2 or more guests and score a 10% ...
Temptation Sailing Wild Dolphin Tour | Summer School Holidays
Temptation Sailing invites you to swim alongside or watch wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Dolphins are one of the Earth’s most fascinating, curious and interactive species. The Advanced Eco Certified Wild Dolphin Tours are hosted by an amazing team of Marine Biologists who will educate and assist you throughout ...
Holiday Fun for Kids at Harbour Town Adelaide | 18-22 Dec 2023
Keep the kids entertained these Summer School Holidays at Santa's Beach Cap Bash. Kids are invited to get creative and decorate their own red cap this Christmas, ready to enjoy their school holidays in the Summer sun! No bookings are required and this activity is FREE. The kids Christmas workshop ...
Summer Festival 2024 | City of West Torrens
Welcome to Summer Festival 2024! The 2024 program will kick off on Saturday 6 January and will include 7 FREE family-friendly events. Get ready to roll out your blanket, soak up the sun, and enjoy all that is Summer Festival. Whether you're looking to relax with the smooth tunes of ...
School Holiday Movie Deal – $7 Kids Tickets | Capri Theatre | 16 Dec 2023 – 28 Jan 2024
$7 Movie Deal at the Capri! Kids can see MIGRATION, TROLLS BAND TOGETHER, WISH or WONKA: THE MIGHTY MOVIE at the Capri over the School Holidays for only $7 a ticket! Adults are $11 and a family of 4 is $35! You also get $1 off popcorn!! Go on a ...
Encore Summer Series | McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast
ENCORE Summer Activations Series at McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Get ready for 90 days of unforgettable experiences from artisan markets to pizza and gelati on the beach, kid’s amusements or soak up the sun with a cocktail, local food offerings and live music on the foreshore. There is something ...
Free Santa Photos at Churchill Centre | 16-21 Dec 2023
Free Santa Photos at Churchill Centre Santa will be visiting Churchill Centre from Saturday 16 to Thursday 21 December. The best thing is - children can have a free photo taken with the jolly man himself. No bookings are required. This will be a queuing system/first-in-first served basis. Find all ...
LEGO® Trail Follow the Stars | South Australian Maritime Museum | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
LEGO® Trail: Follow the stars at SA Maritime Museum Find the TV and film stars hiding throughout the SA Maritime Museum and collect their letters! From Mickey Mouse to Moana, can you find all the characters and reveal the hidden word? Those who complete hidden word have a chance to ...
LEGO® Trail | National Motor Museum | Summer School Holidays 2023/24
LEGO® Trail: Follow the stars at the Motor Museum Find the TV and film stars hiding throughout the Motor Museum and collect their letters! From Han Solo and Chewie to Tow-Mater, can you find all 11 stars and reveal the secret word? Those who complete hidden word have a chance ...
LEGO® Trail | Migration Museum | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Follow the LEGO® Trail at the Migration Museum. Join in the fun at Migration Museum these school holidays for another exciting LEGO® Trail. Find all the hidden LEGO® figures and letters hidden inside the Museum, spell out the secret word, and enter the competition to win one of two fantastic ...
Port River Cruise on Historic Vessel ‘Archie Badenoch’ | Maritime Museum
Port River Cruises on the Historic Vessel 'Archie Badenoch' Take a cruise along the Port River on the South Australian Maritime Museum’s historic vessel, the Archie Badenoch! Built during WWII by General Motor Holden for the Royal Australian Navy, the vessel was commissioned by the South Australian Police in December ...
Christmas at Melba’s Chocolates | Family Fun Festivities | 15 – 23 Dec 2023
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Melba’s Chocolates at their Woodside Factory in the Adelaide Hills! Make plans to visit them between now and Christmas and step into a Christmas Wonderland. Explore their deliciously great range of Christmas Treats, watch them in action making all your favourites and indulge in ...
Christmas Gift Wrap Bar & Roaming Santa | Unley Shopping Centre | 11-22 Dec 2023
Unley Shopping Centre is excited to bring you “The Wrap Bar” and Roaming Santa for 2023’s festive season. In collaboration with The Salvation Army, Unley Shopping Centre will be providing gift wrapping services with the request of a gold coin donation. Make Christmas easy this year. Stop by after completing ...
Photos with Santa | Northpark Shopping Centre | 19-23 Dec 2023
Santa is almost here! Northpark Shopping Centre is excited to bring you this year’s Photos with Santa. Pop in from Tuesday 19 to 23 December and get your picture taken and emailed to you for FREE! Snap a picture that will last a lifetime. Session times: Tuesday 19 December 2023 ...
HOYTS Cinemas Family Movies | Summer 2023/2024
Enjoy big savings on big adventures these summer school holidays at HOYTS Cinemas! Keep the whole family entertained and your wallet happy with family of 3 and family of 4 tickets to the latest movies. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FAMILY TICKETS & SECURE YOUR SEATS See below for the ...
TreeClimb | Aerial Adventures | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Enjoy school holiday fun at TreeClimb Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest! Pop on your sneakers and pack a picnic, it’s time for an outdoor adventure. TreeClimb now has TWO venues to choose from. Push boundaries and Climb your way through the rejuvenated Adelaide City Park Lands OR test your limits and ...
Secondhand Bicycle Sale | Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc. | 2 Dec 2023
Lighthouse Youth Projects Second-hand BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Bicycle Sale. Looking for a new to you bicycle? Lighthouse Youth Projects Inc are holding their last bicycle sale for 2023 at their location in Port Adelaide where you can BUY ONE SECONDHAND BIKE & GET ONE FREE. Gold coin BBQ ...
Family Rounds at Par 3 & School Holiday Golf Programs | North Adelaide Golf Course | Summer 2023/2024
Family Rounds at Par 3 & School Holiday Golf Programs at North Adelaide Golf Course. Looking for something to do with the kids this school holidays? Why not head out to the North Adelaide Golf Course and enjoy the great outdoors! Nestled in the parklands, the North Adelaide Golf Course ...
Santa’s Academy | Myer Centre Adelaide | 2-24 Dec 2023
December School Holiday fun at the Myer Centre Adelaide - the centre of Christmas fun in the city – North Pole in the South! The entire ground floor of The Myer Centre Adelaide is transforming into a Christmas spectacular, festooned in Christmas cheer with dreamy decorations, smiling shoppers, dedicated workshops, ...
BOUNCE | Marleston & Greenacres | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
BOUNCE Greenacres & Marleston Gear up for more fun these school holidays, at BOUNCE! With plenty of action-packed activities for all ages, it’s the perfect place to unleash your free spirit. Whether you want to verse your mates in a dodgeball showdown, or release your inner ninja in X-Park, BOUNCE ...
Adelaide Strikers BBL13 | Adelaide Oval Home Games | Dec 2023 & Jan 2024
Get ready for non stop action this Summer at Adelaide Oval with the Adelaide Strikers! The Strikers begin their season at Adelaide Oval on Saturday 9 December against Brisbane Heat, followed by four more home games, including their annual New Year's Eve clash. Fun for the entire family, each game ...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Adelaide | 18-21 Jan 2024
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show One of the most-read and famous children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for kids and adults alike. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets, including the ...
Entries Open for Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 | SA Museum
Calling All Junior Photographers! Does your child have a passion for photography? Maybe they'd like to enter their pics in the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Owned and produced by the South Australian Museum, the competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any ...
Earth Adventure Fun Family Tours | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Earth Adventure Fun Family Tours Looking to spend some quality time together as a family this school holidays? Earth Adventure offers fun outdoor experiences for all ages. Take the family for an eco-friendly paddle along the serene River Torrens, where breathtaking city views await. Or for those who crave a ...
Adventure Hubs SA | Mount Lofty & McLaren Vale | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
Adventure Hubs SA Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you'll find the Mount Lofty Adventure Hub, delivering an array of exciting family experiences for the upcoming December and January school holidays. Mount Lofty Adventure Hub You will find the Mt Lofty Adventure Hub nestled in the Adelaide Hills just up ...
Adventure Kayaking SA | Summer School Holidays 2023/2024
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 ...
The Gruffalo Live on Stage | Adelaide Festival Centre | 19-23 Dec 2023
The Gruffalo - Live on Stage in Adelaide CDP presents Tall Stories' production of The Gruffalo based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Adelaide in December. Join Mouse on ...
Awesome SA Charters | Summer School Holiday Fishing Experience
Awesome SA Charters - Boating & Fishing fun for the whole family. Looking for something a little adventurous to do with the kids during the school holidays? Awesome SA Charters offers a variety of open water fishing experiences off the South Australian coastline. Departing from North Haven for smaller species ...
The 78-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage | Adelaide Festival Centre | 17-21 Jan 2024
The 78-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage The 78-Storey Treehouse - A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton. Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded ...
The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park | Adelaide | Opens 2 Dec 2023
The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park is returning to 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 back at West Beach Parks from 2 December 2023 until 1 ...
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 Energy SA and Skyline Attractions are once again bringing back ...
We also have an extensive list of individual posts listing special events, entertainment, shows and much more in our SUMMER 2023/24 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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