Adelaide School Holiday Guide | Top Things to do with Kids During the Holidays
Spring School Holiday Guide for Kids in South Australia
Find the best activities, events and experiences for kids and families during the October 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 Term 3 School Holidays – Saturday 26 September 2026 – Sunday 11 October 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 – OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN
For some outdoor school holiday inspiration check out these places around Adelaide for endless family fun. There’s something for everyone – active adventures, climbing fun, sports to play and much more!
TreeClimb | Aerial Adventures | Adelaide, Kuitpo Forest & Salisbury | Spring School Holidays
Mega Swing, Ziplining, High Ropes & Rock Climbing at Adventure Hubs SA | Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale | Spring School Holidays
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours | Spring School Holidays
Muddy Hands Festival | Golden Grove | 30 Sep 2026
Nature Festival: Flow | South Australia | 25 Sept – 11 Oct 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.
NumberWorks’n Words Maths and English Holiday Program | Norwood & Unley | 6 – 8 Oct 2026
Voyager Playford Spring 2026 Tennis Camps for Kids
Horse Adventure Days | Wirraway Homestead | Spring School Holidays
Cirkidz School Holiday Circus Program | Sep/Oct 2026
Woodhouse School Holidays UNPLUGGED | Woodhouse Adventure Park | Spring School Holidays
Kids Holiday Pottery Sessions | Urth Clay Studio | Spring School Holidays
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY – INDOOR FAMILY FUN
For loads of ideas for school holiday indoor family fun around Adelaide, check out all these fabulous options below. There’s something for every age group – play spaces to discover, museums to explore, shopping centres to roam and much more!
Stay tuned for lots of fun ideas – coming soon!
School Holiday Movie Deal | Capri Theatre | 26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026
Pirate Life Brewing $6 Kids Meal Deals | Port Adelaide | Spring School Holidays
Wilbur’s Wildlife School Holiday Discovery Centre | 28 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
What’s On in the City of Salisbury | Family Events, Festivals & Activities | Playgrounds & Top Family Places to Visit
ADELAIDE SCHOOL HOLIDAY – EATING OUT WITH KIDS
Whether you’re planning lunch while you’re out and about or simply want a night off cooking, check out these Adelaide school holiday food deals for families and save a little while eating out with the kids.
Pirate Life Brewing $6 Kids Meal Deals | Port Adelaide | Spring School Holidays
We also have an extensive list of individual posts listing special events, entertainment, shows and much more in our SPRING 2026 School Holidays category.
FREE 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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