The BEST activities and places to visit with teens & tweens in Adelaide
When the school holidays roll around or there’s a free weekend ahead and you need to get the older kids out of the house (and off their screens!), we have the best boredom busters to help!
Take a look at our list below for some inspiration and discover some of the best activities for teenagers, most of them tried, tested and approved by our team of Play & Go parents. There is everything from indoor sports centres, museums and galleries to outdoor skate parks and bike tracks that both boys and girls will love.
If your teen has a favourite activity or venue not mentioned drop us an email with the details to hello@playandgo.com.au
Charleston Farm | Pick Your Own Flowers | Adelaide Hills
Pick Your Own Flowers in the Adelaide Hills this October. A morning or an evening spent at Charleston Farm is ...
Paradigm Zone | Indoor Games & VR Arcade | Adelaide
This sci-fi inspired venue has it all: virtual reality experiences, arcade games, an interactive light grid floor, frozen yoghurt, and ...
Zero Latency VR | Adelaide | Review
Immerse yourself in virtual reality games in free-roam spaces, free of obstructions, with multiple players. Review by Carla Caruso Sometimes ...
Family Tandem Karts at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park | Tailem Bend | Review
You don’t need a licence to enjoy all the fun and excitement of go-karting at Tailem Bend's Motorsport Park. Kids ...
Funlab – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq | Rundle Place | Review
It’s dazzling, it’s delightful, it’s a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Adelaide is a real ...
Timezone & Zone Bowling | Tea Tree Plaza
Dual-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling at Westfield Tea Tree Plaza is the latest Adelaide venue. Timezone and Zone Bowling joined ...
Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October
The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as ...
NEO | Free Events for Teens | Art Gallery of South Australia
Discover what's on for teens at AGSA in 2024! Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South ...
Paradise Recreation Plaza | Skate Park & Playground | Review
Paradise Recreation Plaza 2023 Upgrade Review The newly-upgraded skate park at Paradise now boasts a pump track, BMX track, parkour ...
Hey Caddy Mini Golf | West Lakes | Review
Hey Caddy’s new venue in West Lakes is a mini putt experience with elite holes that'll keep everyone, at all ...
Olon – Indoor Sports & Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre | Review
Olon – Indoor Sports & Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre in Seaton This new venue has something for everyone, from indoor ...
The Flipside Barcade at Daw Park | Review
The Flipside Barcade at Daw Park Revisit your youth and introduce your youngsters to some retro entertainment at Adelaide's only ...
Urth Clay Studio | School Holiday Classes | Review
Urth Clay Studio | School Holiday Classes | Review By Claire Davill Urth Clay Studio's school holiday program gives kids ...
Majors Road Pump Track | O’Halloran Hill
Majors Road Pump Track at O'Halloran Hill. The Majors Road Pump Track is located alongside the Sam Willoughby International BMX ...
Giant Swing, Climbing Adventure Tower & SA’s Longest Zipline | Mount Lofty Adventure Hub | Review
Giant Swing, Climbing Adventure Tower & SA's Longest Zipline This trio of aerial adventures is perfect for thrill seekers including ...
Go-Karting at The Bend Motorsport Park | Tailem Bend
The Bend Kartdrome is home to South Australia's Fastest Go-Karts. Get a crew together for some action on the track, ...
TreeClimb Aerial Adventure Park | Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest | What You Need to Know
TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia's first inner city aerial adventure park in the Adelaide city parklands and is also located at ...
Woody’s Challenge Hill Obstacle Course | Woodhouse Activity Centre | Review
Challenge Hill Obstacle Course | Woodhouse Activity Centre | Review Challenge Hill Obstacle Course is a must-do while enjoying all ...
City Skate | Adelaide City Skate Park
Adelaide's New City Skate Park is Open Adelaide's new $3 million skate park integrated into the Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park ...
Capella Drive Reserve Playground & Skate Park – Hallett Cove l Review
Capella Drive Reserve in Hallett Cove Playground, Skate Park, Bike Track - Review By Jo Parkinson Calling all kids who ...
Weekly Skate Sessions | Noarlunga Recreation Centre
City of Onkaparinga Public Skate Sessions UPDATE 2 December 2023: City of Onkaparinga public skate sessions are on the move! ...
Sam Willoughby International BMX Track | O’Halloran Hill
Sam Willoughby International BMX Facility The new Sam Willoughby International BMX Facility is South Australia’s only international-standard BMX track. It ...
Par 3 Golf | North Adelaide Golf Course Review
Par 3 Golf in North Adelaide Located on the banks of the River Torrens, Par 3 is the perfect course ...
Adelaide Park Lands Trail | Walk or Ride around the City with Kids
Adelaide Park Lands Trail The Adelaide Park Lands Trail is a 19.5km loop around the city that families can explore ...
SHANX Mini Golf @ Regency Park | Review
Enjoy a round of SHANX Mini Golf @ Regency Park with the whole family for a memorable day out! If ...
MOD Museum – It’s Complicated Exhibition | Adelaide | Review
MOD Museum - It's Complicated Exhibition MOD at the University of South Australia opened in 2018 and is located next ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | Lot Fourteen | Adelaide
Australian Space Discovery Centre at Lot Fourteen The Australian Space Discovery Centre (ASDC) located in Adelaide at Lot Fourteen is ...
Family Mountain Bike Park | Aston Hills | Mt Barker | Review
Head to the Hills for some mountain biking fun at Aston Hills trail park in Mount Barker. by Katrina Gogel ...
Amy Gillett Bikeway | Bike Riding from Oakbank to Mt Torrens | Adelaide Hills
A country bike ride along the Amy Gillett Bikeway The Amy Gillett bikeway is a specially built bike trail which ...
Barossa Bowland Dinosaur Fun Mini Golf and Bowling | Tanunda | Review
Dinosaur Fun at Barossa Bowland & Mini Golf Dinosaur fans! Did you know there are big roaring ones in Tanunda, ...
West Beach Adventure – Aerial Playground | Review
West Beach Adventure Aerial Playground in Adelaide West Beach Adventure is a towering 30 metre structure with amazing views over ...
Weekend Roller Skating | St Clair Recreation Centre | Woodville
Weekend Roller Skating at the St Clair Recreation Centre The St Clair Roller Skating Rink hosts public roller skating sessions, ...
RoofClimb | Adelaide Oval | Everything you need to know about doing a RoofClimb | Review
RoofClimb - Experience a birds eye 360° view over the beautiful city of Adelaide and beyond from the Adelaide Oval ...
Adelaide Park Lands Disc Golf Course | Free Family Outdoor Fun
Disc Golf Course in the Adelaide Park Lands The latest addition to the sport of Disc Golf is a course ...
St Clair Skate Park | Woodville
St Clair Skate Park The St Clair Skate Park officially opened in June 2020. Located in the St Clair Playspace ...
Kurangga Park BMX Track | Adelaide
Kurangga Park BMX Bike Track For some families, it's not as easy (or safe) for kids to just jump on ...
Mountain Bike Trail | Barossa Adventure Station | Angaston
Angaston Mountain Bike Trail at Barossa Adventure Station A one-way 1km trail in the heart of the Barossa, the loop ...
The Quarantween Collection | Books for Tweens & Teens | Libraries SA
The Quarantween Collection - books for tweens and teens picked by SA Library Staff Teens and tweens can escape the ...
Adelaide Oval Tours | Go Behind The Scenes at Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour Adelaide Oval Stadium Tours take you behind closed doors where you’ll discover hidden secrets and relive ...
Giraffe Safari Animal Experience | Monarto Safari Park | Review
The Giraffe Safari Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park will leave you with life long memories of these majestic animals ...
The Shadow Initiation | SA Museum
The Shadow Initiation - South Australian Museum One hour on the clock. Over 40 puzzles, challenges and tasks to attempt ...
Exploring Glenelg, including The Beachouse & Giant Ferris Wheel | Review
A day out in Glenelg, South Australia by Carla Caruso There’s no need to travel interstate for amusement fun – ...
George Whittle Reserve | Prospect Skate Park Review
George Whittle Reserve / Prospect Skate Park Review by Susannah Marks George Whittle Reserve (aka Prospect Skate Park) features a ...
Heywood Park Ninja Obstacle Course – A Playground for Older Kids | Review
Heywood Park Mini Ninja Playspace Review A unique playground designed for older kids which offers challenging fun. Heywood Park's new ...
AFL Max Adelaide – Australia’s First Football Entertainment & Play Centre | Review
AFL Max has been taking Adelaide by storm since opening its doors. The 5,500sqm unique state-of-the-art footy skills and entertainment ...
Victor Harbor Skate Park | Review
Victor Harbor Skate Park Victor Harbor Skate Park is in a great location just next to the foreshore. This popular ...
X-Golf Marion
X-Golf Marion X-Golf is the worlds most advanced golf simulator technology in the world. X-Golf offers the chance for a ...
Lions 360 at Monarto Safari Park | Review
Lions experience at Monarto Safari Park - the only 360 degree lion experience in Australia Are you brave enough to ...
Oceanic Victor In Sea Aquarium | Victor Harbor
Oceanic Victor Experience life beneath the waves in Victor Harbor. Oceanic Victor opened their in-sea aquarium in Victor Harbor, South ...
The Big Duck Boat Tours | Victor Harbor | Review
The Big Duck Boat Tours Victor Harbor An exciting ocean adventure featuring seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales, beautiful islands and ...
Get Ready to Jump Adelaide! | Bounce | Review
Get ready to jump Adelaide, Bounce is here Bounce Adelaide indoor trampolining review Bounce Inc is a massive indoor trampolining ...
Kids Rookie Kart Racing | Mega Fast Karts Richmond | Review
Kids Rookie Kart Racing at Mega Fast Karts Richmond If your kids are getting a little too old for bumper ...
Geocaching | What it is and How to do it! | Free Outdoor Family Fun
Getting started with geocaching in Adelaide Geocaching is an activity that combines today's navigation technology with the excitement of an ...
Yankalilla Youth Park & Playground | Review
The Yankalilla Youth Park is a great spot to visit with the kids when you want to take a little ...
Horse Riding | Kirby Park | Hahndorf | Adelaide Hills
Horse Riding in Hahndorf Kirby Park Stud and the Megan Jones Eventing Team Riding School are located in Hahndorf and ...
More ideas around Adelaide:
Adventure Rooms | Level 1, 51-53 Rundle Mall, Adelaide | website
Beyond Bouldering | Keswick, Kent Town and Clovelly Park | website
Cooking Classes | Sprout Cooking School | website
Cooking Classes | Homefresh Experience Cooking | website
Escape Hunt | Level 3, 133 Rundle Mall, Adelaide | website
Jet Flight Simulators | 207 Grenfell Street, Adelaide | website
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action | website
Paintball Sports | Kuitpo | website
Smartphone Photography Course | website
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I’ve noticed short murder mystery activities are popping up a bit like escape rooms but in houses & historic places. Be great if someone in Adelaide did one!