Best Ideas for Free Family Fun in the City of Adelaide

November 30, 2021

Best ideas for a day of FREE family fun in the city.

If you are planning a day in the city of Adelaide with kids and are looking for some family adventures, there are plenty of things to do for free. From fabulous nature playspaces, beautiful parks and gardens to BMX bike tracks, galleries and museums, Adelaide is a very family friendly place to visit. It’s also a very easy city to get around, with a free tram service within the city and also a free city bus.

From the heritage buildings along North Terrace to the playgrounds and bike tracks near South Terrace, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

Adelaide Himeji Garden | South Terrace

Tranquility in the City - Adelaide Himeji Garden on South Terrace The Adelaide Himeji Garden is a little hidden oasis ...

START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2024

Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...

Explore the South Australian Museum | Review

South Australian Museum - Review by Sharon Harrington The South Australian Museum on North Terrace in the City is FREE ...

State Library of South Australia – Mortlock Wing | Review

The State Library of South Australia - Review of the Mortlock Wing in Adelaide If you haven’t experienced the State ...

Festival Plaza | Free Water Play | Adelaide Festival Centre

Festival Plaza Precinct - Adelaide's new heart of entertainment to meet, indulge, play and enjoy day or night. Completely free ...

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 ...

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 ...

Government House Tours & Open Days | Adelaide

Government House Garden Tours & Open Days Government House in Adelaide is the oldest Government House in Australia. As Government ...

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 ...

MOD. Museum | University of South Australia | Review

MOD. at the University of South Australia - Free Futuristic Museum MOD. at the University of South Australia is a ...

Adelaide Riverbank Precinct | Highlights for Families to Visit

Adelaide Riverbank and Festival Plaza Creative Trail The Adelaide Riverbank Precinct stretches from Gilberton through to Bonython Park and Bowden ...

Free City Connector Bus in Adelaide | Explore the City

Free City Bus in Adelaide Did you know Adelaide Metro offers free travel options within Adelaide City and North Adelaide? ...

Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | Play Space in the Heart of the City

Adelaide's Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga - Play Space in the Heart of the City On a grey winter's day (2014) we decided ...

River Torrens Linear Park Bike Ride | A Leisurely Trail

River Torrens Linear Park Bike Ride If you are looking for somewhere safe to go bike riding as a family, ...

First Creek Wetland | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review

First Creek Wetland A wonderful new place to explore has opened at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. First Creek Wetland was ...

Adelaide Botanic Garden | Learn, Play & Explore | Review

Adelaide Botanic Garden Nothing beats the simplicity of getting back to nature. Just on the fringe of the city you ...

Migration Museum | South Australia’s Colourful Cultural Heritage | Review

Tucked away behind the State Library on North Terrace you'll find the home of South Australia's Migration Museum. This history ...

Bonython Park | Nature Activity Hub & Play Space | Playground Review

Bonython Playspace Playground Review Bonython Park was officially opened on 16 December 2012 and is a hugely popular destination for ...

Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla | Play & Picnic in the City | Review

Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla Located between Adelaide Botanic Garden and the Adelaide Zoo is the beautiful Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, a 34-hectare, green oasis ...

West Terrace Cemetery

South Australia’s oldest cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery has an intriguing history dating back to the European settlement of South Australia. You can take a self-guided tour through the Heritage Highlights Interpretive Trail or book a free tour and discover the graves of historical SA figures.

G S Kingston Park | Wirrarninthi (Park 23)

Located along side West Terrace Cemetery, take a one-hour walk around Wirrarninthi and follow the Wirranendi Interpretive Trail which explores themes around earth, wind, water and fire. There is a wetland, animal sculptures and beautiful fauna and fauna to discover.

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