Best Ideas for Free Family Fun in the City of Adelaide
Looking for the best free things to do in Adelaide with kids?
If you’re planning a day in the city of Adelaide 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.
Our guide to the best FREE outings across the city of Adelaide include:
- Adelaide Botanic Garden
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Australian Space Discovery Centre
- Festival Plaza Precinct
- Himeji Garden
- MOD. Museum
- Playgrounds – such as Bonython Park, Rymill Park and Marshmallow Park
- South Australian Museum
- State Library of South Australia
- Victoria Square
Little Library: New Children’s Library Opening at the State Library of South Australia in 2026
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | School Holidays at the Adelaide Central Market
Bonython Park | Nature Activity Hub & Play Space | Playground Review
Explore the South Australian Museum | Review
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2026
Princess Elizabeth Playground | South Terrace Adelaide | Review
Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla | Play & Picnic in the City | Review
State Library of South Australia – Mortlock Wing | Review
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide | Sep 2025 – May 2026
Adelaide Himeji Garden | South Terrace
Rymill Park Lake | Adelaide
Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide
Festival Plaza | Free Water Play | Adelaide Festival Centre
Adelaide Park Lands Trail | Walk or Ride around the City with Kids
Australian Space Discovery Centre | Lot Fourteen | Adelaide
Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground | Review
Adelaide Park Lands Disc Golf Course | Free Family Outdoor Fun
Kurangga Park BMX Track | Adelaide
MOD. Museum | University of South Australia | Review
East Terrace Glover Playground in Adelaide | Review
Adelaide Riverbank Precinct | Highlights for Families to Visit
Free City Connector Bus in Adelaide | Explore the City
Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | Play Space in the Heart of the City
River Torrens Linear Park Bike Ride | A Leisurely Trail
First Creek Wetland | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review
Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review
Migration Museum | South Australia’s Colourful Cultural Heritage | Review
EXPLORE NORTH TERRACE IN ADELAIDE
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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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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