Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | School Holidays at the Adelaide Central Market

Enjoy Autumn School Holiday fun for all ages with Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies.

Value packed Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies is back at the Adelaide Central Market during the April school holidays!

All school holiday activities are free or low cost and include the ever popular Market Trail and Little Market Chefs. Free activities include craft workshops and face painting,   It is recommended that you book your place in advance as tickets are limited, however (when available) bookings will be accepted on the day.

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE MARKET TRAIL & LITTLE MARKET CHEFS

Little Market Chefs (6-12 year olds)

At the Adelaide Central Market, they’re passionate about starting from ground level and teaching the next generation how to prepare healthy, easy and tasty meals together with nutritional advice. Why? Because good health starts in the kitchen!

Hosted by the team from Sprout, each cooking class will include a small meal of the dish your little chefs prepare. All of the produce will be fresh from the stalls, and after the class, the children will enjoy their meal with their classmates. Sprout always make sure the classes are fun and interactive, with an educational focus too.

School Holidays: 14 – 23 April – Classes at 10am, 11.30am and 1pm

School Holiday Market Trail (all ages)

You can’t beat the School Holidays Market Trail for value and fun these school holidays.  This famous market trail has been specially formulated for budding gourmands to learn more about the Adelaide Central Market’s local produce.

Each little foodie will be given a market bag and map, before visiting ten pit-stops – receiving a tasty sample item at each one. Whether it’s cheese, yoghurt, seasonal fruit or a sweet treat, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

It is recommended to book your spot in advance, as tickets are limited and often sell out. However, when available, bookings will be accepted on the day – just head to The Market Stall (next to Haigh’s at the Gouger Street entrance).

School Holidays: 14 – 24 April – Sessions at 9am and 2pm

Please note the Market Trail is not a suitable activity for organised groups of more than 10 children or Vacation Care groups.

It is recommended that you book your place in advance as tickets are limited, however (when available) bookings will be accepted on the day, just head to The Market Stall (next to the new Haighs on Gouger Street).

Please note some sample items may contain nuts and it is the parent or carer’s responsibility to check all items offered by stalls.

FREE Craft Workshops

Little Picassos are offering a special school holiday craft that your emerging artists will love.

• Friday 17 & 24 April 2026
• 9.30am to 12pm
• FREE – bookings not required

Location: Gouger dining area (drop-in format, short wait times may apply), suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years.

FREE Face Painting

• Saturday 18 & 25 April 2026
• 9.30am to 12pm
• FREE – bookings not required

The Adelaide Central Market remains OPEN as normal during the combined Market Square and Market Expansion projects. The Market is still accessible from its usual Grote and Gouger street entrances. All access from UPark Central Market will also stay the same.

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE MARKET TRAIL & LITTLE MARKET CHEFS

Keep up to date with the Adelaide Central Market via their FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM pages. 

For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Central Market website.

What:  Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies

When:  Every School Holidays

Where:  Adelaide Central Market | 44 – 60 Gouger Street, Adelaide

Who:  Everyone

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.

Image Source: supplied (photo credit Jack Fenby)

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