Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids | Free Events & Places to Visit
Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids
There are plenty of free things to do in Adelaide with kids all year round, whether you’re planning a day out, filling a weekend or simply looking for somewhere new to explore. Discover Adelaide’s fantastic playgrounds, beaches, parks and gardens, visit free museums and galleries, follow walking and nature trails or pack a picnic and explore somewhere new with the family. From the city to the Adelaide Hills and coast, there are lots of great places to visit without spending a cent.
FREE EVENTS IN ADELAIDE FOR FAMILIES IN OCTOBER 2026
There are also free family events happening across Adelaide throughout the year, from festivals, markets and community celebrations to kids’ workshops, outdoor entertainment and school holiday activities. Keep an eye on our guide to discover free events in Adelaide this weekend and beyond, plus upcoming activities and special events the whole family can enjoy.

Free Things to Do in Adelaide with Kids | Free Events & Places to Visit

Play & Go’s 15th Birthday Playground Catch-Up with FREE COFFEE! | Point Malcolm Reserve | 9 Oct 2026

Aussie Backyard Bird Count | 19-25 Oct 2026

Unplug24 | 24 Oct 2026

Bay to Birdwood | 18 Oct 2026

Semaphore Music Festival | 2-5 Oct 2026

Adelaide Halal Food Festival | 2-4 Oct 2026

Spring into 140 Years at State Flora Nursery Belair | 3 Oct 2026

Free Mini BRIXPO Pop-up | Myer Centre Adelaide | 28 Sep – 9 Oct 2026

Halloween Market | Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | 25 Oct 2026

Power Up | Rundle Mall | 2 & 3 Oct 2026

Prospect Spring Fair | Broadview Oval | 31 Oct 2026

New Playgrounds & Playground Upgrades in Adelaide

FREE School Holiday Fun | Harbour Town Adelaide | 7-11 Oct 2026

Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | Celebrating 20 Years | 4 Oct 2026

Petting Zoo | Christies Beach Hotel | 2 Oct 2026

FREE School Holiday Fun at Westfield | 28 Sep – 10 Oct 2026

Touch a Truck | Salisbury Community Hub/Civic Plaza | 10 Oct 2026

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

Meet the Adelaide Dino Rangers | Prospect Central | 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026

Seedling Exchange | Nature Festival | 25 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

Little Farmers at St Anthony’s School | Edwardstown | 10 Oct 2026

Free School Holiday Fun – The Little Gardeners Patch | Unley Shopping Centre | Spring School Holidays

Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | Spring School Holidays

FREE Make your own Bracelet or Keyring Workshop | Hallett Cove Pavilion | Spring School Holidays

FREE School Holiday Fun – Follow the Tradie Trail | Gepps X Home HQ | 3 Oct 2026

Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE School Holiday Program | 26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026

Victor Harbor Artisan Market Halloween Event | 31 Oct 2026

Twilight Movie Night | Elizabeth Vale | 9 Oct 2026

FREE Things to Do in Adelaide these School Holidays

Shannons Adelaide Rally | 16-18 Oct 2026

What’s On at the Art Gallery of South Australia

Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Hong Kong Dragon | OzAsia Festival | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Moon Lanterns | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events & Shows | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide

Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay | 2026/27 Season Dates

The Great Spring Clean Up | Sep – Oct 2026

Doggy Day at the Beach | Henley Square | 10 Oct 2026

Nature Festival: Flow | South Australia | 25 Sept – 11 Oct 2026

Best Adelaide Creeks to Explore for Families

Grange Baptist Church Monday Funday | 2026

START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2026

Wisteria Arbours | Adelaide Botanic Garden

Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide

Fleurieu Peninsula | Family Friendly Things to See & Do | South Australia

50 Great Walks & Hikes for Kids & Families | South Australia

The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout | Victor Harbor | Review
IDEAS FOR FREE PLACES TO VISIT IN ADELAIDE
There are so many great places to visit in Adelaide with kids that won’t cost you a thing! From fantastic playgrounds and beautiful parks to museums, beaches, nature reserves and family-friendly attractions, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a fun day out for free. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite free things to do in Adelaide with kids, perfect for weekends, school holidays or anytime you’re looking for an affordable family adventure.

Little Library | State Library of SA | Review

The Studio | Free Art Fun in a Beautiful Space | Art Gallery of South Australia

Tea Tree Gully Library | Review

Menz Factory | Glynde | Review

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

Tips for Hunting Ghost Mushrooms in South Australia

Visiting the Vickers Vimy Exhibition | Adelaide Airport | Review

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

Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October

Best Adelaide Creeks to Explore for Families

Woorabinda Bushland Reserve | Stirling | Review

Explore the South Australian Museum | Review

St Kilda Adventure Playground | Castle, Slides, Flying Fox, Pirate Ship & more! | Review

Exploring Second Valley | Fleurieu Peninsula | Review

Walkerville Library | Review

Encounter Bikeway | Scenic Coastal Family Bike Ride | Fleurieu Peninsula

Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia

Princess Elizabeth Playground | South Terrace Adelaide | Review

Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market

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

Copper Coast Rail Trail | Family Friendly Bike Trail | Review

Tusmore Park | Free Wading Pool, Playground & Creek

State Library of South Australia – Mortlock Wing | Review

Wisteria Arbours | Adelaide Botanic Garden

Elysian Fields | Jetty Road Glenelg

Jubilee Park | Wooden Fort Adventure Playground | Port Noarlunga

Haigh’s Chocolates Visitor Centre & Factory Tour | Review

Morialta Conservation Park Nature Playground | Review

SAPOL Road Safety Centre – Mock Roadway | West Beach | Review

Harbourmasters Walking Trail | Port Elliot

SAHMRI Building Open Day | Adelaide | Review

Knightsbridge Reserve | Leabrook | Review

Hallett Cove Conservation Park & the Boatshed Cafe | Review

Helicopter Park | Glover North Playground | North Adelaide | Review

The Art Gallery of South Australia | Adelaide | Review

Hazelwood Park Playground | Wombat Waterhole | Review

Littlehampton Tunnel | Short Walk with a Tunnel to Explore

Adelaide Himeji Garden | South Terrace

Blue Lake/Warwar | Mount Gambier

Umpherston Sinkhole/Balambul | Mount Gambier

Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide

Adelaide’s Top 15 Tourist Attractions for Families

Fleurieu Peninsula | Family Friendly Things to See & Do | South Australia

Festival Plaza | Free Water Play | Adelaide Festival Centre

Wetland & Fitness Circuit | Kensington Gardens Reserve | Review

Top Kid Friendly Places to Visit in Adelaide | A Family Guide

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden | Adelaide Hills | Review

Australian Space Discovery Centre | Lot Fourteen | Adelaide

Amy Gillett Bikeway | Bike Riding from Oakbank to Mt Torrens | Adelaide Hills

Bushwalking & Koala Spotting | Morialta Conservation Park | Review

Moonta Splash Town Water Park | Yorke Peninsula | Review

Rymill Park Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playground | Review

Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit Hike | Cleland Conservation Park Walking Trail

Carrick Hill Story Book Trail | Free Activity | Review

Waite Arboretum | Rustic Nature Play | Review

Whispering Wall – Barossa Reservoir | Williamstown | Review

Kurangga Park BMX Track | Adelaide

50 Great Walks & Hikes for Kids & Families | South Australia

Unley Museum | Review

Bushwalking with Kids | Mount Barker Summit Reserve | Review

MOD. Museum | University of South Australia | Review

East Terrace Glover Playground in Adelaide | Review

Adelaide Riverbank Precinct | Highlights for Families to Visit

North Adelaide Playground (Bundey’s Paddock) | Review

Camping in the Backyard | Outdoor Fun

Linear Park Reserve (Waterfall Creek) | Nature Play Space | Hallett Cove | Review

Room to Roam Free | Victoria Park Loop | Review

Victoria Park Fitness Trails – Sweat Course | Adelaide Park Lands

Hart’s Mill Playground | Fun at The Port

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

River Torrens Linear Park Bike Ride | A Leisurely Trail

The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout | Victor Harbor | Review

Moana | A Great Family Beach for All Ages | Review

First Creek Wetland | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review

Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review

Fish & Chips, Sand and Fun at Henley Beach | Review

Richards Park | Behind the Wrought Iron Gates in Norwood | Review

Mount Lofty Summit | Lookout, Cafe, Visitor Centre & Gift Shop

Mt Lofty Botanic Garden | A Magical Wonderland

Morialta Conservation Park – First Falls | Review

Granite Island Recreation & Nature Park | Victor Harbor | Review

Sellicks Beach | Beautiful Silver Sands | Review

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