January Long Weekend | What’s On for Families in Adelaide

January 7, 2025

Discover What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the January Long Weekend!

The last long weekend before school resumes after the summer holidays is jam-packed with a range of family-friendly activities and events. Australia Day in Adelaide celebrates the country’s culture, history, and community spirit with Aus Lights on the River – a FREE event held in Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama with something for all ages.

There is plenty on offer to keep the kids entertained and below are some top suggestions for families to enjoy the long weekend together.

Play & Go is your FREE family friendly guide to Adelaide and your favourite resource for finding events and activities the kids will love. Scroll down for a comprehensive list of where to go and what to do over the long weekend, or click our daily ‘what’s on’ tabs.

Aussie Day Duck Race | Thorndon Park | 26 Jan 2025

Rotary Club of Morialta's Aussie Day Duck Race is back in 2025. The Great Australia Day Duck Race at Thorndon ...

Australia Day Family Fair | Noarlunga | 26 Jan 2025

City of Onkaparinga's Australia Day Family Fair & Fireworks. Join the City of Onkaparinga for a fun Australia Day evening ...

Strathalbyn Cup | 26 Jan 2025

Celebrate Australia Day with an unforgettable mix of racing, music, food, and family-friendly fun at the Adelaide Galvanising Industries Strathalbyn ...

Family Movie Night | Marion Outdoor Pool | 25 Jan 2025

The Marion Outdoor Pool will host their next Family Movie Night on the Australia Day long weekend. Mark your diaries ...

Norwood Splash | Inflatable Fun at Norwood Swimming Centre | 26 Jan 2025

Bounce into some water fun on Australia Day at Norwood Splash. Grab your family and friends for a classic outdoor ...

Street Party & Super Sunday | Santos Tour Down Under | 25 & 26 Jan 2025

Join a night of fun, food, and festivities at the Vardon Avenue Street Party followed by Super Sunday over the ...

Kite Flying Festival | Adelaide | 25 Jan 2025

Adelaide Kite Flying Festival 2025 – Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi A kite festival in Adelaide will be staged during the summer school ...

SummerVines | McLaren Vale | 17-27 Jan 2025

The McLaren Vale Wine Region will once again celebrate the very best of Summer in the Vale during January. The ...

Aus Lights on the River | Free Family Friendly Events | 26 Jan 2025

Aus Lights on the River is back again for 2025, with a free program of events that reminds us we ...

5K Foam Fest Adelaide | Oakbank | 25 Jan 2025

The 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind, obstacle course based fun run and they guarantee you'll be foamy, ...

The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park | West Beach Parks Adelaide

The Big Wedgie Inflatable Water Park will be back at West Beach Parks in Adelaide this Summer with all your ...

Sea of Light by Patch Theatre | ILA Playground | 8-26 Jan 2025

Embark on a journey of light and imagination in the illuminating interactive installation for children and families at ILA Playground ...

Brighton Jetty Sculptures | Brighton Beach | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2025

Brighton Jetty Sculptures is one of South Australia's largest annual art events and biggest sculpture exhibition. Each year's event features ...

Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay

Free Community Water Park - Moonta Bay's Splash Town Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open to ...

Adelaide 36ers | NBL25 Season Basketball Home Games

Adelaide 36ers - NBL25 Basketball Home Games in 2024 Gear up to enjoy the rush of NBL25 with the Adelaide ...

Santos Tour Down Under | South Australia | 17-26 Jan 2025

The world’s most elite cyclists will return to South Australia in January 2025 to race in the 25th edition of ...

Adelaide Beaches with Vehicle Access | Drive-on Beaches

Adelaide Beaches with Vehicle Access Beach loving families will know the struggle of having to drag everything you need for ...

Easy Lamington Cupcakes | Recipe

Lamington Cupcakes This is a very simple take on one of Australia's favourite treats, the lamington. Perfect for morning tea, ...

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