October Long Weekend | What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide

What’s On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the October Long Weekend

The October long weekend coincides with the final week of the school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy, and you can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 6 October 2024. 

Spring is the perfect time to head outside and explore a new playground or walking trail, take a drive to the coast or up into the hills for the day, or book into a caravan park and take the kids for a camping adventure.

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

Semaphore Steam Train

Semaphore Steam Train Rides | 26 Dec 2024 – 27 Jan 2025

Semaphore Steam Train - fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back. The Semaphore train will ...

Beerenberg Farm | Pick Your Own Strawberries | Hahndorf

Beerenberg Family Farm - Pick Your Own Strawberries The 2024/2025 strawberry picking season has commenced at Beerenberg Family Farm. The ...
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Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily

Ride the Mix 102.3 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg. The Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg opens daily, providing spectacular views ...

Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo | Adelaide | 5 & 6 Oct 2024

The 2024 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens ...
semaphore music festival

Semaphore Music Festival | 4-7 Oct 2024

The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating a huge milestone this year—its 20th Anniversary with a stellar lineup ...

Chihuly | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 27 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2025

See the Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Perfect for the whole family, it's FREE to see ...
Marion outdoor pool swimming centre

Adelaide’s Outdoor Swimming Pools – Season Opening Dates

Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide - Season Opening Dates. As the weather starts to heat up in Spring, ...

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 Showground Farmers’ Market | Celebrating 18 Years | 6 Oct 2024

The Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market is celebrating 18 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers. Go along to the ...

Paella In The Park | Victoria Park | 6 Oct 2024

Enjoy Paella In The Park on the October long weekend in Adelaide. The Victoria Park Social Club presents Paella in ...

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 ...

Mount Remarkable (Melrose) Show | 5 Oct 2024

100th Melrose Show - 'Picnic Show of the North'. The Mt. Remarkable Agricultural Society Inc's annual Melrose Show is on ...

2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition | SA Museum | 31 Aug – 5 Jan 2025

The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on at the South Australian Museum from Saturday 31 August ...

Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair | Woodville | 7 Oct 2024

The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns in 2024 to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGO® and other ...
Nature Festival

Nature Festival | South Australia | 28 Sep – 13 Oct 2024

Nature Festival 2024 Nature Festival returns with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia in art, adventure, music, food, wine, ...

Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show | 5 Oct 2024

Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show is back on the October long weekend. Enjoy a wealth of attractions at ...

Festival of Halloween | Port Adelaide | 5 Oct 2024

The inaugural Festival of Halloween will make its spooktacular debut at the Waterside Workers Hall in Port Adelaide. Transforming the ...

Start Art Book Club for Kids | AGSA & State Library

Start Art Book Club - An Art And Literature Adventure for Kids Engage, explore and experience art and writing with ...

Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October

The Whale Watching Season around Victor Harbor, South Australia is typically from May to October, but sightings can begin as ...

Grease the Musical | Adelaide | 28 Sep – 26 Oct 2024

Grease is back in an all-new production that promises to be slicker, sexier, and more electrifying than ever before. It’s ...

Beaumont House Open Days | 2024

Visit Beaumont House during one of their Open Days. The Burnside Branch invite you to go along and visit one ...

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 ...

Ride the Cockle Train between Goolwa & Victor Harbor

Ride the Historic Cockle Train between Victor Harbor and Goolwa every school holidays. The Cockle Train is a favourite activity ...

TreeClimb Aerial Adventure Park | Adelaide & Kuitpo Forest | What You Need to Know

TreeClimb Adelaide is Australia's first inner city aerial adventure park in the Adelaide city parklands and is also located at ...

Best Activities & Things to Do for Teenagers in Adelaide

The BEST activities and places to visit with teens & tweens in Adelaide When the school holidays roll around or ...

Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide

Exploring North Terrace, Adelaide If you're visiting Adelaide for the first time or you're planning on spending the day in ...

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

Visiting the Family-friendly Fleurieu Peninsula The Fleurieu Peninsula has so much to offer including beautiful beaches, scenic drives, farmers markets, ...
Burnside Adventure Park

Adelaide’s Top Parks and Favourite Play Spaces

Adelaide's Top Parks, Play Spaces, Playgrounds & Reserves There are so many fabulous parks and reserves around Adelaide, perfect for ...

Easy Walks & Bushwalks around Adelaide with Kids

Easy Outdoor Walks & Bushwalks around Adelaide with Kids We are spoilt for choice in SA with lots of bushwalking ...

Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds – Adelaide & Regional South Australia

Caravan Parks & Campgrounds around Adelaide and Regional South Australia For the ultimate family holiday you really can't go past ...

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

Walking and hiking with kids is a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors. There are some ...

 


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