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 (for Labour Day on Monday 6 October 2025) coincides with the middle of the South Australian school holidays so there’s plenty on offer for families to enjoy. You can make the most of the longer days too with the start of daylight savings on Sunday 5 October 2025.
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.
KIIS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel | Glenelg | Open Daily Oct – May
Take a ride on the KIIS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg. The KISS 1023 Giant Ferris Wheel in Glenelg ...
The Retreat at West Beach Parks | Family Staycations
Family Holidays at The Retreat - West Beach Parks The Retreat offers a broad range of facilities for every age ...
Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo | Adelaide | 4 & 5 Oct 2025
The 2025 Adelaide Coin, Banknote & Collectables Expo will be held over the long weekend in October at the Torrens ...
Adelaide Halal Food Festival | 3-5 Oct 2025
Adelaide’s Halal Food Festival celebrates multicultural cuisines from over 30 vibrant cultures from all around the world. The Halal Food ...
Semaphore Music Festival | 3-6 Oct 2025
The much-loved Semaphore Music Festival is back and celebrating their 21st Anniversary with four days of live entertainment. The Semaphore ...
Mowers at Meningie | 5 Oct 2025
Hosted by the South Australian Lawn Mower Racing Association, Mowers at Meningie is back on the banks of Lake Albert ...
Semaphore Steam Train Rides | Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is a scenic 30 minute, four kilometre return train journey. It travels along ...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Opens 26 Sep 2025
Epic wildlife photography returns to Adelaide Botanic Garden in time for the Spring school holidays. The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of ...
Walk for Prems Adelaide | Life’s Little Treasures Foundation | 5 Oct 2025
Walk for Prems is a fun, family-friendly day filled with activities, entertainment, connection and community spirit, all in support of ...
Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair | Woodville | 6 Oct 2025
The Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair returns in October to showcase a brilliant range of comics, toys, LEGO® and other ...
Adelaide’s Outdoor Swimming Pools – Season Opening Dates
Find an Outdoor Swimming Pool in Adelaide - 2025/26 Season Opening Dates. As the weather starts to heat up in ...
Festival of Halloween | Adelaide | 4 Oct 2025
The second annual Festival of Halloween is heading back to Adelaide in October, this time in a different venue. The ...
Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay | 2025/26 Season Dates
Moonta Bay's Splash Town is a FREE Community Water Park. Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open ...
Deepavali Festival | Adelaide | 4 Oct 2025
Adelaide's Biggest Deepavali Festival presented by the Hindu Council of Australia. Deepavali Festival is the festival of lights, celebrating a ...
Fairy & Elf Picnic | Stangate House & Garden | 4 Oct 2025
The much-loved Fairy & Elf Picnic is back at Stangate House during the October school holidays. Step into a world ...
Cirque du Soleil Corteo | Adelaide | 2-5 Oct 2025
Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first ...
Paella In The Park | Victoria Park | 5 Oct 2025
Enjoy Paella In The Park on the October long weekend in Adelaide. The Victoria Park Social Club presents Paella in ...
Nature Festival: Flow | South Australia | 26 Sept – 12 Oct 2025
Nature Festival 2025: Flow. South Australia’s Nature Festival 2025 returns with over 400 nature-inspired events taking place across South Australia ...
Strathalbyn Show | 6 Oct 2025
The Strathalbyn Show will have lots of new things happening this year including the SteamRanger Show Train from Mt Barker ...
Bracegirdles Food & Drink Bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Bracegirdles Mobile Cafe at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Local Adelaide chocolatier Bracegirdle’s park their bus at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden ...
Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show | 4 Oct 2025
Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Annual Show is back on the October long weekend. Enjoy a wealth of attractions at ...
Mount Remarkable (Melrose) Show | 4 Oct 2025
101st Annual Melrose Show - 'The Picnic Show of the North'. The Mt. Remarkable Agricultural Society Inc's annual Melrose Show ...
Adelaide Guitar Festival | Adelaide Festival Centre | 10 Sep – 12 Oct 2025
The Adelaide Guitar Festival brings together some of Australia’s best guitarists in a thrilling mix of local talent and visiting ...
The Great Spring Clean Up | Sep – Oct 2025
The Great Spring Clean Up - Encouraging Healthier Cities, Healthier People and a Healthier Planet. The Great Spring Clean Up ...
Hutt Street Markets | Aug – Dec 2025
The Hutt Street Traders Association is proud to present the new Hutt Street Markets, a vibrant monthly gathering celebrating the ...
The Sound of Music | Adelaide | 25 Sep – 4 Oct 2025
The timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that has captured hearts for generations, The Sound of Music presented by The Gilbert ...
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 ...
Cats the Musical | Adelaide | 20 Sep – 12 Oct 2025
Experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical Cats coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre from September. Adapted ...
Wonderwalls Street Art Trail | Port Adelaide
Wonderwalls launched 8 new murals in 2023 as part of their iconic street art festival. The newest murals as part ...
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 ...
Adelaide’s Top Parks and Favourite Play Spaces
Discover Adelaide's Top Parks, Play Spaces, Playgrounds & Reserves. There are so many fabulous parks and reserves around Adelaide, perfect ...
SASMEE Park Adelaide Miniature Train Rides | Millswood
SASMEE Park Miniature Train Rides at Millswood The South Australian Society of Model & Experimental Engineers (SASMEE) run miniature train ...
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout | Victor Harbor | Review
The Bluff Summit Walk & Lookout Victor Harbor The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head or Kongkengguwarr, is one of ...
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