Family Friendly things to see and do this Autumn around Adelaide.
Autumn is the ideal time to get outdoors as a family and enjoy everything Adelaide has to offer during this beautiful time of year. The sunny yet cooler days are perfect for visiting a wildlife park or reservoir, explore a new adventure park or nature playground, travel to the hills or down to the coast, or just get outside and enjoy the changing colours of the leaves.
We’ve made a helpful list below and included some of our favourite Autumn events around Adelaide, plus we’ve added a few different ideas for things to do and places to go with your kids.
Adelaide Oval Tours – Interactive Kids Trail
Adelaide Oval Tours offer an Interactive Kids Trail perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Get the whole family together for the ultimate fun-filled Adelaide Oval kids adventure. See the iconic stadium ...
Plummers Pick Your Own Apples | Adelaide Hills | Open Weekends
Pick Your Own Apples in the Adelaide Hills at Plummers Pick Your Own. Autumn is the perfect time to take a drive into the Adelaide Hills and pick some beautifully sweet, crisp ...
South Australia’s History Festival | 1-31 May 2025
Held throughout May each year, South Australia's History Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are. History Festival is one of the largest ...
Adelaide Equestrian Festival | 1-4 May 2025
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival will once again deliver a show stopping 5-star equestrian event at Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi in May 2025. This prestigious event is the only 5-star event of its kind in ...
Uraidla Sustainability Fair | 16 Mar 2025
Enjoy delicious food and wine, ethical fashion, sustainable stalls, local makers, live music and kids activities at the Uraidla Sustainability Fair. Held in one of the most beautiful spots in the Adelaide ...
Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week | 16-25 May 2025
Head to the picturesque Clare Valley this May for an unforgettable culinary experience with Australia’s longest-running traditional wine and food festival, Clare Valley SCA Gourmet Week. Clare Valley Gourmet Week returns in ...
Adelaide Thunderbirds | Netball Season Home Games | Apr – Jul 2025
Adelaide Thunderbirds 2025 Netball Season - be there as your Adelaide Thunderbirds take to the court in the world’s best national netball competition – Suncorp Super Netball. For the first time in ...
March Long Weekend | What’s On for Families in Adelaide
Discover What's On for Families & Kids in Adelaide over the March Long Weekend! The Adelaide Cup long weekend, Saturday 8 - Monday 10 March 2025, is jam packed with 'Mad March' ...
Free Pump Track | #rideburnside | City of Burnside
The City of Burnside has an ‘all wheels - all ages’ pump track which is available to use for free at various locations throughout the council area. The pump track is a ...
Princess Day at the Castle | Carclew Castle | 23 Mar 2025
Fairytales will come to life at the heritage listed Carclew Castle in North Adelaide as Once Upon A Princess presents 'Princess Day at the Castle' this March. History and fairytales will come ...
Adelaide International Kite Festival | Semaphore | 19-21 Apr 2025
Adelaide International Kite Festival 2025 - Watch the sky fill with colour, twists and twirls, kites of all shapes and size - when the Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore Beach ...
AFL Gather Round | Festival of Footy in SA | 10-13 Apr 2025
AFL Gather Round in Adelaide - The match-ups, venues and times have been confirmed for Gather Round 2025 in South Australia. The AFL' s 2025 'Gather Round ... A Festival of Footy' ...
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 over the SA coastline, down Jetty Road and across to the Adelaide ...
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 the public, situated just near the playground on the foreshore at Moonta ...
Sister Act the Musical | Adelaide | Mar 2025
Praise be! Adelaide, Australia’s city of churches, has been anointed as the next city to be blessed with the Sister Act musical. Direct from Heaven via London’s West End, Sister Act will ...
Stirling Laneways | Adelaide Hills Market | Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Stirling Laneways is more than a market. It is a celebration of local village life and the spectacular seasons in the Adelaide Hills. The Stirling Laneways events bring something colourful, cozy and ...
South Australian Country Shows | Dates & Locations
South Australian Country Shows There are over 45 country shows held each year in South Australia. Fabulous family fun for everyone, country shows not only focus on traditional show activities for agriculture ...
Top Things to do with Toddlers in Adelaide
Places To Go & Things To Do with Toddlers in Adelaide Toddlers are curious and active and always exploring their surroundings so why not take them on adventures that will have them ...
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 there's a free weekend ahead and you need to get the older ...
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 the city with your family, you must explore Adelaide's cultural boulevard, North ...
Adelaide Central Market | Autumn Recipes
Adelaide Central Market Autumn Recipes The Adelaide Central Market has released a collection of autumn recipes to prepare at home. Between the months of March and May, SA’s apple orchards start bearing ...
Family Friendly Guide to the Adelaide Hills
Best Places to visit in the Adelaide Hills with Kids If you like rolling hills, scenic views, quiet country roads, bushwalks, good food and wine, fresh air, cooler temps and escaping the ...
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, playgrounds, historic townships and of course the wine region of McLaren Vale ...
Adelaide’s Best Wetlands to Visit with Kids
Adelaide's Best Wetlands to Visit with Kids You may have noticed that quite a few wetlands have been appearing around Adelaide, with many located along side nature play spaces, parks and playgrounds ...
25 Things to Do in Autumn in Adelaide | Nature Play SA
25 Things to do in Adelaide during Autumn by Nature Play SA March, April and May usually have warm days and cool nights, so it's the perfect time to take advantage of ...
Family Friendly Wineries in South Australia
Your Guide to Family Friendly Wineries in South Australia We may be biased, but we think South Australia produces some of the best wine in the world and our wineries provide the ...
Mount Lofty Botanic Garden | Adelaide Hills | Review
Explore the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Mt Lofty Botanic Garden is a beautiful botanical adventure in the Adelaide Hills only 20 minutes from the city. It is the perfect spot for a ...
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 a catch up with friends or a picnic with the family. All ...
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 options, scenic coastal trails, easy city pathways and more. Walking in general ...
Reservoirs in South Australia to Visit with Kids
Reservoir Reserves open for public access in South Australia for a fun family day out. Some of South Australia's reservoirs are now much more accessible and feature scenic walking and cycling trails, ...
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 camping or heading off in a caravan and we have so many ...
The Best Spots to See Trains in Adelaide – Miniature Trains, Train Rides and Parks
The best spots to see trains in Adelaide - miniature trains, train rides and parks We are lucky in Adelaide that there are plenty of spots for a fun day out for ...
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