Top Family Friendly things to do this Winter with Kids in Adelaide
As we head into the cold winter months, having to survive chilly nights and rainy days with little ones can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide.
Adelaide’s milder climate means that it is still possible to venture out into the fresh, crisp air and play outside on clear days. Rug up, pack a picnic and head to one of our beautiful botanic gardens, a local park or head to the hills for a country drive.
On a wet, rainy day consider heading to a cafe for a delicious hot chocolate, visit your local indoor play cafe, go to the movies or burn off some energy at an indoor activity centre. Explore the city, especially North Terrace where places like our State Library and SA Museum are free to enter.
We have plenty of ideas to keep the kids out and about during the colder months!
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SALA Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024
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MELTFest | Family Friendly Winter Festival | 3 Aug 2024
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Walk a Mile in My Boots | Hutt St Centre | 6-11 Aug 2024
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Fleurieu Food Festival | 1-31 Aug 2024
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Winter Reds | Adelaide Hills | 26-28 Jul 2024
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Toasty Tunes | City of Unley Free Family-Friendly Events
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Encore Winter Activation Series | McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region | 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2024
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Circus Rio Carnival | Adelaide, Elizabeth & Mt Barker | 28 Jun – 18 Aug 2024
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A European Winter at the Adelaide Central Market
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Firstival | Libraries SA | 1-31 Jul 2024
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Winter ChocFest | Barossa Valley Chocolate Company | 1-31 Jul 2024
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CuttleFest & Snorkelling Tours | 7-21 Jul 2024
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Winter Weekends | Adelaide | Jun – Aug 2024
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Willunga Almond Blossom Festival | 27-28 Jul 2024
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Glenelg Winter Arts Festival | 5-21 Jul 2024
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Campbelltown Pizza Festival | July 2024
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Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2024
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Glow in the Dark Ghost Mushrooms | Walking Tours | Mount Gambier
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Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights | Dinosaurs at Adelaide Zoo | 4-21 Jul 2024
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Base Camp | Illuminate Adelaide | 4–21 July 2024
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City Lights | Free Light Trail | Illuminate Adelaide | 5-21 Jul 2024
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Illuminate Adelaide | Winter Light Festival | 4-21 Jul 2024
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Whale Watching Season | Victor Harbor | May – October
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The Moseley Igloos | Glenelg | 3 May – 8 Sep 2024
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Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures | Adelaide | 14-16 June 2024
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Adelaide Crows & Port Power AFL Home Games | Adelaide Oval | 2024 Season
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Adelaide Thunderbirds | 2024 Netball Season Home Games
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Adelaide Central Market | Winter Recipes
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