June Edition: Top 10 Events in Adelaide for Families

Discover the best things to see and do this month for families & kids in Adelaide – June Edition.

While it’s winter in South Australia the city continues to heat up, offering a cozy, festive atmosphere with lots of family-friendly experiences.  It’s the perfect time for enjoying both indoor attractions and short outdoor adventures without the heat of summer.  From exploring the Adelaide Central Market to spotting whales along the coast, there’s plenty of things to do.  Highlights this month include the magical Disney On Ice returning to Adelaide with a brand new show and be sure to make the most of our last long weekend until October. 

Play & Go is your FREE family friendly guide to Adelaide and your favourite resource for finding events and activities the kids will love.

We’ve highlighted our top 10 JUNE events below.  Plus, scroll down for a list of all the FREE events and activities happening this month!

You can also use the Play & Go Event Calendar by clicking on a date to find out what’s on that day.  

How to Train Your Dragon | Live-Action Movie | In Cinemas 12 Jun 2025

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for ...

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero | Adelaide | 20-22 Jun 2025

Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns to Adelaide! Step inside the story of Encanto, sail away with Moana and Maui, join Elsa and Anna, and be inspired by the Disney Princesses! It’s an experience the whole family will treasure forever. Disney On Ice returns to ...

Animal Expo | Adelaide Showground | 21 & 22 Jun 2025

The annual Animal Expo is returning to Adelaide Showground with plenty of animals to see, touch and cuddle, a kids activity zone and a large walk through animal nursery. There will be hundreds of animals for kids to see including rabbits, dogs, cats, poultry, birds, ferrets, rats, reptiles, snakes, mini ...

Play School Live In Concert – Once Upon a Time | South Australia | 14 & 15 Jun 2025

Play School Live In Concert - Once Upon a Time 2025 Play School, Australia's much loved television program is coming to Adelaide in June 2025 with a brand new show “Once Upon a Time 2025”. on 14 & 15 August 2025 with all your favourite toys, songs and games. Watch ...

The Big Rocking Horse | Free Open Morning | 25 Jun 2025

Plan a visit to The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha during their free open morning in June. The Big Rocking Horse in the Adelaide Hills is home to the biggest rocking horse in the world! It is also a 7-acre animal park with a mini golf course, wooden toy factory, ...

Adelaide Model Railway Show | Angle Park | 7-9 Jun 2025

2025 Adelaide Model Railway Show – June Long Weekend Enter a miniature world of model railways and see the exquisite detail on display at the Adelaide Model Railway Show. Featuring over 30 local and interstate model layouts, how-to demonstrations, local and interstate traders and free competitions for children. The annual ...

Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2025

Victor Harbor's Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and an opportunity to share the passion the Victor Harbor and Fleurieu community has for the protection and preservation of their coastal landscapes and marine environment. The Victor Harbor Winter ...

Melrose Fat Tyre Festival | 7-8 Jun 2025

The Melrose Community invites you to Melrose for two days of mountain biking, food, music and family-friendly fun over the June long weekend at the Melrose Fat Tyre Festival. The Melrose Fat Tyre Festival is all about bringing the family to the gateway of the Flinders Ranges for the June ...

The Wild Weekend | Festival Plaza | 7-9 Jun 2025

Festival Plaza is set to transform into a wonderland of nature play with The Wild Weekend — a free and immersive outdoor experience created by the award-winning team at Climbing Tree Creations. Kids aged 2 to 12 are invited to unleash their imagination and adventurous spirit in a pop-up play ...

Brighton Winter Solstice | Jetty Road | 21 Jun 2025

Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be to celebrate the 2025 winter solstice. The Brighton Winter Solstice is a family friendly winter street party with cosy fire pits, festoon lighting, live music and kids' activities. As well as their fire pits, the event has plenty of cover to ...

 

FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN JUNE:

Reading Revolution & Literacy Panel Night | St Raphael’s School Parkside | 19 Jun 2025

St Raphael’s School is delighted to announce the return of its award-winning Reading Revolution, running from 16–20 June 2025 and ...

Brighton Winter Solstice | Jetty Road | 21 Jun 2025

Jetty Road, Brighton will be the place to be to celebrate the 2025 winter solstice. The Brighton Winter Solstice is ...

The Wild Weekend | Festival Plaza | 7-9 Jun 2025

Festival Plaza is set to transform into a wonderland of nature play with The Wild Weekend — a free and ...

Salisbury Community Fun Day – Inflatables | Ingle Farm Recreation Centre | 1 Jun 2025

Join in a day of inflatable fun on Sunday 1 June from 11am to 3pm, at the Salisbury Community Fun ...

Hills Winter Lantern Fest | Echunga | 14 Jun 2025

The 10th annual Hills Winter Lantern Festival will take place in June at Echunga Community Park. The highlight of this ...

Coastal Sounds | Free Live Music | 9 Jun 2025

Coastal Sounds returns to Adelaide's coast on the June long weekend. Coastal Sounds is back for 2025. Now in its ...

Victor Harbor Winter Whale Fest | 1-30 Jun 2025

Victor Harbor's Winter WhaleFest is a month-long festival celebrating the arrival of the Southern Right Whales on the Fleurieu Peninsula, ...

The Big Rocking Horse | Free Open Morning | 25 Jun 2025

Plan a visit to The Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha during their free open morning in June. The Big Rocking ...

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 ...

Rear Vision: The Holden Story | State Library of South Australia | On until 22 Jun 2025

Rear Vision: The Holden Story is an extensive and immersive look at the legacy of Holden and its impact on ...

The Bastille Festival | Adelaide | 30 May – 1 Jun 2025

The Bastille Festival is doing its Food, Wine & Art Revolution in Adelaide. While Bastille Festival has long been a ...

Mini Float Competition | National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant

Design a Mini Float for the 2025 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. Primary school children have the chance each year to ...

Space to Dream Travelling Exhibition | SA Libraries | Jan – Oct 2025

See creative design entries from the Commissioner for Children and Young People's initiative, Space to Dream. Each year, the Commissioner ...

NEO | Free Events for Teens | Art Gallery of South Australia

Discover what's on for teens at AGSA in 2025! Held six times a year at the Art Gallery of South ...

Lefevre Community Precinct Free Sports Program | Jan – Jul 2025

The Lefevre Community Precinct's Free Sports Program for primary and high school-aged children is back for terms 1 and 2 ...
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Adelaide Kite Flyers Association Club Fly Days | Semaphore South

The Adelaide Kite Flyers Association (AKFA) Club Fly Days for 2025 are underway at Semaphore South. The club fly days ...

START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2025

Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...

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 ...

Best Adelaide Creeks to Explore for Families

Explore Adelaide's Creeks Kids are drawn to creeks. They love exploring this natural, wonderful play space - with or without ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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