October Edition: Top 10 Events in Adelaide for Families
Discover the best things to see and do this month for families in Adelaide – October Edition.
October is a fantastic time to get out and about with the family in Adelaide, with warmer spring days, school holiday fun and plenty happening across the city and beyond. From festivals, shows and special events to outdoor adventures, family attractions and free activities, there are lots of reasons to make the most of the month. Discover some of the best things to see and do with kids in Adelaide this 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 OCTOBER 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 to find out what’s on.
Nature Festival: Flow | South Australia | 25 Sept – 11 Oct 2026
Nature Festival 2026 - Family Friendly Events in Adelaide & South Australia Nature Festival returns to Adelaide and regional South Australia from 25 September to 11 October 2026 with more than 350 nature-inspired events celebrating nature, gardens, wildlife, art, outdoor adventures, Aboriginal culture, and plenty of family friendly events to ...
Adelaide PBC BABY Expo | 17 & 18 Oct 2026
The Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo allows parents to chat face-to-face with a wide range of exhibitors to gain up-to-date, expert advice on the early years of parenting. You can also see, touch, try and buy the products and services that best suit your needs. Event-goers can receive expert ...
CheeseFest | Rundle Park/Kadlitpina | Adelaide | 17-18 Oct 2026
Australia's original and biggest cheese festival is back in 2026 as the most snackable weekend of the year heads to Rundle Park/Kadlitpina with a melting pot of cheesemakers, great food, drinks and dancing this October. CheeseFest is South Australia’s longest running and widely loved annual cheese-focussed culinary festival and they ...
Meadows Country Fair | 18 Oct 2026
The Meadows Country Fair is regarded as one of the best events of its kind in the Adelaide Hills and this year’s fair aims to be bigger and better than ever. Back for its 42nd year, the Meadows Country Fair features amusement rides, children’s races, quality market stalls, Farmers Alley ...
NAB AFLW 2026 Season | Adelaide & Port Adelaide Home Games
The NAB AFLW 2026 Premiership season is looking to celebrate iconic moments, grow rivalries and create traditions for fans in the milestone 11th season of the competition. The 2026 NAB AFLW season is set to bring another exciting season of women’s football, with all 18 teams playing a 12-round home-and-away ...
OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events & Shows | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
OzAsia Festival returns to Adelaide with its 20th-anniversary program. See the much-loved Moon Lanterns and Hong Kong Dragon, enjoy delicious food at the Lucky Dumpling Market and experience incredible family-friendly shows, workshops, activities and events. Spring in Adelaide comes alive with balmy days, glowing lanterns and a vibrant feast of ...
Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
OzAsia Festival's Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Elder Park from 9 October to 1 November 2026. Set along the banks of Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens, this popular open-air food market will feature 25 food vendors serving everything from dumplings and bao to street food from Vietnam, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, ...
Shannons Adelaide Rally | 16-18 Oct 2026
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Plus there are dedicated spectator zones across Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. On each day of competition across Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills you can find dedicated spectator zones ...
Halloween in Adelaide | Family Friendly Events
Family Friendly Halloween Events in Adelaide There are lots of fun, family friendly Halloween events happening all around Adelaide on the last weekend in October. Find things to do with the kids for Halloween in Adelaide - from organised events to walking around the local neighbourhood with family and friends ...
Prospect Spring Fair | Broadview Oval | 31 Oct 2026
Gather your family, friends and four-legged companions for a day of fun, food, and entertainment at the Prospect Spring Fair. The Prospect Spring Fair is back in 2026, returning to Broadview Oval/Yarnta Tutu yarta on the last Saturday in October - with a spooky twist! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, animal ...
FREE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER:
Spring into 140 Years at State Flora Nursery Belair | 3 Oct 2026
Spring into 140 Years celebrates 140 years of State Flora Nursery, Belair, and the beginning of the spring planting season ...
Free Mini BRIXPO Pop-up | Myer Centre Adelaide | 28 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
BRIXPO in the City! FREE LEGO® Pop-up at Myer Centre Adelaide during the school holidays, proudly presented by Southern Bricks ...
Halloween Market | Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | 25 Oct 2026
Get ready for some spooky fun as Halloween comes to the Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market! Get your costumes ready to ...
Power Up | Rundle Mall | 2 & 3 Oct 2026
Celebrate National Video Game Day with AVCon in Rundle Mall this October. Power Up with AVCon: Adelaide's Anime & Gaming ...
Prospect Spring Fair | Broadview Oval | 31 Oct 2026
Gather your family, friends and four-legged companions for a day of fun, food, and entertainment at the Prospect Spring Fair ...
New Playgrounds & Playground Upgrades in Adelaide
Adelaide families have already seen some incredible new playgrounds open in 2025 & 2026, with even more exciting playgrounds and ...
FREE School Holiday Fun | Harbour Town Adelaide | 7-11 Oct 2026
Paw Patrol Meet & Greet at Harbour Town Adelaide - Meet Chase & Marshall! Calling all pups and their families! ...
Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | Celebrating 20 Years | 4 Oct 2026
The Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market is celebrating 20 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers. Go along to the ...
Petting Zoo | Christies Beach Hotel | 2 Oct 2026
Christies Beach Hotel are hosting a FREE Petting Zoo event during the October school holidays. Take the little ones along ...
FREE School Holiday Fun at Westfield | 28 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Get ready to assemble! These school holidays, Westfield and Marvel are inviting customers and fans of all ages to explore ...
Touch a Truck | Salisbury Community Hub/Civic Plaza | 10 Oct 2026
Touch a Truck is coming to Salisbury Community Hub/Civic Plaza (Inparrinthi Kumangka) on Saturday 10 October from 11am to 3pm ...
Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies | School Holidays at the Adelaide Central Market
Enjoy Spring School Holiday fun for all ages at the Adelaide Central Market. Spring has sprung and Big Market Adventures ...
Meet the Adelaide Dino Rangers | Prospect Central | 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Free School Holiday Fun at Prospect Central with the Adelaide Dino Rangers. Get ready for a ROAR-some school holiday adventure ...
Seedling Exchange | Nature Festival | 25 Sep – 11 Oct 2026
The Seedling Exchange – Free Nature Festival Activity on North Terrace, Adelaide Plant a native seed and watch a living ...
Little Farmers at St Anthony’s School | Edwardstown | 10 Oct 2026
St Anthony's School in Edwardstown is having a farm-themed play morning on the last Saturday of the October school holidays ...
Free School Holiday Fun – The Little Gardeners Patch | Unley Shopping Centre | Spring School Holidays
The Little Gardeners Patch is popping up at Unley Shopping Centre! Visit The Little Gardeners Patch during the spring school ...
Play & Go’s 15th Birthday Playground Catch-Up with FREE COFFEE! | Point Malcolm Reserve | 2 Oct 2026
Play & Go's 15th Birthday Playground Catch-Up With FREE Coffee*! Bring the kids along for a relaxed morning of playground ...
Play at the Bay | City of Holdfast Bay | Spring School Holidays
City of Holdfast Bay's popular school holiday program, Play at the Bay, is back for the Spring holidays! Looking for ...
FREE Make your own Bracelet or Keyring Workshop | Hallett Cove Pavilion | Spring School Holidays
Head to Hallett Cove Pavilion this October school holidays for a FREE workshop where kids make their own Bracelet or ...
FREE School Holiday Fun – Follow the Tradie Trail | Gepps X Home HQ | 3 Oct 2026
Head to Gepps X Home HQ for their FREE Tradie Trail on 3 October 2026! Do you have a little ...
Free School Holiday Activities at Churchill Centre | Spring School Holidays
FREE School Holiday Activities at Churchill Centre. Looking for some FREE school holiday activities, that are easy and the kids ...
Australian Space Discovery Centre | FREE School Holiday Program | 26 Sep – 11 Oct 2026
Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. Launch into School ...
Victor Harbor Artisan Market Halloween Event | 31 Oct 2026
Victor Harbor Artisan Market will host a Haunted Halloween special event. With dozens of market stalls, live music, costume competition, ...
Twilight Movie Night | Elizabeth Vale | 9 Oct 2026
Pack your picnic rug, gather the family, and enjoy a magical night under the stars with a Free Twilight Movie ...
FREE Things to Do in Adelaide these School Holidays
The Best Free School Holiday Ideas for Families and Kids in Adelaide - Things to Do and Places to Go ...
Shannons Adelaide Rally | 16-18 Oct 2026
The Shannons Adelaide Rally brings the community together for fun, free community events in the CBD, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu ...
What’s On at the Art Gallery of South Australia
Looking to find out what’s on at the Art Gallery of South Australia? The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) ...
Lucky Dumpling Market | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
OzAsia Festival's Lucky Dumpling Market returns to Elder Park from 9 October to 1 November 2026. Set along the banks ...
Hong Kong Dragon | OzAsia Festival | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
The spectacular Hong Kong Dragon Lantern is back to light up the Riverbank Footbridge as part of the OzAsia Festival, ...
Moon Lanterns | OzAsia Festival | Adelaide | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
The Moon Lanterns are a much-loved highlight of the annual OzAsia Festival, bringing colour, light and free family-friendly fun. Get ...
OzAsia Festival | Family Friendly Events & Shows | 9 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
OzAsia Festival returns to Adelaide with its 20th-anniversary program. See the much-loved Moon Lanterns and Hong Kong Dragon, enjoy delicious ...
Lunch on the Lawns at Government House | Adelaide
Her Excellency the Governor is opening the family-friendly grounds of Government House for the public to enjoy their lunch picnic-style ...
Copper Coast Splash Town | Moonta Bay | 2026/27 Season Dates
Moonta Bay's Splash Town is a FREE Community Water Park. Splash Town is a popular FREE community water park open ...
The Great Spring Clean Up | Sep – Oct 2026
The Great Spring Clean Up encourages Healthier Cities, Healthier People and a Healthier Planet. Clean Up Australia calls on Aussies ...
Trucks On Tour | Free Family Event | Morphett Vale | 9 Oct 2026
FREE Trucks on Tour Event during the October School Holidays. Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by ...
Doggy Day at the Beach | Henley Square | 10 Oct 2026
Doggy Day at the Beach is an annual fun-filled, educational event for dogs and their humans at Henley Square. Doggy ...
Nature Festival: Flow | South Australia | 25 Sept – 11 Oct 2026
Nature Festival 2026 - Family Friendly Events in Adelaide & South Australia Nature Festival returns to Adelaide and regional South ...
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 ...
Grange Baptist Church Monday Funday | 2026
Grange Baptist Church will be running monthly activities for primary school aged children with their Monday Funday events. Monday Funday ...
START at the Gallery | Art Gallery of SA | Dates for 2026
Free START Program for Children at the Art Gallery of South Australia An exciting introduction to art for children and ...
Wisteria Arbours | Adelaide Botanic Garden
A visit to the Adelaide Botanic Garden during Spring will reward you with beautiful floral displays, such as the magnificent ...
Exploring North Terrace in Adelaide
If you're visiting Adelaide for the first time or you're planning on spending the day in the city with your ...
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, ...
50 Great Walks & Hikes for Kids & Families | South Australia
Walking and hiking with kids is a great way for families to spend quality time together outdoors. There are some ...
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 ...
AT A GLANCE – VIEW ALL OCTOBER 2026 EVENTS
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