The Best School Holiday Activites in Adelaide This Spring
School's out! Here's your cheat sheet to keeping everyone happy and entertained these school holidays in Adelaide.
And just like that, the October school holidays have arrived, running from September 27th through to October 12th. With spring in full swing, Adelaide and South Australia set the stage for sun-soaked adventures, hands-on workshops, and plenty of ways to keep the kids happy (and busy).
From creative classes and outdoor escapes to foodie finds and action-packed camps, there’s no shortage of programs and activities to suit every age, mood, and energy level.
So, whether you’re wrangling little ones, entertaining big kids, or keeping teens off their screens, discover the best school holiday activities across Adelaide — guaranteed to put smiles on faces and tire them out in the best way.
Nature Navigators at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park are the ultimate playgrounds for little explorers. Grab a Scavenger Quest booklet at the gate and set your kids on the hunt for 9 nature items — some big, some small, some obvious, some tricky. Every find brings them closer to earning their Nature Navigator badge, all while spotting animals and soaking up nature. The fun doesn’t stop there, each booklet is packed with extra puzzles and activities to keep curious minds busy at home, letting the zoo and safari adventure continue long after your visit.
Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide, 9.30am to 5pm
63 Monarto Rd, Monarto, 9.30am to 5pm
Little Picassos
Unleash your child’s inner artist these school holidays at Little Picassos! With studios in Glenelg, Hyde Park and Magill, they offer a range of creative classes for ages 2 to 16. From one-hour sessions to full-day camps, each class is designed to inspire and engage young minds. Children can explore various art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and clay, all under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Full school holiday program is here.
Various locations
Cirkidz
Forget climbing the walls — these school holidays, let the kids climb silks instead. Cirkidz Circus School in Bowden is back with a jam-packed program of half-day and full-day sessions for ages 5 to 12. From trampolines and acro tricks to aerial silks and circus “pick ’n’ mix”, kids can flip, fly and find their circus superpower under the guidance of expert trainers. It’s high-energy, indoors, and guaranteed to burn off some holiday buzz.
Full school holiday program is here.
27 Fifth St, Bowden
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Cooking Classes at Sprout
Whether your kids are just starting out or already love helping in the kitchen, Sprout‘s cooking classes are a hit for all ages. These hands-on sessions teach practical skills in a fun, relaxed setting. These holidays, the Sprout team are hosting classes for 5–11s, 12–16s and a family class where parents and kids can cook together. Expect big smiles, tasty creations and a little foodie confidence to take home.
89 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton
Big Market Adventures For Little Foodies
The Adelaide Central Market is serving up more than fresh produce. Kids can join the Big Market Adventures for Little Foodies program, from hands-on cooking classes to a self-guided market trail — tastings and all! Add in free craft workshops and face painting, and you’ve got a fun (and delicious) way to keep little ones entertained while you shop.
Full school holiday program is here.
44/60 Gouger St, Adelaide
TIMELIGHT — “Beyond Our Ticking World”
In a world premiere, the minds behind EDEN, Immersive Light & Art (ILA) and Berlin’s flora&faunavisions bring TIMELIGHT — “Beyond Our Ticking World” to Adelaide. Step inside 110m² of wall-to-wall LED screens with over 12.5 million pixels and get ready to play with ‘time’. Movement, touch and sound become your tools for interaction in this bold, high-energy, sensory playground.
September 26th to October 26th
63 Light Square, Adelaide
Play at the Bay
Play at the Bay brings a jam-packed line-up of free and affordable activities across the City of Holdfast Bay. From cupcake decorating and fairy door making to judo, gymnastics and beach fun, there’s something to spark every kid’s imagination. With sessions popping up in libraries, community centres, parks and along the coast, it’s a playful way to keep little ones busy all break long.
Full school holiday program is here.
Various locations
Now that you know the best school holiday activities in Adelaide, how about dreaming a little bigger, with a family-friendly holiday? From the Gold Coast to Busselton, our country is filled with exciting holiday destinations.