What To Do In Adelaide With Kids & Free School Holiday Activities 2023

The SA school holidays 2023 are right around the corner, and you want to create a bucket list of fun things to do in Adelaide with kids & discover what's on for families in Adelaide. You've come to the right place!

You'll discover:

• Fun school holiday activities in Adelaide 2023,

• Best outdoor activities in Adelaide,

• Adelaide indoor activities for kids, toddlers, preschoolers & teenagers,

• What's on in Adelaide for families & kids' events,

• Adelaide attractions for families,

• Free school holiday activities Adelaide 2023 and

• Free things to do in Adelaide with toddlers and older kids!

Adelaide is well-known as one of the best wine regions in Australia and the world. However, Adelaide is also a great place for families, offering many fun things to do in Adelaide with kids!

Your kids can discover a new hobby at school holiday programs in Adelaide, visit exciting adventure parks, try some fun indoor activities as well as outdoor activities and enjoy free things to do in Adelaide.

Most of us have already seen the Port, Adelaide Zoo, Victor Harbor, Treeclimb, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Central Market, Cleland Wildlife Park, Henley Beach and more. Wouldn't it be more exciting to discover new places to visit in & near Adelaide?

Explore our top school holiday ideas for the best things to do in Adelaide with kids! Plan ahead for fun Adelaide indoor activities and school holiday programs, thrilling outdoor activities and things to do for free in Adelaide school holidays.

Navigate to fun kids activities in Adelaide school holidays:

Kids school holiday activities Adelaide 2023

Discover Adelaide school holiday activities near you, including summer holiday activities and school holiday programs for kids of all ages!

School holiday activities in Adelaide @ Code Camp

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 5-13 years old

🤖 The Code Camp team offers a great collection of school holiday activities in Adelaide and South Australia for kids 5 - 13 years old, where the kids can get creative with technology during the SA school holidays 2023.

Their awesome STEM school holiday programs (plus after-school activities) include fun camps which are sure to inspire your child's creative and tech genius:

• ⭐NEW⭐ Trolls Little Coders Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ AI Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ Robotics Camp

• ⭐NEW⭐ Design Camp

• Minecraft Engineers

• Design Camp

• Jurassic World or Minions Animation Camp 

• Code Your Own Jurassic World or Minions Game (at Spark + Ignite coding camps) 

• Roblox Legends

• Curious Minds

• Coding Camps (from beginner to advanced)

• YouTube Creators

• Animation Camp

• DJ Camp.

For more details about the fun school holiday activities in Adelaide and South Australia, visit the Code Camp website.

Summer school holiday camps in Adelaide @ BOUNCE

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 8+ years old

🤸‍♀ 🤾🏼‍♂️ 🥳 BOUNCE Holiday Camps are returning for the summer school holidays in Adelaide!

It's the perfect school holiday activity to learn new skills in a fun and social environment, featuring:

• ⭐NEW⭐ 3-hour program

• Five days a week.

The new flexible schedule means you can drop off your child for a morning of indoor adrenaline fun! 

Each school holiday camp session includes:

• 1.5 hours with a qualified coach and dedicated teaching time 

• 30 minutes to refuel with a healthy snack 

• 1 hour of free time to practise skills, led by one of our awesome BOUNCE Hosts.

BOUNCE school holiday camp price:

• $65 per day. 

BOUNCE Holiday Camps locations:

The nearest BOUNCE indoor playground and trampoline park to you in Adelaide & South Australia:

• Bounce Greenacres

• Bounce Marleston

For more information, visit the BOUNCE website.

Youth mentoring, well-being and mental health activities in Adelaide @ Deep Seas

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for 3+ years old

Put your well-being first with Deep Seas activities in Adelaide.

At Deep Seas, everyone deserves to be heard, able to communicate their feelings with others and themselves, and know how to do so in the best way possible.

Deep Seas is all about supporting kids, teens and young people with their mental health and well-being journey. Learning how to maintain your mental health and manage your emotions is essential to living the most enjoyable life.

Put your mental health first these SA school holidays and sign up for mentoring, peer support, skills training, or even mental health-focused outdoor activities Adelaide has for kids of all ages:

• What's The Buzz - skill Adelaide training classes for kids, teens & young people to help them improve their social and emotional skills to prepare them ready to take on the world.

• Well-being art classes in Adelaide are suited for kids of all ages and can even make great art classes for adults.

The locations include beautiful gardens and parks in Adelaide and surrounds, including:

• Brighton Beach

• Semaphore Beach

• Adelaide Botanic Gardens

• Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens

• Himej Gardens.

Sign up for Deep Seas school holiday programs and kids' activities today.

What's on in Adelaide school holidays

When asking, "What's on in Adelaide school holidays?" you'll find many fun kids events Adelaide offers for families.

Below are our top picks for what's on school holidays 2023, including December 2023 - January 2024 events for families, kids shows, live music concerts and many more.

Free school holiday activities Adelaide 2023

Not all school holiday activities in Adelaide come at a cost. There are many free school holiday activities for toddlers, preschoolers, kids & teenagers to enjoy!

Below, you'll find free school holiday events, affordable activities and outdoor activities in Adelaide and its surrounds, including the best playgrounds in Adelaide, the most beautiful parks and free things to do in Adelaide school holidays.

• 02 December 2023: Affordable workshop for teenagers and youth - Jolly Wrapping. 🧒 16+ years old. 📍 Elizabeth, SA 5112. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 9 December 2023 - 17 March 2024: GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition ("A love letter to the Daintree rainforest"). 🧒 All ages. 📍 South Australian Museum. 🏷️ FREE for kids under 5. Exhibition (5+ year old) from $5; VR headset and exhibition from $15. Learn more.

• 17 December 2023: Family event - Carols at Waterworld Aquatic Centre! 🧒 All ages. 📍 Ridgehaven, SA 5097. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 18 December 2023: 3D Printing Workshop. 🧒 8-14 years old. 🏷️ $5. 📍Salisbury, SA 5108. Secure your spot.

• 18 December 2023: FREE school holiday event - Give the Gift of Reading. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Elizabeth, SA 5112. Secure your free ticket.

• 18 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Christmas Pot Painting. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Greenock, SA 5360. Secure your spot.

• 18 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Children's Christmas Crafts. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Kapunda, SA 5373. Secure your spot.

• 20 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Chess Club. 🧒 8-14 years old. 📍Modbury, SA 5092. Secure your spot.

• 21 December 2023: Christmas Cookie Decorating workshop. 🧒 8-14 years old. 🏷️ $5. 📍Unley, SA 5061. Secure your spot.

• 21 December 2023: FREE event for teenagers and youth - Anime / Manga Club. 🧒 16+ years old. 📍 Enfield, SA 5085. Secure your spot.

• 21 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Children's Christmas Crafts. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Freeling, SA 5372. Secure your spot.

• 22 December 2023: FREE school holiday activity - Children's Christmas Crafts. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Hewett, SA 5118. Secure your spot.

• 09 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Fun with BUBBLES. 🧒 5-12 year olds. 📍 Ingle Farm, SA 5098. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 10 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Stop Motion Magic - create your very own animated scenes. 🧒 7-13 year olds. 📍 Mawson Lakes, SA 5095. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 11 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Children's bike safety session. 🧒 4-8 year olds. 📍 Para Vista, SA 5093. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 11 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Mindstorm Mania - Robotics. 🧒 8-14 year olds. 📍 Para Hills, SA 5096. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 12 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Pokemon themed workshop. 🧒 4-10 year olds. 📍 Mawson Lakes, SA 5095. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 15 - 21 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - Esports Evolution Arcade (Drop-in, no bookings required). 🧒 8+ year olds. 📍 Salisbury, SA 5108. View more details and opening hours.

• 16 January 2024: Cheap school holiday activity - Taylor Swift fan catchup and friendship bracelets making workshop. 🧒 9-14 year olds. 📍 Salisbury, SA 5108. 🏷️ $5. Find out more.

• 16 January 2024: FREE DIY workshop - Magical Clay Creatures. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Stirling, SA 5152. Secure your free ticket.

• 18 January 2024: FREE DIY workshop - Kinetic Toy Craft. 🧒 8+ year olds. 📍 Stirling, SA 5152. Secure your spot.

• 22 January 2024: FREE DIY workshop - Air dry foam fun! 🧒 All ages. 📍 Woodside, SA 5244. Secure your spot.

• 23 January 2024: FREE school holiday activity - DIY bubble blowers & have bubble races. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Stirling, SA 5152. Secure your spot.

• 24 January 2024: FREE arts and crafts workshop - Craft Fun. 🧒 3+ year olds. 📍 Ingle Farm, SA 5098. Secure your spot.

• 24 January 2024: FREE DIY workshop - Finger Knitted Snake. 🧒 All ages. 📍 Stirling, SA 5152. Secure your spot.

• 24 February 2024: FREE creative workshop with George Rex - Comics and Characters! 🧒 9-14 year olds. 📍 Stirling, SA 5152. Secure your spot.

• 27 March 2024: FREE workshops for teenagers and young people - Youth Leadership Program 2024. 🧒 15-25 years old. 📍 Woodside SA 5244. Find out more.

Best indoor activities for toddlers, kids & teenagers in Adelaide

Below, you'll find Adelaide's indoor activities, including indoor playgrounds, indoor rock climbing, things to do with toddlers, rainy day activities for preschoolers and even more fun things to do in Adelaide with kids and teenagers.

Indoor adventures in Adelaide @ Bounce

Are you ready for your next adventure to burn off energy and have awesome fun in Adelaide? Look no further than BOUNCE trampoline parks!

BOUNCE Adelaide indoor activities are so much fun for families with kids of all ages to let loose and have the best time:

• BOUNCE Marleston is a fantastic indoor play centre for 2+ year-olds, kids of all ages, teens and adults;

• BOUNCE Greenacres is an awesome indoor playground & trampoline park, perfect for toddlers, kids of all ages, teens and adults.

With 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks, banked walls, Big Bag, X-Park challenges and even more indoor activities, you are sure to get your heart pumping!

But that's not all - the Slam Dunk courts with full-height basketball rings will have you soaring to new heights.

Plus, you can take a break, relax and recharge at their on-site Cafe.

BOUNCE Marleston & BOUNCE Greenacres are also fantastic Adelaide birthday party venues - fun and inclusive for kids of all ages.

Book your next adventure at BOUNCE Marleston and BOUNCE Greenacres today!

Challenge yourself at the best Adelaide escape room @ Rundle Mall

For a day of fun challenges for the whole family, check out this fantastic Adelaide escape room Rundle Mall offers in the Adelaide city centre. It’s suitable for kids aged 7+, making it one of Adelaide's best indoor activities during the SA school holidays.

Choose from three different themed Adelaide escape rooms with different puzzles and crimes for you to solve in a 1-hour experience for two players.

You can even challenge your friends or family to see who can come out first from the same themed escape room! It is what makes this one of the most fun things to do in Adelaide for young adults.

So if you’re looking for indoor things to do in Adelaide for kids and teens, book the interactive escape room Adelaide City experience @ Rundle Mall today.

Get spooked with Adelaide Old Gaol tours

Do you enjoy getting spooked by horror movies and supernatural tales? Then the Adelaide Old Gaol tours might be right up your (dark) alley!

Discover the creepy side of the old Adelaide Gaol history and meet some of its ghosts at this Adelaide prison tour for adults, teens and kids 12+ years old.

This experience is definitely not for the faint-hearted! Be prepared to be shocked and terrified at the dark side of the Adelaide Gaol history.

The walking tour starts at 7.30 pm, which is outside of the regular Adelaide Gaol opening hours.

Book your Adelaide Old Gaol tour today!

Fun Adelaide indoor activities for all ages @ Rundle Mall

Even if Adelaide escape rooms aren’t your cup of tea, Rundle Mall has many other fun family things to do in Adelaide & indoor activities for all ages!

Some of these can be free things to do in Adelaide or are relatively cheap options. You can stop for an ice cream cone or window shop through the many stores that line the streets.

Rundle Mall is a vibrant city centre with lots of shopping, boutiques, restaurants in Adelaide and more.

Rundle Mall has a great bustling atmosphere with buskers playing music, statues for the kids to enjoy playing around and even local Adelaide street art to discover.

So, if you’re stuck for things to do in Adelaide for kids of different ages, especially fun things to do in Adelaide for young adults, a day at Rundle Mall could be a great and affordable idea!

Outdoor activities in Adelaide

Discover Adelaide's thrilling outdoor activities for teenagers and families - from outdoor rock climbing and tree climbing to spectacular city views and the most beautiful gardens in Adelaide.

Rock climbing, abseiling, zip-line and mega swing @ Mount Lofty Adventure Hub

• 👧 👦 School holiday activities for teenagers (12+ years old)

Teenagers will be excited about the school holiday activities in Adelaide at Australia’s most giant aerial adventure in Mount Lofty, where they can try rock climbing, abseiling, zip-line and mega swing riding.

Note that children (under 18 years) need to be accompanied by an adult.

Find out more details and book Mount Lofty outdoor adventure today!

Free things to do in Adelaide for families

Discover fun free things to do in Adelaide for families, including free attractions, the best playgrounds in Adelaide, free things to do in Adelaide with toddlers, free school holiday activities for kids and places to visit for free.

Take a step back in time at South Australian Museum in Adelaide

The South Australian Museum (also called Adelaide Museum) is an Adelaide must-see for history buffs or those looking for interesting things to do in Adelaide.

This free museum has three floors filled with Adelaide museum activities and exhibits about fascinating history topics, including Australian Aboriginal culture, South Australia’s colonial history and more!

There are often exhibitions, affordable workshops and school holidays activities Adelaide offers for kids of various ages that you can check out too.

Check out their website for the latest Adelaide Museum holiday activities kids will enjoy.

Discover books and history at the State Library of South Australia

What better way to spend your morning than at the State Library of South Australia? There are so many interesting things to do in Adelaide here.

With over 2 million books, it’s definitely an Adelaide public library you won’t want to miss. You can learn about Adelaide's history and see the best rare or historical paper collections.

If you don’t have time for a full tour, head down to the lower level and find yourself some cool old newspapers from as far back as 1837.

They also run many events for all ages, including free events, tours, exhibitions, book clubs, storytelling sessions and more. Kids will enjoy fun activities and storyboards around the State Library in Adelaide City!

If you’ve got history buffs or avid readers in the family, the State Library is one of the best Adelaide attractions for families!

Explore interesting art at the Art Gallery of South Australia

The Art Gallery of South Australia is the largest art gallery in Australia and the third-largest one in the Southern Hemisphere. It's also a beautiful heritage building in Adelaide.

This beautiful gallery showcases all types of artwork, from ancient to contemporary pieces, including an impressive collection of Aboriginal art. They often hold art exhibitions too.

The Gallery of South Australia runs engaging kids and families programs and activity sessions throughout the year and is an Adelaide must-see for families with kids.

It's always a great idea to bring the kids to the art galleries, especially during South Australian school holidays, so they can learn about art, culture and history from an early age.

Adelaide Botanic Garden: one of the best Adelaide attractions for families

Start your day off with a tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, one of the best Adelaide family attractions to visit these coming school holidays for a day trip.

The gardens are known for their expansive greenery, gorgeous flowers and beautiful views. They also have a wide range of things to see and outdoor activities for all ages and interests:

• walking trails

• flower gardens

• interactive displays

• native plant collections

• and more adventure things to do in Adelaide with family.

After exploring this beautiful Adelaide garden, take a break and visit one of the many fantastic Adelaide cafes nearby that offer delicious coffee and food.

Waite Arboretum: the most unique outdoor adventure Adelaide has

Waite Arboretum is a hidden gem to see in Adelaide and a perfect place for interesting things to do in Adelaide to avoid crowds and relax in nature.

Enjoy short trips from Adelaide City to see a stone labyrinth, rose garden and even some sculptures. Waite Arboretum is perfect for a family day out in Adelaide. And best of all, it's free!

It’s also one of the best picnic spots in Adelaide for lunch or afternoon tea.

Keep in mind that, unfortunately, toilets are closed. Dogs are not allowed at Waite Arboretum.

Waite Conservation Reserve: Adelaide must-see panoramic view

After you visit Waite Arboretum, consider going to the Waite Conservation Reserve for a great hike, lots of wildlife and a beautiful view of the city.

Once you get to the top of the hill, you can relax on some benches or a swing while taking in the wonderful panoramic view of the city.

This is also the perfect free wildlife park in Adelaide - you can come up close to koalas and kangaroos at no cost!

We hope this list of fun things to do in Adelaide with kids and what's on for families will help you organise your kids school holiday activities.

Whether you're looking for school holiday fun Adelaide offers, school holiday programs and holiday camps, exciting Adelaide attractions for families and free things to do in Adelaide, you'll surely find heaps of exciting family activities in Adelaide school holidays.

So check out this list of fantastic things to do in Adelaide with kids and start planning fun Adelaide activities for your family today!

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