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What's on in Adelaide this weekend for families

Name: Adelaide New Year's Eve 2026
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama

Find out what's on in Adelaide this weekend for families, including kids' events, family events and what's on in Adelaide school holidays for kids and families.

Adelaide New Year's Eve 2026

Dates: Thursday 31 December 2026

Address: Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama, King William Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Ages: All ages

Event details

Adelaide New Year's Eve fireworks at Elder Park

Welcome 2027 with a free family New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks at Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama.

Santos Tour Down Under 2027

Dates: Saturday 16 January 2027 - Sunday 24 January 2027

Address: Adelaide and regional South Australia, Adelaide SA 5000
Ages: All ages

Race information

Santos Tour Down Under cycling race

Australia's premier cycling race returns to Adelaide and regional South Australia from 16 to 24 January 2027. The men's race runs 19 to 24 January and the women's race 22 to 24 January. Free to watch on the road.

Adelaide Festival 2027

Dates: Friday 26 February 2027 - Sunday 14 March 2027

Address: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide SA 5000
Ages: All ages

Program

Adelaide Festival arts program

Adelaide Festival brings international theatre, dance, music and free events to the city from 26 February to 14 March 2027. Ticketed and free events.

Adelaide Fringe 2027

Dates: Friday 19 February 2027 - Sunday 21 March 2027

Address: Adelaide CBD, Adelaide SA 5000
Ages: All ages

Program

Adelaide Fringe festival

The Southern Hemisphere's biggest open-access arts festival fills Adelaide with comedy, cabaret, music and family shows from 19 February to 21 March 2027. Free and ticketed.

Nature Festival South Australia 2026

Dates: Friday 25 September 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026

Address: Multiple venues (Adelaide metro plus statewide), Adelaide and regional South Australia
Duration: Festival program 25 Sep–11 Oct
Ages: All ages

Find out more

Family events Adelaide September 2026: Nature Festival SA

Family event at Multiple venues (Adelaide metro plus statewide) in Adelaide.

Animal Superpowers at Adelaide Zoo

Dates: Monday 28 September 2026 - Tuesday 13 October 2026

Address: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Duration: 9:30am–5pm
Ages: All ages

Find out more

Family events Adelaide September 2026: Animal Superpowers at Adelaide Zoo

Family event at Adelaide Zoo in Adelaide.

Boo at the Zoo

Dates: Friday 30 October 2026

Address: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Duration: Relaxed 3–4pm; main event 4–8pm
Ages: All ages

Find out more

Family events Adelaide October 2026: Boo at the Zoo

Family event at Adelaide Zoo in Adelaide.

The Studio: Make An Impression

Dates: Saturday 04 July 2026 - Sunday 08 November 2026

Address: Art Gallery of South Australia — The Studio, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Duration: Drop-in (facilitated weekends and school holidays)
Ages: All ages

Find out more

Family events Adelaide September 2026: The Studio at AGSA

Family event at Art Gallery of South Australia — The Studio in Adelaide.

Pull Pop Push

Dates: Friday 05 June 2026 - Sunday 24 January 2027

Address: State Library Gallery, Spence Wing (ground floor), North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Duration: Library hours
Ages: All ages

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Family events Adelaide September 2026: Pull Pop Push at the State Library

Family event at State Library Gallery, Spence Wing (ground floor) in Adelaide.

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