Adelaide, SA

School holiday activities in Adelaide

SA school holiday dates, and the places and programs in Adelaide that vacation care services, early learning centres and families book most. Prices and how to book come from each venue’s own site.

School holidays on now, until Sun 11 Oct

Places to go on the map Incursions in Adelaide

SA school holiday dates

Spring holidays 2026On now
Saturday 26 September 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Summer holidays 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027
Autumn holidays 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027 to Sunday 25 April 2027
Winter holidays 2027
Saturday 3 July 2027 to Sunday 18 July 2027

Dates are for government schools. Independent and Catholic schools can differ by a day or two.

This school holidays in Adelaide

What families and vacation care groups book most

Fox in a Box

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

from $40 per child

Strike Bowling Rundle Place

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

$120 per session

Tree Climb Adelaide

Salisbury Park, SA

Play & arcade

$40 per child

Urban Climb

Adelaide, SA

Active & sport

$21 per child

Ice ArenA

Thebarton, SA

Active & sport

$19.50 per child

South Australian Museum

Adelaide, SA

Museums & culture

$11 per child

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Rundle Place

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

$120 per session

Holey Moley

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Indoor and rainy day ideas

Indoor venues for when the weather turns

Fox in a Box

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

from $40 per child

Strike Bowling Rundle Place

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

$120 per session

Ice ArenA

Thebarton, SA

Active & sport

$19.50 per child

South Australian Museum

Adelaide, SA

Museums & culture

$11 per child

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Rundle Place

Adelaide, SA

Play & arcade

$120 per session

BOUNCE Marleston

Marleston, SA

Active & sport · Play & arcade

$25 per session

Zone Bowling Cross Road

Westbourne Park, SA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Timezone Woodville

Woodville, SA

Play & arcade

Price on request

Animals & nature

Zoos, farms, aquariums and wildlife parks

Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide, SA

Animals & nature

from $34.50 per child

Cleland Wildlife Park

Cleland, SA

Animals & nature

$15.50 per child

Gorge Wildlife Park

Cudlee Creek, SA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

Mylor, SA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Kirby Park

Hahndorf, SA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Templewood Horse Riding Centre

Chain Of Ponds, SA

Animals & nature

Price on request

Free things to do with kids

Parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries with no ticket

Adelaide Aquatic Centre

Fitzroy, SA

Active & sport

Price on request

Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Crafers, SA

Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors

$4 per hour

City Skate Park

Adelaide, SA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Leicester Street Playground

Parkside, SA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Morrie Harrell Playground

Unley, SA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Adelaide, SA

Animals & nature · Parks & outdoors

$4 per hour

North Unley Playpark

Unley, SA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Princess Margaret Playground

Clarence Park, SA

Parks & outdoors

Price on request

Incursions that come to you

Shows and workshops for vacation care services and schools

Animal Farm Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Animals

$530 per session

Balloonist Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Magic & comedy

$320 per session

Bubble Soccer Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Sport · Inflatables & rides · Games & challenges

$500 per child

Colour Run (Dry Powder) Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Games & challenges

$600 per session

Face Painter Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Art & craft

$320 per session

Giant Lawn Games Adelaide

Fun Incursion

Games & challenges

$340

Takes groups Comes to you

Cleland Wildlife Park

Based in Cleland

Zoo

$15.50 per child

Takes groups Comes to you

Gorge Wildlife Park

Based in Cudlee Creek

Zoo

Price on request

School holiday questions about Adelaide

When are the next school holidays in SA?

SA government school holidays are on now, until Sunday 11 October 2026.

What can kids do on a rainy day in Adelaide?

Indoor venues in Adelaide include Fox in a Box, Strike Bowling Rundle Place, Ice ArenA and South Australian Museum. Book ahead in the holidays: indoor places fill first when it rains.

Where can kids see animals in Adelaide?

Zoos, farms and wildlife parks in and around Adelaide include Adelaide Zoo, Cleland Wildlife Park, Gorge Wildlife Park and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Are there free things to do with kids in Adelaide in the school holidays?

Yes. We list 51 free public places in Adelaide, such as parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries. Libraries and councils also run free holiday programs, so check their sites.

Which incursions come to vacation care services in Adelaide?

40 incursion programs and providers travel to services and schools in Adelaide: animal shows, science, circus, music and more. Book early for the holidays.

How do I plan a vacation care program for the holidays?

Start with the dates, then mix excursions and incursions across the weeks. Keep an indoor option for each outdoor day, and add free days at parks or libraries to manage cost. Shortlist ideas, then book directly with each venue or provider.