School holidaaaaaaays… my heart starts beating with a mixture of excitement to spend extra time with my little chooks and MASSIVE anxiety about to how.to.keep.them.entertained for two weeks!!
Good news is, there’s options a-plenty. For the outdoorsy kids, the sciencey kids, those who love getting grubby and the ones with a creative spark! This list is by no means exhaustive, but a bunch of things that looked like a blast. And if the kids are lucky, I might even take them along.
So if you’re after an idea or two about what’s on offer around Adelaide, take a squiz at some of these. Remember to check their websites for full details.
Em xx
1. Latitude school holiday offer
WHEN :: Saturday 29 September – Sunday 14 October (from 3pm)
WHERE :: 13–15 Fosters Rd, Greenacres
COST :: $25 for 2 hours
WEBSITE :: https://www.latitudeair.com
2. Lot Fourteen LAN
WHEN :: Tuesday 9 Thursday 11 October
WHERE :: Lot Fourteen (former RAH) North Tce, Adelaide
COST :: Free
WEBSITE :: https://theadelaideriverbank.com.au
3. Slime Time Walkerville
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 October (9.30-10.30am)
WHERE :: 66 Walkerville Tce, Walkerville
COST :: $2 per child (suitable for ages 5–12 but must be accompanied by an adult)
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
4. Pumpt – indoor skate park
WHEN :: open all school holidays – see website for details
WHERE :: 221 Marion Rd, Richmond
COST :: see website for details
WEBSITE :: https://pumpt.com.au/
5. Flinders SpringFest
WHEN :: Saturday 6 October (10am–3pm)
WHERE :: Flinders University, Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
COST :: Free (but bookings recommended)
WEBSITE :: https://www.flinders.edu.auImage credit :: @piecesofme
6. Patch Theatre’s Cranky Bear
WHEN :: Tuesday 9 – Saturday 17 October
WHERE :: Dunstan Playhouse, Festival Drive, Adelaide
COST :: $25 (ages 3–8)
WEBSITE :: https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
7. Big Market Adventures For Little Foodies
WHEN :: programs vary – see website for detail
WHERE :: Adelaide Central Market
COST :: prices vary – see website for detail
WEBSITE :: https://adelaidecentralmarket.com.au
8. ZOOcation Care school holidays program
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 October – Friday 12 October
WHERE :: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Rd, Adelaide
COST :: $55 (members) $65 (non-members) for ages 5–12
WEBSITE :: https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au9. Romeo’s Foodland Entree Children’s Cooking Classes
WHEN :: throughout the school holidays
WHERE :: see website for locations
COST :: Free (bookings required)
WEBSITE :: https://scoffedcookingschool.com.au
10. Carclew spring holiday workshops and excursions
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 – Thursday 11 October
WHERE :: various – see program
COST :: from $55 (half day workshop)
WEBSITE :: http://carclew.com.au
11. Cirkidz school holiday program
WHEN :: Week 1 (Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 October) Week 2 (Monday 8 – Friday 12 October)
WHERE :: 27 Fifth St, Bowden
COST :: from $55 (half day)
WEBSITE :: http://www.cirkidz.org.au
12. Pop Up Science Centre: World Of Change
WHEN :: Tuesday 9 October – Thursday 11 October
WHERE :: Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Rd, Wayville
COST :: $15 online, $20 at the door (bookings recommended)
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
13. Mega Adventure
WHEN :: 10am – 6pm daily (last booking 4pm–6pm)
WHERE :: Adelaide Shores, 4 Hamra Ave, West Beach
COST :: from $55
WEBSITE :: https://megaadventure.com.au/
14. Theatrebugs school holiday program
WHEN :: varies per program – see website for details
WHERE :: Norwood, Unley, Glenelg, Golden Grove – see website for details
COST :: varies per program – see website for details
WEBSITE :: https://www.theatrebugs.com.au
15. Film Making Daycation Care at Burnside Library
WHEN :: Thursday 11 October (10am–4pm)
WHERE :: Burnside Library – 401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore
COST :: $70
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
16. School Holidays at the Botanic Gardens
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 – Thursday 11 October
WHERE :: Botanic Gardens (Adelaide) or Wittunga Botanic Gardens (Blackwood)
COST :: From free to $25
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
Image credit :: @waynepearsonsnaps
17. Yoga For Families
WHEN :: Friday 12 October (10am –12pm)
WHERE :: Campbelltown – 171 Montacute Rd, Newton
COST :: Free (ages 5–9 and parents)
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
18. Family Fun Nature Play in the Parklands
WHEN :: Weekends and public holidays (9am–12pm)
WHERE :: East Terrace, Corner of Halifax Street, Adelaide
COST :: $25 kids / $5 adults
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
19. Palaentology Rocks!
WHEN :: Wednesday 10 October (10am–11am)
WHERE :: The Mawson Centre, 2–8 Main St, Mawson Lakes
COST :: $5
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
20. The Scientific Bubble Show
WHEN :: Saturday 13 October (11am)
WHERE :: Prospect Town Hall, 126 Prospect Rd, Prospect
COST :: $10
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
21. Burnside Youth Cooking For The Homeless
WHEN :: Tuesday 9 October (9.30am–1.30pm)
WHERE :: Burnside Library – 401 Greenhill Rd, Tusmore
COST :: $15 (13–18 year olds)
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
22. Active Kids at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 –Thursday 11 October (9am–12pm)
WHERE :: SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre 443 Morphett Rd, Oaklands Park
COST :: $10 (members) $20 (casual)
WEBSITE :: http://www.saaquatic.ymca.org.au
23. Drop and Go Day Camps at Woodside Activity Centre
WHEN :: Tuesday 2 Friday – 12 October
WHERE :: Woodhouse Activity Centre, 37 Spring Gully Rd, Piccadilly
COST :: $50 (members) $65 (non-members)
WEBSITE :: http://woodhouse.org.au
24. Nature Play in the Adelaide Hills
WHEN :: Monday 8 October (10am–12pm)
WHERE :: The Hut Community Centre, 100 Old Mt Barker Rd, Stirling
COST :: Free (but bookings required)
WEBSITE :: https://www.eventbrite.com.au
Image credit :: Jason Tyndall, Nature Play SA