60 Easter School Holiday Activities in Adelaide 2026

Natural history and indigenous culture programs at SA Museum. Megafauna, minerals, Pacific cultures and hands-on science activities.

Free creative workshops and interactive gallery tours for families at AGSA. Special school holiday programs with hands-on art making.

Animal encounters, keeper talks and zoo education programs. Meet giant pandas, meerkats and Australian wildlife.

Open-range zoo with safari bus tours to see lions, giraffes, cheetahs and more. Educational keeper talks and animal encounters.

Indoor trampoline parks with freestyle jumping, dodgeball and ninja warrior courses in Adelaide.

Coding and app development camps for kids during school holidays. Build real games and apps with kids aged 7-15.

Free self-guided family walks through Adelaide Botanic Garden. Includes Bicentennial Conservatory, water lily pavilion and seasonal events.

Beach activities, dolphin boat tours and waterfront entertainment at Glenelg. Tram ride from the city, playgrounds, splash pads and dolphin watching.

Self-guided exploration of one of Australia finest food markets. Sample produce from 70+ stalls, learn about food culture and meet local producers.

Australia largest railway museum with steam trains, heritage carriages and train rides. School holiday programs with engine cab visits.

Haigh's Chocolates has been handcrafting premium chocolates in Adelaide since 1915. The Visitor Centre at Parkside offers free guided tours where kids can watch the entire chocolate-making process through large glass windows, from roasting cacao beans to hand-finishing truffles. The 30-minute tours run regularly and include tastings. There's also an on-site shop. No booking required for individuals; groups should book ahead.

Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement, founded in 1839. The charming main street is lined with galleries, bakeries, butchers, and restaurants serving traditional German fare. Kids love the free-range animals at nearby farms, the unique architecture, and the excellent Hahndorf Farm Barn (entry fee applies). A perfect day trip combining history, food, and the beautiful Adelaide Hills scenery.

Cleland Wildlife Park on the slopes of Mount Lofty is one of South Australia's premier wildlife experiences. Free-roaming kangaroos, wallabies, and emus wander the open pathways, while koala encounters let you hold and photograph these iconic animals (extra fee applies). The park also features wombats, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, reptiles, and native birds. Open daily with plenty of shaded picnic areas. A wonderful half-day or full-day family outing.

Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cricket grounds, set in the heart of the city with views of the River Torrens and St Peter's Cathedral. The stadium tour takes visitors into the change rooms, onto the turf, through the historic scoreboard, and into areas normally off-limits to the public. The Rooftop Climb experience is also available for older kids and adults. An inspiring outing for sports fans of all ages.

The Migration Museum in Adelaide is Australia's first museum dedicated to immigration, located in the beautifully restored former Destitute Asylum on Kintore Avenue. The museum tells the stories of migrants who came to South Australia from around the world, with interactive displays, personal artefacts, and multimedia presentations. Entry is free. School holiday programs and family workshops are regularly offered. A thoughtful and enriching experience for families.

Tandanya is Australia's oldest and largest Aboriginal-owned and operated multi-arts centre, located in the heart of Adelaide. Named after the Kaurna word for 'place of the red kangaroo', Tandanya hosts rotating art exhibitions, traditional and contemporary performances, cultural workshops, and a gift shop featuring authentic Aboriginal art and crafts. Entry to the galleries is free. An important and enriching cultural experience for the whole family.

The Adelaide Festival Centre is Australia's oldest performing arts complex and hosts a fantastic range of children's shows, theatre productions, and school holiday programs throughout the year. From puppet theatre and musical storytelling to circus performances and family concerts, there's always something on for young audiences. The venue sits on the banks of the River Torrens in the heart of the city. Check the website for current school holiday programming.

Belair National Park is one of Australia's oldest national parks and Adelaide's backyard wilderness. Just 12km from the CBD, it offers playgrounds, a seasonal swimming pool, tennis courts, mini golf, a vintage railway, and extensive bushwalking trails through native scrub. Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and echidnas can often be spotted on the trails. The park is perfect for a full family day out without travelling far from the city.

Warrawong Sanctuary in the Adelaide Hills is a pioneering wildlife sanctuary dedicated to protecting Australia's most threatened marsupials. Guided nocturnal walks reveal a magical world of wombats, southern brown bandicoots, bettongs, potoroos, platypus, and over 60 species of native birds. The sanctuary uses predator-proof fencing to protect its resident wildlife. Tours run at dusk and are suitable for children aged 5 and over. Bookings are essential.

The Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park covers 60km of coastline north of Adelaide and is internationally recognised for its importance to migratory shorebirds travelling the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Free walking trails, boardwalks, and viewing platforms make it accessible for all ages. The visitor experience is best from August to April when thousands of wading birds arrive from as far as Siberia and Alaska. Guided walks are occasionally offered. Bring binoculars!

The Onkaparinga River National Park encompasses beautiful gorge country carved over millennia by the Onkaparinga River, South Australia's largest metropolitan river. The park offers excellent hiking trails through dramatic landscapes, with swimming holes, natural waterfalls, and abundant birdlife. The Heritage Survey Trail and the popular Gorge Walk are family highlights. Entry is free. Located near Clarendon and Blewitt Springs, about 30 minutes south of Adelaide.

Victor Harbor is one of South Australia's most beloved coastal destinations, located 80km south of Adelaide. The iconic horse-drawn tram carries visitors across the historic causeway to Granite Island, home to a colony of Little Penguins that emerge at dusk. The town also offers whale watching from June to September, a fun children's playground on the foreshore, the South Australian Whale Centre, and beautiful Encounter Bay walks. A perfect day trip from Adelaide.

Carrick Hill is a beautiful 1930s homestead set on 4 hectares of heritage gardens in Springfield, just 6km from the Adelaide CBD. The property features stunning formal and informal gardens, an orchard, and the beautifully preserved homestead interior. During school holidays, Carrick Hill runs popular art workshops and hands-on creative programs for children. The gardens are free to explore on weekends. A peaceful and enriching retreat in the suburbs.

The Adelaide Hills hosts several picturesque lavender farms that open to visitors during the flowering season (typically November to January). Families can pick their own lavender, explore the fragrant fields, and purchase lavender products including essential oils, soaps, and culinary lavender. The farms are set against breathtaking Adelaide Hills backdrops and make for wonderful family photos. Check ahead for seasonal opening times and pick-your-own availability.

Flip Out Gepps Cross is Adelaide's action-packed indoor trampoline park featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodge ball courts, slam dunk basketball, ninja warrior courses, and freestyle jumping zones. Sessions are available for all ages with dedicated toddler areas for young children. Grip socks are required and available for purchase. Flip Out is a brilliant wet-weather option and birthday party venue.

Zone Bowling operates multiple venues across Adelaide, offering tenpin bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf, and a massive range of arcade games. It's the perfect all-weather activity for school holidays with plenty to keep kids of all ages entertained. Special family deals and holiday packages are regularly available. Locations include Gepps Cross and other Adelaide suburbs.

iPlay at Mawson Lakes is a comprehensive indoor entertainment centre in Adelaide's north, offering laser tag arenas, mini golf, bumper cars, escape rooms, and hundreds of arcade games. The venue includes a full food court and is popular for birthday parties and school holiday outings. Sessions can be booked online. A great all-weather destination for families with children of all ages.

Dynamite Indoor Climbing in Adelaide offers a full-height top-rope and lead climbing gym alongside a bouldering area, catering to all levels from absolute beginners to experienced climbers. Kids classes and holiday programs teach technique, safety, and build confidence on the wall. All equipment can be hired on-site. Climbing is a fantastic full-body workout disguised as an adventure — kids are too busy having fun to realise they're exercising.

Boulderworld Adelaide is a dedicated indoor bouldering gym offering a welcoming environment for climbers of all ages and abilities. With colour-coded routes ranging from beginner to expert, kids can work on problem-solving and upper body strength while having a blast. Dedicated kids classes run during school holidays, teaching technique, safety, and confidence on the wall. No experience necessary — shoes are available for hire.

Breakout Adelaide offers a series of themed escape room adventures where teams of players must solve puzzles, find clues, and crack codes to escape before the 60-minute timer runs out. With multiple rooms at varying difficulty levels, it's a fantastic team-building activity for families and groups of older kids. The staff provide guidance if you get stuck. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Bookings are essential.

The Adelaide Gaol is Australia's oldest remaining colonial prison, operating from 1841 to 1988. The Haunted Horizons experience offers guided day tours exploring the fascinating and sometimes grim history of the gaol, including execution stories, solitary confinement cells, and tales of notorious inmates. Daytime history tours are suitable for ages 12 and up. Evening ghost tours run regularly for older teens and adults. A spine-tingling piece of Adelaide's history.

The Waterfall Gully Walk is one of Adelaide's most popular and accessible family hikes, starting from the picturesque Waterfall Gully carpark just 6km from the city. The walking trail follows a beautiful creek through native bush to a series of waterfalls, with the first falls reached in under 20 minutes. The walk continues up through Cleland Conservation Park to Mount Lofty Summit for those who want a longer adventure. Shaded, well-maintained, and free to access.

Morialta Conservation Park is one of Adelaide's most spectacular natural attractions, located just 10km from the CBD. The park features dramatic rocky gorge scenery, three stunning waterfalls, natural rockpools perfect for paddling, and excellent walking trails for all fitness levels. The First Falls are an easy 15-minute walk and suitable for young children. More challenging trails lead to Second and Third Falls through beautiful native bush. Entry is free.

Mylor Adventure Camp in the Adelaide Hills offers exhilarating outdoor adventure programs for school groups and holiday camps. Activities include a flying fox zipline, orienteering courses, low ropes challenges, team-building games, bushcraft skills, and abseiling. Set on beautiful bushland property, the camp is ideal for primary and secondary school-aged kids looking for a genuine outdoor adventure. School holiday camps run during the April, July, and September breaks. Bookings essential.

Adelaide Aquatic Centre in North Adelaide is the city's flagship aquatic facility, featuring a 50-metre outdoor pool, indoor heated pools, thrilling waterslides, a spa, steam room, and a fully equipped gymnasium. During school holidays the waterslides are incredibly popular with kids of all ages. There are also swim school programs available during the holidays. Located on the edge of the parklands, it's easily accessible from the CBD.

Oaklands Park Aquatic Centre is a popular community aquatic facility in Adelaide's southern suburbs, offering a heated indoor pool, outdoor leisure pool with waterslides, and a toddler splash pool. The centre is well-priced, family-friendly, and runs school holiday programs including swimming lessons and aqua activities for children. A great local option for southern Adelaide families looking for active water fun during the holidays.

Funland at Port Adelaide is a beloved traditional amusement centre offering classic carnival rides, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, carousel, and a range of fairground games. Located in the historic Port Adelaide precinct, a visit pairs perfectly with exploring the nearby National Railway Museum, South Australian Maritime Museum, and Port dock waterfront. Ride tokens are purchased individually. Suitable for all ages with rides catering to toddlers through to adults.

Gravity Zone is an exciting indoor trampoline park in Hindmarsh, Adelaide, offering wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, slam dunk basketball hoops, dodge ball courts, and freestyle jumping areas. The park caters to all ages with toddler-safe areas and challenging zones for older kids and teens. Jump socks are required and available to purchase. Great for birthday parties or just burning off energy on a school holiday.

Adelaide Escape Rooms offers a variety of themed escape room experiences across multiple Adelaide locations, perfect for families with older children and teens. Each room has a unique storyline — from detective mysteries to sci-fi adventures — requiring teamwork, lateral thinking, and problem-solving to crack the clues and escape in 60 minutes. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Groups of 2–8 players. Bookings essential. A fantastic rainy-day activity.

Sugar Rush offers a fun, interactive candy factory experience and dessert workshops for children in Adelaide. Kids can tour the candy-making process, try their hand at creating their own sweet treats, and learn about confectionery production in a colourful, exciting environment. The experience combines education with hands-on fun and ends with everyone taking home their sweet creations. Perfect for groups, birthday parties, and school holiday treats.

Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is a community, nature art and play event for children ages 0 - 6 years and their families and carers.

You can’t beat the School Holidays Market Trail for value and fun these school holidays!

Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is a community, nature art and play event for children ages 0 - 6 years and their families and carers.

For 8+ years. Using images, colours and words, children will create a visual reminder to inspire and uplift them.

Beat the school holidays boredom! Paint you own Stitch surfboard to hang on your bedroom wall!

School Holiday fun for kids in Henley Beach during the South Australian April School Holidays.

Step away from the stress and enjoy a chilled colouring session designed just for teens.

Free road safety session conducted by SA Police, which includes a practical session on the mock roadway.

A hands-on arts & crafts event filled with color, imagination, and messy masterpieces!

School Holiday fun for kids in Henley Beach during the South Australian April School Holidays.

Free road safety session conducted by SA Police, which includes a practical session on the mock roadway.

School Holiday fun for kids in Henley Beach during the South Australian April School Holidays.

Hockey skills, drills & games - suitable for kids aged 6-12 years

School Holiday fun for kids in Henley Beach during the South Australian April School Holidays.

Croquet skills - suitable for kids aged 10-16 years

School Holiday fun for kids in Henley Beach during the South Australian April School Holidays.

Join us for fun stories, crafts, and games at the Bookish Bash this April school holidays!

Come & Try Lawn Bowls - suitable for kids aged 10-17 years

For people aged 7 - 10. Come and play with pencils, textas, stamps, collage and more to create tiny art on dominos to take home and enjoy.

Basic fencing skills - suitable for kids aged 11-15 years