Adelaide School Holiday Guide 2026 | Things To Do With Kids

School Holiday Guide

Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026

The school holidays bring a changing program of things to see and do across Adelaide, from children's activities and creative workshops to holiday care programs, exhibitions, shows, festivals and family attractions.

This guide is designed to be used throughout all four South Australian school holiday periods, with the latest seasonal dates and activities added as each break approaches. Families can check back regularly for new ideas and additions to help plan days out, organised activities or simply something different to keep the kids busy.

South Australia's school holidays

Autumn holidays - Saturday 11 April to Sunday 26 April
Winter holidays - Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July
Spring holidays - Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
Summer holidays - Saturday 12 December to Wednesday 27 January

The dates correspond with the South Australian state school calendar. Individual schools outside the state system may operate to different dates, so families should confirm holiday periods with their own school where necessary.

Things To Do During The Adelaide School Holidays

Each school holiday period brings a different selection of activities across Adelaide and surrounding areas. Depending on the season, families can find indoor and outdoor activities, hands-on workshops, performances, exhibitions, holiday programs and attractions suited to children of different ages.

The guide also includes ideas beyond scheduled events, making it useful for families looking for inspiration for a day out as well as those wanting to book a particular school holiday activity.

New programs are often announced as the holidays approach, while some activities run only on selected dates or require advance bookings. Checking the guide throughout the break can help families find recently announced activities and plan around available dates.

School Holiday Events

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