What's On for Kids in Adelaide This Weekend
Less searching. More time together. Find family activities by age, suburb and budget. Garden wanders, museum discoveries and a plan for little legs.
Find your family outing
What works for your family?
Narrow the event and program listings below.
3 event and program listings. Choose an exact age to match published age ranges. Outing ideas and venues are not filtered.
Try a different suburb or budget. Some activities do not publish suitable ages.
Explore outing ideas insteadFamily events this weekend
Dated activities for 31 Oct–1 Nov. Check the event details before you leave.
Ongoing programs to explore
Classes, playgroups and seasonal programs. A program date range does not mean it runs every weekend. Prices may cover a session or a full course.
FreeNorth Adelaide
Family Storytime at Tynte Street Library
Ages 0–5
Ongoing program · check session dates
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FreePark Holme
Toddler Time @ Park Holme Library, Term 4 2026
Ages 1–4
Ongoing program · check session dates
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FreeHenley Beach
Babytime Term 3 @ Ngutungka Henley (0-1 years)
Ages 0–1
Ongoing program · check session dates
View detailsNo matches in this section. Change your filters or explore the outing ideas below.
More ways to spend the day
Adelaide family outing ideas, even when the events calendar is quiet.
Free things to do with kids
Parks, gardens & low-cost exploring
Explore Adelaide Botanic Garden or a neighbourhood park for a low-cost outing. Check opening hours and charges for tours or special programs, and plan a shady place to stop for a snack.
South Australia family guide ↗
Indoor & rainy-day activities
Museums, galleries & indoor discoveries
Consider the South Australian Museum or an indoor gallery for a rainy-day visit. Check which exhibitions and children’s activities are running, plus entry and booking requirements.
South Australia family guide ↗Toddlers & preschoolers
Short outings for little legs
Start with a short garden wander or a local library session. Check accessible paths, changing facilities and room for a pram. Choose your child’s age above to find suitable published programs.
Choose your child’s age ↑Explore places around Adelaide
Local venues and activity providers. Check opening hours, facilities and suitable ages directly.
A little planning goes a long way
Before heading out, confirm the session time, total family cost, booking requirements and transport. For accessibility or sensory needs, ask the venue about step-free access, accessible toilets and quieter sessions.
Planning a Adelaide day out with kids
What’s on for kids in Adelaide this weekend?
The dated-event section covers 31 Oct–1 Nov. Longer-running classes and programs appear separately because their exact sessions need checking. If no dated events are listed, the guide includes indoor attractions, gardens and local venues to explore.
How do I find free activities?
Choose “Free only” in the budget filter to see listings marked free by their organiser. For an inexpensive day out, explore the free outing ideas above. Check whether booking, materials, parking or accompanying adults cost extra.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Consider a museum, indoor gallery, aquarium or play centre. Check session times, admission costs and travel before you leave. Use the indoor links above to check venue information before you go.
Are these activities suitable for toddlers?
Select your child’s exact age to see listings whose published age range includes it. Listings without age information do not appear in age-filtered results. Ask the organiser about supervision and facilities.
Where can I find school holiday activities?
See our Adelaide school holiday planning page for holiday planning, or browse kids’ activities in South Australia for ongoing classes.
Outing ideas reference the South Australia family guide. Activity details come from published listings; inclusion does not confirm availability.
Photo credits
Outdoor guide photo: ProtoKiwi, CC BY 4.0. Indoor guide photo: Yu Chu Chin, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photos resized and displayed with crops; adapted images retain their respective licences. Images illustrate places to explore, not current event availability.
