Autumn in Adelaide is a beautiful time of the year. The weather is beautiful and the days are still long enough to enjoy time outside at one of Adelaide’s fantastic playgrounds, bushwalking, bike riding or taking a trip up to Stirling to see the gorgeous Autumn leaves. It’s also a time to check out some of Adelaide’s indoor play spaces to bounce, run, ride, run and play.
Below are some of our favourite Autumn activities for Kids in Adelaide.
When are the April School Holidays in Adelaide for 2026? Saturday 11 April – Sunday 26 April, 2026 There are LOADS of activities, events, things to do and places to see in the April School Holidays in Adelaide. Make the most of Adelaide’s beautiful Autumn weather. Lots of either free or low cost there is something for every kid, and every budget! Make sure you book in quickly though because they fill up fast! programs events places...
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Mother’s Day 2026 is on May 10 and Mum’s all over Adelaide will hopefully be eating breakfast in bed, wearing macaroni necklaces and treated to some special gifts from their loved ones…. BUT what does Mum REALLY want??? We did a quick whip around the many Mums who are part of the KiA team and below is a list of what’s on our wish list this year. And yes, this might be a very extravagant way for us to drop hints for our own lovely...
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On Saturday, April 25, 2026, communities across Adelaide will unite to honour the courageous soldiers who have served and continue to serve our nation. Don’t miss the RSL South Australia Dawn Services, ANZAC march, and Cross of Sacrifice services. Stay updated on the latest information by following the RSLSA page. Make 2026 the year you introduce your children to the significance of ANZAC Day by attending a Dawn Service together. If...
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Easter in Adelaide is a time for different things for different people. So whether it’s chocolate, church, a family holiday, parties or a little bit of all of that, we hope you have the chance to enjoy every second of the long weekend across South Australia in all the ways that make you happy. It’s also the most delicious time of the year – you can pretty much guarantee that no matter where you go over Easter in Adelaide,...
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Here’s your guide to the best Easter eggs and places to shop for Easter treats in Adelaide, with a focus on buying local, choosing quality, and supporting our incredible makers, creators, and family-run businesses. We are seriously spoilt when it comes to artisan chocolate and thoughtful goodies, so skip the generic and make your Easter count. And if you’re looking for ways to fill the long weekend, check out our jam-packed events calendar...
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Find it at: Mount Barker Rd, Bridgewater This stunning playground is just about everything we love about a day out in our beautiful Adelaide Hills. Coffee, stunning scenery and a fab playground for all ages. Located just below the Bridgewater Mill, the playground is fenced along the road and edges but NOT on the creek bed, which in my opinion is great because it allows kids to take there shoes off and go for a good explore in the creek bed....
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Lenswood Pick Your Own will open for the season on 28 February 2026. Pick Your Own Apples at @Lenswood isn’t just pick and run type of thing – it really is a fun full day out you can have with the whole family in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Lenswood is around 40 minutes drive from Adelaide. Not far from other Adelaide Hills towns like Hahndorf and Woodside. Set on 23 beautiful acres @Lenswood is a 6th generation farm purchased by...
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The King’s Birthday is celebrated in Adelaide each June. In 2025 it falls on Monday 9 June, giving families three glorious days to spend some quality time together. If you want to get out and about across Adelaide and South Australia, read on for some of our suggestions of ways to spend the long weekend! It’s not too late to book a June long weekend camping trip, or you could plan a family bushwalk, bike ride, visit a new playground, get...
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Looking for the best places to enjoy autumn in Adelaide with kids? As the leaves turn golden and the weather cools, it’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures, nature walks, and cozy family outings. From stunning autumn foliage at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to fun-filled events and picnic spots, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly autumn destinations in Adelaide. Whether you’re after vibrant photo spots, playgrounds...
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Located about 10 minutes up the freeway, not far from the beautiful Mount Lofty house lie the stunning Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. Spread over 97 hectares containing accessible paths and trails for all ages and abilities these gardens are sure to be a hit with the whole family. One of our favourite trails is the lakeside trail, which is a 1 kilometre loop around the main lake that has 8 artworks each with a different theme, this one is perfect...
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Find it at: Livestrong Pathway, Hindmarsh (along the River Torrens) We all already know that Bonython Park is AWESOME – between the playground & the newly re-opened Café Bonython, we honestly thought it couldn’t get any better. But lo & behold, it does get better! Introducing the Bunyip Trail! It’s a Children’s Trail that you can access by heading west along the river from the playground & follows the story...
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The leaves are beginning to slowly change colour, which can mean only one thing, autumn is on it’s way! Autumn is the season of colour, and by far my favourite. I remember I used to go out of my way to step on a crunchy leaf, and for some reason it still brings out the child in me! These activities have been created with young children and preschoolers in mind, but they’re equally as satisfying for older age groups too (ahem, even really big...
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Did you know that Adelaide, in particular the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, has a fantastic trail of road side produce stalls? Hidden, cute, often trending on TikTok and very Instagram-able, but have you ever wondered how to find them? We are talking more than just a bucket of home grown lemons too! Yep, this is a great excuse to throw the kids in the car and take a nice little low cost adventure through the Adelaide Hills or at least...
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