A What's On Guide for the Spring School Holidays.
The school holidays are here once again! If you need some help finding ways to entertain the kids, our Adelaide school holiday guide is here to give you some inspiration.
Whether it's nature play, a workshop, course or show, there is something on the list for everyone!
Power To Move: Free School Holiday Clinics
Power To Move are offering FREE school holiday clinics this October! If you have children aged 5 and over, bring them along for bootcamp and box fit classes that are fun and designed to get the kids moving.
WHEN: Tuesday, 8th October to Friday, 11th October, plus a ‘Come and Try Day’ on Saturday, 28th September
WHERE: Mount Barker
AGE GROUP: 5-17 years
COST: FREE
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Theatre Bugs October School Holiday Program
If your child loves drama, dancing, singing and dressing up,
Theatre Bugs has just the school holiday activity for them!
Theatre Bugs has two exciting programs for children aged 3-14 years running during both weeks of the October School Holidays - Mini Bugs and the Junior Holiday Program.
WHEN: Monday 30th of September to Friday 11th of October
WHERE: Unley and Glenelg
AGE GROUP: 3-14 years
COST: $45 for Mini Bugs and from $205 for the Junior Holiday Program
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Alice in Wonderland at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Go on a family adventure with
Alice in Wonderland at the Adelaide Botanic Garden! This outdoor performance is gentle, yet stimulating with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs.
WHEN: Selected dates from Saturday, 28th September to Sunday, 13th October
WHERE: Adelaide Botanic Garden, North Terrace, Adelaide
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: $20-$30
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Andy’s Amazing Adventure
Well-loved CBeebies presenter Andy Day is bringing his new show
Andy’s Amazing Adventure, to theatres across Australia! The show is aimed at preschoolers, and is written and directed by none other than Phil Gallagher, also known as Mister Maker!
WHEN: Sunday, 29th September at 11am and 2pm
WHERE: Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Road Torrensville
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: From $47.71
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Variety Children’s Zoo Opening
Stop by the new
Variety Children’s Zoo at Adelaide Zoo these school holidays! This exciting space will feature play areas for kids of all ages, plus interactive areas and access to some popular furry friends!
WHEN: Saturday, 28th September from 9:30am to 5pm
WHERE: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, Adelaide
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: Included with your Zoo entry
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The Wizard of Oz Spectacular
One of the world’s favourite musicals come to life in Adelaide! Starring Gold Logie winner John Wood and featuring over 3,000 individual costumes, this lavish production will be an unforgettable family experience.
WHEN: Friday, 11th October and Saturday, 12th October
WHERE: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Port Road, Hindmarsh
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: From $39
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School Holiday Program at Botanic Gardens of South Australia
From Treasure Hunts to Fairy and Goblin Gardens, Bushland Babies and Wilbur’s Wildlife - there truly is something for everyone at the Botanic Gardens of South Australia these school holidays! Suitable for ages 5-13 years, the Botanic Garden’s school holiday program will educate through fun activities designed to get the kids outdoors and back to nature.
WHEN: Monday 30th September to Friday 11th October
WHERE: Botanic Gardens of SA (see website for location details)
AGE GROUP: 5-13 years
COST: Ticket prices vary
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Positive Thinking Course for Children
This school holiday workshop focuses on the power of positive thinking for children. They will learn what it really means to Listen and the difference between politeness and manners, plus they will learn about what is means to be a true friend and how to be assertive.
WHEN: Monday 30th September to Wednesday 2nd October
WHERE: Woodcroft Community Centre
AGE GROUP: 7-13 years
COST: Tickets from $62.28
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Salisbury Plays at St Kilda
Salisbury Plays at St Kilda is a partnership with Nature Play SA and the event will feature heaps of activities for families at
St Kilda Nature Playground!
These include face-painting, Parkour agility obstacles, Natural Resource Tinkering, Kite Craft & Kite Flying, Reading Tents, Junk Play, Tram Rides, Mangrove Cultural Walks and much more!
WHEN: Sunday, 13th October from 11am-3pm
WHERE: St Kilda Adventure Playground, Fooks Terrace, St Kilda, SA
AGE GROUP: All ages
COST: Free
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Other places to go
Here are some other places to go, with suggestions from our wonderful
Adelaide Mums Group readers and
group members!
Go out and about with the kids and play Pokémon Go, or try geocaching.
Go fruit picking (strawberries, apples, cherries.)
Find and visit new
playgrounds or bike and skate parks.
Head to your local
park for a picnic and play.
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