Free and Low Cost Things to Do with Kids in Summer
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With all the expenses from Christmas, and by now you probably have all the bills coming in, it's hard to keep the kids occupied for the rest of the holidays without it costing a fortune.
Try some of these activities below that are FREE or very cheap.
[Link https://www.walkingsa.org.au/walk/find-a-place-to-walk/heysen-trail-walk-with-kids-to-the-fairy-garden-bridgewater/ Heysen Trail Walk to the Fairy Garden, Bridgewater]
This is perfect for the younger kids, start at the playground for a bit of fun and then hike to the fairy garden at Deanery Reserve. There are tunnels to explore, ducks to feed and then take a packed lunch for a picnic once you reach the fairy garden at Deanery Reserve.
Cost:
FREE
Duration:
2km return, 2 hours return
Facilities:
Toilets and playground at Bridgewater
Where:
Old Bridgewater Mill, 386 Mount Barker Rd, Bridgewater
[Link http://adelaidemtbtrails.com/cobbler-creek-trails/ Cobbler Creek Mountain Bike Park]
Have fun on your bikes in the open woodlands of Cobbler Creek. There's a whopping 17km of purpose-built trails that are perfect for beginner and intermediate riders, with a couple of sections that will give even the most experienced of riders a thrill.
Cost:
FREE
Facilities:
Picnic tables are located near the main entrance off Bridge Road, Salisbury
There are various park benches scattered around the park
The location of these facilities can be found by downloading the [Link file:///Users/jodishaw/Downloads/cobbler-creek-recreation-park-map.pdf Park Maps Here]
Car parking at the main entrance, corner of Bridge Rd and Smith Rd, Salisbury East
Where:
Boundary Track, Gulfview Heights
Opening Hours:
The park may be closed on days of declared Total Fire Ban for the Adelaide Metropolitan fire district
Gates are closed at Sunset
[Link http://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/markets Moonlight Markets in Thorndon Park]
These fun night markets feature over 120 craft and fashion stalls and showcases the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail. There's music, entertainment free craft activities and a large playground for the children.
Cost:
FREE Entry
Where:
Corner of Gorge Rd & Hamilton Terrace, Paradise
Opening Hours:
East first Friday in February and March, from 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Foreshore fun at these Adelaide beach locations:
Adelaide have several foreshore playgrounds that have great slides, natural play space, water play, mini trampolines, climbing ropes/walls, water slides, merry go rounds and kiosks.
[Link https://www.kidsinadelaide.com.au/glenelg-foreshore-playground/ Glenelg Foreshore Playground]
Cost:
FREE entry
Facilities:
Toilets
Seating
Car parking
Where:
Moseley Square, Glenelg
[Link http://www.adelaideplaygrounds.com.au/Semaphore%20Foreshore Semaphore Foreshore Playground]
Cost:
FREE Entry
Seasonal carnival rides/waterslide costs vary
Facilities
Toilets
Car parking
Kiosk
Where:
Corner of Esplanade and Semaphore Rd, Semaphore
[Link http://www.westbeachminigolf.com/platypussites/minigolf/flexipage.aspx?PageId=46 West Beach Mini Golf]
Cost:
Mini Golf
Children (15 and under): $9.00
Adults: $11.00
Family Pass (2 Adults and 2 Children under 15): $38.00
Facilities:
Toilets
Kiosk
Where:
On the corner of Hamra Avenue and Military Road, West Beach
Opening Hours:
If weather is over 35 degrees they may not be open
Monday - 9.30am to 10pm
Tuesday - 9.30am to 6pm
Wednesday - 9.30am to 10pm
Thursday - 9.30am to 6pm
Friday - 9.30am to 10pm
Saturday - 9.30am to 10pm
Sunday - 9.30am to 6pm
You must start at least 45 minutes before close time other wise you may be refused entry
Or enjoy some of these:
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/bbq-parks-in-adelaide/ FREE BBQ Parks in Adelaide]
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/adelaide-parks-and-playgrounds-with-waterplay/ FREE Adelaide Parks and Playgrounds with Waterplay]
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/strawberry-picking-at-mt-compass/ Strawberry PIcking $10p/kg $5 per head]
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/lollipops-playland-and-cafe-golden-grove/ FREE entry Origin Coffee Bar and Play Cafe]
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/kids-day-out-in-the-adelaide-parklands/ FREE Kids Day Out Itineraries in the Adelaide Parklands]
[Link https://adelaidemumsgroup.com.au/dolphin-cruises-on-the-port-river/ Dolphin Cruises on the Port River from $6 per child]
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