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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.

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.

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Cost:
FREE
Duration:
2km return, 2 hours return
Facilities:
Toilets and playground at Bridgewater
Where:
Old Bridgewater Mill, 386 Mount Barker Rd, Bridgewater

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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 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


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.

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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

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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.

Glenelg Foreshore Playground
Cost:
FREE entry
Facilities:
Toilets
Seating
Car parking
Where:
Moseley Square, Glenelg

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

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

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