Explore, create and play these October school holidays
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Kids aged 3-16 can get active with Growing for Gold, a program that encourages young people to try sporting and recreational activities in their community. It’s a fun way to learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends.
When: Saturday 27 September to 12 October 2025
Cost: Free
Book: Port Adelaide Enfield
Campbelltown City Council
Search the library, follow the clues, and solve the mystery of who stole the cookies. Bring your detective skills and have fun exploring during this interactive game.
When: Saturday 27 September 2025, 9:30am-4:30pm
Cost: Free
No need to book, just drop in during opening hours. Find out more at Campbelltown City Council
Mount Barker District Council
Learn how to bake delicious sourdough bread from your own home in this hands-on workshop for children aged 12 and over.
When: Monday 29 September 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $5
Town of Walkerville
For children aged seven and up, this workshop introduces the art of anime and manga. Learn to draw your own unique character and bring different features and emotions to life.
When: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $5
Book: Town of Walkerville
City of Charles Sturt
Join the Lego Creative Crew, where you can build your own creation with other Lego enthusiasts.
When: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Cost: Free
Book: City of Charles Sturt
City of Unley
Join Nitro Nat to explore chemistry with colourful reactions, fiery demonstrations and plenty of messy fun.
When: Wednesday 1 October 2025, 10:30am -11:30am.
Cost: $5
Book: City of Unley
City of Prospect
Become a junior paleontologist at the Dig a Dine event, where children can excavate the ball pit and assemble a huge dinosaur puzzle.
When: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 10:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-12:00pm.
Cost: $10
Book: City of Prospect
City of Marion
Touch a Truck is back! Climb aboard diggers, fire trucks, and even police cars. Meet the people behind the vehicles and discover the machines that keep the community moving.
When: Thursday 2 October 2025, 9:30am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
No need to book. Find event details at City of Marion
City of Tea Tree Gully
The Muddy Hands Festival is a celebration of outdoor play where children can sculpt, craft potions, build cubbies, create seed bombs and connect with nature in fun, hands-on ways.
When: Friday 3 October 2025, 10:00am-3:00pm.
Cost: Free
Book: City of Tea Tree Gully
City of Playford
Get crafty with a workshop for children aged five and over and create a cute koala pencil holder to take home. A fun and creative way to spend the morning.
When: Wednesday 8 October 2025,10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $2
Book: City of Playford
