October School Holidays at your Local Council

28 September 2026

If you haven't checked your local council's website for school holiday ideas you're missing out! There are an incredible number of free and low-cost workshops, programs and events that local councils around Adelaide offer every school holidays.

Everything from come 'n' try sports to art and craft, music workshops, discos, kids markets, drop in LEGO, gardening, robotics, dance, creative writing, bike safety, learn to skateboard and so so SO much more!

We've found our pick of a long list and put them in our school holiday guide. Is there one near you?
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Town of Walkerville

Palaeontology Rocks!

29 September 2026, 1:30pm – 3pm
An awesome dinosaur adventure that combines investigation skills, creativity, and imagination.
Walkerville Town Hall | $5 per child

Wizards, Witches and Muggles

9 October 2026, 10am – 11:30am
Get ready for a magical adventure filled with hands-on activities, creativity, and Hogwarts fun!
Walkerville Town Hall | $5 per child

Claymation

8 October 2026, 1pm – 3pm
Children will design and sculpt characters from plasticine, then bring them to life.
Walkerville Town Hall | $30 per child

The Sugarcane Kids workshop

30 September 2026, 10am – 11am
Join author, Charlie Archbold, as she shares the latest book in the Sugarcane Kids Series, The Mystery at Angel Bay.
Walkerville Town Hall | $3 per child.

Intro to Robotics

2 October 2026, 10am – 11am
This introductory session is the perfect way for children to dive into robotics using the Arduino micro-processor and easy-to-learn block coding.
Walkerville Town Hall | $30 per child

More info and bookings here

City of Holdfast Bay

Play at the Bay is bringing plenty of free and affordable fun to Holdfast Bay these school holidays, with creative workshops, sports, crafts, games, activities and plenty of opportunities to try something new. There’s something for little kids, big kids and teens, with activities happening across local libraries, community centres, parks and sporting clubs. Here’s our pick of what’s on offer.

Make Your Own Bath Bomb

28 September 2026, 10am – 11:30am
Per participant – $8
Holdfast Bay Community Centre

Recycling Craft Mania

28 September 2026, 10am – 11am
Free
Glenelg Library

Learn to Ride with Bikes SA

29 September 2026, 10am – 11am
Per participant – $5
Brighton Secondary School

Fairy Treasures

1 October 2026, 11:15am – 12:15pm
Free
Brighton Library

Come & Try Parkour

2 October 2026, 1pm – 3pm
John Miller Reserve

Make Your Own Squishy

8 October 2026, 11am – 11:45am
Per participant – $5.50
Holdfast Bay Community Centre

More info and bookings here

City of Marion

There’s a whole range of free and low cost activities happening at the Glandore, Mitchell Park and Trott Park community centres these school holidays.

Come & Try Circus School Holiday Program

28 September 2026, 10:30am – 11:30am
Per child – $10
Glandore Community Centre

Teddy Bears’ Picnic School Holiday Program

29 September 2026, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Per family – $5
Trott Park Community Centre

Basic Bike Maintenance School Holiday Program

30 September 2026, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Per person – $10
Trott Park Community Centre

Bee & Butterfly Collage School Holiday Program

2 October 2026, 10:30am – 12pm
Per child – $5
Glandore Community Centre

Plant a Sunflower School Holiday Program

6 October 2026, 10:30am – 12pm
Per child – $5
Glandore Community Centre

Springtime Sweets School Holiday Program

7 October 2026, 11am – 12pm
Per child – $10
Trott Park Community Centre

Brilliant Beading School Holiday Program

8 October 2026, 1pm – 3pm
Per child – $5
Mitchell Park Community Centre

Kids’ Bingo School Holiday Program

9 October 2026, 1pm – 2:30pm
Per child – $5
Mitchell Park Community Centre

Click here for more information and bookings

City of West Torrens

The City of West Torrens has a great mix of free and low-cost activities, from skateboarding and colouring to snooker, chess, coding, road safety and creative workshops for older kids and teens. Registrations for the spring holiday activities open at 10am on Monday 21 September, with bookings required for many activities.

Skateboard Workshop with YMCA

26 September 2026, 10am – 11am or 11am – 12pm
Free
West Beach Skate Park

Drop-in Colouring

Multiple dates and times
Free
West Torrens Library

Snooker SA Come and Try

Multiple dates and times
Free
Snooker SA, Richmond

Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program

Multiple dates and times
Free
Road Safety Centre, West Beach

More info and bookings here

City of Unley

The City of Unley has packed the break with plenty of creative, hands-on and educational activities, from LEGO and museum adventures to animals, circus skills, dancing, nature play and more. There are activities for little ones through to teens, with lots of low-cost and free options. Here’s our pick of what’s on offer.

Kids Market

19 September 2026, 1pm – 3pm
Free entry for buyers
Clarence Park Community Centre

Lego Drop-in Sessions

28 September – 11 October 2026
During library opening hours
Free
Unley and Goodwood Libraries

Imagining the Past: Creating Lost Worlds with Professor Flint

29 September 2026, 10:30am – 12pm
$5
Unley Town Hall

Animals Anonymous

30 September 2026, 10:30am – 11:30am
$5 + booking fee per child
Clarence Park Community Centre

Fluro Disco Dance Party

2 October 2026, 9:30am – 10:30am
$10
Goodwood Community Centre

More info and bookings here

City of Victor Harbor

Nature Inspired Virtual Reality Experience for Kids

6 Oct 2026, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Victor Harbor Library
Free

Snap Circuits – Build, Snap, Discover!

29 Sep 2026, 11:30am - 11:15am
Victor Harbor Library
Free

Help the Hoodies

9 Oct 2026, 10:30am - 11:30am
Victor Harbor Library
Free

More info and bookings here

Renmark Paringa Council

Heading to the Riverland these school holidays? Renmark Paringa has a fun mix of activities for kids and families, with library craft sessions, live shows, creative workshops, sport and plenty of family entertainment. There are also some great options at the Chaffey Theatre and Alan Coulter Recreation Centre. Here’s our pick of what’s on offer.

Science with a Twist

28 September 2026, 11am or 2pm
Free
Renmark Club

Growing for Gold

6 October 2026, Times and activities vary.
Kids aged 3-16 can try out a range of sports and recreational activities for free as part of the Growing for Gold program. Registrations are essential.
Alan Coulter Recreation Centre, Renmark

Mr SnotBottom’s Stinky Silly Show

8 October 2026
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark

Learn to Beat Box

29 September 2026, 2pm
Renmark Paringa Library

More info here

The Barossa Council

Dungeons & Dragons For Beginners

01 Oct 2026, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
$3

STEAM Adventures

30 Sept 2026, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
$3

Sensory Magic with Ebony

29 Sept 2026, 10:45am – 11:45am
$5

Seed Art on Canvas

28 Sept 2026, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
$3

More info here

City of Mount Gambier

The City of Mount Gambier has a brilliant mix of free and low-cost activities, with plenty of creative, crafty and hands-on fun happening at Mount Gambier Library and The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre. There are activities for little ones, school-aged kids, teens and young adults, with lots of drop-in options and no bookings required. Here’s our pick of what’s on offer.