What’s on guide these October school holidays
From outdoor activities and science shows to library crafts, cooking workshops and sports, local councils across South Australia offer school holiday programs with a great range of events on offer.
Check out our what’s on guide below.
Adelaide City Council
Heading to the city? Make your way to the Adelaide City Library for a range of family friendly school holiday events. Enjoy a spooky science experience, learn how to make jumping frogs or if you have teens, take part in a zine-making workshop.
Town of Gawler
The Gawler libraries – which includes two branches at Gawler Civic Centre and Evanston Gardens Community Centre - have a range of spooky-themed fun for young and old. Try to make your way out of a Halloween-themed escape room, sit back and enjoy a spooky story time, get bewitched by bugs or go on a library spider hunt.
City of Prospect
Want to get up close and personal with native animals, explore science with a liquid nitrogen show or learn how to build your own herb garden? The City of Prospect has a range of events on offer designed to get young people involved in all things science and nature.
City of Tea Tree Gully
Get grubby at the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Muddy Hands Festival. Children will enjoy rolling around in mud, crafting potions and seed bombs, building a cubby or unleashing their imaginative play at this free family event.
City of Marion
If your kids love to be entertained, then the City of Marion has some fun performances created especially for children. From a puppet show to the amazing science of bubbles, these performances will have them on the edge of their seat. Or if the weather is warm, head to the Marion Outdoor Pool for hours of fun at the new Water Play Park.
City of Salisbury
The City of Salisbury has a huge range of events on during the October school holidays with activities for all ages. Children can enjoy yoga, nature play, arcade games, a drumbeat workshop, craft and clay, digital art, karate sessions and much more.
City of Charles Sturt
From a cooking workshop and scientific bubble show to holding reptiles and planting for bees – the City of Charles Sturt has a few events on offer for local residents at their libraries and community centres. Kids can also get active with a range of free sports activities on through the council’s school holiday sports program.
Adelaide Hills Council
If your little one enjoy crafts, then head to the Adelaide Hills for a range of hands-on events – from water colours and sock puppets, to map making and a Lego challenge, Adelaide Hills Council offers a great school holiday program.
City of Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor is a thriving hub of activity during the school holidays as it welcomes visitors from near and far. While there are lots of free outdoor spots to enjoy, the City of Victor Harbor also offers a range of school holiday activities - from helping the Hooded Plovers to discovering more about Octopus.
If you’re looking for more events and school holiday inspiration, head to your local councils website for more October school holiday guides.
