Kids’ School Holiday Activities in Adelaide This Spring

Adelaide’s pubs are pulling out all the stops these spring school holidays, with plenty of free entertainment to keep the little ones busy while parents settle in for a pub classic, plus real time to catch up with friends.

Whether guests are after a buffet at Charlie’s Diner, a drink in a sunny beer garden, or to catch the game in the Sports Bar, there’s plenty to enjoy at Brighton Metro Hotel while the kids make the most of the school holiday fun. All activities run from 12pm–2pm.

• Superhero Package — Tuesday 29 September —  meet-and-greet with an activity table for mask making, activity sheets and superhero-themed glitter tattoos.
• Face Painting and Balloon Animals — Thursday 1 October
• Fairy Package — Tuesday 6 October —  meet-and-greet with an activity table for wand making, activity sheets and glitter tattoos.
• Mickey Mouse — Thursday 8 October — Mickey Mouse-themed activity sheets, spin-and-win prizes, water tattoos and a special one-hour appearance by Mickey Mouse from 12:30pm–1:30pm.

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A Southern Vales local favourite, Mick O’Sheas in Hackham serves up old-school hospitality, a delicious seasonal menu and an extensive selection of beer on tap. Families can enjoy a quality meal while the kids discover what’s on offer for the school holidays and play in the outdoor playground. All activities run from 12pm–2pm.

• Mickey Mouse Experience — Tuesday 29 September — Mickey Mouse-themed activity sheets, spin-and-win prizes, water tattoos and a special one-hour appearance by Mickey Mouse from 12:30pm–1:30pm.
• Superhero Package — Thursday 1 October  — meet-and-greet with an activity table for mask making, activity sheets and superhero-themed glitter tattoos.
• Face Painting and Balloon Animals — Tuesday 6 October
• Fairy Package — Tuesday 8 October  — meet-and-greet with an activity table for wand making, activity sheets and glitter tattoos.

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Roll up, roll up — Payneham Tavern is turning into a carnival these school holidays. Join the Welcome to the Carnival Family Fun Day on Sunday 27 September from 12pm–2pm for jaw-dropping circus tricks, balloon animals, carnival-themed activities and sweet fairy floss.

Beyond the one-off event, families can also make the most of the tavern’s kids playground, Family Sundays and Kids Eat Free offer any day of the week.

Parkside Hotel

At Parkside Hotel, every Sunday is a Kids Sunday Fun Day. Free activities run in the dedicated Kids Room from 2pm–4pm, letting parents enjoy Sunday lunch in peace, while live acoustic tunes play in the beer garden from 1pm. 

Waterloo Station Hotel

At Waterloo Station Hotel in Paralowie, Sunday is the new Funday — a rotating mix of new and exciting activities keeps the whole family entertained from 12:30pm–2:30pm.

On top of that, from 12pm–4pm every Sunday, kids get a complimentary meal of their own with every main meal ordered. The pub also features its own dedicated kids’ play rooms and a sprawling urban beer garden.

Finding school holiday activities for kids in Adelaide that are easy, affordable and enjoyable for the whole family can be tricky. That’s why family-friendly pubs can be such a good option during the Spring holidays.

The Pass makes it easy to discover kids school holiday activities in Adelaide, all in one place. Browse venues, check what’s on, and find a family-friendly pub near you, entertainment and easy family meals.