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free things to do with kids in Adelaide

by william samuels

6 free family activities in Adelaide — no entry fee required. perfect for budget-friendly days out with the kids.

free activities

South Australian Museum

free

free museum with an enormous whale skeleton, Aboriginal cultures gallery, and Pacific cultures collection.

North Terrace·all ages·museum

Glenelg Beach

free

catch the tram from the city, swim in calm waters, and let kids loose on the Glenelg foreshore playground.

Glenelg·all ages·water

Adelaide Botanic Gardens

free

free gardens with a bicentennial conservatory, Santos Museum of economic botany, and wide lawns for play.

Adelaide·all ages·nature

Haigh's Chocolates Factory Tour

free

free guided tour of Australia's oldest family-owned chocolate factory. chocolate tasting included.

Mile End·5+ years·indoor

Semaphore Beach & foreshore

free

wide sandy beach, a vintage waterslide, mini-golf, and fish and chips on the esplanade.

Semaphore·all ages·water

Art Gallery of South Australia

free

free gallery on North Terrace with Start programs for families and school holiday workshops for kids.

North Terrace·3+ years·museum

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"free" means no entry fee — some venues may charge for parking, tours, or extras. always check the venue's website before visiting.